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Specialty Diver CoursesInstructor Guide

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ContentsOneGeneral Standards for Specialty Diver CoursesOverview 1-1Instructor Qualifications 1-1Conduct of Specialty Courses 1-1Advanced and Specialty Course Credit 1-2Qualifying Certifications 1-2Preassessment 1-2PADI Specialty Referral Procedures 1-3

TwoAltitude Diver CourseCourse Standards and Overview 2-1Course Overview 2-2Certification Procedures 2-2Key Standards 2-3

ThreeBoat Diver CourseCourse Standards and Overview 3-1Course Overview 3-2Certification Procedures 3-2Key Standards 3-2

FourCavern Diver CourseCourse Standards and Overview 4-1Course Overview 4-2Certification Procedures 4-2Key Standards 4-2

FiveAWARE - Coral Reef Conservation CourseCourse Standards and Overview 5-1Course Overview 5-2Certification Procedures 5-2Key Standards 5-2


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SixDeep Diver CourseCourse Standards and Overview 6-1Course Overview 6-2Certification Procedures 6-2Key Standards 6-2

SevenDiver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) CourseCourse Standards and Overview 7-1Course Overview 7-2Certification Procedures 7-2Key Standards 7-2

EightDrift Diver CourseCourse Standards and Overview 8-1Course Overview 8-2Certification Procedures 8-2Key Standards 8-2

NineDry Suit Diver CourseCourse Standards and Overview 9-1Course Overview 9-2Certification Procedures 9-2Key Standards 9-3

TenEnriched Air Diver CourseCourse Standards and Overview 10-1Course Overview 10-2Certification Procedures 10-2Key Standards 10-3

ElevenEquipment Specialist CourseCourse Standards and Overview 11-1Course Overview 11-1Certification Procedures 11-2Key Standards 11-2

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TwelveAWARE - Fish Identification CourseCourse Standards and Overview 12-1Course Overview 12-2Certification Procedures 12-2Key Standards 12-2

ThirteenIce Diver CoursesCourse Standards and Overview 13-1Course Overview 13-2Certification Procedures 13-2Key Standards 13-2

FourteenMultilevel Diver CourseCourse Standards and Overview 14-1Course Overview 14-2Certification Procedures 14-2Key Standards 14-2

FifteenNight Diver CourseCourse Standards and Overview 15-1Course Overview 15-2Certification Procedures 15-2Key Standards 15-2

SixteenPeak Performance Buoyancy CourseCourse Standards and Overview 16-1Course Overview 16-2Certification Procedures 16-2Key Standards 16-2

SeventeenProject AWARE Specialty ProgramCourse Standards and Overview 17-1Course Overview 17-2Certification Procedures 17-2Key Standards 17-2


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EighteenSearch and Recovery Diver CourseCourse Standards and Overview 18-1Course Overview 18-2Certification Procedures 18-2Key Standards 18-2

NineteenSemiclosed Rebreather Course - Dolphin/AtlantisCourse Standards and Overview 19-1Course Overview 19-3Certification Procedures 19-3Key Standards 19-3

TwentySemiclosed Rebreather Course - RayCourse Standards and Overview 20-1Course Overview 20-3Certification Procedures 20-3Key Standards 20-3

Twenty-OneUnderwater Naturalist CourseCourse Standards and Overview 21-1Course Overview 21-2Certification Procedures 21-2Key Standards 21-2

Twenty-TwoUnderwater Navigator CourseCourse Standards and Overview 22-1Course Overview 22-2Certification Procedures 22-2Key Standards 22-2

Twenty-ThreeUnderwater Photographer CourseCourse Standards and Overview 23-1Course Overview 23-2Certification Procedures 23-2Key Standards 23-2

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All standards, required activities and performance objectives found in this text appear in blue boldface print. Theblue boldface will assist you in easily identifying those requirements that must be adhered to when youconduct a PADI Specialty Diver course. All supporting rationale, general recommendations and how-toinformation are not bolded. You'll find information concerning how to apply to become a Specialty Instructor in theGeneral Standards and Procedures section.

Twenty FourUnderwater Videographer CourseCourse Standards and Overview 24-1Course Overview 24-2Certification Procedures 24-2Key Standards 24-2

Twenty FiveWreck Diver CourseCourse Standards and Overview 25-1Course Overview 25-2Recognition Procedures 25-2Key Standards 25-2

Twenty SixDistinctive Specialty Diver CoursesCourse Standards and Overview 26-1Certification Procedures 26-1

Twenty SevenMaster Scuba Diver ProgramCourse Standards and Overview 26-1Certification Requirements 26-1Certification Procedures 26-1

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ONE: General Standards for Specialty Diver Courses SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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OneGeneral Standardsfor Specialty DiverCourses

OVERVIEWThe purpose of the PADI Specialty Diver courses is to familiarize divers withthe skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, prob-lems and hazards for various special-interest areas in diving.

The following are general standards that apply to all specialty divercourses.

All PADI Standards that apply to the regular PADI Specialty coursesapply to the Distinctive Specialty program.

Instructor QualificationsThe instructor conducting the specialty course is to be certified as a PADISpecialty Instructor for the particular specialty being taught. (See theGeneral Standards and Procedures section for further details.)

Note: All Teaching status PADI Assistant Instructors, Underwater Instructors andInstructors with a higher rating are authorized to conduct the Peak PerformanceBuoyancy, Project AWARE and AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty courseswhen using the standardized PADI Specialty Course outlines.

Conduct of Specialty CoursesCombining two or more specialty courses so that credit is received for morethan one rating during any training session of a course is not acceptable. *To ensure meaningful learning experiences, all specialty course training,including open water dives, is to restrict training to a single specialty topic.For example, when photos are taken on a wreck dive, the dive may not becredited toward both the Underwater Photographer and Wreck Diver ratings.Also, a deep dive of 18 to 40 metres/60 to 130 feet on a wreck may not becounted for both Deep Diver and Wreck Diver specialty ratings.

* Divers enrolled in a PADI Enriched Air Diver course may integrate enriched air training diveswith other specialty training dives. This exception is possible because enriched air trainingdives do not include specialized waterskills. Divers complete enriched air dive requirements onthe surface, then complete specialty dive requirements in the water and receive dive credit forboth the Enriched Air Diver course and appropriate specialty diver course.


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As listed in individual specialty course standards, select training divesmay be conducted at night. However, student divers participating in PADISpecialty Diver course dives conducted at night (other than for the PADI NightDiver course) must have previous night diving experience. Completing theNight Adventure Dive from the Adventures in Diving program or earning thePADI Night Diver specialty certification are ideal for gaining experience.

Adventures in Diving and Specialty Course CreditEach Adventure Dive from the PADI Adventures in Diving program serves as anintroduction to a specialty-diving topic. During the two courses, student divershave the opportunity to try various diving activities, and decide which specialtythey are interested in pursuing further. Each dive from the PADI Adventures inDiving program may be counted as the first dive of the related specialty.

Similarly, Dive 1 of a related specialty may be counted toward the PADIAdventures in Diving program.

Relationships between courses are done at the discretion of the instruc-tor conducting the particular specialty or advanced course. To ensure allperformance requirements are met, use of PADI’s standardized SpecialtyDiver Course Instructor Outlines is mandatory when a relationship is drawnbetween the PADI Adventures in Diving program and PADI Specialty Divercourses.

Note: PADI certified Specialty Divers wishing to return for certification as either anAdventure Diver or Advanced Open Water Diver should have the appropriate PADIAdventure Dive Training Record completed and signed for them by the original SpecialtyInstructor. Doing so will assist the Specialty Diver in receiving advanced training creditfor the first dive of their Specialty Diver Course. PADI Adventure Dive Training Recordsmay be found in PADI Dive Logs or in the Appendix of the “Adventures in Diving Pro-gram Instructor Guide.”

Qualifying Certifications1. PADI Open Water Diver. When referring to the PADI Open Water Diver

certification, a qualifying certification from another training organizationis defined as proof of an entry-level certification with a minimum of fourscuba training dives. The instructor is to insure that the individual canperform the skills required of an Open Water Diver.

2. PADI Advanced Open Water Diver. When referring to the PADI AdvancedOpen Water Diver certification, a qualifying certification from anothertraining organization is defined as proof of certification beyond entry-level with a minimum of 20 logged dives documenting experience in deepdiving and underwater navigation.

PreassessmentAs required per General Course Standards, the instructor is to screen andevaluate all student divers to insure they meet the required prerequisites.Specialty courses are to contain skills relevant to the specialty. Therefore, anyreviews of entry-level skills should be covered during the required screeningand evaluation process prior to accepting an individual for specialty training(the Skill Evaluation or the Scuba Review Program is an excellent means ofaccomplishing this review).

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PADI SPECIALTY REFERRAL PROCEDURESReferral ProceduresThe purpose of this procedure is to allow a diver to complete PADI SpecialtyDiver Training with more than one PADI Specialty Instructor.A PADI Specialty student who has enrolled in and completed at least theknowledge development requirements for a PADI Specialty Diver course maybe referred to another PADI Instructor. This referral procedure may only beused when the PADI standardized course outline for the specialty course isused by each PADI Instructor involved with the training.

To refer a PADI Specialty student, use the PADI Specialty TrainingRecord Sheet for that particular specialty found in the Appendix of this guide,and in the PADI Adventure Log. These sheets, along with the student’s com-pleted Medical Statement may be given directly to the student to continuePADI Specialty Training with another PADI Specialty Instructor qualified toteach the specialty.

Prior to conducting a specialty dive for the referred student diver,the administrative requirements as outlined in PADI “General Standardsand Procedures” must be completed. The student diver must complete theLiability Release (Certificate of Understanding) and Assumption of RiskAgreement, and Standard Safe Diving Practice Statement of Understandingwith each instructor participating in the specialty referral training.

When you receive a specialty referral student, you may check thestatus of PADI Instructors previously signing off any specialty dives by callingyour PADI Office.

Step-By-Step Certification Procedures Summary1. Standardized PADI Specialty Outline must be used by all PADI Specialty

Instructors participating in the training.

2. The instructor who conducts the student diver’s final open water trainingis to be the certifying instructor. The instructor certifying the diver mustensure that all certification performance requirements have been met.

3. Use the PADI Specialty Training Record sheets to verify student divercompletion of Specialty diver course requirements.

4. Complete a PADI Specialty Training Documentation Worksheet. This isyour personal record of a student’s specialty training.

5. Complete a standard PADI PIC envelope and mail to your PADI Office tosecure the specialty certification card.

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TWO: Altitude Diver Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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TwoAltitude Diver Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to be an introduction to altitude diving and to helpthe student diver develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary foraltitude diving.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Altitude Diver course, an individual must:

1. be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Junior Open WaterDiver or have a qualifying certification from another trainingorganization.

2. be 12 years of age or older.

The Altitude Dive from the PADI Adventures in Diving Diver may be countedtoward this specialty at the discretion of the instructor conducting thespecialty course.

Instructor SupervisionAltitude Diver courses may be conducted by a Teaching status PADI Underwa-ter Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who has been certifiedas a PADI Altitude Diving Instructor.

The maximum student diver diver-to-instructor ratio for open wateraltitude training dives is eight students per instructor (8:1).

Considerations for Open Water TrainingFor the purpose of training, altitude is defined as ranging from 300 to 3,000metres/1000 to 10,000 feet above sea level.

