SDI Instructor Manual - Part 4

SDI Instructor Manual Part 4 SDI Leadership Standards

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Table of Contents 1. 

Course Overview Matrix ...................................................................................... 1 

2. 

SDI - Leadership Course Standards ................................................................... 2 

2.1  2.2  2.3  2.4  2.5  2.6  2.7  2.8 

3. 

Administrative ................................................................................................................................. 2  Accidents / Incident ........................................................................................................................ 2  Equipment ...................................................................................................................................... 3  Confined Water Training ................................................................................................................ 3  Open Water Training ...................................................................................................................... 3  Student – Minimum Equipment Requirements ............................................................................... 3  Required Equipment For All Diving Leaders .................................................................................. 4  Temporary Certification Cards ....................................................................................................... 4 

SDI - Divemaster Course ..................................................................................... 5 

3.1  3.2  3.3  3.4  3.5  3.6  3.7  3.8  3.9  3.10  3.11 

4. 

SDI – Assistant Instructor Course .................................................................... 10 

4.1  4.2  4.3  4.4  4.5  4.6  4.7  4.8  4.9  4.10  4.11 

5.  5.1  5.2  5.3  5.4  5.5  5.6  5.7  5.8 

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  Training Material ............................................................................................................................. 6  Required Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 6  Required Subject Areas ................................................................................................................. 7  Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements .......................................................... 7 

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 10  Qualifications of Graduates .......................................................................................................... 10  Who May Teach ........................................................................................................................... 10  Student – Instructor Ratio ............................................................................................................. 10  Student Pre-Requisites ................................................................................................................ 11  Course Structure And Duration .................................................................................................... 11  Administrative Requirements ....................................................................................................... 11  Training Material ........................................................................................................................... 12  Required Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 12  Required Subject Areas ............................................................................................................... 12  Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 12 

SDI - Instructor Course (IC) ............................................................................... 14  Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 14  Qualifications Of Graduates ......................................................................................................... 14  Who May Teach ........................................................................................................................... 14  Student – Instructor Ratio ............................................................................................................. 14  Student Pre-Requisites ................................................................................................................ 14  Course Structure And Duration .................................................................................................... 15  Administrative Requirements ....................................................................................................... 15  Training Material ........................................................................................................................... 15 

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6. 

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 19  Qualifications Of Graduates ......................................................................................................... 19  Who May Teach ........................................................................................................................... 19  Student – Instructor Ratio ............................................................................................................. 19  Student Pre-Requisites ................................................................................................................ 19  Course Structure And Duration .................................................................................................... 20  Administrative Requirements ....................................................................................................... 20  Required Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 20  Required Subject Areas ............................................................................................................... 20  Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 21 

SDI – Visual Inspection Procedure Instructor Course .................................... 22 

7.1  7.2  7.3  7.4  7.5  7.6  7.7  7.8  7.9  7.10 

8. 

Required Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 16  Required Subject Areas ............................................................................................................... 16  Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 17 

SDI - CPROX Instructor Course ........................................................................ 19 

6.1  6.2  6.3  6.4  6.5  6.6  6.7  6.8  6.9  6.10 

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Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 22  Qualifications Of Graduates ......................................................................................................... 22  Who May Teach ........................................................................................................................... 22  Student – Instructor Ratio ............................................................................................................. 22  Student Pre-Requisites ................................................................................................................ 22  Course Structure And Duration .................................................................................................... 23  Administrative Requirements ....................................................................................................... 23  Required Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 23  Required Subject Areas ............................................................................................................... 23  Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 24 

SDI – CPR1st Instructor Course........................................................................ 25 

8.1  8.2  8.3  8.4  8.5  8.6  8.7  8.8  8.9  8.10 

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 25  Qualifications Of Graduates ......................................................................................................... 25  Who May Teach ........................................................................................................................... 25  Student – Instructor Ratio ............................................................................................................. 25  Student Pre-Requisites ................................................................................................................ 25  Course Structure And Duration .................................................................................................... 26  Administrative Requirements ....................................................................................................... 26  Required Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 26  Required Subject Areas ............................................................................................................... 27  Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 27 

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SDI – IT Staff Instructor Course ........................................................................ 28 

9.1  9.2  9.3  9.4  9.5  9.6  9.7  9.8  9.9  9.10  9.11 

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 28  Qualifications of Graduates .......................................................................................................... 28  Who May Teach ........................................................................................................................... 28  Student – Instructor Ratio ............................................................................................................. 28  Student Pre-Requisites ................................................................................................................ 28  Course Structure and Duration..................................................................................................... 29  Administrative Requirements ....................................................................................................... 29  Training Materials ......................................................................................................................... 29  Required Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 30  Required Subject Areas ............................................................................................................... 30  Required Skill Performance and Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 31 

10.  SDI/TDI Instructor Trainer Program .................................................................. 32  10.1  10.2  10.3  10.4  10.5  10.6  10.7  10.8  10.9  10.10 

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 32  Qualification Of Graduates ........................................................................................................... 32  Who May Teach ........................................................................................................................... 32  Student Pre-Requisites ................................................................................................................ 32  Course Structure And Duration .................................................................................................... 32  Administrative Requirements ....................................................................................................... 32  Required Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 33  Required Subject Areas ............................................................................................................... 33  Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 34  Policies For All IT’s ....................................................................................................................... 34 

11.  SDI/TDI – CPROX1st AED Instructor Course ................................................... 36  11.1  11.2  11.3  11.4  11.5  11.6  11.7  11.8  11.9  11.10 

Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 36  Who May Teach ........................................................................................................................... 36  Student – Instructor Ratio ............................................................................................................. 36  Student Pre-Requisites ................................................................................................................ 36  Course Structure And Duration .................................................................................................... 36  Administrative Requirements ....................................................................................................... 36  Training Material ........................................................................................................................... 37  Required Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 37  Required Subject Areas ............................................................................................................... 37  Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 38 

12. SDI/TDI/ERDI Non-Diving Specialty Instructor................................................... 39  12.1  12.2  12.3  12.4  12.5  12.6  12.7  12.8  12.9  12.10  12.11  12.12 

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 39  Qualifications Of Graduates ............................................................................................................. 39  Who May Teach ............................................................................................................................. 39  Student – Instructor Ratio ................................................................................................................ 40  Student Pre-Requisites ..................................................................................................................... 40  Course Structure And Duration ........................................................................................................ 40  Administrative Requirements ........................................................................................................... 40  Training Material ............................................................................................................................ 40  Required Equipment ........................................................................................................................ 41  Required Subject Areas ................................................................................................................... 41  Required Skill Performance and Graduation Requirements ................................................................. 41  Course Credit.................................................................................................................................. 42 

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Revision History Revision Number

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The Manual has been completely restructured. CPR1st and IT added. Updated with latest Training Updates. Updated with latest Training Updates. Editorial changes and minor updates Major updates Updated with previous years training updates Editorial changes and 2006 training updates Update with 2007 training updates. New standard for IT Staff Instructor minor updates and clarifications Updated with 2009 training updates. Minor edits.

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Student / Instructor Ratio in Water

Pre-req. Certification

Certification Card must be issued by SDI

3 Divemaster

18

40

6

Advanced, Rescue, CPR, First Aid, 40 logged dives, Deep diver specialty, night & limited visibility specialty

Yes

4 Assistant Instructor

18

See course description

6

Divemaster, CPR, First Aid, 40 logged dives

Yes

5 Instructor

18

See course description

Divemaster, O2 provider, CPR, First Aid, 100 logged dives

Yes

6 CPROX Instructor

18

N/A

N/A

7 Visual Inspection Procedure Instructor

21

N/A

N/A

8 CPR1st Instructor

18

N/A

N/A

9 IT Staff Instructor

21

See course description

6

See course cescription

Yes

10 SDI/TDI Instructor Trainer

21

See course description

N/A

See course description

Yes

11 CPROX1stAED Instructor

18

N/A

N/A

Assistant or Instructor

Yes

12 Non-Diving Specialty Instructor

21

N/A

N/A

See course description

Yes

Course Name

Number of Required Dives

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Assistant or Instructor

Yes

Yes

Yes

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2. SDI - Leadership Course Standards These standards apply to all SDI Leadership Courses.

Administrative

2.1

Instructors must ensure that all students complete the following forms – for each and every course and specialty the student participates in. They are: 1. “SDI Liability Release and Express Assumption of Risk” Form. 2.

“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 a written permission from a Licensed Physician before participating in confined or open water training or any course or specialty training.

3.

“Diver Registration” Form (upon completion of the specified program).

4.

“Student Record” Form (must be kept for seven (7) years).

5.

All SDI instructors are required to own their own SDI standards and procedures manual

6.

All Instructor Trainer, IT Staff Instructor, Instructor, Assistant Instructor and Divemaster registration forms must be submitted to headquarters with: a. Copy of final exam answer key b. Approved medical signed by a licensed medical physician with no limitations or restrictions All leadership level exams require a 80% percent or better score on their final exam and 100 percent remediation.

7.

*Notes: 1. Copies of examinations completed online need not be submitted to HQ, with the exception of the student signature page 2. When SDI leadership level courses are conducted consecutively, i.e. DM followed by AI or professional development programs incorporating DM, AI and Instructor level training, instructors must ensure that registration forms for each level of training are submitted and approval is received before the next phase of training is commenced. This ensures that the leadership certification pre-requisites for each level are met.

2.2

Accidents / Incident 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.

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Equipment A Personal Dive Computer (PDC) must be used during all Confined and Open Water training sessions on

SDI courses.

2.4

Confined Water Training Confined Water Training must be conducted in a swimming pool or a confined body of water with the following conditions: 1. A minimum of approximately three (3) meters / ten (10) feet of visibility. 2. Calm surface conditions. 3 Easy access to depths that allow students to stand with their head above water. 3. Depths that allow skills (as defined in the Confined Water lesson guide) to be adequately demonstrated. 4. Equipment appropriate for the training site. 5. Confined water training sites, other than pools, must be approved by SDI headquarters.

2.5

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 condition 9. No dives are to require a decompression stop 10. No dives will be conducted in an overhead environment 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

2.6

Student – Minimum Equipment Requirements The students must have the following equipment:

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Mask, Fins, and Snorkel Buoyancy compensator with a low-pressure power inflator Regulator with submersible pressure gauge Alternate air sources Weight system Personal Dive Computer (PDC) Exposure suit appropriate for the training conditions Compressed gas cylinder Compass (during navigation skills) Knife or Cutting Device Rescue signal

Note: Students wearing Air integrated hose-less computers are not required to carry a submersible pressure gauge.

2.7

Required Equipment For All Diving Leaders Unless otherwise noted, the minimum equipment requirements for training by an Instructor, Assistant Instructor and Divemaster is as follows: 1. Mask, Fins and Snorkel 2. Buoyancy compensator with a low-pressure power inflator 3. Regulator with submersible pressure gauge 4. Alternate air sources 5. Weight system 6. Personal Dive Computer 7. Exposure suit adequate for the training conditions 8. Compressed gas cylinder 9. Compass 10. Knife and rescue signal 11. A dive flag (unless in a pool) must be carried in accordance with local laws or regulations, it is recommended that some form of surface support is used

Note: Students wearing Air integrated hose-less computers are not required to carry a submersible pressure gauge.

2.8

Temporary Certification Cards No temporary cards will be available for Leadership courses.

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3. SDI - Divemaster Course 3.1

Introduction This program is designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for an individual to lead certified divers in the open water environment.

3.2

Qualifications Of Graduates Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1. Assist an active SDI instructor during approved diving courses provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior training. 2. Supervise and conduct dives for certified divers provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior training.

3.3

Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. An active SDI 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): 2. A maximum of six (6) students per Instructor. Open Water (Ocean, lake, quarry, spring, river or estuary): 3. A maximum of six (6) students per Instructor are allowed. However, it is the instructor’s discretion to reduce this number as conditions dictate.

3.5

Student Pre-Requisites The Student must: 1. Be at least eighteen (18) years old, unless otherwise stated. 2. Be certified as an SDI Advanced Diver or equivalent (Advanced certification must include verifiable experience in Deep, Navigation, and Night & Limited visibility specialties). 3. Be certified as a Rescue Diver. 4. Current CPR, First Aid and O² provider (where local law permits) certification (SDI CPROX, CPR1st or CPROX1stAED courses may be combined with the Divemaster program by qualified instructors). 5. Have a current medical examination for diving, signed by a licensed physician.

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Have a minimum of forty (40) logged dives

Course Structure and Duration

3.6

The Student must: 1. Give a minimum of five (5) briefs/debriefs. 2. Show preparation, planning, and control in dive management and diving activities. 3. Guide a minimum of four (4) dives with varying sites and environmental conditions. Course Structure: 1. SDI allows instructors to structure courses according to the number of students participating and their skill level. Duration: 1. A minimum of forty (40) hours.

Administrative Requirements

3.7

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 and submit the Registration Form. 2. Submit: A. Final exam B. Medical examination and approval for diving without conditions or restrictions.

Training Material

3.8

Required material: 1. Divemaster manual (in conjunction with online training where applicable). 2. Divemaster manual instructor guide. Optional Material: 1.

3.9

Instructor Resource CD

Required Equipment Basic SDI Open Water SCUBA equipment for diving leaders as prescribed earlier in this manual.

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Required Subject Areas Instructors may use any additional text or materials that they feel help present these topics. The following topics must be covered: 1. SDI standards and procedures. 2. History of SDI 3. Code of ethics and professionalism of an SDI Dive Master 4. Products and Procedures a. How to place an order b. Yearly renewals 5. Liability and Insurance a. Risk Management b. Waivers and Releases (Remember, A wavier must be filled out for every course taken.) c. Filling out an Accident Report 6. Knowledge Development A. Equipment B. Physics and physiology of diving C. Medical problems related to diving D. Use of dive computers and tables E. Diving environment F. Dive planning and dive management control I. Pool/confined water II. Open water G. Problem solving III. Pool/confined water IV. Open water H. Underwater and surface communications I. Diver assistance J. Avoiding out of air and emergency situations K. Recommended safe diving practices L. Boat diving procedures M. Shore/Beach diving procedures N. Night diving procedures O. Accident management P. Emergency procedures I. First Aid II. 02 Administration III. CPR 7. Leadership Development A. Planning group dives B. Divemaster check lists and logs

3.11

Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements Confined Water Requirements:

