Here I go then, head into the books. Chapter 1 of the Divemaster manual is pretty straightforward and gentles lowers you into the world of Professional Diving and what to expect and what is expected of you. You are taught about the 3 broad characteristics of a Divemaster..1) Professionalism 2) Role Model Behaviour 3) Ability to assist and Supervise dive activities. Well I think I can be a role model* (insert cheeky comment here!)
The chapter then goes more into Role Model behaviour and how it can affect other divers in a positve or negative way. Obviously I want to be a positive role model so hopefully I can gain the respect of other divers. I do not want to fall into the trap of hipocrasy and just be there paying lip service. Being a negative role model will just lead to other divers questioning my authority (say in high pitched Kartman voice).
Following this are the benefits and responsibilities of being a PADI Divemaster. The benefits include Publications, Reduced rate materials, access to worldwide liability insurance, earn some wonger and PADI is the largest organisation so it leads to more opportunities. Being a Divemaster also has responsibilities - Must keep up to date with changing standards, follow all standards, renew annual membership with your current address and always represent PADI favourably.
As you might have guessed I am also using this blog as a training tool for myself. My thinking behind it is that as I go through the book I will try to reinforce what I am learning by repeating items here. Hey some of you might find it a bit boring but I gotta learn somehow and there is a hell of a lot to get through!
My medical is on Wednesday and that will be the final yes/no as to whether I am going, I have been told it is fairly straightforward but as with everything I just want it official. There is nothing worse than getting yourself all worked up and having the rug pulled from under you!
Anyhow, it's on to Chapter 2 for me...
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