The Altitude Diver course is to include two open water trainingdives. The two dives may be conducted in one day, but one dive per day isrecommended. After the training dives, student diver divers are required tolog their dives in their personal log books.

Training dives may be conducted at night for divers who havecompleted the Night Adventure Dive or the first dive of the PADI NightDiver specialty course, or have qualifying night diving experience.

All open water training dives must be conducted using the specialaltitude rules and procedures for the Recreational Dive Planner. If students


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arrive at an altitude dive site that is higher than their point of originationthey must either:

1. wait 6 hours prior to making their first open water altitude dive, OR

2. count two pressure groups for each 300 metres/1000 feet of altitude todetermine their beginning pressure group (round up fractions of 300metres/1000 feet.

When diving above 2400 metres/8000 feet, students must wait 6 hours priorto making an open water dive.

If an altitude training dive made during this specialty is between atheoretical depth of 18-30 metres/60-100 feet, the Advanced Open Water Diverrating is recommended as a prerequisite. Likewise, if an altitude training divemade during this specialty is between a theoretical depth of 30-40 metres/100-130 feet, the Deep Diver rating is recommended as a prerequisite.

COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers the knowledge, skills and techniques for altitude diving.The minimum number of recommended hours is 24, with time being equallydivided between knowledge development and practical water-training ses-sions. To conduct an Altitude Diver course, the following is to be included:

1. planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazardsof altitude diving.

2. special Recreational Dive Planner procedures that must be followedwhen diving at altitudes above 300 metres/1000 feet.

3. safety stops and emergency decompression procedures.

4. special equipment, descent lines and buoyancy control considerations.

5. limited visibility diving and underwater navigation techniques.

6. overview of the physical aspects of the fresh water, altitude aquaticenvironment.

7. cause, signs, symptoms, and prevention of hypoxia and hypothermiawhile altitude diving.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains an Altitude Diver certification by submittinga completed signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. The instructor whoconducts the student’s final open water training session is to be the certify-ing instructor. The instructor certifying the student must ensure that allcertification requirements have been met.


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KEY STANDARDSPrerequisite Certification: PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open

Water Diver or qualifying certification

Minimum Age: 12

Recommended Course Hours: 24

Minimum Open Water Training: 2 dives

Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 8:1

Minimum Instructor Rating: Altitude Specialty Instructor

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THREE: Boat Diver Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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ThreeBoat Diver Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to be an introduction to boat diving and to help thestudent diver develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary forboat diving.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Boat Diver course, an individual must:

1. be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver orhave a qualifying certification from another training organization.


The Boat Dive from the PADI Adventures in Diving program may be countedtoward the certification requirements for this specialty at the discretion ofthe instructor conducting the specialty course.

Instructor SupervisionBoat Diver courses may be conducted by a Teaching status PADI UnderwaterInstructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who has been certified asa PADI Boat Diving Instructor.

The maximum student diver-to-instructor ratio for open water train-ing dives is eight students per instructor (8:1).

Note: For dives that include 10-11 year olds, direct supervision is required at amaximum ratio of 4:1. No more than two of the four divers may be age 10 or 11.

Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe Boat Diver course is to include two open water training dives, whichmay be conducted in one day. Both open water training dives must beconducted from a boat. It is recommended, but not required, that diversenrolled in the course be exposed to the techniques and procedures fordiving from different types of boats (inflatable boats, hard-hulled day boats,cabin cruisers, live-aboards, sailboats, etc.).


After the training dives, student divers are required to log theirdives in their personal log books.

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COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers the knowledge and techniques of boat diving. The mini-mum number of recommended hours is 12, with time being equally dividedbetween knowledge development and actual water-training sessions. Toconduct a Boat Diver course, the following is to be included:

1. the planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems andhazards of boat diving.

2. proper boat diving etiquette -- storage of personal equipment, personalconduct and considerations for care of the boat.

3. basic, common boat terminology.

4. specific boat diving laws and/or ordinances.

5. local boat diving laws and/or ordinances.

6. overview of emergency/safety equipment needed on-board privatediving vessels.

When available and convenient, student divers interested in seamanship andsmall boat handling should be directed to specialized courses offered in thissubject area (like those offered by national Coast Guard units, power squad-rons, private schools, colleges/universities, etc.). However, basic seamanshipand small boat handling skills may be included in the course at the discretionof the instructor.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a Boat Diver certification by submitting acompleted, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. The instructor whoconducts the student’s final open water training session is to be the certify-ing instructor. The instructor certifying the student must ensure that allcertification requirements have been met.



Minimum Age: 10



Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 8:1*

Minimum Instructor Rating: Boat Diver Specialty Instructor

*Note: For dives that include 10-11 year olds, direct supervision is required at a maxi-mum ratio of 4:1. No more than two of the four divers may be age 10 or 11.

FOUR: Cavern Diver Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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FourCavern Diver Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to be an introduction to cavern diving and to help thestudent diver develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary forcavern diving.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Cavern Diver course, an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or have a qualifyingcertification from another training organization.

2. Be 18 years of age or older.

Instructor SupervisionCavern Diver courses may be conducted by a Teaching status PADI Underwa-ter Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who has been certifiedas a PADI Cavern Diving Instructor.

The maximum student diver-to-instructor ratio for open water train-ing dives is eight students per instructor (8:1), with 2 students per instruc-tor for penetration cavern-training dives. During penetration cavern-training dives, student divers are to be accompanied by a PADI CavernDiving Instructor.

Considerations for Cavern Training DivesCavern diving is defined as any dive conducted within the light zone of acave. Cave diving is any dive conducted beyond the light zone of a cave.The light zone of a cave is defined as that part of the cave from whichnatural light illuminating the entrance is visible at all times.

The Cavern Diver course is to include four training dives, which areto be conducted over at least two days. The minimum number of recom-mended hours is 24, with time being equally divided between knowledgedevelopment and actual predive preparation and water-training sessions.

The first dive is to be conducted in open water, practicing the use oflines and reels and emergency procedures. The final three dives are to beconducted in the cavern environment. Penetration-training dives are

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limited to within the light zone and within 40 metres/130 feet from thesurface, vertical and horizontal distance included. No out-of-air drills are tobe practiced in the overhead environment.


COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers the knowledge and techniques of cavern diving anddescribes the dangers involved with cave diving. Cavern diving is in no wayintended to provide instruction for cave diving.

To conduct a Cavern Diver course, the following is to be included:

1. the planning, organization procedures, techniques, problems, andhazards of cavern diving

2. special equipment considerations including, but not limited to: lighting,guidelines, reel handling and redundant breathing systems

3. proper body position and buoyancy control, air-consumptionmanagement and emergency procedures

4. information that describes the specific hazards of cavern diving shouldinclude, but not be limited to: silting, line entanglement and breakage,disorientation from permanent lines and emergency situations uniqueto cavern diving

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a Cavern Diver certification by submitting acompleted, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. The instructor whoconducts the student’s final open water training session is to be the certifyinginstructor. The instructor certifying the student must insure that all certifica-tion requirements have been met.

KEY STANDARDSPrerequisite Certification: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

or qualifying certification

Minimum Age: 18


Minimum Open Water Training: 4 dives on 2 days

Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 8:1, 2:1 for cavern penetration

Minimum Instructor Rating: Cavern Diver Specialty Instructor

FIVE: AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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FiveAWARE - CoralReef ConservationSpecialty Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThe AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course teaches divers,snorkelers and nondivers about the vital role coral reefs play in the marineenvironment and how these ecosystems are currently threatened. The coursefamiliarizes participants with the current state of the world's coral reefs andexplains how individuals can help protect the living reef from further decline.

The program is a nondiving course that only contains classroompresentations. You may conduct it as a stand-alone program, however, it'srecommended that you offer it in conjunction with other PADI programs.

Students begin the course by reading Chapter Four of the A.W.A.R.E –Our World, Our Water book (if available in a language they understand.) Theyalso watch the Protect the Living Reef video – diver or snorkeler version eitherindependently or with you. You elaborate on course information using thecolorful, photo-filled lesson guides. By completing and reviewing theprogram’s Knowledge Review, students may earn the AWARE – Coral ReefConservation Specialty certification

PrerequisitesTo enroll in the AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course, partici-pants need only have an interest in the aquatic world. There is no minimumage or experience requirement.

Instructor SupervisionThe AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course may be conducted byall Teaching status PADI Assistant Instructors (certified/upgraded using 1995curriculum) and PADI Instructors. When conducting the course, the instruc-tor must use the standardized AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation SpecialtyCourse Instructor Outline.

The maximum student-to-instructor is limited only by the instructor’sdiscretion and facility size.

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Considerations for TrainingThere are no training dives or skill requirements to complete this course, however,it's highly recommended that you conduct this course in conjunction with otherPADI Specialty Diver course such as Peak Performance Buoyancy, AWARE - FishIdentification, Underwater Naturalist, Underwater Photography and other programssuch as Discover Snorkeling, Skin Diver course, etc. These programs provide theskills practice and practical application of environmentally-sound diving and snorkel-ing techniques.

COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers information about coral reef distribution, diversity, formationand ecology. It also reveals factors that threaten reefs and discusses conservationmeasures to protect these living resources. To conduct the AWARE - Coral ReefConservation Specialty course, include the following:

1. An introduction to Project AWARE.

2. The importance of coral reefs to marine ecosystems and coastal areas.

3. Coral reef and reef inhabitant biology, association and competition.

4. The status of the world's coral reefs and detrimental land-based and ocean-based activities that put reefs in peril.

5. Suggestions and information about actions that may help to protect reefs,including responsible diving and snorkeling practices.

RECOGNITION PROCEDURESStudents may receive either AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty certificationcard or a Project AWARE Certificate of Recognition or both.

To obtain a certification card from PADI, the certifying instructor submits acompleted, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. It’s recommended that youencourage students to obtain a colorful Project AWARE card (rather than the stan-dard certification card) by submitting a donation to the Project AWARE Foundation.

When issuing a Project AWARE Certificate of Recognition, the instructor signsthe certificate and fills in the appropriate information including the student's name,accomplishment and date.

KEY STANDARDSPrerequisite Certification: None

Minimum Age: None

Recommended Minimum Course Duration: 2 hours

Student-to-Instructor ratio: Not applicable

Minimum Open Water Training: None required

Minimum Instructor Rating: Teaching status PADI Assistant Instructor*

*Note: All Teaching status PADI Assistant Instructors and Instructors with a higher rating may conductthe AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty course without applying for approval or obtaining anAWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Instructor certification.

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SixDeep Diver Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to be an introduction to deep diving and to help thestudent diver develop the necessary skills, knowledge and techniques tosafely participate in deep diving activities.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Deep Diver course, an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Adventure Diver (or have a qualifyingcertification from another training organization similar to that of aPADI Advanced Open Water Diver.)


The Deep Dive conducted during the PADI Adventures in Diving program maybe counted toward this specialty at the discretion of the instructor conduct-ing the specialty course.

Instructor SupervisionDeep Diver courses may be conducted by a Teaching status PADI UnderwaterInstructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who has been certified asa PADI Deep Diving Instructor.

The maximum student diver-to-instructor ratio for open water train-ing dives is eight students per instructor (8:1). During Dive One, the instruc-tor must be in the water directly supervising the diving activities. This ratiocan not be increased with the use of certified assistants.

