SDI Instructor Manual Part 2 SDI Diver Standards
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Table of Contents 1.
Course Overview Matrix ...................................................................................... 1
2.
SDI - General Course Standards ......................................................................... 2
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
3.
Administrative ................................................................................................................................. 2 Accidents ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Confined Water Training ................................................................................................................. 2 Open Water Training ...................................................................................................................... 3 Student – Minimum Equipment Requirements ............................................................................... 3 Instructor – Minimum Equipment Requirements ............................................................................ 4 Temporary Certification Cards........................................................................................................ 4
SDI - Snorkeling Course ...................................................................................... 5
3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10
4.
SDI - Scuba Discovery Program.......................................................................... 8
4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10
5. 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Qualifications Of Graduates ........................................................................................................... 5 Who May Teach.............................................................................................................................. 5 Student – Instructor Ratio ............................................................................................................... 5 Student Pre-Requisites ................................................................................................................... 5 Course Structure And Duration ...................................................................................................... 6 Administrative Requirements.......................................................................................................... 6 Required Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 6 Required Subject Areas .................................................................................................................. 6 Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements .......................................................... 7
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Qualifications Of Graduates ........................................................................................................... 8 Who May Teach.............................................................................................................................. 8 Student – Instructor Ratio ............................................................................................................... 8 Student Pre-Requisites ................................................................................................................... 8 Course Structure and Duration ....................................................................................................... 9 Administrative Requirements.......................................................................................................... 9 Required Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 9 Required Subject Areas .................................................................................................................. 9 Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 10
SDI - Future Buddies Program .......................................................................... 11 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 11 Qualifications Of Graduates ......................................................................................................... 11 Who May Teach............................................................................................................................ 11 Student – Instructor Ratio ............................................................................................................. 11 Student Pre-Requisites ................................................................................................................. 11 Course Structure And Duration .................................................................................................... 12 Administrative Requirements........................................................................................................ 12 Required Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 12 Required Subject Areas ................................................................................................................ 12
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5.10 Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 13
6.
SDI - Open Water Scuba Diver Course ............................................................. 14
6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 6.10
7.
SDI - Inactive Diver Program - Refresher Course ............................................ 19
7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9
8.
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 19 Qualifications Of Graduates ......................................................................................................... 19 Who May Teach............................................................................................................................ 19 Student – Instructor Ratio ............................................................................................................. 19 Student Pre-Requisites ................................................................................................................. 20 Course Structure and Duration ..................................................................................................... 20 Administrative Requirements........................................................................................................ 20 Required Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 20 Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 21
SDI – Advanced Diver Development Program ................................................. 22
8.1 8.2 8.3
9.
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 14 Qualifications of Graduates .......................................................................................................... 14 Who May Teach............................................................................................................................ 14 Student – Instructor Ratio ............................................................................................................. 14 Student Pre-Requisites ................................................................................................................. 15 Course Structure And Duration .................................................................................................... 15 Administrative Requirements........................................................................................................ 15 Required Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 16 Required Subject Areas ................................................................................................................ 16 Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 17
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 22 Who May Teach............................................................................................................................ 22 Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................................ 22
SDI - Rescue Diver Course ................................................................................ 23
9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 9.10 9.11
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 23 Qualifications Of Graduates ......................................................................................................... 23 Who May Teach............................................................................................................................ 23 Student – Instructor Ratio ............................................................................................................. 23 Student Pre-Requisites ................................................................................................................. 24 Course Structure And Duration .................................................................................................... 24 Administrative Requirements........................................................................................................ 24 Training Material ........................................................................................................................... 25 Required Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 25 Required Subject Areas ................................................................................................................ 25 Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 26
10. SDI – Master Scuba Diver Development Program ........................................... 27 10.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 27 10.2 Who May Teach............................................................................................................................ 27 10.3 Graduation Requirements ............................................................................................................ 27
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11. SDI - Shallow Water Scuba Diver Course ......................................................... 28 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 11.8 11.9
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 28 Qualifications Of Graduates ......................................................................................................... 28 Who May Teach............................................................................................................................ 28 Student – Instructor Ratio ............................................................................................................. 28 Student Pre-Requisites ................................................................................................................. 29 Course Structure And Duration .................................................................................................... 29 Administrative Requirements........................................................................................................ 29 Required Subject Areas ................................................................................................................ 30 Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 31
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Revision History Revision Number
Date
2.0
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2.1 2.2 3.0 3.1 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0
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Sections Changed
The Manual has been completely restructured and updated to reflect latest changes and additions. Editorial changes and minor updates. Updated with latest Training Updates. Updated with latest Training Updates. Editorial changes and minor updates. Major updates and new course standards Updated with 2005 training updates Editorial changes and 2006 training updates added Updated with 2007 training updates Minor updates and clarifications Updated with 2009 training updates. Minor edits
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Number of Required Dives
Student / Instructor Ratio in Confined Water
Student / Instructor Ratio in Open Water
Pre-req. Certification
Certification Card must be issued by SDI
Experience Card can be issued by Instructor
1 Snorkeling
4
1
16
10
None
Optional
Yes
2 Scuba Discovery Program
10
1
4
4
None
No
Yes
3 Future Buddies Program
8
1
2
N/A
None
Optional
Yes
4 Open Water Scuba Diver
10
4
8
8
None
Yes
No
Inactive Diver Program – 5 Refresher
10
1
10
8
None
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Specialty Name
Minimum Age
1. Course Overview Matrix
6 Advanced Diver
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
7 Rescue Diver
15
N/A
10
8
8 Master Scuba Diver
15
N/A
N/A
N/A
11 Shallow Water Diver Course
10
2
10
8
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25 Open Water dives +4 Specialties Advanced or 40 Open Water dives + CPR + First Aid 50 Open Water dives + Rescue Diver + 4 Specialties None
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2. SDI - General Course Standards These standards apply to all SDI Diver Courses and Specialties.
