PADI Divemaster Internship in Koh Tao

Turn your passion into a career with a PADI Divemaster Internship at Master Divers Koh Tao. As a 5-Star Career Development Center (CDC), we offer elite professional mentoring, hands-on marine conservation training, and real-world experience guiding divers. Start your professional journey with our tailored, small-group Go Pro packages.

Why Do Your DMT With Master Divers?

  • Real-World Experience: "You won't just be pumping tanks. You will actively shadow our elite instructors, assist with real courses, and learn to guide certified divers from our private beachfront speedboat."

  • Marine Conservation Focus: "Stand out in the industry. Learn ecological monitoring, reef clean-up logistics, and marine biology basics alongside your standard PADI curriculum."

  • Small Groups = Better Mentorship: "Because we cap our courses at 4 divers, you get unparalleled 1-on-1 time with your Course Directors and senior Instructors."

PADI Divemaster Koh Tao candidates training with Master Divers
PADI Divemaster Koh Tao candidates training with Master Divers

Dive Master basic:

Dive Master Basic 38,000 THB:

This package includes all the elements below and is scheduled over 4-6 weeks

PADI Divemaster course

Conservation Dive

Master Divers T-Shirt

Professional discount on equipment purchases (15%)

Use of Cressi dive equipment throughout the course

Dive Master Silver 55,000THB:

This package includes all the elements below and is scheduled over 4-8 weeks

PADI Divemaster course

Conservation Dive

Master Divers T-Shirt

Professional discount on equipment purchases (15%)

Makeup dives (up to 40)

FREE Accommodation (4 weeks)

Unlimited diving during the course

PADI AWARE Specialist course Or PADI TEC REC Gas Blender

PADI Enriched Air Nitrox course

PADI Emergency O2 Provider course

Use of Cressi dive equipment throughout the course

Dive Master Gold 65,000THB:

This package is scheduled over 6-8 weeks and includes 80+ dives

PADI Divemaster course

Conservation Dive

Master Divers T-Shirt

Professional discount on equipment purchases (15%)

Makeup dives (up to 40)

FREE Accommodation (4 weeks)

Unlimited diving during the course

PADI AWARE Specialist course Or PADI TEC REC Gas Blender

PADI Enriched Air Nitrox course

PADI Emergency O2 Provider course

PADI Deep Speciality (40 Meters)

PADI Wreck Speciality

Use of Cressi dive equipment throughout the course

Dive Master Silver:

Dive Master Gold:

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

  • For your training, you are required to have your own set of PADI Divemaster materials from which you can study and refer. We offer these materials for just 8,000THB

  • Upon completion, there will also be a further cost, payable to PADI directly for the Divemaster Application, of AUS$ 275.

  • All Candidates are requiered by PADI standards to have there own personal safety equipment: compass, cutting device, SMB and reel and CPR pocket mask.

What to expect during your Dive Master course:

The PADI Divemaster Course at Master Divers has three main parts:

1. Knowledge Development

You’ll complete your study online using PADI Divemaster eLearning, which covers:

  • What a PADI Divemaster does

  • How to supervise dive activities

  • How to assist with student divers

  • Keeping divers safe & managing risks

  • Programs you can run as a Divemaster

  • Specialized skills and activities

  • The business of diving & career opportunities

  • Protecting the underwater environment

  • Review of dive theory

The Divemaster eLearning includes videos and knowledge reviews at the end of each section.

Once you’ve completed all sections and feel confident, you’ll take the Divemaster Final Exams (Part 1 & 2).

You’ll also create an Emergency Assistance Plan (EAP) — just like you did during your Rescue Diver Course.


2. Water Skills Development

You’ll practice and be assessed on key water skills, including:

  • 400m swim

  • 800m snorkel swim

  • 15-minute float

  • 100m diver tow

  • Equipment exchange exercise

  • Diver rescue assessment

  • 24-skill demonstration circuit

3. Practical Application

This part of the course focuses on real-world Divemaster tasks, including workshops, scenarios, and assessments.

Divemaster Practical Skills:

You’ll learn how to:

  • Set up and manage dive sites

  • Create a dive site map

  • Deliver clear and fun dive briefings

  • Handle search & recovery situations

  • Manage deep dive scenarios

Divemaster Program Workshops:

You’ll practice leading:

Practical Assessments:

You’ll assist and be assessed while working with: