SSI Divemaster Program in Koh Tao
The SSI Divemaster programme in Koh Tao is a six-week internship with daily diving. DPM includes hostel accommodation and Deep Specialty in the 44,000 THB fee.
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The Divemaster program at DPM Diving in Koh Tao is a six-week SSI professional-level training course — the first step in a diving career. The programme runs over approximately six weeks with diving five to six days per week, a mix of guiding, assisting instructors, rescue dive practice and learning the operational side of a working dive school. Accommodation is included in the programme: participants stay in the DPM hostel in Koh Tao for the duration of training.
The 44,000 THB fee also includes the Deep Specialty course, all diving equipment during training and the SSI Divemaster certification. Prerequisites for the SSI Divemaster programme: a valid Advanced Adventurer or Advanced Open Water certification (or equivalent), Diver Stress and Rescue certification, React Right first aid certification, and a minimum of 60 logged dives. If you do not yet meet these prerequisites, DPM can advise on which courses to complete first.
Divemaster is the first professional level in the SSI system and qualifies you to lead certified divers in the water and assist SSI instructors during courses. It does not certify you to teach independently — that requires the Instructor Development Course (IDC). Bookings and availability are handled via WhatsApp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications do I need before starting the Divemaster program in Koh Tao?
SSI requires an Advanced Adventurer (or equivalent), Diver Stress and Rescue certification, React Right first aid, and a minimum of 60 logged dives. If you are close but not yet at 60 dives, DPM can incorporate additional fun dives into your schedule before the programme begins.
Is accommodation included in the Divemaster program?
Yes. The 44,000 THB fee includes accommodation in the DPM hostel in Koh Tao for the duration of the six-week programme. You dive five to six days per week, with the hostel providing a base between dive days.