2.1 Administrative Instructors must ensure that all students complete the following forms – for each and every course and specialty the student participates in. They are: “SDI Liability Release and Express Assumption of Risk” Form. “SDI Medical Statement” Form If a student writes a “yes” to any question in the Medical Statement Form under the section marked “Have you ever had a history of or do you currently have” then the student must provide written permission from a licensed physician before participating in confined or open water training or any course or specialty training. “Diver Registration” Form (upon completion of the specified program). “Student Record” Form (must be kept for seven (7) years).
2.2 Accidents Hopefully you will never have to do this, however, if you, the Member, were involved in an accident or simply witnessed an accident, the “SDI Accident/Incident Report” Form must be completed by you, the Member/witness, and faxed to SDI headquarters immediately after the accident happened. International Training strongly recommended that if any incident occurs that the dive computers are safely secured and potentially downloaded. This should be done in full cooperation with local authorities by encouraging the police or other investigating authorities to download and preserve data from the victims' dive computers. Professional members should do this when they are giving their statements to the authorities. In addition the professional member (s) involved in the incident must download their dive computer information and submit it with the incident report.
2.3 Confined Water Training Confined Water Training must be conducted in a swimming pool or a confined body of water with the following conditions: 1. Approximately three (3) meter / ten (10) feet of visibility. 2. Calm surface conditions. 3. Easy access to depths that allow students to stand with their head above water. 4. Depths that allow skills (as defined in the Confined Water lesson guide) to be adequately demonstrated. 5. Equipment appropriate for the training site. 6. Confined Water training sites other than pools must be approved by SDI Headquarters.
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2.4 Open Water Training The Instructor, with the following considerations, must carefully choose an Open Water training site: 1. Body of water similar to the regional diving conditions (ocean, lake, etc.). 2. Swimming pools are not considered an open water environment. 3. Water clarity. 4. Temperature above and below the water. 5. Weather conditions. 6. Water access. 7. Equipment adequate for the conditions. 8. Thermal protection appropriate for the conditions. 9. No dives are to require a decompression stop. 10. No dives will be conducted in an overhead environment unless otherwise stated. 11. A complete briefing that includes: A. The dive site. B. Water conditions. C. Skills to be performed. D. Entry/Exit to be used E. Emergency procedures. 12. A complete de-briefing that includes: A. Performance of divers as a whole. B. Areas that need improvement. C. Environmental observations. D. Question and answers.
2.5 Student – Minimum Equipment Requirements The students must have the following equipment: 1. Mask, Fins and Snorkel. 2. Buoyancy compensator with a low-pressure power inflator. 3. Regulator with submersible pressure gauge. 4. Alternate air source. 5. Weight system. 6. Personal Dive Computer (PDC) unless otherwise noted. 7. Exposure suit adequate for the training conditions. 8. Compressed gas cylinder. 9. Compass (during navigation skills). 10. Rescue signal. Note: Students wearing Air integrated hose-less computers are not required to carry a submersible pressure gauge.
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2.6 Instructor – Minimum Equipment Requirements Unless otherwise noted, the minimum equipment requirements for training by an Instructor, Assistant Instructor and Divemaster is as follows: 1. Mask and Fins Snorkel. 2. Buoyancy compensator with a low-pressure power inflator. 3. Regulator with submersible pressure gauge. 4. Alternate air source. 5. Weight system. 6. Personal Dive Computer. 7. Exposure suit adequate for the training conditions. 8. Compressed gas cylinder. 9. Compass. 10. Cutting device. 11. Rescue signal. 12. A dive Flag (unless in a pool) must be carried in accordance with local laws or regulations. Note: Instructors wearing Air integrated hose-less computers are not required to carry a submersible pressure gauge.
2.7 Temporary Certification Cards Temporary cards are available for purchase from SDI and can be issued after all performance requirements and administrative requirements are met. The temporary cards are valid for thirty (30) days from the signing and must be signed within ten (10) days of course completion.
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3. SDI - Snorkeling Course 3.1 Introduction The snorkeling course is designed to give students the necessary skills to safely snorkel in conditions similar to their training without the direct supervision of an instructor.
3.2 Qualifications Of Graduates Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1. Snorkel in conditions similar to their training. 2. Enroll in an SDI Open Water Diver Course (subject to meeting age requirements).