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Skin Diving Skills – Minimum equipment: Mask, Fins, Snorkel and additional equipment as required. A. Swim eight hundred (800) meters with mask, snorkel and fins non-stop without the use of arms in less than 17 minutes. B. Swim four hundred (400) meters on the surface non-stop any stroke, without the use of swimming aids in less than 10 minutes (swim goggles permitted.) Scuba surface bail-out A. With full gear in hand (wearing weight belt if required) and cylinder turned off (but system not purged), descend to approximately two point five (2.5) meters / eight (8) feet B. Turn cylinder on, replace mask, fins, snorkel, and scuba unit I. With equipment on and mask cleared ascend slowly Scuba Skills - minimum equipment: all equipment required for a SDI diving leader. A. In water, transport another diver in full gear at a quick pace for four (4) minutes B. Demonstrate a complete rescue scenario satisfactorily C. Underwater skills with and without a mask D. Surface snorkel swimming in full scuba equipment 100 meters Bring a diver, simulating unconsciousness, up from depth (not greater than 6 meters / 20 feet). At the surface swim them under your own power 100 meters in less than 4 minutes confined water skills: A. preparation and planning B. briefing and debriefing C. group control D. problem recognition and solving E. diving equipment assembly and disassembly F. equipment inspection G. entries H. exits I. proper weighting and buoyancy control J. snorkel regulator clearing K. regulator recovery L. controlled descents and ascents M. underwater swimming N. mask clearing O. buddy system techniques P. weight system removal and replacement Q. out-of-air emergency alternatives R. equipment care and maintenance

Open Water Requirements: 1. Ten (10) open water dives lasting longer than twenty (20) minutes each. 2. Training dives must not exceed forty (40) meter / one hundred thirty (130) feet 3. Demonstrate, to a certified and current SDI instructor in open water, preparation, planning, group control, and problem solving for at least three (3) open water diving activities from the topics outlined below. 4. Students must demonstrate all the skills required in previous courses at Divemaster quality in leadership level equipment. Skills include: A. Preparation and planning B. Briefing and debriefing C. Group control

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D. Diving equipment assembly and disassembly E. Equipment inspection F. Entries G. Exits H. Proper weighting and buoyancy control I. Snorkel and regulator clearing J. Regulator recovery K. Controlled descents and ascents L. Underwater swimming M. Mask clearing N. Buddy system techniques O. Weight /ballast system removal and replacement P. Scuba system removal and replacement Q. Problem recognition and solving R. Out-of-air emergency alternatives S. Equipment care and maintenance T. Evaluation of navigational skills both natural and compass Upon successful completion of the dives – students must complete their logbooks and the instructor must sign off on the completed dives.

Instructors are required to evaluate all the following skills: Candidate’s ability to: 1. Satisfactorily complete the SDI Divemaster written examination (or online version) with an 80 percent or better score and 100 percent remediation. 2. Complete all water requirements 3. Demonstrate to a certified and current SDI instructor the ability to solve in-water and out-of-water diver problems 4. Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution

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4. SDI – Assistant Instructor Course 4.1

Introduction This course is designed to have students gain practical teaching experience with an active SDI instructor.

4.2

Qualifications of Graduates Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1. Teach and Certify students in the Skin Diver course. 2. Conduct the Inactive Diver/Refresher course. 3. Conduct the Knowledge Quest review in the Open Water Scuba Diver course under the guidance of an active instructor. 4. Assist an active SDI instructor during approved diving courses provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior training. 5. Supervise and conduct dives for certified divers provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior training. 6. Lead dives 3 & 4 of the Open Water diver course 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 3 and 4. 7. Teach approved specialties after receiving training in those specialties.

4.3

Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. An active SDI 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. Confined Water (Swimming pool-like conditions): 1. A maximum of (six) 6 students per Instructor. Open Water (Ocean, lake, quarry, spring, river or estuary): 1. A maximum of six (6) students per Instructor are allowed. However, it is the instructor’s discretion to reduce this number as conditions dictate.

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Student Pre-Requisites The Student must: 1. Be at least eighteen (18) years old. 2. Be a certified Divemaster. 3. Current CPR, First Aid and O² provider (where local law permits) certification (SDI CPROX, CPR1st or CPROX1stAED courses may be combined with the Assistant Instructor program by qualified instructors). 4. Have a current medical examination for diving signed by a licensed physician. 5. Have a minimum of forty (40) logged dives. 6. Possess the minimum instructional equipment, as defined in leadership course standards.

4.6

Course Structure And Duration The student must assist an active instructor with the following classes. The Student must attend all classes, confined water and open water sessions: 1. One (1) complete Open Water Scuba Diver Course. A. One (1) limited academic presentation. B. One (1) limited confined water presentation. C. One (1) limited open water presentation. 2. Four (4) Specialty Courses. 3. One (1) Rescue Course. Course Structure: 1. SDI allows instructors to structure courses according to the number of students participating and their skill level. Duration: 1. A minimum of seventy (70) hours. 2. No more than thirty (30) hours may be credited from the Divemaster program at the discretion of the instructor

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: 6. Complete and submit the Registration Form. 7. Submit : C. Final exam D. Medical examination and approval for diving without conditions or restrictions.

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Training Material

4.8

Required Material 1. Assistant Instructor Manual (in conjunction with online training where applicable) 2. Assistant Instructor Manual Instructor Guide 3. SDI Standards and Procedures Manual Optional Material 4.

4.9

Instructor Resource CD

Required Equipment Basic SDI Open Water SCUBA equipment for diving leaders as prescribed earlier in this manual.

4.10

Required Subject Areas Instructors are required to cover all the following topics: 1. SDI standards and procedures. 2. History of SDI. 3. Products and Procedures A. How to place an order. B. Yearly renewals. C. SDI requirements for Assistant Instructor certification. D. SDI code of ethics and professional responsibilities of an Assistant Instructor. 4. Liability and Insurance A. Risk Management. B. Waivers and Releases (Remember, a wavier must be filled out for every course taken.) C. Filling out an Accident Report. 5. Course Planning A. Preparation, planning and control in dive management and diving activities. B. Pool/confined water and open water procedures. C. Practical experience in assisting with the training of open water dives D. Pool/confined water and open water problem solving. E. How to conduct a Skin Diving course. F. How to conduct a Refresher course. 6. Emergency Procedures A. First Aid B. 02 Administration C. CPR

4.11

Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements

The student must perform one presentation in each of the courses assisted under the direct supervision of an active instructor. Instructors are required to evaluate all the following skills: 1. The candidate’s ability to:

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A. Assist in all required courses. B. Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution. Scuba surface bail-out A. With full gear in hand (wearing weight belt if required) and cylinder turned off (but system not purged), descend to approximately two point five (2.5) meters / eight (8) feet B. Turn cylinder on, replace mask, fins, snorkel, and scuba unit C. With equipment on and mask cleared ascend slowly Swim four hundred (400) meters on the surface non-stop any stroke, without the use of swimming aids in less than 10 minutes Swim eight hundred (800) meters with mask, snorkel and fins non-stop without the use of arms in less than 17 minutes Have a total of sixty (60) verifiable open water logged dives, at time of certification Bring a diver, simulating unconsciousness, up from depth (not greater than 6 meters / 20 feet). At the surface swim them under your own power 100 meters in less than 4 minutes Demonstrate all open water diver skills to instructor quality Complete the SDI Assistant Instructor exam (or online version) with an 80 percent or better score and 100 percent remediation.

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5. SDI - Instructor Course (IC) 5.1 Introduction The SDI instructor course is designed to teach current Divemasters or Assistant Instructors the knowledge to safely function as an independent instructor. This program is broken up into two (2) sections, an Instructor Development course (IDC) and an Instructor Evaluation course (IEC).

