Blue Canyon
Professional Level Courses
2026​
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We offer the following Professional Level courses:
Divemaster
Assistant Instructor
Open Water Scuba Instructor
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Please call us to discuss dates for any course that you are interested in.
07917 226034
The SDI Divemaster certification is a significant milestone in your diving career, empowering you with the expertise to lead certified divers, manage dive sites, and ensure safety with the utmost professionalism. Through rigorous training, you’ll deepen your understanding of diving science, including physics and physiology, and refine your practical diving skills to handle complex underwater scenarios confidently. This course transforms you into a trusted leader and mentor within the diving community, enhancing your ability to guide and inspire fellow divers, and setting a solid foundation for a rewarding career in dive instruction and dive centre management.
​​Divemaster Prerequisites
Designed for advanced divers looking to progress into professional dive roles or pursue instructorship, the SDI Divemaster course sets a high standard for entry:
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Target Audience: Advanced divers aiming to transition into professional roles within the dive industry, such as dive guides or instructors.
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Age and Certification Requirements: Minimum age of 18, holding an SDI Advanced Adventure Diver certification or equivalent, with proven experience in essential diving specialties.
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Rescue Diver Qualification: A prerequisite is the SDI Rescue Diver certification or its equivalent, ensuring a solid foundation in diver safety and rescue operations.
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Health and Safety Credentials: Current CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider certifications are required, demonstrating comprehensive emergency preparedness.
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Dive Log Prerequisite: A minimum of 40 logged dives to show extensive diving experience and familiarity with various underwater environments.
Professional Level Courses Dates
2025​
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We offer the following Professional Level courses:
Divemaster
Assistant Instructor
Open Water Scuba Instructor
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Please call us to discuss dates for any course that you are interested in.
07917 226034
The SDI Assistant Instructor Course is designed to build on the SDI Divemaster Program by gaining practical teaching experience, learning to prepare lesson plans, and give academic presentations. You will work with an instructor to gain experience teaching before moving on to the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor level. Once you complete the Specialty Instructor training with a qualified SDI Instructor Trainer, you can become qualified to teach several SDI Specialty Diver courses.
The SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor (OWSDI) course is designed to teach current Divemasters or Assistant Instructors certified with a recognized dive training organization the knowledge to effectively function as an open water scuba diver instructor. This program is divided into two sections, an instructor development course (IDC) and an instructor evaluation course (IEC).
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Note: The OWSI course is scheduled for 7 days on a daily rate basis. If any additonal days are required to complete the programme then an additional daily fee will be payable.