3.3 Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. An active SDI Open Water SCUBA Diving Instructor. 2. An active SDI Assistant Instructor. 3. A qualified Non-Diving Specialty Instructor
3.4 Student – Instructor Ratio Academic: 1. Unlimited, so long as adequate facility, supplies and time are provided to insure comprehensive and complete training. Confined Water (Swimming pool-like conditions): 1. A maximum of sixteen (16) students per Instructor/ Assistant Instructor. 2. Instructor / Assistant Instructor have the option of adding two (2) more students with the assistance of an Active Divemaster, for a total of eighteen (18) students. Open Water (Ocean, lake, quarry, spring, river or estuary): 1. A maximum of ten (10) students per Instructor / Assistant Instructor. However, it is the instructor’s discretion to reduce this number as conditions dictate. 2. Instructor / Assistant Instructor have the option of adding two (2) more students with the assistance of an active Divemaster, for a total of twelve (12) students
3.5 Student Pre-Requisites The student must: 1. Be a minimum age of eighteen (18). 2. Be a minimum age of four (4) with parental consent.
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3.6 Course Structure And Duration In-Water execution (this course may be conducted either in Confined Water, Open Water or both, at the instructor’s discretion): 1. Students must complete one (1) snorkeling trip and remain in the water for twenty (20) minutes. 2. All snorkeling trips must be completed during daylight hours. Course Structure: 1. SDI allows instructors to structure courses according to the number of students participating and their skill level. Duration: 1. The suggested number of training hours is four (4).
3.7 Administrative Requirements Administrative Tasks: 1. Collect the course fees from all the students. 2. Ensure that the students have the required equipment. 3. Communicate the schedule to the students. 4. Have the students complete the Liability Release and Medical history forms. 5. The Instructor must review the Liability Release and Medical Forms before starting on the course. Upon successful completion of the course the Instructor must: 1. Issue one of the following cards: A. A SDI Experience card. B. A SDI Certification card. Complete and submit the Registration Form to SDI HQ. Award card.
3.8 Required Equipment Basic SDI snorkeling equipment including Mask, Snorkel and Fins.
3.9 Required Subject Areas Instructors may use any additional text or materials that they feel help present these topics. The following topics must be covered during this course: 1. The Aquatic Environment A. Vision. B. Light. C. Sound. D. Heat loss. E. Tides. F. Currents. G. Waves. H. Surge. I. Marine Life injuries. SDI Instructor Manual - Part 2.docx
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Physics and Physiology A. Buoyancy. B. Pressure. C. Equalization Techniques. Snorkeling Equipment A. Mask, Fins, and Snorkel. B. Exposure Protection. C. Buoyancy Compensator Device. D. Weight Systems. Accessories A. Dive Flag. B. Rescue Signal. C. Knife or cutting device. Planning your dive A. Diver Fitness and overexertion. B. Buddy system. C. First Aid.
3.10 Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements Students are required to successfully complete the following snorkeling skills: 1. Properly prepare, don, and adjust all snorkeling equipment. 2. Perform a buddy check, and demonstrate good use of the buddy system. 3. Safely conduct exits and entries either from land or boat. 4. Achieve neutral buoyancy. 5. Proper breathing and clearing of a snorkel. 6. Proper use of Buoyancy Control Device / Snorkel vest. 7. Surface Dives. 8. Proper use of hand signals. In order to complete this course, students must: 1. Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution.
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4. SDI - Scuba Discovery Program 4.1 Introduction This program is designed to give prospective students an introduction to Scuba diving in a controlled environment under the direct supervision of an active Instructor.
4.2 Qualifications Of Graduates Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1. Dive under the direct supervision of an active instructor 2. Enroll in an SDI Open Water Diver Course
4.3 Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. An active SDI Open Water SCUBA Diver Instructor.
4.4 Student – Instructor Ratio Academic: 1. Unlimited, so long as adequate facility, supplies and time are provided to insure comprehensive and complete training. Pool: 1. A maximum of eight (8) students per Instructor. Confined Water (Swimming pool-like conditions): 1. A maximum of four (4) per instructor or six (6) students per Instructor with a certified assistant. Open Water (Ocean, lake, quarry, spring, river or estuary): 1. A maximum of four (4) students per Instructor or six (6) with a certified assistant. However, it is the instructor’s discretion to reduce this number as conditions dictate.
4.5 Student Pre-Requisites The student must: 1. Be a minimum age of eighteen (18). 2. Be a minimum age of ten (10) with parental consent. Demonstrate comfort and adequate swimming skills.
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4.6 Course Structure and Duration Open or Confined Water 1. Training depth must not exceed twelve (12) msw / forty (40) fsw. 2. One (1) dive required, second dive optional. 3. All dives must be completed during daylight hours. 4. Instructors are not allowed to carry any photo or video equipment while conducting the open water dives. Course Structure: 1. SDI allows instructors to structure courses according to the number of students participating and their skill level. Duration: 1. The suggested number of training hours is two (2).
4.7 Administrative Requirements Administrative Tasks: 1. Collect the course fees from all the students. 2. Ensure that the students have the required equipment. 3. Communicate the schedule to the students. 4. Have the students complete the Liability Release and Medical history forms. 5. The Instructor must review the Liability Release and Medical Forms before starting on the course. Upon successful completion of the course the Instructor must: 1. Complete the SDI Student Registration form (optional). 2. Issue a SDI Experience card (optional). 3. Award card (optional).
