denise
03-23-2010, 01:25 PM
This is the instructor level certification course for Instructors that want to teach the TDI Stage Cave (http://www.scubadiver.cc/forums/showthread.php?t=1382) program.
Read more about the TDI Stage Cave course and how we teach it here (http://www.scubadiver.cc/forums/showthread.php?t=1382)
TDI Stage Cave Instructor
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Pre-requisites Certifications for TDI Stage Cave Instructor Course:
* Minimum age of 21 years old
* Be a certified open water instructor in active teaching status for at least two years.
* Have a minimum certification as a TDI Cave Instructor (http://www.scubadiver.cc/forums/showthread.php?t=1805), or equivalent.
* Have experience as a stage cave diver.
* Provide proof of at least 200 full cave (http://www.scubadiver.cc/forums/showthread.php?t=1388) dives.
* Provide proof of teaching a minimum of three Cave (http://www.scubadiver.cc/forums/showthread.php?t=1388) courses.
* Assist with teaching at least one TDI Stage Cave diver (http://www.scubadiver.cc/forums/showthread.php?t=1382) course.
Required Equipment for TDI Stage Cave Instructors:
* TDI Standards and Procedures Manual.
* TDI Cave course manual and workbook.
* NACD Art of Safe Cave Diving book.
* Basic Cave Diving-A Blueprint for Survival book.
* Caverns Measureless to Man book by Sheck Exley.
* Complete set of cave gear as required for Full Cave (http://www.scubadiver.cc/forums/showthread.php?t=1388) courses.
Number of dives associated with the course:
As many as deemed necessary by the Instructor Trainer, in order to fulfill all skill requirements.
Skill Performance Requirements:
* Candidates must attend a workshop at Dayo Scuba in order to fulfill the requirements for the TDI Stage Cave Instructor course. After this is completed, and the appropriate fee paid to TDI, the Instructor may apply to upgrade in their rating with TDI.
* During the workshop, Instructors are required to demonstrate proficiency in performing and teaching all aspects of the Stage Cave course (academics, land drills and water skills).
* They must satisfactorily complete the TDI Stage Cave course written examination and be able to adequately explain each answer to a prospective student.
* They must satisfactorily complete the TDI Stage Cave Instructor written examination with a minimum grade of 80%.
* Demonstrate mature, sound judgment concerning training and execution.
Cost:
* Basic course cost is $400 per student.
* As this is a professional course, you are expected to buy your own academic materials, as listed above.
* The Instructor Upgrade with TDI is $40.
Read more about the TDI Stage Cave course and how we teach it here (http://www.scubadiver.cc/forums/showthread.php?t=1382)
TDI Stage Cave Instructor
http://www.dayoscuba.com/images/agencies/tdibanner.gif
Pre-requisites Certifications for TDI Stage Cave Instructor Course:
* Minimum age of 21 years old
* Be a certified open water instructor in active teaching status for at least two years.
* Have a minimum certification as a TDI Cave Instructor (http://www.scubadiver.cc/forums/showthread.php?t=1805), or equivalent.
* Have experience as a stage cave diver.
* Provide proof of at least 200 full cave (http://www.scubadiver.cc/forums/showthread.php?t=1388) dives.
* Provide proof of teaching a minimum of three Cave (http://www.scubadiver.cc/forums/showthread.php?t=1388) courses.
* Assist with teaching at least one TDI Stage Cave diver (http://www.scubadiver.cc/forums/showthread.php?t=1382) course.
Required Equipment for TDI Stage Cave Instructors:
* TDI Standards and Procedures Manual.
* TDI Cave course manual and workbook.
* NACD Art of Safe Cave Diving book.
* Basic Cave Diving-A Blueprint for Survival book.
* Caverns Measureless to Man book by Sheck Exley.
* Complete set of cave gear as required for Full Cave (http://www.scubadiver.cc/forums/showthread.php?t=1388) courses.
Number of dives associated with the course:
As many as deemed necessary by the Instructor Trainer, in order to fulfill all skill requirements.
Skill Performance Requirements:
* Candidates must attend a workshop at Dayo Scuba in order to fulfill the requirements for the TDI Stage Cave Instructor course. After this is completed, and the appropriate fee paid to TDI, the Instructor may apply to upgrade in their rating with TDI.
* During the workshop, Instructors are required to demonstrate proficiency in performing and teaching all aspects of the Stage Cave course (academics, land drills and water skills).
* They must satisfactorily complete the TDI Stage Cave course written examination and be able to adequately explain each answer to a prospective student.
* They must satisfactorily complete the TDI Stage Cave Instructor written examination with a minimum grade of 80%.
* Demonstrate mature, sound judgment concerning training and execution.
Cost:
* Basic course cost is $400 per student.
* As this is a professional course, you are expected to buy your own academic materials, as listed above.
* The Instructor Upgrade with TDI is $40.