5.2

Qualifications Of Graduates Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1. Teach the Open Water Scuba Diver through Assistant Instructor courses 2. Teach the Advanced Adventures specialty. 3. Teach the SDI Computer Diver Specialty

5.3

Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. An Active SDI Instructor Trainer may teach the IDC. 2. A separate active Instructor Trainer must teach the IEC. 3. Two Instructor Trainers may also teach both the IDC and the IEC together.

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 Eight (8) students per Instructor Trainer. Open Water (Ocean, lake, quarry, spring, river or estuary): 1. A maximum of Eight (8) students per Instructor Trainer are allowed. However, it is the IT’s discretion to reduce this number as conditions dictate.

5.5

Student Pre-Requisites The Student must: 1. Be at least eighteen (18) years old 2. Certified diver for at least six (6) months 3. Have a current medical examination for diving signed by a licensed physician. 4. Have at least one hundred (100) logged dives done in a number of different environments with varying depths.

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5. Be certified as SDI Assistant Instructor or Divemaster or equivalent. Current CPR, First Aid and O² provider (where local law permits) certification (SDI CPROX, CPR1st or CPROX1stAED courses may be combined with the IDC program by qualified IT Staff/ITs).

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Course Structure And Duration IDC Execution: 1. Candidate must be able to perform all skills required, to Instructor level quality, for A. Divemaster and B. Assistant Instructor.

The Instructor Candidate has six (6) months from the completion of the IDC to attend an IEC. IEC Execution: 1. Hand over the SDI instructor application to the evaluating Instructor Trainer prior to completion of the course. Duration: 1. The minimum number of hours under direct supervision for the SDI-IDC is forty (40) hours 2. The minimum number of hours under direct supervision for the SDI-IEC is ten (10) hours. 3. A minimum of one hundred (100) hours for the entire course. Forty (40) hours from the Divemaster or Assistant Instructor course may be credited at the discretion of the IT or IT Staff Instructor.. Fifty (50) hours of training must occur under the direct supervision of a current Instructor Trainer or IT Staff Instructor.

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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 Trainer(s) must: 6. Complete and submit the Registration Form and associated documents to SDI HQ. 7. Submit to SDI headquarters: E. Final exam F. Medical examination and approval for diving without conditions or restrictions.

5.8

Training Material Required Material 1. SDI Standards and Procedures Manual 2. SDI Open Water Instructor Manual (in conjunction with online training where applicable) 3. Instructor Trainer Manual 4. IT Evaluation Slates

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Required Equipment Basic SDI Open Water SCUBA equipment for diving leaders as prescribed earlier in this manual.

5.10

Required Subject Areas SDI offers the following support materials: 1. SDI Open Water Instructor guide. 2. SDI Open Water Diver manual. 3. SDI Open Water Dive video. 4. SDI Student Registration folder. 5. SDI Instructor evaluation form. 6. SDI Instructor Written exam (or online equivalent). 7. SDI Instructor Application. 8. SDI Confined Water / Open Water Teaching slates. 9. SDI Student Skills check-off slate Instructor Trainers may use any additional text or materials that they feel help present these topics. The following topics must be covered: 1. SDI standards and procedures. 2. History of SDI. 3. Products and Procedures A. How to place an order B. Registration procedures C. Yearly renewals. D. Liability and Insurance. 4. Risk Management A. Waivers and Releases (Remember, a wavier must be filled out for every course taken.) B. Filling out an Accident Report. 5. Methods of instruction A. Teaching theory, methods and oral communications. B. Lesson preparation I. In Classroom. II. In Confined Water. III. In Open Water. C. Use of training aids. D. SDI home study program, use of Knowledge Quest. 6. Successfully selling scuba A. Budgeting courses. B. Recruiting students. C. Organizing and scheduling a course. D. Retail sales. 7. Instructor ethics. 8. Physics and physiology of diving

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Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements Required Skill Performance – IDC. The student must: 1. Teach a minimum of A. Two (2) classroom presentations. B. Two (2) lessons in confined water. C. Two (2) lessons in Open water. 2. Show preparation, planning and control in A. Dive management B. Diving activities 3. Perform, to demonstration quality, one complete rescue scenario 4. Perform a 10 minute survival float, without the use of swimming aids 5. Swim four hundred (400) meters on the surface non-stop any stroke, without the use of swimming aids in less than 10 minutes 6. Swim eight hundred (800) meters with mask, snorkel and fins non-stop without the use of arms in less than 17 minutes 7. Scuba surface bail-out A. With full gear in hand (wearing weight belt if required) and cylinder turned off (but system not purged), descend to approximately two point five (2.5) meters / eight (8) feet B. Turn cylinder on, replace mask, fins, snorkel, and scuba unit A. With equipment on and mask cleared ascend slowly 8. Bring a diver, simulating unconsciousness, up from depth (not greater than 6 meters / 20 feet). At the surface swim them under your own power 100 meters in less than 4 minutes Pool/ confined water 1. Candidates must perform , to demonstration quality, all skills listed in the SDI open water diver course 2. Pool/confined water problem solving Open Water 1. In open water candidates must perform, to demonstration quality, all skills listed in the SDI open water diver course 2. Open water problem solving The Instructor Candidate has six (6) months from the completion of the IDC to attend an IEC. Required Skill Performance – IEC. The student must: 1. Give a minimum of A. One (1) classroom presentations (at least fifteen (15) minutes long). B. One (1) full lesson in confined water. C. One (1) full lesson in Open water. 2. Successfully pass the SDI Instructor written exam (or online version). 3. The evaluating Instructor Trainer must verify all required subjects were covered and skills were performed. In order to complete this course, the Instructor Trainers are required to evaluate and the student required to pass all the following: 1. Satisfactorily complete the SDI instructor written exam or online equivalent, 2. Complete all water requirements. 3. Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning class planning and execution.

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SDI - CPROX Instructor Course

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This course is a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and emergency Oxygen administration combined into one program. It is designed to teach instructors the proper techniques to safely teach the administration of CPR and O2 in emergency situations to divers.

6.2

Qualifications Of Graduates Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1. Evaluate students on their ability to A. Recognize a victim. B. Provide one (1) person adult CPR. C. The ability to administer O2 to a breathing or non-breathing person. 2. Two CPROX courses must be taught every two (2) years or a re-qualification course must be taken.

6.3

Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. Any active SDI CPROX Instructor Trainer may teach this course.

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. N/A. Open Water (Ocean, lake, quarry, spring, river or estuary): 1. N/A.

6.5

Student Pre-Requisites The Student must: 1. Must be eighteen (18) years old. 2. Must have a minimum certification level of Assistant Instructor or Non-Diving Specialty Instructor 3. Hold a current CPROX provider (or equivalent) certification.

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Course Structure And Duration The Student must able to: 1. Recognize and evaluate an emergency situation. 2. Understand how to teach divers to activate or alert the EMS. Course Structure: 1. SDI allows instructors to structure courses according to the number of students participating and their skill level. Duration: 1. Suggested number of training hours is two (2).

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. . Complete and submit the Registration Form. 2. Award card.

6.8

Required Equipment The CPROX Student Slate and CPROX instructor manual are mandatory for use during this course

but instructor trainers may use any additional text or materials that they feel aid in presenting these topics.