4.8 Required Equipment Basic SDI Open Water SCUBA equipment as prescribed earlier in this manual. The exception to this is that a dive computer is not required, however it is highly recommended.
4.9 Required Subject Areas Instructors may use any additional text or materials that they feel help present these topics. The following topics must be covered during this course: 1. The Aquatic Environment A. Marine Environment. B. Marine Life expected to encounter at local dive site. 2. Physics and Physiology A. Buoyancy. B. Pressure. C. Gas spaces I. Equalization Techniques. II. Lung Over-Expansion Problem. SDI Instructor Manual - Part 2.docx
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D. Reason for breathing continuously while underwater Scuba Equipment Assembly A. Mask, Fins and Snorkel B. Exposure Protection I. Wetsuits C. Buoyancy Compensator Device D. Regulator I. Primary Regulator II. Alternate Air source E. Cylinders F. Weight Systems G. Underwater Instruments I. Submersible Pressure Gauge II. Dive Computers III. Depth Gauges 4. Underwater communications 5. Taking the SDI open water diver course
4.10 Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements Students are required to successfully complete the following skills in confined water: 1. Weight system adjustment with proper weighting 2. Pre-dive check of self and buddy 3. Ear clearing and equalization 4. Mask clearing (partial and full at depth) 5. Buoyancy Control Device (BCD) use A. Inflation using low pressure inflator and deflation, at the surface. B. Inflation using low pressure inflator and deflation, at depth. 6. Buoyancy Control A. Controlled ascents. B. Controlled descents. 7. Regulator use. A. Breathing, clearing, and recovery at the surface. B. Breathing, clearing, and recovery at depth. 8. Underwater swimming (proper use of fins). 9. Computer use (use and reading of computer if worn by diver). 10. Use of gauges. 11. Underwater Communications. In order to complete this course, students must 1.
Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution.
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5. SDI - Future Buddies Program 5.1 Introduction This program is designed to provide children between the ages of eight (8) and twelve (12) an introduction to scuba diving in a controlled environment under the direct supervision of an insured Instructor.
5.2 Qualifications Of Graduates There are no specific qualifications available after graduation.
5.3 Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. An active SDI Open Water SCUBA Diver Instructor.
5.4 Student – Instructor Ratio Academic: 1. Unlimited, so long as adequate facility, supplies and time are provided to insure comprehensive and complete training. Confined Water (Swimming pool-like conditions): 1. A maximum of two (2) students per Instructor. Open Water (Ocean, lake, quarry, spring, river or estuary): 1. N/A.
5.5 Student Pre-Requisites The student must: 1. Be a minimum age of eight (8) with parental consent. 2. Demonstrate comfort and adequate swimming skills.
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5.6 Course Structure And Duration Confined Water execution: 1. Training depth must not exceed six (6) msw / twenty (20) fsw. 2. One (1) dive required, second dive optional. 3. All dives must be completed during daylight hours and with adequate lighting conditions. Course Structure: 1. SDI allows instructors to structure courses according to the number of students participating and their skill level. Duration: 1. The suggested number of training hours is four (4).
5.7 Administrative Requirements Administrative Tasks: 1. Collect the course fees from all the students. 2. Ensure that the students have the required equipment. 3. Communicate the schedule to the students. 4. Have the students complete the Liability Release and Medical history forms. 5. The Instructor must review the Liability Release and Medical Forms before starting on the course. Upon successful completion of the course the Instructor can: 1. Issue an SDI Experience card (optional).
5.8 Required Equipment Basic SDI Open Water SCUBA equipment as prescribed earlier in this manual. The exception to this is that a dive computer is not required, however it is highly recommended.
5.9 Required Subject Areas Instructors may use any additional text or materials that they feel help present these topics. The following topics must be covered during this course: 1. History of Diving 2. The Aquatic Environment A. Marine Environment. B. Marine Life. 3. Physics and Physiology A. Buoyancy. B. Pressure. SDI Instructor Manual - Part 2.docx
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Air Spaces I. Equalization Techniques. II. Lung Over-Expansion Problems. D. Breathing Air Under Pressure. Scuba Equipment A. Mask, Fins and Snorkel B. Exposure Protection I. Wetsuits. C. Buoyancy Compensator Device. D. Regulator I. Primary Regulator. II. Alternate Air source. E. Cylinders. F. Weight Systems. G. Underwater Instruments I. Submersible Pressure Gauge. II. Dive Computers. III. Depth Gauges. H. Accessories I. Dive Flag.
5.10 Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements The required skills should be performed in Confined Water with a maximum depth of six (6) msw / twenty (20) fsw. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Weight system adjustment with proper weighting. Pre-dive check of self and buddy. Mask clearing (partial). Buoyancy Control Devise (BCD) use A. Inflation using low pressure inflator and deflation, at the surface. Buoyancy Control A. Controlled ascents and descents. Regulator use. Underwater swimming (proper use of fins). Use of gauges. Underwater Communications.
In order to complete this course, students must: 1. Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution.
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6. SDI - Open Water Scuba Diver Course 6.1 Introduction This entry-level certification course is designed to give students the necessary skills to conduct open water dives in conditions similar to their training without the direct supervision of an instructor.
