What to Do After Your PADI Rescue Diver Course

What to Do After Your PADI Rescue Diver Course: Two Exciting Paths to Expand Your Diving Knowledge

Rescue Course | Divemaster Internship | Master Scuba Diver

Congratulations on becoming a certified PADI Rescue Diver! This achievement marks a significant milestone in your diving journey, as you’ve honed your skills in managing emergencies and helping fellow divers. Now that you’ve reached this level, you might be wondering, “What’s next?” Luckily, you have two exciting options to continue expanding your diving knowledge and skills: becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver or taking the first step toward becoming a PADI Pro by enrolling in a PADI Divemaster course. At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we offer unique opportunities for both paths.

Option 1: PADI Master Scuba Diver – The Ultimate Recreational Diver

If you’re passionate about recreational diving and want to achieve the highest non-professional level in the PADI system, the PADI Master Scuba Diver certification is the way to go. This elite certification recognizes divers who have gained experience in various specialties and logged a minimum of 50 dives. To qualify for this level, you’ll need to complete five PADI Specialty courses in addition to your Rescue Diver certification.

Why Choose the PADI Master Scuba Diver Path?

Becoming a Master Scuba Diver is a great way to deepen your diving skills without moving into the professional realm. It allows you to become proficient in different types of diving, such as deep diving, underwater navigation, or underwater photography. Plus, this certification is a badge of honor, showing that you’re among the most experienced and knowledgeable recreational divers.

Specialty Courses at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Here at Oceans 5 Gili Air, we are uniquely equipped to help you on your journey to becoming a Master Scuba Diver. All of our instructors are qualified to teach at least five different specialties, and you can choose from a wide range of 20 specialties to tailor your diving experience. Whether you want to explore the underwater world at night, master the use of a Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB), or learn about coral conservation, we’ve got the courses to suit your interests.

Popular PADI Specialties you can complete at Oceans 5 include:

• Wreck Diver: Explore the famous “Glenn Nusa” wreck or other sites.
• Deep Diver: Dive deeper, up to 40 meters, and explore new underwater terrain.
• Night Diver: Experience the thrill of diving under the stars.
• Enriched Air (Nitrox): Extend your bottom time and stay longer at depth.
• Underwater Photographer: Capture the beauty of the Gili Islands' marine life.

By taking your specialties with us, you’ll be diving in some of the most beautiful locations around the Gili Islands, with highly experienced instructors who ensure your learning is both safe and fun.

Option 2: PADI Divemaster – Start Your Journey to Become a Dive Professional

If you’re ready to take the next step and turn your passion for diving into a career, then the PADI Divemaster program is the first step toward becoming a PADI professional. As a PADI Divemaster, you’ll become a leader who mentors and motivates others, supervises dive activities, and assists instructors with student divers. It’s a rewarding role that opens up opportunities to work in dive centers, liveaboards, and resorts worldwide.

The Divemaster Internship at Oceans 5 Gili Air

At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we offer a range of Divemaster internships, tailored to suit different interests and career goals. You can choose between our basic Divemaster internship or one of our three Eco Divemaster internships, which emphasize environmental conservation and responsible diving practices. All of our internships are designed to prepare you to be confident and skilled Divemasters, capable of handling any situation underwater or on the surface.

Why Choose Oceans 5 Gili Air for Your Divemaster Internship?

One of the biggest advantages of doing your Divemaster internship at Oceans 5 Gili Air is that we are a PADI Career Development Centre (CDC), the highest rating awarded by PADI for dive centers. This means that, in addition to Divemaster training, we offer PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDC) every month. During your internship, you’ll meet Sander Buis, our experienced PADI Course Director, who leads our IDCs. Sander often invites Divemaster interns to assist during the IDC, giving you valuable insights into the role of a dive instructor.

Divemaster Training at Instructor-Level Standards

At Oceans 5 Gili Air, our Divemaster interns are trained to the same skill level as future instructors. This thorough training means that when you decide to take the next step and become a PADI Instructor, you’ll be well-prepared and confident. Many of our Divemaster interns choose to continue their professional journey by joining our IDC, and we’ve found that this solid foundation enables them to excel during the course and beyond.

In fact, because of the advanced training you’ll receive during your Divemaster internship, you’ll have more time to focus on other aspects of the IDC, such as mastering teaching techniques and learning how to manage different types of students. If becoming a dive instructor is your goal, this extra preparation will give you a head start. Our next IDC starts on the 16th of October, so it’s the perfect time to start your journey!

Which Path Will You Choose?

Both the PADI Master Scuba Diver and Divemaster paths offer unique opportunities to advance your diving skills and knowledge. If you’re looking to continue as a recreational diver and explore new environments, becoming a Master Scuba Diver is an excellent choice. However, if you want to take on leadership roles and help others discover the underwater world, the Divemaster course is the perfect next step.

At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we’re here to help you achieve your diving goals, whether you want to gain new recreational skills or embark on a professional diving career. Whichever path you choose, we’ll make sure you have the support, training, and experience needed to succeed. Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to discuss your options!