During all other deep dives, divers must be accompanied by thecourse instructor or a certified assistant. The maximum student diver-to-certified assistant ratio is 4:1.

Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe Deep Diver course is to include four open water training dives, whichare to be conducted over at least two days. The minimum number of recom-mended hours is 24, with time being equally divided between knowledgedevelopment and actual water-training sessions. After the training dives,student divers are required to log their dives in their personal log books.

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The minimum depth required for open water is between 18 to 30metres/60 to 100 feet, with no dive exceeding 40 metres/130 feet. Theinstructor is to insure that all dives are conducted within the no-decompres-sion limits, with deeper dives being conducted first.

COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers the knowledge, skills and techniques for deeper diving.To conduct a Deep Diver course, the following is to be included:

1. planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems and hazardsof deep diving

2. risk factors and decompression-tables review

3. safety stops and emergency decompression procedures

4. special equipment, descent lines and buoyancy-control considerations

5. procedures for flying after diving and high-altitude diving

6. orientation to recompression chambers

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a Deep Diver certification by submitting acompleted, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. The instructor whoconducts the student’s final open water training session is to be the certify-ing instructor. The instructor certifying the student must insure that allcertification requirements have been met.

KEY STANDARDSPrerequisite Certification: PADI Adventure Diver (or qualifyingcertification from another training organization similar to that of aPADI Advanced Open Water Diver)

Minimum Age: 15



Student-to-Instructor ratio: 8:1

Minimum Instructor Rating: Deep Diver Specialty Instructor

NOTE: Divers who want to receive college credit from the Canadian Open LearningAgency must successfully complete the PADI Deep Diver Specialty exam. The exam mustbe proctored by a PADI Instructor. You may obtain this exam from the PADI Pro website orby contacting PADI Canada or PADI Americas.

SEVEN: Diver Propulsion Vehicle Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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SevenDiver PropulsionVehicle (DPV) Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to introduce divers to the skills and excitement ofusing diver propulsion vehicles. The course familiarizes student divers withthe knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, potentialproblems and hazards associated with using DPVs.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the DPV Diver course, an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver orhave a qualifying certification from another training organization.

2. Be at least 12 years old.

The DPV Dive from the PADI Adventures in Diving program may be countedtoward the certification requirements of this specialty at the discretion of theinstructor conducting the specialty course.

Instructor SupervisionThe DPV Diver course may be conducted by a Teaching status PADI Underwa-ter Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who has been certifiedas a PADI DPV Instructor.

The maximum student diver-to-instructor ratio for open water train-ing dives is eight students per instructor (8:1). It’s recommended that theinstructor conduct the skills practice and supervise the underwater tourduring the first dive. The instructor may then choose to indirectly supervisethe second dive. Certified assistants may assist with supervision and accom-pany students during the training dives.

Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe DPV Diver course includes two open water training dives. The first diveallows divers to practice basic vehicle handling skills and the second diveprompts divers to plan and execute a typical DPV dive.

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COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers the knowledge and techniques for diving with an underwa-ter propulsion vehicle. To conduct a DPV Diver course, include the follow-ing:

1. The planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, andhazards of diving with a underwater propulsion vehicle.

2. Equipment considerations including but not limited to battery care,maintenance and precautions.

3. Proper procedures for: determining a turnaround point, vehicle failure,runaway motor, descents and ascents and avoiding propellerentanglements.

4. Techniques to avoid harming fragile aquatic life.

5. Techniques for entering and exiting the water with a DPV.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a DPV Diver certification by submitting acompleted, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. The instructor whoconducts the student’s final open water training session is the certifyinginstructor. The certifying instructor must ensure that all certificationrequirements have been met.



Minimum Age: 12




Minimum Instructor Rating: DPV Specialty Instructor

EIGHT: Drift Diver Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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EightDrift Diver Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to be an introduction to drift diving and to help thestudent diver develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary for driftdiving.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Drift Diver course, an individual must:



The Drift Dive from the PADI Adventures in Diving program may be countedtoward the certification requirements for this specialty at the discretion ofthe instructor conduction the specialty course.

Instructor SupervisionDrift Diver courses may be conducted by a Teaching status PADI UnderwaterInstructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who has been certified asa PADI Drift Diving Instructor.


Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe Drift Diver course is to include two open water training dives, whichmay be conducted in one day. It is recommended, but not required, thatdivers enrolled in the course be exposed to techniques and procedures fordrift diving from a boat.


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COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers the knowledge and techniques of drift diving. The mini-mum number of recommended hours is 12, with time being equally dividedbetween knowledge development and actual water-training sessions. Toconduct a Drift Diver course, the following is to be included:

1. the planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems andhazards of drift diving.

2. special equipment -- floats, lines, reels.

3. proper procedures for buoyancy-control, navigation andcommunication.

4. site selection and overview of aquatic currents – causes and effects.

5. techniques for staying close to a buddy or together as a group.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a Drift Diver certification by submitting acompleted, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. The instructor whoconducts the student’s final open water training session is to be the certify-ing instructor. The instructor certifying the student must ensure that allcertification requirements have been met.



Minimum Age: 12




Minimum Instructor Rating: Drift Diver Specialty Instructor

NINE: Dry Suit Diver Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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NineDry Suit Diver Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to be an introduction to dry suit diving and to helpthe student diver develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary fordry suit diving.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Dry Suit Diver course, an individual must:

1. be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Junior Open WaterDiver or have a qualifying certification from another trainingorganization.


If a Dry Suit Dive is conducted during the PADI Adventures in Diving program,it may be counted toward the certification requirements for this specialty atthe discretion of the instructor conducting the specialty course.

Instructor SupervisionDry Suit Diver courses may be conducted by a Teaching status PADI Underwa-ter Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who has been certifiedas a PADI Dry Suit Diving Instructor.

The maximum student diver-to-instructor ratio for open water train-ing dives is eight students per instructor (8:1). During dry suit dives, stu-dents are to be accompanied by the course instructor or certified assistant.

Confined Water TrainingCompletion of a confined water dry suit training session is required ofstudent divers never having used a dry suit prior to enrolling in a PADI DrySuit Specialty course. This confined water training session must be com-pleted prior to making the first open water training dive of this specialtycourse. Additional confined water training may be added at the discretion ofthe instructor conducting the specialty course. It is highly recommended, butnot required, that students use the same type of dry suit on the open waterdive as used during the confined water session. Upon completion of thissession, students must be able to:

1. don and doff a dry suit with the aid of another diver.


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2. demonstrate the procedure for conducting a buoyancy check whilewearing a dry suit.

3. perform a feet first descent, without the use of a line.

4. demonstrate neutral buoyancy by hovering for 30 seconds while nearthe bottom.

5. demonstrate the ability to maintain neutral buoyancy, near the bottom,when both the inflator and deflator mechanisms on the dry suit aredepressed.

6. demonstrate an ascent from the bottom, at a rate no faster than 18metres/60 feet per minute.

7. remove and replace, on the surface, both the scuba unit and weightbelt.

Considerations for Open Water TrainingFor the purposes of training, a dry suit is defined as any exposure suitdesigned to exclude water from entering the garment and having theability to add and release air from the suit.

The Dry Suit Diver course is to include two open water trainingdives. After the training dives, student divers are required to log theirdives in their personal log books.


COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers the knowledge and techniques of dry suit diving. Theminimum number of recommended hours is 12 with emphasis placed on theuse of dry suits -- operation principles, care and diving techniques. To con-duct a Dry Suit Diver course, the following is to be included:

1. the planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems andhazards of dry suit diving.

2. proper procedures for buoyancy control.

3. ascent and descent technique training.

4. routine, user-level, preventative maintenance and performance checkson dry suits.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a Dry Suit Diver certification by submitting acompleted, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. The instructor whoconducts the student’s final open water training session is to be the certify-ing instructor. The instructor certifying the student must ensure that allcertification requirements have been met.


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KEY STANDARDSPrerequisite Certification: PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Junior

Open Water Diver or qualifying certification

Minimum Age: 12




Minimum Instructor Rating: Dry Suit Diver Specialty Instructor

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TEN: Enriched Air Diver Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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TenEnriched Air DiverCourse

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to qualify recreational divers to use enriched air(“nitrox”) for no stop recreational diving. The program addresses the use ofenriched air with 22 percent to 40 percent oxygen, with emphasis on en-riched air with 32 and 36 percent oxygen.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the PADI Enriched Air Diver course, an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver or have a qualifyingcertification from another training organization.


Instructor SupervisionEnriched Air Diver courses may be conducted by a Teaching status PADIUnderwater Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who hasbeen certified as a PADI Enriched Air Instructor.

The maximum student diver-to-instructor ratio in open water iseight students per instructor (8:1).

Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe PADI Enriched Air Diver course emphasizes the theoretical and opera-tional considerations involved with enriched air diving. Mastery of thelearning objectives is demonstrated during knowledge development assess-ment, practical application sessions and open water dives. It’s recommendedthat during training dives, a PADI Instructor or certified assistant accompanyEnriched Air Diver students. As certified divers, however, indirect supervi-sion is acceptable.



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Training dives may be integrated with other PADI continuing educationprogram dives.

Student divers must log their participation in the PADI Enriched AirDiver course and the dives in their personal dive logs. The PADI Instructorconducting the course signs the log entries upon successful completion oftraining.

COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers the knowledge, skills and techniques for diving withenriched air. The minimum number of recommended hours is 12, spent onknowledge development and practical operational application, which doesnot include the enriched air training dives.

To conduct the PADI Enriched Air Diver course:

1. The instructor must follow the standardized PADI Enriched Air DiverSpecialty Course outline. Other enriched air programs may not be usedfor this course.

2. Students must complete and sign the Liability Release and ExpressAssumption of Risk for Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diving.

3. If available in a language students can read, students must read thePADI Enriched Air Diver Manual and turn in the completed KnowledgeReviews for review by the instructor.

4. If available in a language students understand, students must watch thePADI Enriched Air Diving video. It is recommended, but not required,that students have personal copies of the video for independent studyand review after the program.

Note: If the PADI Enriched Air Diver Manual and/or PADI Enriched Air Diving videoare not available in a language the students understand, the instructor may use livepresentations based on the standardized Enriched Air Diver Specialty Course outlineto complete knowledge development.

5. Students must successfully complete the Enriched Air Diver Exam anddemonstrate mastery of all performance objectives during the PracticalApplication Session and enriched air training dives. To be successful onthe exam, the student must either score 100 percent initially, or score75 percent or higher and have each question missed explained to himuntil mastery is achieved.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a PADI Enriched Air Diver certification foreach student by submitting a completed, signed PIC to the appropriate PADIOffice. The instructor who conducts the student’s final training dive certi-fies the student. The instructor certifying the student must ensure that allcertification requirements have been met.


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KEY STANDARDSPrerequisite Certification: PADI Open Water Diver or

qualifying certification

Minimum Age: 15

Recommended Course Hours: 12, plus two open water dives

Minimum Open Water Training: 2 Enriched Air Dives.

Student to Instructor Ratio: 8:1

Minimum Instructor Rating: PADI Enriched Air Instructor

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ELEVEN: Equipment Specialist Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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ElevenEquipment SpecialistCourse

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to be an introduction to new types of equipment andto familiarize divers with the operation and maintenance of equipment.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Equipment Specialist course, an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Scuba Diver, Junior Scuba Diver, Open WaterDiver, Junior Open Water Diver or have qualifying certifications fromanother training organization.