6.2 Qualifications of Graduates Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1. Conduct open water dives in conditions similar to their training. 2. Enroll in the SDI Advanced Diver Development program.
6.3 Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. An active SDI Open Water SCUBA Diver Instructor.
6.4 Student – Instructor Ratio Academic: 1. Unlimited, so long as adequate facility, supplies and time are provided to insure comprehensive and complete training. Confined Water (Swimming pool-like conditions): 1. A maximum of eight (8) students per Instructor. 2. Instructors have the option of adding two (2) more students with the assistance of an Active Assistant Instructor or Divemaster. 3. The total number of students an instructor may have in the water is twelve (12) with the assistance of two (2) Assistant Instructors or Divemasters. Open Water (Ocean, lake, quarry, spring, river or estuary): 1. A maximum of eight (8) students per Instructor are allowed. However, it is the instructor’s discretion to reduce this number as conditions dictate. 2. Instructors have the option of adding two (2) more students with the assistance of an active Assistant Instructor or Divemaster. 3. The total number of students an instructor may have in the water is twelve (12) with the assistance of two (2) Assistant Instructors or Divemasters.
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6.5 Student Pre-Requisites The student must: 1. Be a minimum age of eighteen (18), however participants may be between the ages of 10 to 17 years old so long as written parental consent is provided. 2. Students between the ages of ten (10) to fourteen (14) may obtain a Junior Open Water Diver Certification if the following conditions are met: Students are to train and dive under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or active leadership level diver. 3. When a Junior Open Water Diver reaches the age of fifteen (15) years they can upgrade to an Open Water Scuba Diver certification
6.6 Course Structure And Duration Open Water execution: 1. Students must complete four (4) Open Water dives and remain underwater for minimum of fifteen (15) minutes on each dive, for a total of 80 minutes. 2. Training depth must be between six (6) msw and eighteen (18) msw / twenty (20) fsw and sixty (60) fsw. 3. A maximum of three (3) dives per day. 4. The maximum depth should not exceed eighteen (18) msw / sixty (60) fsw on all the dives. 5. All dives must be completed during daylight hours. 6. Assistant instructors may lead dives 3 & 4 under indirect supervision so long as all required skills have been evaluated by the instructor and the student is proficient prior to the start of dives three and four. If an AI is to lead dives 3 & 4 the ratio cannot exceed 2 un-certified divers to 1 Assistant Instructor 7. Upon successful completion of the dives, the students must complete their logbooks and the instructor must sign off on the completed dives. Course Structure: 1. SDI allows instructors to structure courses according to the number of students participating and their skill level. Duration: 1. The suggested number of total course training hours is twenty (20).
6.7 Administrative Requirements Administrative Tasks: 1. Collect the course fees from all the students. 2. Ensure that the students have the required equipment. 3. Communicate the schedule to the students. 4. Have the students complete the Liability Release and Medical history forms. 5. The Instructor must review the Liability Release and Medical Forms before starting on the course. Upon successful completion of the course the Instructor must: 1. Issue temporary certification card and complete the Student Registration Process
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6.8 Required Equipment Basic SDI Open Water SCUBA equipment as prescribed earlier in this manual. The following material is required: 1. SDI Scuba Diver manual and associated Knowledge Quest Book (or SDI Open Water Diver Online Training course) The following material is available and recommended; 1. SDI Log Book. 2. SDI Scuba Diver video or DVD 3. SDI Confined Water / Open Water Teaching slates. 4. SDI Skill Check-off slate. Instructors may use any additional text or materials that they feel help present these topics.
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i. Wetsuits. ii. Dry suits. c. Buoyancy Compensator Device. d. Regulator i. Primary Regulator. ii. Alternate Air source. e. Cylinders. f. Weight Systems. g. Underwater Instruments i. Submersible Pressure Gauge. ii. Dive Computers. iii. Dive Watch. iv. Depth Gauges. v. Compass. h. Accessories i. Dive Flag. ii. Rescue Signal. iii. Knife. iv. Dive Lights. v. Gear Bag. vi. Logbook. vii. Slate. Planning your dive a. Diver Fitness and overexertion b. Orientation to new or local diving environments c. Boat divining procedures d. Buddy System e. First Aid
6.10 Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements Students are required to successfully complete the following skills: 1. Swimming evaluation a. Distance swim of two hundred (200) meters non-stop using any stroke without the use of mask, snorkel or of other swimming aids or three hundred (300) meters non-stop in mask, snorkel, and fins b. Survival swim of ten (10) minutes Note: If an exposure suit is worn for any of the above skills, the wearer must be neutrally buoyant at the surface. 1. Scuba skills a. Scuba system assembly and disassembly. b. Weight system adjustment with proper weighting. c. Removal and replacement of weight system on the surface. d. Removal and replacement of weight system at depth. 2. Pre-dive check of self and buddy. 3. Mask clear – partial, at depth. 4. Mask clear – full, at depth. 5. Breathing and swimming underwater without a mask. SDI Instructor Manual - Part 2.docx
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Buoyancy Control Devise (BCD) use: a. Inflation and deflation (oral/power) at the surface. b. Inflation and deflation (oral/power) at depth. c. Removal and replacement at surface. d. Removal and replacement at depth. Buoyancy Control a. Hovering. b. Controlled ascents. c. Controlled descents. Regulator use a. Breathing, clearing, and recovery at the surface. b. Breathing, clearing, and recovery at depth. Underwater swimming (proper use of fins). Entries and exits a. Controlled seated entry. b. Back-roll entry. c. Giant stride entry. d. Shallow water exit. e. Deep water exit. Snorkel use a. Adjustment. b. Clearing (blast method) c. Regulator snorkel exchange at the surface d. Surface snorkel swim in full gear Computer Use a. Reading and understanding data b. Understanding functions of computer Use of gauges Underwater Communications Rescue techniques a. Tired diver tows. b. Cramp relief. Out-of-air emergencies a. Controlled swimming ascent. b. Alternate Air source use (Air sharing with a buddy while making a controlled ascent)
In order to complete this course, students must: 1. Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution. 2. Satisfactorily complete the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Knowledge Quest & Exam (or online version). 3. Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently.