6.9

Required Subject Areas Instructors may use any additional text or materials that they feel help present these topics. The following

topics must be covered: 1. What is CPROX? 2. Emergency O2 A. When do you administer O2? B. O2 for non breathing victim C. How to administer O2 through an oro-nasal mask while performing CPR? D. O2 for breathing victim I. Non-Rebreather mask. II. Demand valve mask.

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5. 6.

7.

8. 9.

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III. Nitrox cylinder/regulator option. E. O2 safety and handling. Define Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Performing CPR A. Assess Scene and victim – EMS and statement. B. ABC’s. C. Chin lift and gentle neck extension. D. Rule of 2’s. E. Continue CPR as long as needed. History of SDI/TDI. Regional Offices A. Locations. B. Rules for teaching in other areas of the world. Liability and Insurance A. Risk Management. B. Waiver and Releases. C. Filling out an accident report. Course Standards. Teaching Theory and Methods.

Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements The Student must competently teach divers to provide CPR and administer O2 to breathing or non-

breathing person. 1. Emergency O2 A. Set- up and use of O2 bottle. B. Use of different types of masks. 2. CPR. 3. Perform CPR on a manikin A. ABC’s. B. Rule of 2’s. C. O2 if needed. Instructors are required to evaluate all the following skills. The student must: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of oxygen administration and CPR. 2. Give one (1) presentation and be graded on the presentation.

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SDI – Visual Inspection Procedure Instructor Course

7.1

Introduction This course provides the training of visual inspectors to a level whereby they can teach the SDI Visual

Inspection Procedure to others. The course is to teach inspector instructor candidates the proper handling, filling, and inspection techniques including the identification of the various defective conditions that can lead to cylinder rejection or condemnation. A great deal more emphasis is placed on the knowledge base of the instructor candidate than is normally required of a cylinder inspector.

Qualifications Of Graduates

7.2

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1. Teach others to visually inspect high-pressure scuba cylinders for defective conditions that could cause a cylinder failure.

Who May Teach

7.3

Who may teach this course? 1. Any active SDI/TDI VIP Instructor Trainer may teach this course.

Student – Instructor Ratio

7.4 1. 2.

7.5

No more than five (5) instructor candidates per demonstration setup (tools and tanks for the practical) No more than twenty five (25) candidates per active SDI/TDI Instructor Trainer.

Student Pre-Requisites The Student must: 1. Be a minimum age of twenty one (21). 2. Must have a minimum certification level of Assistant Instructor or Non-Diving Specialty Instructor 3. Be affiliated with an organization that has a high pressure air compressor and fill station. 4. Be a qualified cylinder inspector by a nationally recognized agency. 5. Can prove that he/she has inspected a minimum of (fifty) 50 high-pressure cylinders. 6. Has been a Visual Inspector for a minimum of six (6) months.

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Course Structure And Duration

7.6

The Student must able to: 1. Teach how to visually inspect high-pressure scuba cylinders for defective conditions that could cause a cylinder failure. Course Structure: 1. SDI allows instructors to structure courses according to the number of students participating and their skill level. 2. Classroom lectures and demonstrations. Duration: 1. Suggested minimum number of training hours is five (5).

Administrative Requirements

7.7

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 and submit the Registration Form. 2. Award card.

Required Equipment

7.8

The following equipment is the minimum required per inspection group while performing the visual inspection procedure. The instructor trainer may provide the required equipment. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

7.9

A right angle mirror (dental mirror) with a magnification of 2X and having a diameter small enough to enter the tank neck. An inspection light of sufficient size and intensity to illuminate the mirror and threads being inspected. A light wand or other light source to illuminate the interior surfaces of the cylinder being inspected. A right angle 1X power mirror and light source to enable the inspection of the interior crown area of the cylinder being inspected. A straight and right angle pick and some gauging method to estimate the depth of any pitting noted on the cylinder walls.

Required Subject Areas The SDI/TDI Visual Inspection Procedures Student Manual and the SDI/TDI Visual Inspector Instructor

manual are mandatory for use during this course. SDI offers the following support materials: 1. SDI/TDI Visual Inspection Procedures Student Manual.

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SDI/TDI Visual Inspection Procedures Instructor Manual. SDI/TDI Visual Inspection Procedures Power Point Presentation. CGA publication C6-1993. CGA publication C6.1-1995. CFR 49 – parts 171 – 179.

Instructor Trainers may use any additional text or materials that they feel help present these topics. The following topics must be covered: 1. Purpose. 2. Legal requirements, standards of the community. 3. Safe handling of cylinders. 4. Fill station operator rules and recommendations A. Identification of the various tank markings. B. Legal / illegal filling requirements. C. Filling procedures. D. Use of EOI stickers and interpretation of EOI stickers. 5. Tools and their uses A. Use of eddy current technology in assisting the detection of thread cracks in 6351-T6 aluminum cylinders. 6. Visual inspection indications A. Proper identification of the various defect conditions. 7. Criteria for rejection and condemnation of a cylinder A. Define the criteria for cylinder rejection. B. Define the criteria for condemning a cylinder. C. Cover when to mark a cylinder “With notation”. 8. Other services A. Valve inspection and cleaning. B. The basis for cylinder cleaning. 9. Visual Inspection Procedure A. Step by step walkthrough of the inspection process.

7.10

Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements The student is required to display a degree of competency in the identification of various defect conditions

presented to him by the instructor using actual cylinders with known defective conditions. In order to complete this course, the student is required to: 1. Inspect three (3) cylinders with at least one (1) having a defective condition. 2. Satisfactorily complete the SDI/TDI Visual Inspection written examination. 3. Satisfactorily complete the SDI/TDI Visual Inspection Instructor written examination. 4. Demonstrate the ability to identify those conditions in a cylinder that would reject or condemn it.

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SDI – CPR1st Instructor Course

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This course is Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid combined into one (1) program. It is designed to teach instructors the proper techniques to safely teach the administration of CPR and evaluate the correct First Aid for the injury.

8.2

Qualifications Of Graduates Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1. Evaluate students on their ability to A. Provide one (1) person adult CPR. B. Administer the proper First Aid to an injured person. 2. One (1) CPR1st courses must be taught every two (2) years or a re-qualification course must be taken.

8.3

Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. Any active SDI CPR1st Instructor Trainer may teach this course.

8.4

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. N/A. Open Water (Ocean, lake, quarry, spring, river or estuary): 1. N/A.

8.5

Student Pre-Requisites The Student must: 1. Must be eighteen (18) years old. 2. Must have a minimum certification level of Assistant Instructor or Non-Diving Specialty Instructor 3. Hold a current CPR1st provider (or equivalent) certification.

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Course Structure And Duration The Student must: 1. Recognize and evaluate an emergency situation. 2. Know how to teach divers to activate or alert the EMS. 3. Competently teach divers to provide CPR and First Aid to a non-breathing or injured person. Course Structure: 1. SDI allows instructors to structure courses according to the number of students participating and their skill level. Duration: 1. A minimum of two (2) hours.

8.7

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. 2. Have the students complete the Liability Release and Medical history forms. 3. The Instructor must review the Liability Release and Medical Forms before starting on the course. Upon successful completion of the course the Instructor must: 4. Issue a SDI Certification card. Complete and submit the Registration Form. 5. Award card.

8.8

Required Equipment The CPR1st Student Slate and CPR1st instructor manual are mandatory for use during this course but

instructor trainers may use any additional text or materials that they feel aid in presenting these topics.