Instructor SupervisionEquipment Specialist courses may be conducted by a Teaching status PADIAssistant Instructor, Underwater Instructor or PADI Instructor with a higherrating who has been certified as a PADI Equipment Specialist Instructor.

The maximum student diver-to-instructor ratio is limited only byinstructor control.

Considerations for TrainingThe Equipment Specialist course does not require any open water trainingdives. The minimum number of recommended hours is six, with time beingequally divided between knowledge development and practical trainingsessions.

It is recommended, but not required, that the student divers be giventhe opportunity to try out new or unfamiliar equipment items in confinedwater during this course.

COURSE OVERVIEWThis course is intended to familiarize divers with the operation and mainte-nance of equipment. It is not an equipment-repair course. Training relativeto the repairing and overhauling of equipment, except for very minor

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servicing, is not to be part of the curriculum. To conduct an EquipmentSpecialist course, the following is to be included:

1. the theory, principles and operation of diving equipment

2. routine, recommended care and maintenance procedures, andequipment storage

3. common problems with equipment and recommended professionalmaintenance procedures (May include a demonstration of repairprocedures.)

4. simple suggestions for comfortable equipment configurations and anintroduction to new equipment (Optional trying of new or unfamiliarequipment in confined water may be included.)

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains an Equipment Specialist certification bysubmitting a completed, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. Theinstructor certifying the student diver must insure that all certificationrequirements have been met.

KEY STANDARDSPrerequisite Certification: PADI (Junior) Scuba Diver, Open Water

Diver, Junior Open Water Diver orqualifying certification

Minimum Age: 10


Minimum Open Water Training: none required

Student-to-Instructor Ratio: not applicable

Minimum Instructor Rating: Equipment Specialist Instructor

TWELVE: AWARE - Fish Identification Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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TwelveAWARE - FishIdentification Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to introduce divers to the most common families andspecies of fish found in temperate and tropical waters. Divers learn basic fishidentification and scientific surveying techniques. Through an overview ofProject AWARE and other preservation and research efforts, such as theREEF Fish Survey Project, divers also learn the importance of personal in-volvement in aquatic environment conservation.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the AWARE - Fish Identification Diver course, an individualmust:



The AWARE - Fish Identification Dive from the PADI Adventures in Divingprogram may be counted toward the certification requirements of this spe-cialty at the discretion of the instructor conducting the specialty course.

Instructor SupervisionThe AWARE - Fish Identification Diver course may be conducted by a Teach-ing status PADI Underwater Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higherrating) who has been certified as a PADI AWARE - Fish Identification Instruc-tor.

The maximum student-to-instructor ratio for open water trainingdives is eight students per instructor (8:1). Certified assistants may assistwith supervision and accompany students during the training dives.


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Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe AWARE - Fish Identification Diver course includes two open watertraining dives. The first dive allows divers to practice basic fish identificationtechniques and the second dive prompts divers to collect fish identificationdata for submission to the REEF Fish Survey Project, if appropriate.



COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers the knowledge and techniques for identifying fish commonto the local area. To conduct a AWARE - Fish Identification Diver course,include the following:

1. The Project AWARE philosophy about protecting worldwide aquaticecosystems.

2. Fish family groupings and common characteristics of fish species foundin the local area.

3. Fish surveying techniques and strategies for collecting valid data.

4. The planning, organization, and procedures for identifying fish familiesand species while diving.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a AWARE - Fish Identification Diver certifica-tion by submitting a completed, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office.The instructor who conducts the student’s final open water training sessionis the certifying instructor. The certifying instructor must ensure that allcertification requirements have been met.



Minimum Age: 10




Minimum Instructor Rating: AWARE - Fish Identification Diver Specialty Instructor


THIRTEEN: Ice Diver Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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ThirteenIce Diver Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to be an introduction to ice diving and to help thestudent diver develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary for icediving.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Ice Diver course, an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or have a qualifyingcertification from another training organization.


Instructor SupervisionIce Diver courses may be conducted by a Teaching status PADI UnderwaterInstructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who has been certified asa PADI Ice Diving Instructor.

The maximum student diver-to-instructor ratio for open water ice-training dives is two students per instructor (2:1). During ice-training dives,students are to be accompanied by the course instructor or certified assis-tant.

Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe Ice Diver course is to include three open water training dives, whichare to be conducted over at least 2 days. The minimum number of recom-mended hours is 24, with time being equally divided between knowledgedevelopment and actual predive preparation and water-training sessions.Penetration training dives are limited to within the light zone and within40 metres/130 feet from the surface, vertical and horizontal distanceincluded. No out-of-air drills are to be practiced in the overhead environ-ment.


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COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers the techniques for ice diving. To conduct an Ice Divercourse, the following is to be included:

1. the planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems andhazards of ice diving.

2. site selection, preparation and hole-cutting procedures

3. special equipment, safety lines, signals, communications, line tendingand line-securing techniques

4. effects of cold, emergency procedures and safety-diver procedures

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains an Ice Diver certification by submitting acompleted, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. The instructor whoconducts the student’s final open water training session is to be the certify-ing instructor. The instructor certifying the student must insure that allcertification requirements have been met.

KEY STANDARDSPrerequisite Certification: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or

qualifying certification

Minimum Age: 18



Student-to-Instructor ratio: 8:1, 2:1 ice penetration

Minimum Instructor Rating: Ice Diver Specialty Instructor

FOURTEEN: Multilevel Diver Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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FourteenMultilevel DiverCourse

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to be an introduction to multilevel diving and to helpthe student diver develop the necessary skills, knowledge and techniques.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Multilevel Diver course, an individual must:



The Multilevel Dive from the PADI Adventures in Diving program may becounted toward the certification requirements for this specialty at the discre-tion of the instructor conducting the specialty course.

Instructor SupervisionMultilevel Diver courses may be conducted by a Teaching status PADI Under-water Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who has been certi-fied as a PADI Multilevel Diving Instructor.

The maximum student diver-to-instructor ratio for open water trainingdives is eight students per instructor (8:1).

Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe Multilevel Diver course is to include two open water training dives,which may be conducted in one day. It is recommended, but not required,that the second open water training dive conducted during the course be arepetitive dive (within 6 hours of the first dive). This allows student divers topractice using multilevel dive planning devices as repetitive dive calculators. Itis also recommended, but not required, that divers enrolled in the course beexposed to the use of different types of multilevel dive calculators (The Wheeland various types of dive computers).

The first training dive may be conducted at night for divers who havecompleted the Night Adventure Dive or the first dive of the PADI Night Diver

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specialty course, or have qualifying night diving experience.The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver rating (or other qualifying

certification) is recommended if Multilevel Specialty Diver training is con-ducted deeper than 18 metres/60 feet.


COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers the knowledge and techniques of multilevel diving. Theminimum number of recommended hours is 12, with time being equallydivided between knowledge development and actual water-training sessions.To conduct a Multilevel Diver course, the following is to be included:

1. the planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems andhazards of multilevel diving.

2. definition and advantages of multilevel diving.

3. methods of calculating multilevel dives (The Wheel and/or divecomputers).

4. review of decompression sickness theory.

5. review of emergency decompression procedures.

6. review of PADI’s S.A.F.E. campaign.

7. procedures for flying after diving.

8. guidelines, rules and procedures for multilevel diving with the Wheeland/or diving computers.

9. care and maintenance of dive computers.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a Multilevel Diver certification by submittinga completed, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. The instructor whoconducts the student’s final open water training session is to be the certify-ing instructor. The instructor certifying the student must ensure that allcertification requirements have been met.



Minimum Age: 12




Minimum Instructor Rating: Multilevel Diver Specialty Instructor

FIFTEEN: Night Diver Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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FifteenNight Diver Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to be an introduction to night diving and to help thestudent diver develop the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary tosafely participate in night-diving activities.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Night Diver course, an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Junior Open WaterDiver or have a qualifying certification from another trainingorganization.


The Night Dive conducted during the PADI Adventures in Diving programmay be counted toward this specialty at the discretion of the instructorconducting the specialty course.

Instructor SupervisionNight Diver courses may be conducted by a Teaching status PADI Underwa-ter Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who has been certifiedas a PADI Night Diving Instructor.

The maximum student diver-to-instructor ratio for open watertraining dives is eight students per instructor (8:1). If the first night-trainingdive is the student’s first experience at night diving, then the student is tobe accompanied by the course instructor or a certified assistant.

Considerations for Open Water TrainingFor the purpose of training, night is considered any time between sunsetand sunrise.

The Night Diver course is to include three open water training dives.The minimum number of recommended hours is 12, with emphasis placed onpreparation activities and practical water-training sessions. After the train-ing dives, student divers are required to log their dives in their personallog books.

It is recommended, but not required, that night-training dives beconducted at a dive site where the student has dived during daylight hoursso the student will be familiar with the area.

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COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers the knowledge and techniques of night diving. To conducta Night Diver course, the following is to be included:

1. the planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems andhazards of night diving

2. proper procedures for buoyancy control, navigation andcommunication

3. use of dive lights and buddy-system techniques

4. disorientation and emergency procedures

5. orientation to nocturnal aquatic life

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a Night Diver certification by submitting acompleted, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. The instructor whoconducts the student’s final open water training session is to be the certify-ing instructor. The instructor certifying the student must insure that allcertification requirements have been met.



Minimum Age: 12




Minimum Instructor Rating: Night Diver Specialty Instructor

SIXTEEN: Peak Performance Buoyancy Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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SixteenPeak PerformanceBuoyancy Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThe purpose of the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course is topolish a diver’s buoyancy control beyond the Open Water Diver level. The goalof PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy training is to enhance the student diverdiver’s buoyancy control abilities through knowledge development and practicalskills practice.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Peak Performance Buoyancy course, an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or havea qualifying certification from another training organization.


The Peak Performance Buoyancy Dive conducted during the PADI Adventures inDiving Program may be counted toward this specialty at the discretion of theinstructor conducting the specialty course.

Instructor SupervisionThe Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty may be conducted by any Teachingstatus PADI Assistant Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating).Specialty student divers may be indirectly supervised by the instructor duringopen water training dives.

The maximum student diver-to-Instructor ratio for open water trainingis eight students per instructor (8:1).


Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe Peak Performance Buoyancy Course includes two open water trainingdives which may be conducted in one day. Student divers are required to logspecialty training dives in their log books.

Training dives may be conducted at night for divers who have com-pleted the Night Adventure Dive or the first dive of the PADI Night Diverspecialty course, or have qualifying night diving experience.

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COURSE OVERVIEWTo conduct the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course, include thefollowing:

1. Peak Performance Buoyancy fundamentals:• Buoyancy check.• Fine-tuning buoyancy underwater.• Weight position and distribution.• Streamlining.• Visualization.

2. Use of PADI’s “Basic Weighting Guidelines.”3. An opportunity to polish buoyancy control beyond the Open Water Diver level:

• Positioning and distributing weight for comfort and desired body position(trim in the water).

• Visualization techniques prior to dives.• Buoyancy checks.• Establishing neutral buoyancy during all segments of a dive.• Fine-tuning neutral buoyancy underwater.• Hovering.