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7. SDI - Inactive Diver Program - Refresher Course 7.1 Introduction The Inactive Diver program is designed to update and review the knowledge and skill level of an inactive diver. SDI encourages the use of this program for Instructors, Assistant Instructors, Divemasters and Resorts or Dive Facilities that have questions regarding the diving history of an individual. This program can also be used as a catalyst for continuing education programs.
7.2 Qualifications Of Graduates Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1. Enroll in the Advanced Diver development program or Specialty courses depending on what their prior certification was. 2. Dive without the direct supervision of an instructor.
7.3 Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. An active SDI Open Water SCUBA Diver Instructor. 2. An SDI Assistant Instructor.
7.4 Student – Instructor Ratio Academic: 1. Unlimited, so long as adequate facility, supplies and time are provided to insure comprehensive and complete training. Confined Water (Swimming pool-like conditions): 1. A maximum of ten (10) students per Instructor or Assistant instructor. Open Water (Ocean, lake, quarry, spring, river or estuary): 1. A maximum of eight (8) students per Instructor are allowed. However, it is the instructor’s discretion to reduce this number as conditions dictate.
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7.5 Student Pre-Requisites To participate in the Inactive Diver course, the individual must: 1. Have proof of an Open Water Diver certification from any recognized agency.
7.6 Course Structure and Duration Water execution: 1. Training depth must not exceed eighteen (18) meter / sixty (60) feet. 2. One (1) dive required, second dive optional. 3. All dives must be completed during adequate lighting conditions. Course Structure: 1. SDI allows instructors to structure courses according to the number of students participating and their skill level. Duration: 1. The suggested number of training hours is four (4).
7.7 Administrative Requirements Administrative Tasks: 1. Collect the course fees from all the students. 2. Ensure that the students have the required equipment. 3. Communicate the schedule to the students. 4. Have the students complete the Liability Release and Medical history forms. 5. The Instructor must review the Liability Release and Medical Forms before starting on the course. There is no card to issue upon successful completion of the course.
7.8 Required Equipment Basic SDI Open Water SCUBA equipment as prescribed earlier in this manual. Personal dive computer (PDC) not required but strongly recommended.
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7.9 Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements Although one (1) In-Water training dive is required (In-Water training outline is provided) the Instructor or Assistant Instructor may use their discretion with reference to the skills needed to complete the dive. SDI offers the following outline: 1. Plan Dive A. Equalization techniques. B. Communication signals. C. Lung over-expansion problems. D. Review of dive computer. 2. Scuba system assembly. 3. Weights adjustment / mask defog. 4. Don scuba system. 5. Adequate entry for site conditions. 6. Controlled descent. 7. Computer check, if used. 8. Regulator clearing. 9. Regulator recovery. 10. Mask Clearing. 11. Fin use. 12. Buoyancy control – hovering. 13. Underwater tour. 14. Computer check. 15. Controlled ascent – computer assisted. 16. Exit. 17. Disassemble scuba system. 18. Log Dive. In order to complete this course, students must: 1. Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution. 2. Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently.
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8. SDI – Advanced Diver Development Program 8.1 Introduction The SDI Advanced Diver Development Program was created to make truly “Advanced Divers.” Under the old way of training a student could take an Advanced Course right after an Open Water course and only have a total of nine (9) dives all under the direct training of an instructor. The SDI – Advanced Diver Development program requires a new OW student to take four (4) SDI specialties or equivalent, along with having a total of twenty (25) logged dives. SDI feels a diver will truly be “Advanced” after this is accomplished.
8.2 Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. An active SDI Instructor or Assistant Instructor, qualified to teach the chosen specialties.
8.3 Graduation Requirements Advanced Diver Certification procedures for students: 1. Completion of four (4) SDI specialty courses or equivalent (only one (1) course without dives, may be credited towards the Advanced Diver Development Program, with the exception of Nitrox). 2. Completion of twenty five (25) logged dives. 3. After the previous requirements are met and verified by an Instructor, the Instructor simply fills out a Diver Registration form or a Pre-paid Diver certification form (or registers online) to file for the Advanced Diver certification card. 4. Requirements for Junior Advanced include the above so long as the 4 specialty courses they have taken are allowed by their age.
