RAID Divemaster Training
85,000 THB
Take your diving to the professional level with the RAID Divemaster Program at Thai Ocean Academy in Pattaya. Train alongside experienced RAID Instructor Trainers in real-world diving conditions while developing the leadership, rescue, and dive management skills needed to guide certified divers with confidence. With extensive hands-on experience, small class sizes, and a focus on safety, professionalism, and environmental stewardship, you’ll graduate ready to begin an exciting career in the dive industry—or simply become the best diver you can be. Come as a friend, leave as family.
Course Overview
The RAID Divemaster Program is the first step toward becoming a dive professional. Designed for experienced divers who are passionate about the underwater world, this course develops the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to supervise certified divers, assist with diver training, and support dive operations.
At Thai Ocean Academy in Pattaya, you’ll gain extensive practical experience through real dive operations, leadership training, rescue skill refinement, dive planning, risk management, and environmental awareness. Working closely with our experienced RAID Instructor Trainers, you’ll build the professionalism and confidence needed to work in the global diving industry while embracing our commitment to safe, responsible, and environmentally conscious diving.
Whether your goal is to start a career as a dive professional or prepare for the RAID Instructor Program, the RAID Divemaster course provides the perfect foundation.
Logistics
Each day we will meet at the dive center at 7:30am. During your internship you will have varying levels of responsibility and courses to undertake each day. The divemaster internship includes unlimited diving during your stay for up to 6 months
Course Options
Fast Course – 3 weeks (45,000 THB)
Essentials – 6 weeks (85,000 THB)
Internship – including accommodation (3 months) and unlimited diving for 1 year (95,000)
Frequent Questions
Can I get my PADI with you?
At Thai Ocean Academy we focus on training the RAID way. We find that RAID is better aligned with our pace and high standards of diver training. The certifications issued are recognized world wide, and are accepted by all other major agencies
When Should I complete my Advanced Scuba Training?
We typically recommend to complete your Explorer 30 (Advanced) training soon after your Open Water training. This allows you to quickly reinforce all the basic skills you learned, while task loading with more advanced ideas.Â