The information presented in this course can be efficiently covered by having studentdivers watch PADI’s Peak Performance Buoyancy video. A detailed knowledge presen-tation is not necessary when students view the video. Student independent-studythrough the use of the video is highly recommended. When the video is not available,use the knowledge presentation provided in the PADI Peak Performance BuoyancySpecialty Course Instructor Outline.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a Peak Performance Buoyancy certification for stu-dents by submitting completed, signed PICs to the appropriate PADI Office. The in-structor who conducts the final open water dive is the certifying instructor. Theinstructor certifying the student must ensure that all certification requirements havebeen met.



Minimum Age: 10

Recommended Course Hours: 5 (1 hour for knowledge development, 2 hours for each open water dive)



Minimum Instructor Rating: Teaching status PADI Assistant Instructor+* Note: For dives that include 10-11 year olds, direct supervision is required at a maximum ratio of4:1. No more than two of the four divers may be age 10 or 11.

+ Note: All Teaching status PADI Assistant Instructors and Instructors with a higher rating may conduct thePeak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course without applying for approval or obtaining a Peak Perfor-mance Buoyancy Specialty Instructor certification.

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SeventeenProject AWARESpecialty Program

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThe Project AWARE Specialty program is designed to familiarize divers andnondivers with the plight of worldwide aquatic ecosystems. It also describeswhat individuals can do to help protect aquatic resources.

The program is a nondiving course that only contains classroompresentations. It may be conducted as a stand-alone program or in conjunc-tion with other PADI Specialty Diver courses.

PrerequisitesTo enroll in the Project AWARE Specialty program, participants need not becertified divers nor have any prior scuba or snorkeling experience. There isno minimum age requirement

Instructor SupervisionThe Project AWARE Specialty program may be conducted by all Teachingstatus PADI Assistant Instructors (certified/upgraded using 1995 curriculum)or PADI Instructors with a higher rating. When conducting the program, theinstructor must use the standardized Project AWARE Specialty ProgramInstructor Outline.

The maximum student-to-instructor is limited only by the instructor’sdiscretion and facility size.

Considerations for TrainingThere are no training dives or skill requirements to complete this program,however, it is highly recommended that this program be conducted in con-junction with other PADI Specialty Diver course such as Peak PerformanceBuoyancy, AWARE - Fish Identification, Underwater Naturalist and otherprograms such as Discover Snorkeling, Skin Diver course, etc.

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COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers information about aquatic ecosystem degradation alongwith conservation measures to protect aquatic resources. To conduct aProject AWARE Specialty, include the following:

1. The Project AWARE philosophy about protecting worldwide aquaticecosystems.

2. The importance of and interdependent nature of worldwide aquaticecosystems.

3. Pertinent issues concerning the environmental status of worldwideaquatic ecosystems, including: fisheries concerns, coastal zonemanagement and marine pollution.

4. The status of specific, critically degraded marine environments.

5. Suggestions and information about specific actions that may help toconserve worldwide aquatic ecosystems.

RECOGNITION PROCEDURESProgram participants may receive either a Project AWARE Specialty certifica-tion card or a Project AWARE Certificate of Recognition or both.

To obtain a certification card from PADI, the certifying instructorsubmits a completed, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. It’s recom-mended that participants are encouraged to obtain a colorful Project AWAREcard (rather than the standard certification card) by submitting a donation tothe Project AWARE Foundation.

When issuing a Project AWARE Certificate of Recognition, the instruc-tor signs the certificate and fills in the appropriate information including theparticipants name, accomplishment and date.

KEY STANDARDSPrerequisite Certification: None

Minimum Age: None


Student-to-Instructor ratio: Not applicable

Minimum Open Water Training: None required

Minimum Instructor Rating: Teaching status PADI Assistant Instructor*

*Note: All Teaching status PADI Assistant Instructors and Instructors with a higher rating mayconduct the Project AWARE Specialty program without applying for approval or obtaining aProject AWARE Specialty Instructor certification.

EIGHTEEN: Search and Recovery Diver Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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EighteenSearch and RecoveryDiver Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to be an introduction to search and recovery diving andto help the student diver develop the necessary skills and knowledge for safesearch and recovery diving.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Search and Recovery Diver course, an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, Junior AdvancedOpen Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another trainingorganization.OR

Be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver andPADI Underwater Navigator Specialty Diver or have qualifyingcertifications from another training organization. In this case, a qualifyingcertification is defined as proof of entry-level scuba certification and proof ofspecialty course certification in underwater navigation with a minimum ofthree scuba dives that include training in natural and compass navigation.


The Search and Recovery Dive conducted during the PADI Adventures in Divingprogram may be counted toward this specialty at the discretion of the instructorconducting the specialty course.

Instructor SupervisionSearch and Recovery Diver courses may be conducted by a Teaching statusPADI Underwater Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who hasbeen certified as a PADI Search and Recovery Diving Instructor.


Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe Search and Recovery Diver course is to include four open water trainingdives, which are to be conducted over at least two days. The minimum number

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of recommended hours is 24, with time being equally divided between knowl-edge development and actual water-training sessions. After the trainingdives, student divers are required to log their dives in their personal logbooks.

It is recommended, but not required, that open water training dives beconducted between 9 to 18 metres/30 to 60 feet.

COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers the techniques and application of a variety of search andrecovery methods. To conduct a Search and Recovery Diver course, thefollowing is to be included:1. the planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, and

hazards of search and recovery diving

2. limited-visibility diving and underwater navigation techniques

3. proper techniques and safety considerations for object location,including the use of various search patterns, lines and reels

4. proper techniques and safety considerations for recovery of objectsusing various lifting devices

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a Search and Recovery Diver certification bysubmitting a completed, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. Theinstructor who conducts the student’s final open water training session is tobe the certifying instructor. The instructor certifying the student mustinsure that all certification requirements have been met.

KEY STANDARDSPrerequisite Certification: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, Junior

Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifyingcertificationORPADI Open Water Diver or Junior OpenWater Diver with a PADI UnderwaterNavigator Specialty Diver certificationor qualifying certifications

Minimum Age: 12

Recommended Course Hours: 24 hours



Minimum Instructor Rating Search and Recovery Diver Specialty Instructor

NINETEEN: Semiclosed Rebreather Course - Dolphin/Atlantis SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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NineteenSemiclosedRebreather Course– Dolphin/Atlantis

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to introduce divers to the Dräger Dolphin/Atlantissemiclosed rebreather and develop the knowledge, skills and techniquesnecessary to use this type of rebreather. The course reviews the planning,organization, procedures, potential problems and hazards associated withsemiclosed rebreather diving. It specifically focuses on the features, accesso-ries, maintenance and proper use of the Dolphin/Atlantis semiclosedrebreather.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Semiclosed Rebreather Course — Dolphin/Atlantis,an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or have a qualifyingcertification from another training organization (for this program, aqualifying certification is proof of certification beyond entry level withexperience in deep diving and underwater navigation) or as a PADIOpen Water Diver (or qualifying certification) with proof of at least 10dives logged beyond training dives for Open Water Diver certification.

2. Be certified as a PADI Enriched Air Diver or have a qualifyingcertification from another training organization (this is defined as proofof enriched air certification that qualifies the diver to use any blend upto 40 percent oxygen.)


Instructor SupervisionThe Semiclosed Rebreather Course — Dolphin/Atlantis may be conducted bya Teaching status PADI Underwater Instructor (or PADI Instructor with ahigher rating) who has been certified as a PADI Dolphin/Atlantis SemiclosedRebreather Instructor.


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The maximum student diver-to-instructor ratio for the confined waterdive and open water training dives is six students per instructor (6:1). Theinstructor must directly supervise student divers during open water dives.

Instructor QualificationsPrior to applying for certification as a Dolphin/Atlantis Semiclosed Rebreather Specialty Instructora PADI Instructor must have a diver-level PADI Semiclosed Rebreather Specialty certification orqualifying certification from another training organization along with a PADI Enriched Air DiverSpecialty Instructor rating. The instructor must also have a minimum of 20 logged dives on asemiclosed rebreather unit, even when applying by Method 1.

Confined Water TrainingStudent divers must complete a confined water training session using aDolphin/Atlantis semiclosed rebreather prior to making any open waterdives. Additional confined water dives may be added at the discretion of theinstructor conducting the specialty course.

By the end of the confined water dive, student divers must be able to:

1. Demonstrate the GGG (Gas, Gauge, Gag) step prior to entering the water.

2. Demonstrate the assembled unit one way valve check.

3. Set the exhalation bag overpressure valve (exhaust valve) for the desiredgas volume in the unit.

4. Establish proper weighting using the Dolphin/Atlantis semiclosedrebreather.

5. Perform an underwater bubble check for a buddy.

6. Switch to the bailout system while underwater without flooding thebreathing loop.

7. Switch from the bailout system to the Dolphin/Atlantis withoutintroducing water into the breathing loop.

8. Perform a bag purge.

9. Demonstrate proper buoyancy control while swimming underwater.

10. Reduce counterlung volume underwater by exhaling through the nose.

Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe Semiclosed Rebreather Course — Dolphin/Atlantis includes three openwater training dives. It’s recommended that these dives occur over two days.

The maximum depth for training Open Water Divers is 18 metres/60feet, or the depth at which the supply gas oxygen partial pressure reaches1.4 ata — whichever is shallower. The maximum depth for training Ad-vanced Open Water Divers is 30 metres/100 feet, or the depth at which thesupply gas oxygen partial pressure reaches 1.4 ata — whichever is shal-lower.

After the training dives, student divers are required to log their divesin their personal log books.


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COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers the knowledge, set up procedures, dive techniques andmaintenance requirements for using a Dolphin/Atlantis semiclosed rebreather.To conduct a Semiclosed Rebreather Course — Dolphin/Atlantis,include the following:

1. The advantages and disadvantages of using a semiclosed rebreather.

2. Semiclosed rebreather components, functions and enriched airrequirements.

3. Planning a semiclosed rebreather dive.

4. Semiclosed rebreather diving hazards and emergency procedures as wellas problem prevention, recognition and handling.

5. Semiclosed rebreather assembly, predive check and maintenanceprocedures.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a Dolphin/Atlantis Semiclosed RebreatherDiver certification by submitting a completed, signed PIC to the appropriatePADI Office. The instructor who conducts the student diver’s final open watertraining session is the certifying instructor. The certifying instructor mustensure that all certification requirements have been met.

KEY STANDARDSPrerequisite Certification: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or

qualifying certification, or PADI OpenWater Diver (or qualifying certification)with at least 10 logged dives beyondtraining dives. Plus a PADI Enriched AirDiver certification or qualifying certification

Minimum Age: 15


Minimum Confined Water Training: 1 dive



Minimum Instructor Rating Dolphin/Atlantis Semiclosed Rebreather Specialty Instructor

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TWENTY: Semiclosed Rebreather Course - Ray SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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TwentySemiclosedRebreather Course– Ray

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to introduce divers to the Dräger Ray semiclosedrebreather and develop the knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to usethis type of rebreather. The course reviews the planning, organization,procedures, potential problems and hazards associated with semiclosedrebreather diving. It specifically focuses on the features, accessories, mainte-nance and proper use of the Ray semiclosed rebreather.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Semiclosed Rebreather Course — Ray,an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or have a qualifyingcertification from another training organization (for this program, aqualifying certification is proof of certification beyond entry level withexperience in deep diving and underwater navigation) or as a PADIOpen Water Diver (or qualifying certification) with proof of at least 10dives logged beyond training dives for Open Water Diver certification.