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9. SDI - Rescue Diver Course 9.1 Introduction The rescue certification course is designed to develop the knowledge and necessary skills for an individual to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, and administer necessary first aid.
9.2 Qualifications Of Graduates Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are able to conduct rescues to distressed divers. 2. Upon successful completion on this course, graduates are qualified to: A. Enroll in the SDI Divemaster Course. B. Enroll in the Master Diver Program
9.3 Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. An active SDI Open Water SCUBA Diver Instructor.
9.4 Student – Instructor Ratio Academic: 1. Unlimited, so long as adequate facility, supplies and time are provided to insure comprehensive and complete training. Confined Water (Swimming pool-like conditions): 1. A maximum of ten (10) students per Instructor. 2. Instructors have the option of adding two (2) more students with the assistance of an Active Assistant Instructor or Divemaster. 3. The total number of students an instructor may have in the water is twelve (12) with the assistance of one (1) Assistant Instructors or Divemasters. Open Water (Ocean, lake, quarry, spring, river or estuary): 1. A maximum of eight (8) students per Instructor are allowed. However, it is the instructor’s discretion to reduce this number as conditions dictate. 2. Instructors have the option of adding two (2) more students with the assistance of an active Assistant Instructor or Divemaster. 3. The total number of students an instructor may have in the water is ten (10) with the assistance of one (1) Assistant Instructors or Divemasters.
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9.5 Student Pre-Requisites 1. 2. 3. 4.
Minimum age eighteen (18). Minimum age fifteen (15) with parental consent. Current CPR, First Aid and O² provider (where local law permits) certification (SDI CPROX, CPR1st or CPROX1stAED courses may be combined with the Rescue program by qualified instructors). Advanced Diver certification or forty (40) logged Open Water dives.
9.6 Course Structure And Duration Instructors are required to teach and evaluate all the following skills: 1. On the surface identify and assist a properly equipped skin or scuba diver simulating: A. Breathing difficulties. B. Tiredness. C. Leg cramp. D. Early panic symptoms. 2. Locate and bring to the surface a scuba diver simulating unconsciousness to the surface from approximately six (6) msw / twenty (20) fsw. 3. Upon surfacing, transport the unconscious diver fifty (50) meter / one hundred and fifty (150) feet to shore or boat, simulating in-water rescue breathing. 4. Once reaching the shore or boat, with the assistance of one (1) aid, removing the diver from the water. Course Structure: 1. SDI allows instructors to structure courses according to the number of students participating and their skill level. Duration: 1. The suggested number of training hours is twelve (12). 2. Of the suggested twelve (12) hours, eight (8) of the suggested hours should be performed in Open Water conditions.
9.7 Administrative Requirements Administrative Tasks: 1. Collect the course fees from all the students. 2. Ensure that the students have the required equipment. 3. Communicate the schedule to the students. 4. Have the students complete the Liability Release and Medical history forms. 5. The Instructor must review the Liability Release and Medical Forms before starting on the course. Upon successful completion of the course the Instructor must: 2. Issue temporary certification card and complete the Student Registration Process
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9.9 Required Equipment Basic SDI Open Water SCUBA equipment as prescribed earlier in this manual, with the addition of a cutting device.
9.10 Required Subject Areas The SDI Rescue Diver manual is required for this course. Instructors may use any additional text or materials that they feel help present these topics. The following topics must be covered during this course: Instructors are required to cover all the following topics: 1. Prevention and causes of diving accidents A. Stress and psychological factors i.e. the panic syndrome in self and others. B. Physical conditioning. C. Equipment. D. Surface drowning syndrome. 2. Diving lifesaving A. Self rescue. B. Diver assists. C. Surface and underwater rescues. D. Types of transports. E. In-water artificial respiration. F. Boat and shore exit techniques. G. Diver First Aid. H. Review of O2 administration. 3. Hyperbaric injuries and management A. Information collection. B. Access to hyperbaric chambers. 4. Accident management A. Access to emergency transport/assistance. B. Accident reporting. C. Liability and related legal considerations.
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9.11 Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements In order to complete this course, students must: 1. Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive emergency planning and execution. 2. Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently. 3. Satisfactorily complete the SDI Rescue Diver written examination located in the SDI Rescue Manual or equivalent.
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10. SDI – Master Scuba Diver Development Program 10.1 Introduction The SDI Master Scuba Diver Development Program was created to make truly “Master Divers”. The SDI – Master Scuba Diver Development program requires a new Open Water student to have a total of four (4) SDI specialties and the Rescue Diver course, along with having a total of fifty (50) logged dives. SDI feels a diver will truly be “Master Scuba Diver” after this is accomplished.
10.2 Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. An active SDI Instructor qualified to teach specialties.
10.3 Graduation Requirements Master Scuba Diver Certification procedures for students: 1. Completion of four (4) SDI specialty courses or equivalent (only one (1) course without dives, may be credited towards the Master Diver Development Program, with the exception of Nitrox). 2. Completion of fifty (50) logged dives. 3. Completion of the Rescue Diver course. 4. After the previous requirements are met and verified by an Instructor, the Instructor simply fills out a Diver Registration form or a Pre-paid Diver certification form (or registers online) to file for the Master Diver certification card. *Note - Requirements for divers under the age of 18 include the above so long as the 4 specialty courses they have taken are allowed by their age.
