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    Staff Instructors teach and produce new instructors. Working with an Instructor Trainer, the Staff Instructor can conduct Instructor Development classes and workshops.

    SDI Staff Instructor


    Pre-requisites Certifications for SDI Staff Instructor Course:

    * Minimum age of 21 years old

    * Current Instructor rating for SDI.

    * Certification of 150 SDI Divers, which must represent the full spectrum of SDI courses.

    * Current medical examination signed by a licensed medical physician.

    * 200 logged dives.

    * Current Instructor for at least two years, with no QA's in the past twelve months.

    * Current CPR and First Aid certification.

    Required Equipment for SDI/TDI Staff Instructor/Instructor Trainer:

    * SDI Standards and Procedures Instructor Manual.

    * SDI Instructor Trainer Manual.

    * Full set of basic open water gear

    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 SDI Staff Instructor course. After this is completed, and the appropriate fee paid to SDI, the Instructor may apply to upgrade in their rating with SDI.

    * During the workshop, Instructors are required to demonstrate to Instructor Trainer quality, all the skills required in the SDI Open Water Course.

    * They must satisfactorily complete the SDI Staff Instructor written examination with a minimum grade of 80%.

    * Demonstrate mature, sound judgment concerning training and execution.

    * Present a minimum of 2 diver level academic presentations, 3 instructor level academic presentations, 2 diver level confined water presentations and 2 diver level open water presentations.

    * Evaluate a minimum of 2 diver level academic presentations, 2 diver level confined water presentations and 2 diver level open water presentations

    Cost: See Professional's Price Page

    * As this is a professional course, you are expected to buy your own academic materials, as listed above.

    * The Instructor Upgrade with SDI is $250.