START YOUR SCUBA DIVING CAREER
Turn your passion into a profession, as PADI DIVEMASTER or SCUBA INSTRUCTOR you’ll find job opportunities in every corner of the globe combining work and travel.
TAILOR MADE COURSES AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND
PADI DIVEMASTER COURSE
DIVEMASTER is the first step on the professional ladder. Through workshops and practical exercises, you’ll level-up your scuba skills and learn how to supervise and organize diving activities.
Divemaster jobs include: assisting with classes, leading guided dives, and working at dive centers.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- to supervise dive activities and assisting students
- the role of Divemaster, risk management and the business of diving
- to setup and manage the dives, conduct briefings
- to conduct Scuba Reviews and Skin Diver Courses
- to assist PADI Instructor with Discover Scuba Diving and other courses
- and more +
REQUIREMENTS:
- Being Rescue Diver with at least 40 logged dives, in possession of CPR and First Aid certification within 24 months
- Able to swim & being medically fit for diving
- Min age 18 year old
PRICE:
- €500 + €250 eLearning material
Start your scuba training digitally whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you. PADI eLearning is the easiest way to begin scuba lessons before, working at your own pace, online or offline, using your computer or mobile device. Then you should get in touch with DiveBase Team to schedule the in-water training whenever you are ready or available. DiveBase Instructors are always available to answer any questions you have along the and check your progress to make sure you understand important scuba diving information.
PADI ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Padi Assistant Instructor course is the first part of the Padi Instructor Development Course (IDC).
Thanks to Assistant Instructor course, you will increase your personal abilities, your skills in organizing and supervising underwater activities, both didactic and recreational. You will begin to develop your teaching skills following the PADI training system.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Being certified PADI Divemaster or equivalent
- Present min 60 logged dives
- Being in possession of EFR (CPR and First Aid) certification within the past 24 months
- Being medically fit for diving, present a Physician Evaluation
- Min age 18 year old
With PADI ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR course you will be able to conduct classroom and confined water lessons and evaluate the surface exercises of the PADI Open Water Diver courses under the direct supervision of a PADI Instructor. You can also teach some specialty courses and conduct the Discover Scuba Diving experience and PADI Seal Team for kids.
By completing the Assistant Instructor course, the Open Water Scuba Instructor course and passing an Instructor Examination (IE), you can become a PADI Instructor.
PADI open water diver INSTRUCTOR COURSE– idc
The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts – the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire IDC and go on to attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn a PADI Instructor certification.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Being certified PADI Divemaster or equivalent
- Present min 60 logged dives and 100 dives to attend Instructor Examination (IE)
- Being in possession of EFR (CPR and First Aid) certification within the past 24 months
- Being medically fit for diving, present a Physician Evaluation
- Min age 18 year old
The IDC teaches you to conduct all PADI core courses. You’ll be able to organize and present information, conduct skill development sessions and control open water dives.
An EFR Instructor rating is required to become a PADI Instructor. You can complete or refresh this training during your PADI Instructor training.
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SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR
Teach what interests you the most.
There are 25+ standard PADI Specialty Diver courses to choose from.
Specialty instructor courses provide teaching tips and hands-on experience that you can implement right away. All PADI Instructors will benefit from taking specialty instructor training courses, especially those who are ready to step up to the Master Scuba Diver™ Trainer (MSDT) rating, which requires at least five PADI Specialty Instructor certifications.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Being certified PADI Divemaster
- Being a PADI Assistant Instructors
- Being a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor or a candidate in training
- Being medically fit for diving, present a Physician Evaluation
- Min age 18 year old
PADI SCUBA INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Step up to the highest professional level and start teaching the world to dive. The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) transforms experienced Divemasters into confident, job-ready instructors. At DiveBase Malta you join a team of dedicated Course Directors who deliver the complete IDC programme in small groups, ensuring personalised attention and maximum practice time. The course covers classroom presentations, confined water teaching, open water workshops and the PADI System of diver education. You will learn to apply the dive theory you already know in real teaching scenarios, refine your demonstration-quality skills and prepare for the PADI Instructor Examination (IE).
A typical IDC with us runs over ten to fourteen intensive days and includes the mandatory Emergency First Response Instructor course. You get access to our on-site deep training pool, fully equipped classrooms and a fleet of modern dive boats. By the end of the course you will have logged multiple teaching presentations under direct supervision, received honest feedback and be ready to sit the IE with confidence. Malta’s clear, calm waters and shallow training bays provide the perfect environment for instructor candidates at any time of the year. Once certified, you can work as an independent diving instructor almost anywhere on the planet.