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Required Subject Areas The following topics must be covered during this course. The CPR1ST Student Slate and Instructor

Manual are mandatory for use during this course but instructors may use any additional text or materials that they feel help present these topics. 1. What is CPR1ST? 2. Define Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). A. Performing CPR I. Asses scene and victim – EMS and statement II. ABC’s III. Chin lift and gentle neck extension IV. Rule of 2’s V. Continue CPR as long as needed B. First Aid. C. When and how must First Aid be administered I. Assess injury and victims condition II. Assess for “The Six Basics” 1) Breathing (absent) = CPR 2) Bleeding = Pressure 3) Broken = Immobilize 4) Burns = Cool Water 5) Bites = Cover 6) Blows = Watch

8.10

Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements The Student must competently teach divers to provide CPR and evaluate the correct First Aid for the injury. 1. CPR. 2. Perform CPR on a manikin A. ABC’s. B. Rule of 2’s. 3. First Aid. 4. Treat a simulated injury for each of “The Six Basics” A. Immobilize joint. B. Bandage wounded area. C. Cool area with running water. Instructors Trainers are required to evaluate all the following skills: 1. The instructor must demonstrate an understanding of providing CPR and First Aid to a nonbreathing or injured person. 2. The instructor must give one (1) presentation and be graded on the presentation.

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9. SDI – IT Staff Instructor Course 9.1

Introduction The SDI IT Staff Instructor course will train candidates to conduct the SDI Instructor Development Course

(IDC) independently as well as conducting SDI specialty ratings for SDI Instructors and Assistant Instructors. It also prepares candidates for the Instructor Trainer Workshop.

9.2

Qualifications of Graduates Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1. Conduct the IDC portion of an SDI Open Water Instructor course; 2. Qualify SDI Instructors to teach specialties; 3. Qualify Assistant Instructors to teach specialties; 4. Attend an Instructor Trainer Workshop Note: Graduates cannot conduct the IEC portion or any TDI instructor course. This is an SDI rating

only

9.3

Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. Any active SDI IT that has: A. attended an ITW conducted by world HQ and B. Has been approved by world HQ training department

9.4

Student – Instructor Ratio The ratio for academic, confined water, and open water are all six (6) to one (1)

9.5

Student Pre-Requisites The student must: 1. Be a minimum age of twenty one (21). 2. Be an active teaching status Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor for a minimum of one year with no quality assurance issues for the past 12 months. 3. Certification of fifty (50) divers at any level for entry into the program. 4. Candidates must have taught a minimum of the following levels: 6. Open Water Scuba Diver twenty (20), Rescue Diver five(5), Divemaster/Assistant Instructor two(2), and Specialty Diver ten (10). 5. Current CPROX and CPR1st or CPROX1stAED certification or equivalent. 6. Have a current medical examination for diving.

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Course Structure and Duration Course Structure: 1. SDI allows Instructors Trainers to structure courses according to the number of students participating and their skill level. Duration: 1. The minimum number of hours for the SDI IT Staff Instructor course is forty (40) Crossover: 1. Candidates’ crossing over from another agency with an equivalent rating will need to attend a familiarization course conducted by an appointed representative that covers all required subjects as defined in section 9.10 of this standard. 2. Candidates must be an active teaching status open water scuba diving instructor for a minimum of one year with no quality assurance for the past 12 months Special Note: All applications for crossover are pending training department final review and approval.

9.7

Administrative Requirements Administrative Tasks: 1. Collect the course fees from all the candidates. 2. Ensure that the candidates 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 Trainer must review the Liability Release and Medical Forms before starting on the course. Upon successful completion of the course the Instructor must: 1. Submit SDI IT Staff Instructor Application form 2. The following items must be documented on the IT Staff Instructor application and retained in the candidate’s student record: A. Academic/confined/open water presentation forms B. Final exam C. Physician sign-off form D. Course evaluation form E. Medical history form F. General liability and release form

9.8

Training Materials Required materials for the IT Staff Instructor candidate 1. SDI Standards and Procedures 2. SDI Open Water Instructor guide. 3. SDI Open Water Diver manual and video or DVD (or CD-ROM). 4. 5 slates C/W – O/W 5. In-water evaluation slates 6. Instructor Trainer manual For the Instructor Trainer

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Instructor Trainer manual SDI Standard and Procedures SDI Open Water Instructor guide. SDI Open Water Diver manual and video or DVD (or CD-ROM). 5 slates C/W – O/W In-water evaluation slates SDI Instructor evaluation form. SDI IT Staff Instructor written exam. SDI IT Staff Instructor Application.

Required Equipment Basic SDI Open Water SCUBA equipment as prescribed earlier in this manual for diving leaders.

9.10

Required Subject Areas In addition to all the topics included in the IDC (referrer to SDI Open Water Instructor standards), Instructor Trainers are required to evaluate the candidate’s comprehension and ability to convey the following topics: 1. SDI standards and procedures. 2. History of SDI. 7. Risk Management A. Waivers and Releases (Remember, a wavier must be filled out for every course taken.) B. Liability and Insurance. C. Filling out an Accident Report. 8. Methods of instruction A. Teaching theory, methods and oral communications. B. Lesson preparation I. In Classroom. II. In Confined Water. III. In Open Water. C. Use of training aids. D. SDI traditional classroom training vs computer assisted training (CD-ROM & online academics) 9. Successfully selling scuba A. Budgeting courses. B. Recruiting students. C. Organizing and scheduling a course. D. Retail sales. 10. SDI Online Training; e-learning 11. Using www.tdisdi.com 12. Professional ethics. 13. Use of the SDI Lesson Plan Forms. A. Drawing up a Lesson Plan B. Using a Lesson Plan 14. Evaluation Techniques

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A. Academic Presentations. B. Confined Water Presentations. C. Open Water Presentations. 15 Counseling techniques

9.11 Required Skill Performance and Graduation Requirements Students are required to successfully complete the following skills: 1.

2.

3. 4.

Must give a minimum of A. Two (2) passing (3 or higher) classroom presentations. B. Two (2) passing (3 or higher) confined water presentations. C. One (1) passing (3 or higher) open water presentations. Must evaluate a minimum of A. Two (2) classroom presentations. B. Two (2) confined water presentations. C. Two (2) open water presentations. Successfully pass the SDI IT Staff Instructor written exam with a score of 80% or higher. Candidate must be able to perform all skills required, to Instructor Trainer level quality, One complete rescue scenario

Graduation Requirements Instructor trainers are required to evaluate all the following skills: 1 Satisfactorily complete the SDI IT Staff Instructor written exam 2 Complete all academic and in water requirements. 3 Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning student coaching and evaluating.

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10. SDI/TDI Instructor Trainer Program 10.1 Introduction International Training’s highest teaching level is the Instructor Trainer rating. The IT rating may be obtained at every level TDI offers but must be earned at each level. For SDI there is only one level of IT that can be obtained.

10.2 Qualification Of Graduates 1.

2. 3.

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may teach instructor level courses for all approved levels. As an SDI IT, you are an IT at any level you hold an SDI instructor rating for the SDI specialties. Instructor Trainers may staff Instructor Trainer workshops. Upon completion of the course candidates must apply for the rating through SDI/TDI World HQ.

