Dive Master program but where?
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If you're planning to work as a DM train where you plan to work. Otherwise, it's unlikely you'll get an opportunity to even apply for a job as one. I would not consider a DM that trained in the Caribbean in a 3 mil or shorty to help me. You'd need drysuit experience, very cold water (think 36-38 degrees), low vis (2 ft or so) experience, and be able to take over the class at any time in the classroom, pool, or open water. Under supervision, of course.
If you don't plan on actually working as a DM don't waste time and money getting a DM cert. It won't improve your diving or do very much for your diving knowledge. Tech training or a Master Diver program like NAUI and SEI offer will do more than the DM training will do. Both are intended to offer instructor level (and actually more than many OW instructors) knowledge and skills without the teaching component. Plus, you'll not have to shell out money for dues and insurance every year.
I know a "DM" who never bothered to get insured. So so diver, but he was technically never a DM. He just had the card and helped out with a few classes for a shop while an intern. But without the insurance and paying dues, he was never a DM.
If you don't plan on actually working as a DM don't waste time and money getting a DM cert. It won't improve your diving or do very much for your diving knowledge. Tech training or a Master Diver program like NAUI and SEI offer will do more than the DM training will do. Both are intended to offer instructor level (and actually more than many OW instructors) knowledge and skills without the teaching component. Plus, you'll not have to shell out money for dues and insurance every year.
I know a "DM" who never bothered to get insured. So so diver, but he was technically never a DM. He just had the card and helped out with a few classes for a shop while an intern. But without the insurance and paying dues, he was never a DM.
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If you want to know how to kick effectively, you must learn the buoyancy first..
here the link man...
The Basics of Diving Buoyancy Control - Abyss Ocean World
here the link man...
The Basics of Diving Buoyancy Control - Abyss Ocean World
My quick answer to the question would be, it's not where you do it but with whom that is important. A goo
Give thought as to why you are taking the DM course and what you wish to achieve at the end. Be honest as to your weaknesses where you want to improve upon.
For me, I chose the DM because I felt the time was right for me to progress to Instructor. Thus I wanted to focus on that, as well as finding out if I was the right material to go forward.
I personally wanted to be challenged too (I already held an equivalent qualification with another agency but that didn't' have the teaching element). For me I wanted to make the most of the journey rather than attend to get the card. I learned a lot, even in areas I thought I was okay in. I found that I was stronger in some of teh areas I thought I was weak in then I thought too. This is why I say chose your instructor carefully.
That said I've seen people who just want to put in the minimum effort to pass as quickly as they can and get the card.
As to location - i.e taking the course in a similar environment to that you will be diving/working post qualification. I don't think that's important, as long take time in adapt the skills you've been taught to the new environment,and take time with the transition.
Give thought as to why you are taking the DM course and what you wish to achieve at the end. Be honest as to your weaknesses where you want to improve upon.
For me, I chose the DM because I felt the time was right for me to progress to Instructor. Thus I wanted to focus on that, as well as finding out if I was the right material to go forward.
I personally wanted to be challenged too (I already held an equivalent qualification with another agency but that didn't' have the teaching element). For me I wanted to make the most of the journey rather than attend to get the card. I learned a lot, even in areas I thought I was okay in. I found that I was stronger in some of teh areas I thought I was weak in then I thought too. This is why I say chose your instructor carefully.
That said I've seen people who just want to put in the minimum effort to pass as quickly as they can and get the card.
As to location - i.e taking the course in a similar environment to that you will be diving/working post qualification. I don't think that's important, as long take time in adapt the skills you've been taught to the new environment,and take time with the transition.
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