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become a PADI divemaster!

Take the first step in your professional diving career by becoming a PADI Divemaster! Located in the heart of the coral triangle and blessed with some of the highest marine biodiversity in the world, Scuba Junkie is a truly special place to become a Divemaster. Working closely with our multilingual, friendly and experienced instructors, you’ll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. We will introduce you not only to the role of a PADI Divemaster, but also to the incredible diversity of marine life here, and to your responsibility as a dive professional to help preserve the marine environment.

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The divemaster course starts on the 1st of each month and lasts for 4 weeks. If you haven't completed your Rescue course, EFR or 40 dives, then you will need to arrive in time to complete these before your divemaster course starts. (remember they start on the 1st of each month). We offer all future Divemaster Candidates discounted rates on fun dives & courses, and you can even fit in a Sipadan dive or two in your package! Please contact us to find out more.

what do i need to start?

- Be at least 18 years old

- Have a current medical form signed by a physician attesting to your diving fitness, within the previous 12 months

- Hold a PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent certification

- Hold a current Emergency first response certification (or equivalent) obtained within the past 24 months.

- Have completed at least 40 logged dives.

what will i do?

The Divemaster course is the first step to becoming a dive professional. During the course you will enhance your dive knowledge, perfect your underwater skills, assist on PADI courses, learn how to guide divers safely and participate in a range of workshops and skill sessions. You'll do A LOT of diving!

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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

The PADI Divemaster course takes 4 weeks to complete. We also offer internships to those who wish to stay on and get more real life experience.

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how much does it cost?

Our 4 week DM packages start at RM 7,406 inclusive of 28 night full-board Dormitory accommodation. If you wish to stay longer and get more experience of what it's like working as a PADI Divemaster, consider booking our DM Internship!

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why choose scuba junkie?

At Scuba Junkie you are guaranteed a very high level of dive training. We have been running Divemaster courses for years and have worked out the ideal Divemaster program to make you the best possible DM at the end of your course. We truly care about offering high quality training, and aim to do more than just “ticking the boxes”. We have some of the best diving in the world right on our doorstep and you will work your way through the Divemaster course whilst experiencing world-class diving! 

Our instructors are multilingual, friendly, experienced and knowledgeable. During the course, you will have a main instructor, who will be your mentor. You can count on them to provide support and advice throughout the course. You will also have the chance to learn from different instructors - as each instructor is different, you can be sure to learn something new from each and every one of them!

At Scuba Junkie we take great pride in our conservation work. Our care for the environment runs deep through the organization and everything we do on a daily basis.

live the dream and become a dive professional!

Starting your PADI Divemaster course is a big step, and we know it can feel daunting! The Divemaster course is a professional dive education, and you must be prepared to take it seriously – however, we aim to make the course as enjoyable as it can be. It’s a very social education and you will truly become part of our team and Scuba Junkie family. We are sure that by the time you leave, you will have made lifelong friends, and tons of unforgettable memories!

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what does the schedule look like?

Weeks one to four are dedicated to the core requirements of the course. Your time will be split between theory sessions and workshops, designed to give you all the background knowledge expected of a PADI Divemaster, and practical in-water sessions. Practical sessions will range from assisting instructors on a variety of PADI courses from open water to rescue, learning how to safely guide certified divers in a variety of dive sites and conditions, fine tuning your important rescue skills, conducting your own dive site mapping project, practicing demonstrating the 24 basic scuba skills, and participating in deep dive and search and recovery workshops. We’ll also assess your swimming skills and if there’s time, of course throw in a fun dive or 2! During this part of the training you can expect to log around 30-50 dives and spend 5-6 days a week in the water. You will become part of our team, and learn all aspects of working as a PADI divemaster.

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our divemaster internship

We offer all our divemaster candidates the option of staying on for an additional 2 week internship, giving you time to put everything you have learned in to practice. Your 2 weeks will be spent shadowing our experienced divemasters, and practicing guiding groups under supervision around the outstanding reefs of Mabul and Kapalai. You’ll get valuable real life experience with problem solving, critter spotting, and generally helping to make sure that the day to day running of the dive shop goes smoothly. You can expect to log a further 30 or more dives during your internship.

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what do i need to bring?

Diving equipment is available for you to use free of charge during your course. If you are thinking of working as a divemaster after your course, we highly recommend to buy some of your own gear, such as mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit. There are certain items that you must have your own personal set of to complete the course. These items are: Dive computer, compass, white slate, surface marker buoy, tank banger and dive knife. If you do not already own these, you can buy them at a discounted rate on arrival at our retail shop.

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where will i stay?

During your divemaster course you will be based in our dormitory at Mabul Beach Resort, our beautiful eco friendly resort on Mabul Island – where you are just minutes away from the dive sites. The accommodation is full board, including breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner as well as water, tea and coffee. Private rooms are also available, please enquire if you wish to upgrade your package to a private room.

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frequently asked questions

How old do I need to be to start the Divemaster course?
You need to be at least 18 years old.
How many dives will I have logged at the end of the course?
This is dependent on how your course goes as there are many different components to your course but it will be roughly between 30-50 dives.
Can I go to Sipadan during my course?
Sipadan is not included as part of the course as you need a special permit to get there. However, we do offer our Divemaster trainee’s a special one off day trip there at discounted rates, which can be pre booked for either before or after your course.
Is it possible to upgrade the Dorm to a private room as part of the package?
Yes, please let us know your preferred room type and we will update your quote.

divemaster course packages

Our Divemaster course packages and internships offer incredible value for money, they include dorm style accommodation with full meals at our Mabul Beach Resort, and you will eat and sleep literally just a couple of minutes walk from the dive sites. You'll become fully immersed in the diving world, and become part of our Scuba Junkie crew.

The divemaster course starts on the 1st of each month and lasts for 4 weeks. If you haven't completed your Rescue course, EFR or 40 dives, then you will need to arrive in time to complete these before your divemaster course starts. We offer all future Divemaster Candidates discounted rates on fun dives & courses, and you can even fit in a Sipadan dive or two in your package if you wish!

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Divemaster course Packages

Prices are valid until 31st Dec 2024
  • Prices include 6% SST on accommodation at Mabul Beach Resort
  • Prices exclude Malaysian Tourism tax of RM10 per room per night (not applicable to dorm)
  • Prices include accommodation, full meals, DM Crew Pak, equipment rental, all components of the DM course and the internship style stated above.
  • A high season supplement of RM25 per person per night will be applicable for the following dates: 1st July- 31st August.
  • Prices do not include the Divemaster application fee, this is typically around AUD260 and is paid directly to PADI upon completion of your course.
  • Prices do not include diving at Sipadan National Park- this can be booked as an add on though!
  • A single supplement fee of RM2000 is applicable if you are the only course participant
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"Scuba Junkie runs a tight ship for DMC’s. It’s a demanding course and both of our instructors expected much higher than baseline standards of us; but similarly, that made us want to rise to that standard. The outfit at Scuba Junkie is a great balance of fun and professional. People joke and party, but there’s no question that safety and professionalism is paramount."
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