What is a Divemaster Internship and What Will I Be Doing?

Our Divemaster Internship is hands-on, real-world dive training. Rather than following a strict classroom schedule, you’ll learn by doing — gaining practical experience while being mentored by our professional team.

You’ll become part of the Kirra Dive crew, helping on real courses and trips from Day 1. This is not a “free course for free labour” setup — your instructors are committed to coaching, mentoring, and investing their time into developing your skills.

You'll build judgment, leadership, and confidence through active involvement in courses ranging from Discover Scuba Diving through to Rescue Diver, and by guiding certified divers at a variety of dive sites in real-world conditions. This method ensures you gain genuine, valuable experience to become a capable dive professional — not just tick off requirements.

You’ll also attend theory sessions, skill workshops, and in-water practice with one of our instructors, gradually taking on more responsibility as you progress.

How Much Does It Cost?

The Divemaster Internship course is priced at $1,299. This includes all training and coaching.

Training materials are not included and must be purchased separately. If you already own PADI Divemaster materials, please check they are current and include the required PADI decal, which is necessary for certification processing.

Training Materials

Training materials can be purchased through us at a discounted rate of $300, with flexible payment options available.

We offer a payment plan where materials are shipped once four payments are completed. You can begin the course as soon as your first payment is received.

All course fees must be paid in full before we can submit your certification to PADI.

Payment Options

You can pay via:

• Direct bank transfer (details provided upon enrolment)

• Direct debit setup for flexible automatic payments

To discuss payment plans or start your enrolment, give us a call on (07) 5536 6622, or email/text us anytime.

Entry Requirements – What You’ll Need to Start

To begin your Divemaster course, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old

• Hold a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification

• Hold a PADI Rescue Diver certification

• Have completed EFR Primary & Secondary Care (or First Aid/CPR) within the last 24 months

• Provide a medical certificate stating you're fit to dive (signed within 12 months)

• Have logged at least 40 dives before starting

• Have 60 logged dives before certification

If you haven't completed all the required certifications yet, we can help build a custom package to include them.

What Can You Do as a Certified PADI Divemaster?

Once certified, you’ll be qualified to:

• Guide and supervise certified divers

• Assist instructors with training activities

• Conduct dive briefings and scuba reviews

• Lead Discover Scuba Diving participants under supervision

• Assist with skin diver courses

• Work as a dive professional around the world

• Travel, explore, and live the dive lifestyle!

Where Will Your Training Take Place?

Kirra Dive is located on the NSW/QLD border at the southern end of the Gold Coast.

Your:

• Classroom and pool sessions will be held at our dive centre

• Open water training will begin at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, a protected site just minutes away

• Once you're confident, you’ll assist or guide on our boat dives to Cook Island and other local dive sites

What Materials Do You Need?

You’ll need the official PADI Divemaster Crewpack, which includes:

• PADI Divemaster Manual

• PADI Instructor Manual

• PADI Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving

• PADI Scuba Tune-Up Workbook

• 4x PADI Divemaster slates

• Discover Scuba Diving cue cards

• PADI Professional Training Log

• PADI Pro Bag

• PADI application forms, decals, brochures, and stickers

If you’re unsure what’s included, we can go through it with you during enrolment.

Scuba Gear Requirements

All essential gear is provided for training dives. However, as a dive professional, you will eventually need your own equipment.

We offer discounted gear packages for interns and can help you choose the right equipment from top brands like Mares, Oceanic, Aqualung, Suunto, Hollis, and Apollo.

As a Divemaster candidate, you’ll receive a 20% discount on any gear purchased during your training (excluding servicing and parts).

What to Bring With You

• Dive logbook

• Medical form signed by a doctor (within 12 months)

• Proof of CPR/First Aid certification (within 24 months)

• Any certification cards (front and back) from non-PADI courses

• A great attitude and a willingness to learn

How to Prepare for Your Course

Before you start, we recommend reviewing your:

• PADI Open Water Diver manual

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver manual

• PADI Rescue Diver manual

This will help refresh your knowledge and set you up for success.

Ready to Book?

To confirm your place in the internship, simply get in touch with our team and let us know when you'd like to start. Once enrolled, we’ll send you payment instructions and help set up your schedule.

You can start your Divemaster journey as soon as you're ready — and once certified, you'll be qualified to work and travel as a professional diver anywhere in the world.