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Difference between "Master Diver" & "Dive Master"
Sat, 06 May 2006 22:33:55 -0400
rec.scuba.locations
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Was wondering what the differences are between the "Master Diver" &
"Dive Master" designations?
Popeye...
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Minor spelling difference on the patch.
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Any comments will be appreciated.
Popeye...
Ray...
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Dive Master is the first "professional" level in recreational diving. A
dive master is supposed to be able to aid in instruction, lead groups
and teach a limited amount of diving (used to be you could "certify"
someone as a snorkel diver). SSI calls this level a Dive Control
Specialist. Either name means that they are just a little closer to
instructor than an open water diver.
Master Diver is merely a recognition of training and dives for those
that don't want to go on to the instructional route. It is a program
designed to keep divers taking additional courses to get that fancy card.
Now, that said ... if you take classes to better your knowledge and get
an improved understanding of diving, then either certification is great.
However, if you are like a LOT of divers today, and are only
interested in a string of patches and a pack of cards, then both certs
are just indications that you have more money to spend than your buddy.
Just my $.02
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Jer...
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Dive Master cert is good for serving coffee, and Master Diver is good
for borrowing stuff from because they've got so much extra kit lying around.
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log_dog...
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Neither have the skill to become the Master baiter
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