Master Scuba Diver Trainer

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainers are PADI Instructors who have at least five PADI Specialty Instructor ratings, which qualifies them to conduct all training requirements for the Master Scuba Diver rating.

Note: Peak Performance Buoyancy, Project AWARE and AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Instructor ratings do not apply.

Prerequisites

To apply for the Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating, an instructor must:

1. Be a renewed PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

2. Be certified as a PADI Specialty Instructor for five or more specialty ratings.

3. Have issued at least 25 PADI certifications. No more than five of the 25 certifications may be from nondiving courses. Up to five PADI Seal Team or Master Seal Team registrations may be credited toward the required certifications.