Chapter 1: The Role and Characteristics of the PADI Divemaster

Question 1

A growing number of dive operations have staff dress codes. How does this benefit the perceptions customers have of the operation in general, and staff members in particular?

Answer 1

Groomed and appropriately dressed staff exhibits professional attitude. It also helps establish rapport and build trust and credibility.

Question 2

List at least five characteristics of a good role-model PADI Divemaster

Answer 2

1. Excellent dive skills
2. Practice Safe responsible diving
3. Demonstrating care for the environment
4. Having good fitness for diving
5. Reading people and situations
6. Exuding confidence and prioritizing personal safety and the safety of others

Question 3

Certified divers are responsible for following the safe diving practices they’ve been trained to use. However, if they see a “professional” disregarding them, how may that affect their perceptions?

Answer 3

They may cause divers to question whether responsible diving habits and practices are really necessary. It may even cause divers to question you, making them less likely to follow your suggestions.

Question 4

List five benefits of being a PADI Divemaster and PADI member

Answer 4

1. Receiving professional publications
2. Access to the to the Pro’s site on Padi.com
3. Discount on PADI material
4. Access to insurance and legal defense teams
5. Earn income by assisting with PADI Dive courses.

Question 5

List five responsibilities of being a PADI Divemaster

Answer 5

1. Follow PADI standards
2. Follow and stay up to date with standards
3. Follow PADI Code of Practice
4. Renew membership annually
5. Follow the instructor manual

Question 6

Explain how you expect your relationship with your instructor in the PADI Divemaster course to differ from the relationship with your instructor in previous PADI courses.

Answer 6

1. I expect the instructor to act like a mentor who doesn’t just give me information, but is a coach and advisor who explains judgement calls, listens to what’s on my mind and wants to know what I’m thinking and why.

Question 7

How does having a dive reference library relate to your ability to solve problems as a diving expert?

Answer 7

It puts significant information at your finger tips for ready access. It helps build your knowledge bas.

Question 8

List at least five types of additional training you may want and how each may benefit you.

Answer 8

1. Environmental conservation: teaches you more ways to conserve the ocean
2. Boat handling: teaches you how to sail
3. Research diving: support scientific research
4. Business training: Understand how a dive business is run.
5. Technician: Learn how to service gear