10.3 Who May Teach This course may be taught by personnel assigned by SDI/TDI World HQ.

10.4 Student Pre-Requisites The Candidate must: 1. Minimum age is twenty-one (21) years old. 2. Current Instructor rating for course in which IT status is requested. 3. Certification of one hundred and fifty (150) SDI Divers and must represent the full spectrum of SDI courses. 4. Current medical examination signed by a licensed medical Physician. 5. 200 logged dives. 6. Current instructor for at least two (2) years with no QA’s in the past 12 months. 7. Candidate will have a current CPR and First Aid certification.

10.5

Course Structure And Duration The Candidate must: 1. Present, to Instructor Trainer quality, 2-academic presentations, 2-pool/confined water presentations, 2-open water presentations. 2. Evaluate a minimum of three presentations 1-acemdemic, 1-confined water, 1-open water. Duration: 1. Candidates shall complete at least 100 hours of training, including pre-course study and other preparation required by individual program schedules.

10.6

Administrative Requirements Administrative tasks:

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All course fees must be paid in full two weeks prior to the start of the course. Candidates must have the proper equipment for confined/pool training and open water. Candidates will complete the Liability Release and Medical history forms. The Instructor Trainer Certifiers will review the Liability Release and Medical History forms.

Upon successful completion of the course SDI/TDI World Headquarters will issue all approved certification cards.

10.7

Required Equipment Basic Open Water SCUBA equipment for diving leaders as prescribed earlier in this manual.

10.8

Required Subject Areas Instructor Trainer Certifiers will use the current SDI/TDI Instructor manuals and the current SDI/TDI Instructor Trainer manual. 1. Welcome & Staff Introductions. 2. Organization and staff roles at HQ. 3. Workshop Overview. 4. Diving Industry Status: Growth & Future. 5. History & Evolution of SDI/TDI. 6. Expansion & Future of SDI/TDI. 7. SDI/TDI worldwide operations. 8. Procedures for International Instructor Registrations. 9. SDI training philosophy/competitive positioning. 10. TDI training philosophy/competitive positioning. 11. Defining the Role of Instructor Trainer. 12. Standards, Procedures, Hard Rules, Obligations. 13. Code of Ethics/ Instructor Ethics. 14. Qualities of the Professional Instructor. 15. Evaluation System & Protocols. 16. Review of SDI Diver standards. 17. Referral procedures. 18. Review of SDI Leadership standards. 19. Scheduling an SDI Instructor Course. 20. Facility designations. 21. Review of TDI Diver standards. 22. Review of TDI Leadership standards. 23. SDI/TDI Products and Training Material. 24. Doing business with HQ. 25. Student/instructor registrations. 26. Products. 27. Insurance. 28. Renewals. 29. IT fees. 30. TDI/SDI Web site. 31. Risk Management. 32. Liability Issues and Insurance. 33. Waivers & Releases, Medical Forms.

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Accident Reporting. Marketing and Budgeting an Instructor Course. Selling Nitrox Programs. SDI/TDI Course Pricing Recommendations.

Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements

10.9

Required Academic Performance, topics to include: equipment, physics, medical problems related to diving, use of dive computers, dive environment, continuing education, instructor level continuing education, pool/confined water skills teaching, etc. 1. Present a minimum of: A. 2-diver level academic presentations B. 3-instructor level academic presentations C. 2-diver level pool/confined water presentations D. 2-diver level open water presentations 2. Evaluate a minimum of: A. 2-diver level academic presentations B. 2-diver level pool/confined water presentations C. 2-diver level open water presentations 3. Practice instructor counseling techniques. 4. Complete the IT examination with a score of 80% or higher, with 100% remediation. Required In-water Skill Performance, skills to include: equipment assembly and disassembly, entries and exits, underwater swimming, underwater problem solving, out of air emergencies, etc. 1. Demonstrate to Instructor Trainer quality, in confined water and open water, all skills defined in the SDI open water diver course outline. 2. Snorkel ditch and recovery. 3. Demonstrate to Instructor Trainer quality one complete rescue scenario. 4. 800 meter swim with mask, fins, and snorkel (without the use of arms) non-stop in under 18 minutes. 5. Staff a minimum of one (1) instructor course

Policies For All IT’s

10.10 1. 2. 3. 4.

The student must be registered with SDI/TDI World Headquarters and respective SDI/TDI Regional Office in their country of residence. The Instructor Trainer Workshop is conducted by World Headquarters staff only. Upon completion of the IT program, IT’s may upgrade to other IT levels without attending another IT program so long as they have remained actively teaching instructor courses. Some SDI and all TDI courses require a minimum number of student certifications at that level before Instructors may obtain IT status for that course. They are as follows:

SDI Level:

Students

CPROX

10

CPR1st

10

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10

VIP

10

TDI Level:

Students

Dives

Nitrox

10

25

Advanced Nitrox

10

50

Decompression

10

25

Extended Range

25

100

Advanced Trimix*

30 at any level

100

Advanced Wreck

15

50 penetration wreck dives

Semi-Closed Rebreather

15

50

Nitrox Blender

10

N/A

Advanced Blender

10

N/A

O2 Service Technician

10

N/A

CCR Air Diluent

25 at any level

200 hours

CCR Mixed Gas CCR Advanced Mixed Gas

10 (+Air Dil IT) 10 (+Air Dil & MG IT)

300 hours 350 hours

*Notes1. Advanced Trimix IT rating covers both Trimix and Advanced Trimix levels 2. For CCR Air Diluent IT, the required 25 students may be a combination of Air Diluent and Air Diluent Decompression Procedures

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11. SDI/TDI – CPROX1st AED Instructor Course 11.1 Introduction This course is a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, emergency Oxygen administration, First Aid, and AED combined into one program. It is designed to teach divers the proper techniques to safely administer CPR, O2, correct First Aid , and utilize an AED in emergency situations. The student will be qualified at the end of this specialty to: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Recognize and evaluate an emergency situation and a victim. Know how to activate or alert the EMS. Be able to provide one (1) person adult CPR, administer the proper First Aid to a non-breathing or injured person, and administer O2 to a breathing or non-breathing person. Proper use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).

It is important that the student understand that a re-qualification course is required every two (2) years.

11.2 Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. Any active SDI/TDI CPROX1st AED Instructor Trainer may teach this course.

11.3 Student – Instructor Ratio Academic: 1. Unlimited, so long as adequate facility, supplies and time are provided to insure comprehensive and complete training.

11.4 Student Pre-Requisites 1. 2. 3.

Be a minimum age of eighteen (18). SDI Assistant Instructor. Hold a current CPROX1stAED provider (or equivalent) certification.

11.5 Course Structure And Duration 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).

11.6 Administrative Requirements Administrative Tasks:

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Collect the course fees from all the students. 1. Ensure that the students have the required equipment. 2. Communicate the schedule to the students. 3. Have the students complete the Liability Release and Medical history forms. 4. The Instructor must review the Liability Release and Medical Forms before starting on the course. Upon successful completion of this specialty the instructor trainer must issue the SDI CPROX1st AED instructor card. The Instructor must: 1. Use the SDI specialty upgrade form. 2. Award card.