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11. SDI - Shallow Water Scuba Diver Course 11.1
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This entry-level certification course is designed to give students the necessary skills to safely conduct open water dives in conditions similar to their training using the Shallow Water Scuba System without the direct supervision of an instructor. This course is specific to a shallow Water Scuba System and is not intended to train participants in the use of conventional scuba diving equipment. Therefore, use of conventional scuba diving equipment by participants during this program is prohibited.
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Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1. Conduct open water dives in conditions similar to their training using a Shallow Water Scuba System to a maximum depth of 30 feet (9 meters)
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Student Pre-Requisites The student must: 1. Be a minimum age of eighteen (18), however participants may be between the ages of 10 to 17 years old so long as written parental consent is provided. 2. Students between the ages of ten (10) to fourteen (14) may obtain a Junior Shallow Water Scuba Diver Certification if the following conditions are met: Students are to train and dive under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or active leadership level diver. 3. When a Junior Shallow Water Scuba Diver reaches the age of fifteen (15) years they can upgrade to a Shallow Water Scuba Diver certification 4. Successfully complete the swimming evaluation. 5. Successfully complete the Shallow Water Scuba Diver academic course.
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Course Structure And Duration Open Water execution: 1. Students must complete two (2) Open Water dives in warm, clear, and calm waters with a maximum depth of 30 feet (9 meters). 2. Remain underwater for minimum of twenty (20) minutes on each dive, for a total of forty (40) minutes. 3. Training depth must be between three (3) msw and nine (9) msw / fifteen (15) fsw and thirty (30) fsw. 4. A maximum of three (3) Open Water dives per day. 5. All dives must be completed during daylight hours. 6. Upon successful completion of the dives, the students must complete their logbooks and the instructor must sign off on the completed dives. 7. The instructor must record all in-water and topside training events on the student’s record folder. Course Structure: 1. All topics are presented in the context of using the Water Scuba System in warm, clear, and calm waters with a maximum depth of 30 feet (9 meters). 2. SDI allows instructors to structure courses according to the number of students participating and their skill level. Duration: 1. The suggested number of student contact training hours is eight (8).
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complete the Student Registration Process Issue temporary certification card and complete the Student Registration Process Required Equipment
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Students A. Shallow Water Scuba System that includes: I. High pressure air cylinder of 28 to 40 cubic feet (3.8 to 5 Liter) capacity II. Buoyancy compensator device with auto-inflator mechanism III. Regulator with primary and alternate second stages IV. Submersible pressure gauge and depth gauge B. Mask C. Fins D. Snorkel E. Weights system F. Protective dive suit (if needed)
Required Subject Areas The following material is available: 1. SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Manual 2. SDI Log Book. 3. SDI Confined Water / Open Water Teaching slates. 4. SDI Skill Check-off slate. Instructors may use any additional text or materials that they feel help present these topics. The following topics must be covered during online course: 1. History of Diving 2. The Aquatic Environment A. Vision. B. Light. C. Sound. D. Heat loss. E. Tides. F. Currents. G. Waves. H. Surge. I. Marine Life injuries. 3. Physics and Physiology A. Buoyancy. B. Pressure. C. Boyle’s law. D. Air Spaces I. Lung Over-Expansion Problems. II. Equalization Techniques. E. Breathing Air Under Pressure I. Decompression Sickness II. Nitrogen Narcosis. III. Oxygen Toxicity. IV. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. 4. Scuba Equipment A. Mask, Fins, and Snorkel. B. Exposure Protection
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I. Wetsuits. II. Skinsuits C. Buoyancy Compensator Device. D. Regulator I. Primary Regulator. II. Alternate Air source. E. Cylinders I. Use II. Removal and replacement III. Care and inspection requirements F. Weight Systems. G. Underwater Instruments I. Submersible Pressure Gauge. II. Dive Watch. III. Depth Gauges. H. Accessories I. Dive Flag. II. Rescue Signal. III. Knife/Cutting tool. IV. Logbook. V. Slate. Planning your dive A. Diver Fitness and overexertion. B. Buddy System. C. First Aid.
Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements Students are required to successfully complete the following skills: 1. Swimming evaluation A. Distance swim of two hundred (200) meter non-stop using any stroke or three hundred (300) meter non-stop in mask, snorkel and fins. B. Survival swim of ten (10) minutes. 2. Scuba skills A. Assembly and disassembly of equipment. B. Weight system adjustment with proper weighting. C. Removal and replacement of weight system on the surface. D. Removal and replacement of weight system at depth. 3. Pre-dive check of self and buddy. 4. Mask clear – partial, at depth. 5. Mask clear – full, at depth. 6. Breathing and swimming underwater without a mask. 7. Buoyancy Control Devise (BCD) use: A. Inflation and deflation (oral/auto) at the surface. B. Inflation and deflation (auto) at depth. C. Removal and replacement at surface. 8. Buoyancy Control A. Hovering. B. Controlled ascents.
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In order to complete this course, students must: 1. Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution. 2. Satisfactorily complete the Shallow Water Scuba Diver Final Knowledge Quest. 3. Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently.
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