• Based in Pulau Tioman since 1993, we are one of the longest standing dive centres on the island. With a great reputation, due to our exceptional levels of safety and high standards.
• We are based on a stunning tropical island that offers a relaxing and friendly environment.
• Our dive sites offer stunning wildlife and scenery, whilst at the same time being perfect for learner divers due to our sheltered and shallow waters.
• We do not cut corners, and pride ourselves on delivering high quality instruction, to ensure that you, as a student diver, become a safe and competent diver.

The DiveMaster Course runs through various aspects of working for a dive centre, focusing on both in-water and out-of-water skills

• Advanced dive leading skills –
  • How to give a comprehensive dive briefing
  • How to manage a group of divers both underwater and on dry land
  • Navigation skills
  • Counselling divers on technique, passing on information to improve divers’ skills
  • Marine life identification
  • Safety issues
• Teaching –
  • All DM trainees will work alongside our instructors to assist with many different students under training
  • You will gain an insight into teaching and will have a great understanding of what makes a good Instructor and DiveMaster
  • You will develop demonstration quality skills, showing each skill clearly for your student divers
• Theory –
  • You will complete 9 x chapters in your DiveMaster Manual, going through different aspects of being a DiveMaster
  • You will gain knowledge in 5 different areas and complete an exam in; Physics, Physiology, Equipment, Skills and the environment and Decompression Theory and the RDP
• Working within the dive centre –
  • You will gain experience in all aspects of running a dive shop including; logistics, dive planning, customer care, basic equipment repair, compressor use and general dive centre maintenance to the highest standard.
• By the end of your DiveMaster Course, you will have logged well over 100 dives, which is enough to sign up for the Instructor Development Course.

• You must be minimum 18 years old
• You must hold a minimum of Rescue Diver Certification
• You must hold a certification for First Aid with CPR completed within the last 24 months
• You just need to complete a short medical questionnaire, and see your doctor before you arrive on the island, to be signed off to state that you are FIT TO DIVE – ask us for more details.
• You must have a minimum of 40 logged dives before you start your DiveMaster Course

• Our DiveMaster Course takes between 8 weeks (minimum) –  10 weeks (maximum). The longer you can stay, the more experience you will gain and the more dives you will complete.
• If you have not completed your Rescue Diver Certification, we can complete this with you before you start your DiveMaster training. The React Right and Rescue Diver courses take 4 days to complete.

• Your diving equipment if needed (BCD, Reg, Mask, Fins, Weight Belt, Wetsuit etc…)
• Your DiveMaster Pack which includes your DiveMaster manuals, DiveMaster slates and numerous additional information packs.
• All of your diving during your stay, based on the dive centre’s program for the day.

• Your certification costs will be paid to directly, upon successful completion of the course. This price includes your first year of membership.
• Your Dive Insurance – If you would like to purchase Dive Insurance, we recommend DAN Insurance (Divers Alert Network)
• Your accommodation – Ask us for some recommendations if needed
• Your food – there are numerous restaurants close to the dive centre where you can find meals for between RM10 and RM20

• Your swimmers
• A towel
• Any personal dive equipment – the items we recommend as a minimum are –
  • Dive Computer
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
  • Mask and Snorkel
  • A Rashvest and Boardshorts
• A sense of adventure and a drive to become a valuable member of TDC

• There is no set schedule for the DiveMaster Course.
• Working alongside the instructors and management at TDC, and with your personal DiveMaster Mentor, we will allow you to experience all aspects of working within a dive centre
• The working day at TDC begins at 8am, and finishes at around 5:30 – 6pm. We encourage you to open and close with all staff, to become an integral part of our team

• You must be minimum 18 yrs old to complete this program.

• We would not recommend the time saving options for this course.

• Payments should be made in full at the beginning of the course.