2. Be certified as a PADI Enriched Air Diver or have a qualifyingcertification from another training organization (this is defined as proofof enriched air certification that qualifies the diver to use any blend upto 40 percent oxygen.)


Instructor SupervisionThe Semiclosed Rebreather Course — Ray may be conducted by a Teachingstatus PADI Underwater Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating)who has been certified as a PADI Ray Semiclosed Rebreather Instructor.

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water dive and open water training dives is six students per instructor(6:1). The instructor must directly supervise student divers during openwater dives.

Instructor QualificationsPrior to applying for certification as a Ray Semiclosed Rebreather Specialty Instructor a PADIInstructor must have a diver-level PADI Ray Semiclosed Rebreather Specialty certification orhave a qualifying certification from another training organization (for this program, a qualifyingcertification is proof of a diver-level Semiclosed Rebreather Specialty certification with anadditional orientation specific to the Dräger Ray). The instructor must also hold a PADI EnrichedAir Diver Specialty Instructor rating and have a minimum of 20 logged dives on a semiclosedrebreather unit, even when applying by Method 1.

Confined Water TrainingStudent divers must complete a confined water training session using a Raysemiclosed rebreather prior to making any open water dives. Additionalconfined water dives may be added at the discretion of the instructor con-ducting the specialty course.

By the end of the confined water dive, student divers must be able to:

1. Demonstrate the GGG (Gas, Gauge, Gag) step prior to entering thewater.

2. Demonstrate the assembled unit one way valve check.

3. Set the exhalation bag overpressure valve (exhaust valve) for thedesired gas volume in the unit.

4. Establish proper weighting using the Ray semiclosed rebreather.

5. Perform an underwater bubble check for a buddy.

6. Switch to the bailout system while underwater without flooding thebreathing loop.

7. Switch from the bailout system to the Ray without introducing waterinto the breathing loop.

8. Perform a bag purge.

9. Demonstrate proper buoyancy control while swimming underwater.

10. Reduce counterlung volume underwater by exhaling through the nose.

Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe Semiclosed Rebreather Course — Ray includes three open watertraining dives. It’s recommended that these dives occur over two days.

The maximum depth for training Open Water Divers is 18 metres/60feet, or the depth at which the supply gas oxygen partial pressure reaches1.4 ata — whichever is shallower. The maximum depth for training Ad-vanced Open Water Divers is 30 metres/100 feet, or the depth at which thesupply gas oxygen partial pressure reaches 1.4 ata — whichever is shal-lower.


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COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers the knowledge, set up procedures, dive techniques andmaintenance requirements for using a Ray semiclosed rebreather.To conduct a Semiclosed Rebreather Course — Ray, include the following:

1. The advantages and disadvantages of using a semiclosed rebreather.

2. Semiclosed rebreather components, functions and enriched airrequirements.

3. Planning a semiclosed rebreather dive.

4. Semiclosed rebreather diving hazards and emergency procedures as wellas problem prevention, recognition and handling.

5. Semiclosed rebreather assembly, predive check and maintenanceprocedures.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a Ray Semiclosed Rebreather Diver certificationby submitting a completed, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. Theinstructor who conducts the student diver’s final open water training sessionis the certifying instructor. The certifying instructor must ensure that allcertification requirements have been met.

KEY STANDARDSPrerequisite Certification: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, or

qualifying certification, or PADI OpenWater Diver (or qualifying certification)with at least 10 logged dives beyondtraining dives. Plus a PADI Enriched AirDiver certification or qualifying certification.

Minimum Age: 15


Minimum Confined Water Training: 1 dive



Minimum Instructor Rating Ray Semiclosed Rebreather Specialty Instructor

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TWENTY ONE: Underwater Naturalist Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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Twenty-OneUnderwater NaturalistCourse

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to be an introduction to the underwater aquaticenvironment and to help the student diver develop safe and responsibleinteraction with aquatic life.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Underwater Naturalist Diver course, an individual must:



The Underwater Naturalist Dive from the PADI Adventures in Diving programmay be counted toward the certification requirements for this specialty at thediscretion of the instructor conducting the specialty course.

Instructor SupervisionUnderwater Naturalist courses may by conducted by a Teaching status PADIUnderwater Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who has beencertified as a PADI Underwater Naturalist Instructor.



Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe Underwater Naturalist course is to include two open water trainingdives, which may be conducted in one day. It is recommended, but notrequired, that divers enrolled in the course be exposed to differing underwa-ter aquatic environments (reef/rocky bottom, sandy bottom, etc.) within alocal geographical areas.

Training dives may be conducted at night for divers who havecompleted the Night Adventure Dive or the first dive of the PADI Night

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Diver specialty course, or have qualifying night diving experience.After the training dives, student divers are required to log their

dives in their personal log books.

COURSE OVERVIEWThis course is an introduction to aquatic life including an overview of respon-sible human interactions with aquatic life. The minimum number of recom-mended hours is 12, with time being equally divided between knowledgedevelopment and actual water-training sessions. To conduct an UnderwaterNaturalist course, the following is to be included:

1. the planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems andhazards of diving in different aquatic environments.

2. a basic overview of major aquatic life groupings (kingdoms and phyla).

3. factual information that dispels myths of potentially dangerous aquaticlife.

4. an overview of basic aquatic life interactions and associations.

5. responsible human interactions with aquatic life.

6. diving technique used to help preserve bottom dwelling aquatic lifeand minimize aquatic life disturbance.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains an Underwater Naturalist certification bysubmitting a completed, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. Theinstructor who conducts the student’s final open water training session is tobe the certifying instructor. The instructor certifying the student mustensure that all certification requirements have been met.



Minimum Age: 10




Minimum Instructor Rating: Underwater Naturalist Specialty Instructor


TWENTY TWO: Underwater Navigator Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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Twenty-TwoUnderwater NavigatorCourse

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to be an introduction to underwater navigation and tohelp the student diver develop the skills and knowledge necessary for use inunderwater navigation.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Underwater Navigator course, an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Junior Open Water Diveror have a qualifying certification from another training organization.


The Underwater Navigation Dive conducted during the PADI Adventures inDiving program may be counted toward this specialty at the discretion of theinstructor conducting the specialty course.

Instructor SupervisionUnderwater Navigator courses may be conducted by a Teaching status PADIUnderwater Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who has beencertified as a PADI Underwater Navigator Instructor.



Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe Underwater Navigator course is to include three open water trainingdives. The recommended number of course hours is 12, with time beingequally divided between knowledge development and actual water-trainingsessions. After the training dives, student divers are required to log theirdives in their personal log books.


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COURSE OVERVIEWThe purpose of the PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty course is to familiar-ize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures,techniques, problems, hazards and enjoyment of underwater navigation.Training should emphasize fun and safety. To conduct an Underwater Naviga-tor course, the following is to be included:

1. the planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems andhazards of underwater navigation.

2. methods of estimating distances underwater.

3. natural navigation techniques.

4. using underwater patterns.

5. dive site relocation techniques.

6. compass navigation techniques.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains an Underwater Navigator certification bysubmitting a completed, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. Theinstructor who conducts the student’s final open water training session is tobe the certifying instructor. The instructor certifying the student mustinsure that all certification requirements have been met.



Minimum Age: 10




Minimum Instructor Rating: Underwater Navigator Specialty Instructor

TWENTY THREE: Underwater Photographer Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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Twenty-ThreeUnderwaterPhotographer Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to be an introduction to basic underwater photographyand to help the student diver develop the skills, knowledge and practical tech-niques necessary to enjoy this interesting activity.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Underwater Photographer course, an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Junior Open Water Diveror have a qualifying certification from another training organization.


The Underwater Photography Dive conducted during the PADI Adventures inDiving program may be counted toward this specialty at the discretion of theinstructor conducting the specialty course.

Instructor SupervisionUnderwater Photographer courses may be conducted by a Teaching status PADIUnderwater Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who has beencertified as a PADI Underwater Photography Instructor.



Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe Underwater Photographer course is to include two open water trainingdives, which may be conducted in one day. The minimum number of recom-mended hours is 12, with time being equally divided between knowledge develop-ment and actual water-training sessions. After the training dives, student diversare required to log their dives in their personal log books.


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COURSE OVERVIEWThis course covers basic underwater photography with special emphasis onpractical photographic techniques. To conduct an Underwater Photographercourse, the following is to be included:

1. the planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems andhazards of underwater-photography diving

2. photographic principles, composition, film types, flash/available lightphotography and camera-handling techniques

3. the preparation, care and maintenance of photographic equipment

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains an Underwater Photographer certification bysubmitting a completed, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. The instruc-tor who conducts the student’s final open water training session is to be thecertifying instructor. The instructor certifying the student must insure that allcertification requirements have been met.

KEY STANDARDSPrerequisite Certification: PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Junior

Open Water Diver or qualifying certification

Minimum Age: 10




Minimum Instructor Rating:Underwater Photographer SpecialtyInstructor

*Note: For dives that include 10-11 year olds, direct supervision is required at a maximumratio of 4:1. No more than two of the four divers may be age 10 or 11.

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Twenty-FourUnderwaterVideographer Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to introduce student divers to the selection, use andcare of underwater videography equipment, and the basic principles ofunderwater video production.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Underwater Videographer course, and an individual must:



The Underwater Videographer Dive from the PADI Adventures in Divingprogram may be counted toward the certification requirements of this spe-cialty at the discretion of the instructor conducting the specialty course.

Instructor SupervisionUnderwater Videographer course may be conducted by a Teaching statusPADI Underwater Instructor or PADI Instructor with higher rating who hasbeen certified as a PADI Underwater Videographer Specialty Instructor.

The maximum student diver-to-instructor ratio for open water train-ing is eight students per instructor (8:1).

Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe Underwater Videographer course includes three open water trainingdives. It is recommended, but not required, that the first two dives be con-ducted on one day and the last on the second day. This allows students topractice basic handling and shooting skills on the first day, then apply thoseskills to producing a video on the second.


After the training dives, student divers are required to log their

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dives in their personal log books. The instructor conducting the specialtycourse signs each student's log entries.

COURSE OVERVIEWThe course covers the knowledge and skills of underwater videography. Theminimum recommended course hours is 12. The PADI Underwater Video-grapher Specialty course must include:

1. the selection, maintenance, care and handling of underwater videoequipment.

2. safe diving practices while using underwater video equipment.

3. exposure, focus, and maintaining color with video equipment.

4. shot types, lengths and camera moves

5. developing a story line and shot sequencing

6. the planning, organization, procedures, techniques and problems ofunderwater videography.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor completes Underwater Videographer certification bysubmitting a completed, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. Theinstructor who conducts the student's final open water training dive certi-fies the student. The certifying instructor must ensure that all certificationrequirements have been met.



Minimum Age: 12




Minimum Instructor Rating:Underwater Videographer SpecialtyInstructor

TWENTY FIVE: Wreck Diver Course SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

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Twenty-FiveWreck DiverSpecialty Course

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThis course is designed to be an introduction to wreck diving and to help thestudent diver develop the skills and knowledge necessary for safe wreckdiving.

PrerequisitesTo qualify for the Wreck Diver course, an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Adventure Diver (or have a qualifyingcertification from another training organization similar to that of aPADI Advanced Open Water Diver.)


The Wreck Dive conducted during the PADI Adventures in Diving programmay be counted toward this specialty at the discretion of the instructorconducting the specialty course.

