Question on taking the DM Course

[hawkenph]

Hi,

I understand u need 60 dives as one of the requirements for DM. I am over that. My question is. When taking the DM Course, how many more logged dives will I get because of testing and other requirements?
Thank you,
Kurt in Cebu

 

[knotical]

For PADI, the absolute minimum appears to be 8. Specifically: -
Mapping
Search & recovery
Deep
Discover Scuba – additional open water dive
Discover Local Diving
Open Water students in open water
Continuing Education students in open water
Certified Divers in open water

But if you are doing an internship type of DM program, the number of dives could be (and should be) substantially more.
Even barring that, it should be more than 8 dives. For example, I don't really see how the mapping project can be done well in only one dive.

Others would have to supply the answers for other agencies.

 

[hawkenph]

Hi,
Thank u. Sorry I forgot to add it was for PADI.

 

[hawkenph]

Hi,
Thank u. Sorry I forgot to add it was for PADI.

 

[Kingpatzer]

It very much depends on the program. If you go to a program with an internship, you should end up with quite a few dives. If you're going to a weekend warrior program, you'll get your 8 and like it.

 

[Bubble Junky]

For internships, check out the Philippines... Cheap living, and a great place to rack up the dives and gain lots of experience...

 

[hawkenph]

For internships, check out the Philippines... Cheap living, and a great place to rack up the dives and gain lots of experience...

Already there.. hehehe Thank you..