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NEMO DIVE MASTER TRAINING HANDBOOK 

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

You will complete three stages during your Dive Master training:

1. Theory & E-Learning
2. Dubai Assist Training and Skill Demonstrations
3. Fujairah Leadership, Guided Dives and Deep Scenarios

This program is performance-based, not time-based.

You move to the next stage only when you meet competency requirements.

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SECTION 1 — E-LEARNING

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Estimated Duration: 3–7 study days

Complete at home, before water sessions begin.

Required Study Modules:

• Physics of diving
• Physiology
• Equipment systems
•  Dive planning & risk management
• Rescue concepts and emergency handling
• Mapping and environmental awareness
• Leadership and professional conduct
• PADI Dive Master quizzes and knowledge reviews

Progression Requirement

You may start Section 2 (Dubai) only after:

☑ All e-learning modules completed

☑ All required quizzes passed

☑ Knowledge reviews completed and checked

☑ Instructor meeting for theory confirmation

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SECTION 2 — DUBAI ASSIST & SKILLS

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Estimated Duration: 6–10 training days

Training Activities

You will:

• Assist instructors in real courses
• Work with Open Water, Discover Scuba, Advanced, or specialty students
• Prepare and size equipment for students
• Learn leadership safety roles
• Demonstrate 24 scuba skills at professional demonstration standard
• Control student positioning
• Monitor student comfort and safety
• Communicate effectively underwater and at surface

Skill Demonstration Requirements

All 24 skills must be:

• Slow
• Clear
• Stable
• Relaxed
• With correct buoyancy and control

Minimum average skill score required: 3.8 to 4.0

Mapping Project (Dubai shore site)

You must produce:

• Depth contour
• Entry and exit points
• Hazards and risks
• Navigation reference lines
• Emergency exit plan

Daily Evaluation Items

Each Dubai day is evaluated on:

• Skill demonstration quality
• Student support and safety
• Situational awareness underwater
• Attitude and professionalism
• Communication with instructor
• Reliability and punctuality

Progression Requirement

You may start Fujairah only when:

☑ All skill demos completed

☑ Minimum average skill score met

☑ Mapping project submitted

☑ At least 3–5 assist dives completed in Dubai

☑ Instructor confirms readiness and professionalism

If lower performance is observed, additional Dubai days will be scheduled.

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SECTION 3 — FUJAIRAH LEADERSHIP & DEEP SCENARIOS

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Estimated Duration: 10–15 training days

(Depending on availability, customer flow, and student performance)

Leadership Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead certified divers on guided dives
• Conduct full dive briefings
• Plan dive routes, depth, time and turn pressure
• Manage gas monitoring and customer comfort
• Maintain safe group movement underwater
• Execute safe ascents and safety stops
• Handle problem-solving calmly
• Complete post-dive reporting and logging

Advanced Dive Planning

You must demonstrate:

• Gas planning and turn point management
• Environmental assessment and weather evaluation
• Dive site decision making
• Safety stop strategy
• Contingency planning
• Emergency exit consideration

Deep Scenario Training

Under supervision, you will:

• Perform deep dive planning
• Recognize narcosis awareness
• Execute controlled ascents
• Maintain group control at depth
• Manage time and gas limits safely

Site Mapping (Fujairah)

You must document:

• Depth profile map
• Navigation routes
• Hazard identification
• Emergency exit considerations
• Environmental factors 

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LEADERSHIP SCORING SYSTEM

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Each leadership dive in Fujairah is graded 1–10 on:

• Briefing clarity
• Dive route planning
• Navigation and underwater control
• Gas and safety awareness
• Customer comfort handling
• Calm emergency response
• Team communication
• Instructor confidence level
• Signaling and positioning

Progression Requirement

To complete the program:

☑ Minimum average score: 7.5 or higher

☑ Instructor confirms consistent safety and leadership

☑ All required leadership dives completed

☑ All mapping and planning tasks submitted

☑ Professional reliability and attitude demonstrated

If performance is below expected standard, extra leadership dives will be added.

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TOTAL PROGRAM TIMELINE

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Total estimated training time:

19–32 active days

(Usually spread over 1–2 months)

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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To certify as a Dive Master, you must:

• Demonstrate all 24 skills to professional standard
• Successfully assist multiple student courses
• Lead certified divers safely and calmly
• Show strong underwater navigation
• Plan dives independently with instructor approval
• Maintain reliable safety and communication
• Demonstrate professional attitude and readiness
• Meet scoring average in leadership dives

Certification is awarded only when competency is achieved

—not based on attendance or calendar time.

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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

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You must:

• Arrive on time and prepared
• Complete assigned theory before in-water sessions
• Maintain respectful and patient communication
• Take responsibility for your learning pace
• Follow instructor guidance consistently
• Prioritize safety at all times
• Work calmly with nervous students or divers

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END OF STUDENT HANDBOOK

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