Instructor SupervisionWreck Diver courses may be conducted by a Teaching status PADI Underwa-ter Instructor (or PADI Instructor with a higher rating) who has been certifiedas a PADI Wreck Diving Instructor.

During Dive One, student divers must be accompanied by a Teachingstatus PADI Instructor at a maximum ratio of eight divers to one instructor(8:1) or by a certified assistant at a maximum of four divers to one certifiedassistant (4:1.)

The maximum ratio is eight divers per instructor (8:1) during anyopen water training dive and two divers per instructor (2:1) for wreck-penetration dives. During wreck-penetration dives, divers must be accom-panied by the course instructor.

Considerations for Open Water TrainingThe Wreck Diver course is to include four open water training dives, whichare to be conducted over at least two days. The minimum number of recom-mended hours is 24, with time being equally divided between knowledge

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development and actual water-training sessions. Penetration-training divesare to be limited to within the light zone and within 40 metres/130 feetfrom the surface, vertical and horizontal distance included. No out-of-airdrills are to be practiced in the overhead environment. After the trainingdives, student divers are required to log their dives in their personal logbooks.

Training dives that do not include wreck penetration may be con-ducted at night for divers who have completed the Night Adventure Dive orthe first dive of the PADI Night Diver specialty course, or have qualifyingnight diving experience. If the wreck used for training is located in deepwater (over 18 metres/60 feet), the Deep Diver rating is recommended as aprerequisite for the Wreck Diver course.

COURSE OVERVIEWTo conduct a Wreck Diver course, the following is to be included:

1. the planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems andhazards of wreck diving

2. the preparation and use of lights, air supplies, special equipment,penetration lines and reels

3. limited-visibility diving techniques and emergency procedures

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a Wreck Diver certification by submitting acompleted, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. The instructor whoconducts the student’s final open water training session is to be the certify-ing instructor. The instructor certifying the student must insure that allcertification requirements have been met.

KEY STANDARDSPrerequisite Certification: PADI Adventure Diver(or qualifying certification from another training organization similarto that of a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver)

Minimum Age: 15



Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 8:1 (2:1 for wreck penetration)

Minimum Instructor Rating: Wreck Diver Specialty Instructor

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Twenty-SixDistinctive SpecialtyCourses

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWCertification in specialty areas other than those detailed in the foregoingstandards is possible through the Distinctive Specialty program. Some topicareas require special training and should be sanctioned. Distinctive SpecialtyCourses allow the instructor to develop courses important to the particulararea or circumstances.

Instructors who wish to be certified to teach a Distinctive Specialtyshould see the General Standards and Procedures section for further details.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESThe certifying instructor obtains a Distinctive Specialty certification bysubmitting a completed, signed PIC to the appropriate PADI Office. An ap-proval to teach the Distinctive Specialty must be on file for the instructorsubmitting the certification, or the PIC will be rejected. If the PIC is ac-cepted, a certification card for the specialty will be issued. Diplomas with thespecialty topic typed in are available, but chevrons for these limited coursesare not available.

The instructor who conducts the student’s final open water trainingsession is to be the certifying instructor. The instructor certifying thestudent must insure that all certification requirements have been met. Distinctive Specialty certifications may be applied toward the spe-cialty rating required for the Master Scuba Diver rating.

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Twenty-SevenMaster Scuba DiverRating

COURSE STANDARDS AND OVERVIEWThe Master Scuba Diver rating is the highest recreational diver rating in thePADI program, and denotes superior achievement and proficiency.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSAchieving the Master Scuba Diver rating requires that an individual be certi-fied as:

1. A PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or have a qualifying certificationfrom another training organization) and a PADI Rescue Diver (or have aqualifying certification from another training organization), withcertification in any five PADI Specialty ratings.

2. Show proof of 50 logged dives.

CERTIFICATION PROCEDURESSubmit an application for the rating, in addition to evidence of completion ofall required certifications, and a photo to the appropriate PADI Office forreview and approval. The application may be submitted by any Teachingstatus PADI Instructor. Although a Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating exists,this certification is not a requirement for the instructor to submit a MasterScuba Diver Application.

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Appendix SPECIALTY DIVER COURSE INSTRUCTOR GUIDE

Portions of this Appendix may be reproduced by PADI Members for use

in PADI-sanctioned training, but not for resale or personal gain. No other

reproduction is allowed without the express written permission of PADI.

AppendixMaster Scuba Diver Application Form A-3

Specialty Training Documentation Worksheet A-5

Specialty Training Record Sheets A-9Altitude Diver A-10Boat Diver A-11Cavern Diver A-12Deep Diver A-13Drift Diver A-14Dry Suit Diver A-15Ice Diver A-16Multilevel Diver A-17Night Diver A-18Peak Performance Buoyancy A-19Search and Recovery A-20Underwater Naturalist A-21Underwater Navigator A-22Underwater Photographer A-23Wreck Diver A-24Underwater Videographer A-25Enriched Air Diver A-26Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) A-27AWARE - Fish Identification A-28Dolphin/Atlantis Semiclosed Rebreather A-29Ray Semiclosed Rebreather A-30


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PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY Return certification package to: Dive Center/Resort Instructor Diver

Name _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________________________

City _________________________________________________________ State/Province __________________________

Country _____________________________________________________________ Zip/Postal Code __________________

Home Phone (____)_________________________________ Business Phone (____)________________________________

FAX (____)________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________

Birth Date __________________ Sex M F Certification Date ______________________________________

Certifying Instructor Name _____________________________________________________________ PADI No. _________

Dive Center/Resort ___________________________________________________ Store No. S- ______________________

LOGGED DIVE VERIFICATION

Logged Dive Verification – I have verified that this applicant has logged at least 50 dives.

Verifying Instructor _____________________________________________ PADI No. ______________ Date ____________

FEE – See current PADI Price List

PAYMENT METHOD

Check MasterCard VISA

Discover AMEX JCB Switch Issue No. ___________

Expiration Date_______________

Card No. _________ ___________ __________ ___________

Cardholder Name _______________________________________ Please Print

Authorized Signature ____________________________________

MAIL TO YOUR PADI OFFICE. For mailing information, see your price list or visit padi.com. Please be sure toenclose all required materials (see checklist).

Rec’d ____________________________ Ent ____________________________ Shp’d_____________________________

PRODUCT NO. 10142 (Rev. 11/02) Version 2.1pdf © International PADI, Inc. 2002

Verifying Instructor Signature

CHECKLIST

Application completed in full

Prerequisite and specialtyinformation completed

Applicant and instructorsignatures

Photo attached(print name on back)

See price list for fee

The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating is the highest nonpro-fessional rating in the PADI System; it is a diver classifica-tion that denotes superior achievement. To attain this rating,a diver must be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver andPADI Rescue Diver (or hold qualifying certifications fromanother organizations) with proof of 50 logged dives, andmust hold certifications in any five PADI Specialty courses.

To become certified as a PADI Master Scuba Diver, com-plete this application and supply all requested information.The certifications must be verified by a Teaching statusPADI Instructor who must sign this application as indicated.After this application is reviewed and processed, thecertified PADI Master Scuba Diver will receive a PADIMaster Scuba Diver certification card, wall certificate andemblem.

First Initial Last

Day/Month/Year

First Initial Last

Attach a

4.5cm x 5.7cm

13⁄4’’ x 21⁄4’’

Head and Shoulders Photo

PRINT NAME ONBACK OF PHOTO

Coin Machine Photo OK

No Dark Glasses

MASTER SCUBA DIVER APPLICATION


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PREREQUISITE INFORMATIONPADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification and PADI Rescue Diver certification are required for Master Scuba Diver. If you are submit-ting qualifying certification from another organization, you must attach photo copies of the certifications.

PADI Advanced Open Water DiverCertification InstructorDate __________ Name _____________________________________________ Instructor No. __________ Certification No. __________ (Day/Month/Year)

Or Qualifying Certification From Another OrganizationCertification Organization InstructorDate __________ Name __________________________ Name ____________________________________ Instructor No. __________ (Day/Month/Year)

PADI Rescue DiverCertification InstructorDate __________ Name _____________________________________________ Instructor No. __________ Certification No. __________ (Day/Month/Year)

Or Qualifying Certification From Another OrganizationCertification Organization InstructorDate __________ Name __________________________ Name ____________________________________ Instructor No. __________ (Day/Month/Year)

PADI SPECIALTY DIVER CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Please provide the information requested below for five PADI Specialty Diver certifications you have earned.

Specialty Certification Certification Date Instructor Name Instructor No. Certification No.

___________________________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

___________________________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

___________________________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

___________________________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

___________________________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

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SPECIALTY TRAINING DOCUMENTATION WORKSHEET(For PADI Instructor Use Only)

Student Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City ________________________________ State/Province _________________ Country _____________________ Zip/Postal Code ______________

Phone (_____)_______________________________________________ Fax (_____)___________________________________________________

Birth Date______________________ Sex □ M □ F

ALTITUDEAcademics/Confined Water Training

Date Completed _______________ Instructor Name _________________________________________________________________ #__________________

Student Signature ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Date __________________

Specialty Training Dives

Dive One: Date _______________ Instructor Name* _________________________________________________________________ # _________________

Student Signature**____________________________________________________________________________________________ Date __________________

Dive Two: Date _______________ Instructor Name*_________________________________________________________________ #_________________


BOAT DIVERAcademics/Confined Water Training








CAVERN DIVERAcademics/Confined Water Training








Dive Three: Date _____________ Instructor Name* _________________________________________________________________ # _________________


Dive Four: Date _______________ Instructor Name*_________________________________________________________________ #_________________


NOTES TO THE PADI INSTRUCTOR• This documentation worksheet is for use by the instructor only; retain for your files. The worksheet should not be forwarded to PADI for the

processing of PADI Specialty Diver certifications.

• Use this worksheet to keep a record of a student’s specialty training and/or completion of course requirements.

• Reference the PADI Specialty Diver Course Instructor Guide for course standards and the PADI “Specialty Course Instructor Outline” for acomplete listing of dive tasks/requirements.

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DEEP DIVERAcademics/Confined Water Training












DRIFT DIVERAcademics/Confined Water Training








DRY SUIT DIVERAcademics/Confined Water Training








ICE DIVERAcademics/Confined Water Training










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MULTILEVEL DIVERAcademics/Confined Water Training








NIGHT DIVERAcademics/Confined Water Training










PEAK PERFORMANCE BUOYANCYAcademics/Confined Water Training








SEARCH AND RECOVERYAcademics/Confined Water Training













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UNDERWATER NATURALIST *NOTE: NONDIVERS IN THIS SPECIALTY MAY NOT BE REFERRED.

Academics/Confined Water Training








UNDERWATER NAVIGATORAcademics/Confined Water Training










UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHERAcademics/Confined Water Training








WRECK DIVERAcademics/Confined Water Training












Note: * Name and PADI number of instructor verifying that requirements have been met. Verification derived from thePADI Specialty Open Water Training Record sheet and logged dives found in PADI Log Books.** “I verify that I have completed all of the performance requirements for this PADI Specialty Training Dive.

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PADI Specialty Training RecordStudent Notes

General• Only renewed, Teaching status PADI Specialty Instructors may

train and certify PADI Specialty Divers. Training by instructorsor individuals other than PADI Specialty Instructors cannot behonored.

• Nontraining open water dives made for pleasure cannot becredited toward certification, even if they involve the specialty.

