The PADI Divemaster course teaches you to be a leader and take charge of dive activities. Through knowledge development sessions, waterskills exercises and workshops, and hands-on practical assessment, you develop the skills to organize and direct a variety of scuba diving activities. Topics and practical workshops include: The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster, Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers, Diver safety and risk management, Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills, Business of diving and your career, Awareness of the dive environment, Dive setup and management, Mapping an open water site, Conducting dive briefings, Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive, Conducting a scuba review and skin diver course, Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs.