General Info
The Australian Divemaster Academy will provide you with expert diving skills in only 10 life-enriching weeks!
Kick off your Gap Year, career gap, or international travels by learning new skills, making lifelong friends, and exploring idyllic Byron Bay. The divemaster qualifications you gain in ten short weeks will open doors for you for the rest of your travels both in Australia and worldwide!
The Divemaster Program
This PADI-accredited Divemaster program, offered through Byron Bay Dive Centre, takes participants from beginner to expert in five steps:
* Open Water Diver
* Advanced Diver
* Rescue Diver
* First Aid & O2 Provider
* DiveMaster
You will reach the leadership level of Divemaster through structured pool, open water, and classroom instruction. While the primary goal of the program is to prepare you for a career with the diving community, you will also develop self- confidence, public speaking, and social skills essential to any career you may ultimately choose.
New to the exciting world of diving?
Join the program at the Open Water Diver level
Of course, you will also have time to immerse yourself in the brilliant location: Byron Bay, Australia! A playground for everyone from backpackers to the rich & famous, Byron Bay offers a vast array of land and sea based activities and the opportunity to meet like-minded active travellers! While your friends are stuck in traffic and crowds in Sydney, kick back with us in Byron for a while. We're only an hour flight from Sydney and a two hour flight from Cairns. Whether you are traveling in a gap year, career gap, or just for the fun of it, there is no better place in Australia to gain your divemaster qualifications.
Gap Year
Already decided to complete your divemaster qualification during your gap year, career gap, or travels abroad?
Here are the top five reasons to earn your divemaster qualification at the Australian Divemaster Academy:
Need we say more? You’re going to come here anyway on your travels in Australia, why not live like a local for a while? You'll have plenty of time to explore the endless surf beaches, rainforest trails and happening nightlife! It’s not our fault if you don’t want to leave.
Julian Rocks
Ranked as one of the top ten dive sites in Australia, Julian Rocks, our preferred dive site, is home to more than 500 tropical and temperate fish species alone, in addition to sharks, rays, and sea turtles.
It’s Never Too Cold!
With open water temperatures ranging from 18° to 27° Celsius, and a heated learning pool onsite, you’ll never be too cold to enjoy your divemaster experience! Also, Byron Bay has one of the best climates in all of Australia, year-round. We don’t suffer from the extremes that Sydney and Cairns experience.
Oh, The People You’ll Meet
In the pool
Small class sizes full of international travelers such as yourself, taking time abroad to travel and explore Australia. It will provide you with an instant network of like-minded adventurers to explore Australia with!
Artistic Expression is Welcome
You can explore underwater photography or videography through optional courses with some of the top professionals in the world. Combine your passion for the underwater world with your creative mind and enhance your divemaster qualification!
Considering building a divemaster or other education qualification into your gap year, career gap, or international adventure?
Here are the top four reasons why completing this qualification is one of the best ways you can start off your adventure:
Open up the possibility of a New Career/Lifestyle
Diver with turtle
How many people return from their travels abroad only to return to the same boring desk job that they had before they left? Unfortunately, too many. Be different. Spend just ten weeks out of your time abroad and learn important skills that could actually lead to an entirely new career! Even if you decide not to pursue a career in the dive industry, divemaster qualifications will allow you to explore the underwater world on your terms, providing the ultimate freedom.
Work while you travel Australia and beyond
Travellers who work while abroad gain a deeper appreciation of the culture and make deeper friendships than those who simply take tours. And a little extra pocket money never hurts, either!
Expand your appreciation of the natural world
If you haven’t experienced the underwater world, you’re in for one of the most awesome experiences available to humans. While space travel may be the last frontier, the underwater world is a lot more accessible! Every dive presents a new opportunity to explore natures’ wonders. Explore with us and feel safe knowing you are in good hands.
Travel More Exotic Destinations
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As a divemaster, you will be qualified to lead and personally dive some of the most technical dive spots around the world. Plenty of these dives are located in the most exotic destinations worldwide, such as Palau, Malaysia, the Carribbean, etc. Turn your interest/hobby into a passion and you (and your partner) will be the envy of all of your friends!
Convinced? Excellent, check out the Program Calendar and contact us to book your divemaster spot!