We offer a combined Divemaster + Instructor package that saves you money and streamlines your training. If you are already a Divemaster, the IDC alone includes eLearning material, all instructor-level digital crewpacks, slates, and a realistic IE preparation day. Our candidates consistently achieve high pass rates because we go well beyond the minimum standards. Contact us for upcoming IDC dates and to check your eligibility.
WHY MALTA FOR YOUR DIVE TRAINING
Malta is one of Europe’s top scuba diving destinations and an ideal place to build a dive career. The archipelago boasts underwater visibility that routinely exceeds 30 metres, sea temperatures that stay pleasant from spring through late autumn, and a huge density of dive sites packed into a small area. For professional trainees this means no wasted days: you can dive every day of your course, log the required experience in real open water environments and develop your skills on wrecks, reefs and dramatic drop-offs. DiveBase Malta’s location gives you immediate access to more than thirty shore dives within a short walk or drive, plus boat access to the famous Gozo and Comino channels.
Training in Malta also gives you an English-speaking environment where PADI materials and teaching practices match the international standards you will use when you work abroad. The island’s year-round dive season and busy tourist industry mean you can gain real-world experience assisting with actual students and certified divers, not just role-playing with fellow trainees. This hands-on exposure is what makes the difference between a freshly qualified professional and one who is operationally ready from day one. Cost of living is moderate compared to other Mediterranean locations, and you can combine your training with an extended stay, exploring hundreds of dive sites and building a solid logbook that will impress future employers.
Furthermore, Malta’s central position in the Mediterranean makes it a convenient hub. After your course you can easily reach dive centres in the Red Sea, the Canary Islands, the Caribbean or Asia for work. Many of our graduates use Malta as a launching pad, doing some local guiding to build experience before heading to tropical locations. The DiveBase team has deep local knowledge and can advise on the best months to complete each course, taking advantage of warm water and calm seas for a comfortable and productive training experience.
CAREER SUPPORT AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
DiveBase Malta is more than a training centre – it is a career partner. Throughout your professional-level course we help you understand the global dive industry, how to write a standout diving CV and how to interview with resort operators and liveaboard companies. Our instructors and Course Directors have worked in destinations from Thailand to the Maldives, the Caribbean to Australia, and they share insider tips on what employers really look for. You can observe the day-to-day operation of a busy dive centre, learn to manage rental gear, fill cylinders, book diving trips and deal with customer service – all skills that make your CV stronger.
We maintain an active job placement network and regularly receive requests from dive centres in the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and Central America looking for freshly certified Divemasters and Instructors. While we cannot guarantee employment, graduates who show the right attitude, work ethic and language skills often receive introductions that lead to job offers. Many of our alumni return season after season, working as freelance instructors and divemasters in Malta itself, where the diving season starts in March and runs well into November. Spending at least part of the year working in Malta is a proven way to accumulate hundreds of dives quickly and qualify for more senior positions in exotic locations.
As part of your course we also offer personal development sessions on the business side of diving – how to price your services, manage small groups, upsell specialty courses and build lasting relationships with returning guests. These soft skills are invaluable whether you aim to manage a dive centre one day or eventually open your own. Our goal is that you leave DiveBase Malta not just with a certification card, but with a realistic action plan for your first year as a diving professional.
SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Once you become a PADI Instructor, you can immediately start teaching core courses up to Divemaster level. To broaden your employability and earning potential we strongly recommend adding Specialty Instructor ratings. Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Nitrox (Enriched Air) Diver and Peak Performance Buoyancy are among the most requested specialties at dive resorts worldwide. At DiveBase Malta you can complete your Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) preparation right after your IDC. Our Course Directors will guide you through the application process for five or more Specialties, help you design distinctive course outlines and coach you on teaching these popular programmes safely and entertainingly.
We also provide pathways to the PADI IDC Staff Instructor rating for those who wish to assist in instructor-level training, and we can advise on the path to Master Instructor and Course Director if you decide to make dive education your long-term career. Continuing education doesn’t stop with teaching ratings – our facility offers technical diving courses (Tec 40, Tec 45, Tec 50) and sidemount instructor training for those who want to stand out in the competitive dive job market. Malta’s deep wrecks like the Um El Faroud and the Blenheim bomber are perfect classrooms for technical training, and you can gain your first tech-instructor credentials in a familiar, controlled environment.
Investing in continuing education shows future employers that you are serious about your career and keeps your own diving passion alive. We schedule Specialty Instructor courses to dovetail with IDC dates, allowing you to complete everything in a single extended stay. Contact us to discuss a personalised professional development roadmap, including package prices for multiple instructor-level ratings and the supporting eLearning materials.
Some specialties have additional prerequisites and exit requirements, ask the Team for details.