11.7 Training Material Required Material: 1. SDI CPROX1st AED Instructor Guide 2. SDI CPROX1st AED Student manual 3. SDI CPROX1st AED Student Slate

11.8 Required Equipment The minimum equipment requirements for students are as follows: 1. Manikin. 2. O2 cylinder with regulator. 3. Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) with owners manual (training unit when available)

11.9 Required Subject Areas The following topics must be covered during this course. The CPROX1st AED Student Slate is mandatory for use during this course but instructors may use any additional text or materials that they feel help present these topics. 1. What is CPROX1st AED? 2. Emergency O2 3. When do you administer O2 A. O2 for non-breathing victim. B. How to administer O2 through an oro-nasal mask while performing CPR. C. O2 for breathing victim I. Non-Rebreather mask. II. Demand valve mask. III. Nitrox cylinder/regulator option. D. O2 safety and handling. 4. Define Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). A. Performing CPR I. Self-protection. II. Assess Scene and victim – EMS and statement. III. ABC’s. IV. Chin lift and gentle neck extension.

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V. Rule of 2’s. VI. Continue CPR as long as needed. Define First Aid. When and how must First Aid be administered A. Assess injury and victim’s condition. B. Assess for “ The Six Basics” I. Breathing (absent) = CPR II. Bleeding = Pressure III. Broken = Immobilize IV. Burns = Cool Water V. Bites = Cover VI. Blows = Watch Define Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) A. When to use B. How to use C. AED Maintenance Issues D. Ensure AED is charged and ready for use

Note: The manufactures manual must be followed for proper use of the AED.

11.10

Required Skill Performance And Graduation Requirements Instructors are required to teach and evaluate all the following skills: 1. Emergency O2 2. Setup and use of O2 bottle 3. Use of different types of masks 4. Perform CPR on a manikin 5. ABC’s 6. Rule of 2’s 7. First Aid - treat a simulated injury for each of “ The Six Basics” 8. Immobilize joint 9. Bandage wounded area 10. Cool area with running water

In order to complete this course, students must: Demonstrate an understanding of oxygen administration, First Aid, CPR and the use of an AED. 1. Recognize and evaluate an emergency situation. 2. Know how to activate or alert the EMS. 3. Be able to provide CPR, use an AED unit, and administer O2 to breathing or non-breathing person. 4. Be able to provide first aid for two simulated injuries. Note: The certification is good for two (2) years and must be renewed.

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12.

SDI/TDI/ERDI Non-Diving Specialty Instructor

12.1

Introduction The SDI/TDI/ERDI Non-Diving Specialty Instructor course is designed to teach members of the SCUBA

Diving industry, such as store owners, service technicians, etc the knowledge to safely function as an independent instructor of the non-diving specialties listed below: 1. Visual Inspection Procedures 2. SDI CPROX 3. SDI CPR1st 4. SDI CPROX1stAED 5. TDI Nitrox Gas Blender 6. TDI Advanced Gas Blender 7. TDI O² Equipment Service Technician 8. ERDI Tender 9. Other non-diving specialties, i.e. unique specialties, offered by SDI/TDI/ERDI (subject to HQ approval). 10. SDI Snorkeling In order to become an instructor for one of the above courses; a candidate must be certified by a qualified Instructor Trainer or IT Staff Instructor - experience based upgrades are not available. Instructors who hold equivalent certifications with another recognized agency, for example first aid instructors, who wish to cross over as a non-diving specialty instructor may do so by applying via current instructor crossover procedures

12.1 Qualifications Of Graduates Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1.

Teach the appropriate SDI/TDI/ERDI non-diving specialty

Note: The candidate may be certified to teach multiple specialties at once, so long as all corresponding pre-requisites and graduation requirements are met and the IT or IT Staff Instructor conducting the courses is qualified at all levels.

12.2

Who May Teach Who may teach this course? 1. An Active SDI/TDI/ERDI Instructor Trainer or SDI IT Staff Instructor who is qualified to teach the instructor level specialty the candidate will be teaching after graduation.

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Student – Instructor Ratio Academic: 1. Unlimited, so long as adequate facility, supplies and time are provided to ensure comprehensive and complete training. Confined Water (Swimming pool-like conditions) – for Snorkeling only: 1. 16:1 Open Water (Ocean, lake, quarry, spring, river or estuary) – for Snorkeling only: 1. 10:1

12.3

Student Pre-Requisites The Student must: 1. Be at least twenty one (21) years old. 2. Be affiliated with an SDI/TDI/ERDI facility. 3. Have a minimum of one (1) year experience at ‘user’ level for the specialty which will be taught after graduation. 4. Meet all pre-requisites for the corresponding instructor level specialty they will teach after graduation (excepting any Assistant Instructor or Instructor requirements). 5. Hold a current CPR and First Aid certification (SDI CPR1st or CPROX1stAED courses may be combined with the program by qualified instructors)

12.4

Course Structure And Duration Duration: 1. A minimum of twenty (20) hours for the entire course. Fifteen (15) hours must occur under the direct supervision of a current Instructor Trainer or IT Staff Instructor.

12.5

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 Liability Release and Medical history forms. 5. The Instructor must review the Liability Release and Medical Forms before commencing the course. Upon successful completion of the course the Instructor must: 1. Complete and submit the Registration Form to SDI/TDI/ERDI HQ.

12.6

Training Material Required Material 1. SDI/TDI/ERDI Standards and Procedures Manuals 2. SDI/TDI/ERDI Instructor Trainer Manual 3. SDI Instructor Manual

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Any materials required by current standards for the specialty being taught after graduation

Required Equipment Any equipment required by the current standard(s) appropriate to the specialty being taught by the candidate after graduation

12.8

Required Subject Areas Instructor Trainers may use any additional text or materials that they feel help present these topics. The

following topics must be covered: 1. SDI/TDI/ERDI standards and procedures. 2. History of SDI/TDI/ERDI. 3. Products and Procedures A. How to place an order B. Registration procedures C. Yearly renewals. D. Liability and Insurance 4. Risk Management A. Waivers and Releases (Remember, a wavier must be filled out for every course taken.) B. Filling out an Accident/Incident Report. 5. Methods of instruction A. Teaching theory, methods and oral communications. B. Lesson preparation I. In Classroom. II. Confined Water (Snorkeling only) III. Open Water (Snorkeling only) C. Use of training aids. D. Home study program, use of Knowledge Quest. 6. Successfully selling courses A. Budgeting courses. B. Recruiting students. C. Organizing and scheduling a course. D. Retail sales. 7. Instructor ethics. 8. All course content for the specialty the candidate will be teaching after graduation.

12.9

Required Skill Performance and Graduation Requirements In order to complete this course, the student is required to pass all the following:

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Give a minimum of three (3) academic presentations (at least fifteen (15) minutes long) on subjects from the SDI/TDI/ERDI specialty they will be teaching after graduation. Give a minimum of two (2) practical presentations (at least fifteen (15) minutes long) on subjects from the SDI/TDI/ERDI specialty they will be teaching after graduation. Satisfactorily complete all skill performance and graduation requirements for the SDI/TDI/ERDI specialty they will be teaching. Demonstrate the ability to correctly remediate exam questions with a student. Satisfactorily complete the Standards & Procedures portion of the SDI instructor exam. Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning class planning and execution.

12.10 Course Credit 1.

2. 3.

Graduates of the Non-Diving Specialty Instructor Course may upgrade to other non-diving specialties without completing the full course again. However, all pre-requisites, skill performance and graduation requirements for any additional specialty must be met and it must be conducted by a qualified IT or IT Staff Instructor. Credit for this course from DM or AI level is not available. Credit towards DM, AI or Open Water Instructor from this course is not available.

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