PADI Standards & Professional Responsibilities Flashcards
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What is the PADI Training Bulletin and how should instructors use it?
Answer: Official communications from PADI announcing updates to standards, new courses, and important professional information
PADI Training Bulletins are official announcements sent to PADI professionals communicating updates to standards, new programs, and important information that instructors must be aware of.
What is PADI's definition of 'direct supervision' and when is it required?
Answer: The instructor is in the water with students, within visual range, and able to intervene immediately if needed
Direct supervision requires the instructor to be physically present in the water, within visual range of students, and positioned to provide immediate assistance.
A PADI Instructor is offered a payment to certify a student who did not complete all required training dives. What should the instructor do?
Answer: Refuse — issuing certification without meeting all requirements is a standards violation regardless of any incentive
Issuing certification without all requirements being met is a clear PADI standards violation — no payment or justification makes this acceptable.
What is the purpose of the PADI Course Director (CD) rating?
Answer: To train and evaluate new PADI Instructor candidates through the IDC program and prepare them for the IE
The PADI Course Director trains, mentors, and evaluates instructor candidates throughout the IDC, preparing them to meet the standards assessed at the IE.
What are PADI's minimum age requirements for the Junior Open Water Diver certification?
Answer: Minimum age 10 years
The minimum age for Junior Open Water Diver (JOWD) is 10 years old. Students aged 10-14 receive Junior certification with depth restrictions until they reach full OWD age.
What does PADI's Standards and Procedures state regarding the use of non-PADI materials in courses?
Answer: Non-PADI materials may be used as supplements but cannot replace required PADI materials
PADI permits supplementary non-PADI materials but requires that all required PADI training materials be used and that standards are fully maintained.
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