PADI General Standards 2

Question 1

What is the minimum age requirement for a PADI Open Water Diver certification?

Accepted Answer

12 years old

Answer

PADI requires students to be at least 12 years old for Open Water Diver certification (10 for Junior Open Water Diver).

Question 2

Which document must PADI professionals keep on file after conducting a course?

Accepted Answer

Medical Statement (form 70330)

Answer

PADI requires instructors to retain completed Medical Statements (form 70330) as part of course documentation.

Question 3

How long must PADI instructors retain student training records?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

PADI standards require instructors to keep student training records for a minimum of 3 years.

Question 4

What is the maximum depth limit for PADI Open Water Diver certified divers?

Accepted Answer

30 meters / 100 feet

Answer

Open Water Divers are certified to dive to a maximum of 18 meters/60 feet, though the recreational limit is 40m/130ft.

Question 5

Under PADI standards, who is authorized to certify a student diver?

Accepted Answer

Any PADI professional member in good standing at the instructor level or above

Answer

Only PADI instructors (and above) with a current membership in good standing may issue certifications.

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