PADI DiveMaster 2023 - Chapter 1 Rated A+

PADI DiveMaster 2023 - Chapter 1 Rated A+ A growing number of dive operations have staff dress code. How does this benefit the perceptions customers have of the operation in general, and staff members in particular? It makes customers feel that the operation is more professional and in return they have more faith that they will be well taken care of, have a better experience and have more confidence in the staff. List at least five characteristics of a good role-model PADI Divemaster. a. Excellent Dive Skills b. Confident c. Having good fitness d. Easily building rapport with others e. Reading people and situations Certified divers are responsible for following the safe diving practices they've been trained to use. However, if they see a "professional" disregarding them, how may that affect their perceptions? This may cause divers to question whether responsible dive practices and habits are necessary. List five benefits of being a PADI Divemaster and a PADI Member. a. Professional Printed and electronic publications b. The Pros' Site c. Purchase materials directly from PADI d. May be able to earn income e. May have access to professional liability insurance and legal defense List five responsibilities of being a PADI Divemaster. a. Follow PADI Standards as stipulated in the PADI Instructor Manual b. Following Code of Practice found in the Professional Membership Guide c. Keep your PADI Divemaster rating current by renewing annually d. Noting and following standard changes posted quarterly e. Staying within the PADI Divemaster Duties listed in the guide Explain how you expect your relationship with your instructor in the PADI Divemaster course to differ from the relationship with your instructor in pervious PADI courses. Rather than a typical student-teacher relationship, your ideally will become more of a mentor-protégé relationship. The instructor is more of a coach/advisor instead of just giving information. How does having a dive reference library relate to your ability to solve problems as a diving expert? A dive reference library benefits you by putting significant information at your fingertips for ready access. For them to be useful you must utilize the information, so you have knowledgeable and have somewhere to turn when you need to look something up. List at least five types of additional training you may want and how each may benefit you. 1. Training ___Specialty Diver Courses____________ Benefit ______Expand knowledge and skill______ 2. Training _____Specialty Instructor Courses____________ Benefit _____Teach popular classes______________ 3. Training ______Technical diving course_________________ Benefit _________Expand knowledge and skill_________ 4. Training _Business or dive related training (captains license, sales, repair, etc) Benefit _Be a more marketable employee ______ 5. Training ___Discover Scuba Dive Leader_____________ Benefit ___Introduce people to diving_____________