PADI DSD Leader – Divemaster Qualifications Upgrade

Professional dive training is a long and enjoyable journey, which you started with the PADI Divemaster course. Now you can expand your qualifications by earning the PADI DSD Leader degree. We have prepared some questions and answers about this program and our training courses. If you have additional questions or would like to book a course, please contact us.

What does DSD Lider mean?

DSD Leader does not mean instructor, but it does require some teaching skills and imparting knowledge in an enjoyable way. Experience at the DSD Leader level can be very useful if you are planning further professional development in the future. The PADI DSD Leader has the knowledge and authority to teach the pool phase of the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program. This means that classes can be taught in a pool or in open water that offers pool-like conditions in terms of clarity, calmness and depth.

What qualifications does PADI DSD Lider have?

As mentioned above, a PADI Divemaster with PADI DSD Leader status may conduct a pool section with PADI Discover Scuba Diving students. Such training can be conducted without instructor supervision, which is not possible with only a PADI Divemaster license. This is why it is so important to have a good understanding of the training and to acquire the skills that will allow you to conduct the training safely. After obtaining a leader’s license you will be able to train up to 4 students in the pool or 2 students if the training takes place in open water.

Is it worth getting the leader degree?

Professional diving degrees are usually obtained in order to work in the diving industry. As a PADI Divemaster, you can work in a dive center and lead tours for people with a diving license. Obtaining additional qualifications through this course will increase your chances of finding a good job. Think of it this way: will a dive center hire someone who has “just” Divemaster status, or someone who can do more?