• Prior to PADI Specialty training, your instructor will request acompleted PADI Medical Statement. If you have not completeda PADI Medical Statement, you will be asked to do so prior toopen water training. Note: You may be required to consult witha physician prior to participating in PADI Specialty training.

Certification Procedures forPADI Specialty Training• Use the following PADI Specialty Training Record sheets to

document your progression through a PADI Specialty course.Important Note: These Training Record sheets are officialdocumentation of completing PADI Specialty Training Dives.Without them you may be required to complete the dives againfor certification.

• Upon completion of a PADI Specialty Dive, have your PADISpecialty Instructor complete the appropriate dive segment.Sign and date the bottom of each Training Sheet.

• To be certified as a PADI Specialty Diver, all portions of thespecialty course must be completed and verified by PADISpecialty Course Instructors through their signatures.

• The PADI Specialty Instructor who conducts your final openwater training dive is to be the certifying instructor. Uponsuccessful completion of the specialty course requirements,your certifying PADI Specialty Instructor will complete acertification envelope for your PADI Positive Identification Card(PIC).


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PADI Specialty Training RecordAltitude Diver

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or anyconfined water training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty CourseInstructor Outline for Altitude Diver. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADIInstructor in this specialty.

Instructor Name ______________________________________________________________ PADI#_____________

Instructor Signature _________________________________________________ Completion Date ______________

Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Altitude Diver including:

• Descend with buddy• Compare different depth gauges• Reference slate/depth gauge to remain within planned depth• Tour for pleasure• Ascent not to exceed 9 metres/30 feet per minute with 3 minute safety stop at

theoretical depth of 5 metres/15 feet

I am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.

Instructor Name ___________________________________________________________________ PADI #______________

Instructor Signature _______________________________________________________ Completion Date ______________

Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Altitude Diver including:

• Descend with buddy• Dive made as planned by student• Reference slate/depth gauge to remain within planned depth• Ascent not to exceed 9 metres/30 feet per minute with 3 minute safety stop at

theoretical depth of 5 metres/15 feet




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this AltitudeDiver Specialty. I am adequately prepared to dive in areas and underconditions similar to those in which I was trained. I agree to abide by PADIStandard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature ______________________________________________________________Date ______________

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PADI Specialty Training RecordBoat Diver

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or anyconfined water training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty CourseInstructor Outline for Boat Diver. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADIInstructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Boat Diver including:

• Boat diving entry• Descend• Dive for fun and pleasure• Ascent, perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet• Boat diving exit• Stow equipment




Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Boat Diver including:

• Develop dive plan• Boat diving entry• Descend• Dive for fun and pleasure• Ascent, perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet• Boat diving exit• Stow equipment




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this Boat DiverSpecialty. I am adequately prepared to dive in areas and under conditionssimilar to those in which I was trained. I agree to abide by PADI Standard SafeDiving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________



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Open Water Dives

• Practice three propulsion techniques• Explore cavern (optional)• Exit cavern• Perform shallow-water line drill• Ascent, perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet• Exit water

PADI Specialty Training RecordCavern Diver

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or any confined water training sessionsas outlined in the PADI Specialty Course Instructor Outline for Cavern Diver. I am a renewed,Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.

Instructor Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ PADI#_____________

Instructor Signature _______________________________________________________________________ Completion Date ______________

Dive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in the PADI standardized outline forCavern Diver including:• Equipment check• Complete “S” Drill• Review dive plan• Record time of descent• Review line handling and reel use• Check weighting, buoyancy control and body positionI am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in the PADI standardized outline forCavern Diver including:• Conduct shallow-water line course (must be completed prior to dives 3 and 4), (Optional if this skill was conducted as part

of dive number one)• Swim circuit with eyes open• Swim circuit with eyes closed (under close instructor supervision)• Negotiate swim circuit with buddy’s eyes closed, using touch-contact communications• Reverse roles, negotiate swim circuit with buddy’s eyes closed, using touch-contact communications and while sharing airI am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Dive ThreeI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Three as outlined in the PADI standardized outline forCavern Diver including:• Equipment check• Perform “S” Drill• Calculate air-turn-around point• Review overall dive plan, record time of descent• Perform primary tie-offI am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Dive FourI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Four as outlined in the PADI standardized outline forCavern Diver including:• Equipment check• Perform “S” Drill• Calculate air-turn-around point• Review overall dive planI am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this Cavern Diver Specialty. I am adequatelyprepared to dive in areas and under conditions similar to those in which I was trained. I agreeto abide by PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature ____________________________________________________________________________________Date ______________

• Perform secondary tie-off• Explore cavern• Agree to surface• Retrieve guideline; exit cavern• Ascent, perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet

• Retrieve guideline; exit cavern• Ascent, perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5

metres/15 feet

• Perform primary tie-off• Perform secondary tie-off• Explore cavern• Agree to surface

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PADI Specialty Training RecordDeep Diver

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or any con-fined water training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty Course Instructor Outlinefor Deep Diver. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Deep Diver including:• Descent down reference line• Perform timed task at depth




Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Deep Diver including:

• Descent using line as a visual reference• Observe pressure-affected objects




Dive ThreeI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Three as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Deep Diver including:

• Descent holding on to reference line• At depth, observe colored objects

with/without lights




Dive FourI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Four as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Deep Diver including:

• Descent down sloping bottom or wall •Ascent up sloping bottom or wall• Underwater tour of the area




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this Deep Diver Specialty.I am adequately prepared to dive in areas and under conditions similar to those in whichI was trained. I agree to abide by PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________

Student Signature __________________________________________________Date __________

• Compare depth gauges with buddy and instructor, record data• Perform safety stop 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet

• Navigate away from and back to reference line• Perform safety stop 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet

• Perform simulated emergency decompression stop for 8minutes at 5 metres/15 feet. Breathe from emergency airsource for at least 1 minute


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PADI Specialty Training RecordDrift Diver

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or anyconfined water training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty CourseInstructor Outline for Drift Diver. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADIInstructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Drift Diver including:

• Enter water using appropriate technique• Maintain buddy awareness• Descend in a manner to avoid unintended or destructive contact with bottom• Follow directions of instructor or dive leader• Execute proper ascent procedure• Perform a safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet




Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Drift Diver including:

• Enter water using appropriate technique• Maintain buddy awareness• Descend in a manner to avoid unintended or destructive contact with bottom• Estimate relative strength and direction of current• Follow directions of instructor or dive leader• Execute proper ascent procedure• Perform a safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this Drift DiverSpecialty. I am adequately prepared to dive in areas and under conditionssimilar to those in which I was trained. I agree to abide by PADI Standard SafeDiving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________


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PADI Specialty Training RecordDry Suit Diver

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or anyconfined water training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty CourseInstructor Outline for Dry Suit Diver. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADIInstructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Dry Suit Diver including:

• Suiting up – remove excess air from dry suit• Buoyancy check with dry suit• Descent – watch for suit squeeze• Neutral buoyancy – fin pivot and hovering• Dry suit dive for fun and pleasure• Ascent, safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet• Remove and replace scuba and weight belt on the surface




Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Dry Suit Diver including:

• Suiting up – remove excess air from dry suit• Controlled descent – watching for suit squeeze• Dry suit dive for fun and pleasure• Disconnect/reconnect low-pressure inflator hose to dry suit• Ascent, safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this Dry SuitDiver Specialty. I am adequately prepared to dive in areas and underconditions similar to those in which I was trained. I agree to abide by PADIStandard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________



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PADI Specialty Training RecordIce Diver

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or any con-fined water training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty Course Instructor Outlinefor Ice Diver. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Ice Diver including:

• Maintain proper buoyancy during allphases of the dive

• Acclimatization to diving under ice• Keep air supply within rule of thirds limits




Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Ice Diver including:

• Diver A leads dive • Dive leader keeps dive within air supply, penetration and comfort limits




Dive ThreeI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Three as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Ice Diver including:

• Diver B leads dive• Dive leader keeps dive within air supply, penetration and comfort limits




Dive Four (Optional)I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Four as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Ice Diver including:

• Under-ice search for missing dive team• Quick retrieval of dive team




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this Ice Diver Specialty. Iam adequately prepared to dive in areas and under conditions similar tothose in which I was trained. I agree to abide by PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________


• Monitor buddy for potential equipment malfunctionand two-thirds air rule

• Avoid hitting ice on ascent

• Surface approach, contact, egress and hypothermia firstaid for person who has fallen through the ice or intoopen water

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PADI Specialty Training RecordMultilevel Diver

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or anyconfined water training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty CourseInstructor Outline for Multilevel Diver. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADIInstructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Multilevel Diver including:

• Adhere to multilevel plan, maximum limits of The Wheel and/or computer (twolevel dive)

• Ascent at less than 18 metres/60 feet per minute• Perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet




Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Multilevel Diver including:

• Adhere to multilevel plan, maximum limits of The Wheel and/or computer(three level dive)

• Ascent at less than 18 metres/60 feet per minute• Perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this MultilevelDiver Specialty. I am adequately prepared to dive in areas and underconditions similar to those in which I was trained. I agree to abide by PADIStandard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________



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PADI Specialty Training RecordNight Diver

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or any con-fined water training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty Course Instructor Outlinefor Night Diver. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Night Diver including:

• Assemble/position surface lighting systems• Take compass bearing on shore/boat• Adjust to night diving environment• Using a compass, navigate to a predetermined location and return to within 8 metres/25 feet of

starting point• Tour immediate underwater area




Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Night Diver including:

• Assemble/position surface lighting systems• Take compass bearing on shore/boat• Adjust to night diving environment• Tour underwater area, note nocturnal aquatic life and return to shore/boat using compass




Dive ThreeI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Three as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Night Diver including:

• Assemble/position surface lighting systems• Take a compass bearing on shore/boat• Lights out for 3 minutes in stationary position on the bottom• Students continue dive and return to shore/boat with at least 35bar/500psi




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this Night Diver Specialty.I am adequately prepared to dive in areas and under conditions similar tothose in which I was trained. I agree to abide by PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________


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PADI Specialty Training RecordPeak Performance Buoyancy

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or anyconfined water training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty CourseInstructor Outline for Peak Performance Buoyancy. I am a renewed, Teachingstatus PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Peak Performance Buoyancy including:

• Assemble weight system using PADI’s “Basic Weighting Guidelines”• Visualization practice• Hovering• Peak Performance Buoyancy Game (pool/confined water/open water)




Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Peak Performance Buoyancy including:

• Demonstrate efficient fin kick• Avoid all contact with bottom• Practice hovering without kicking or hand movement• While hovering, practice making minor depth adjustments• Maneuver close to bottom without touching it and back away using neutral

buoyancy




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this PeakPerformance Buoyancy Specialty. I am adequately prepared to dive in areasand under conditions similar to those in which I was trained. I agree to abideby PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________



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PADI Specialty Training RecordSearch and Recovery

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or any confinedwater training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty Course Instructor Outline forSearch and Recovery. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Search and Recovery including:• Search for small object in 76 square metre/250 square feet area using circular/rope search pattern• Search for larger object in 304 square metre/1000 square feet area using “U” pattern• Recover object using lift bagI am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Search and Recovery including:• Search for object in 304 square metre/1000 square feet area using expanding square pattern• Recover object weighing 11kgs/25lbs to 23kgs/50lb using lift bag• Return recovered object to shore or boat• Continue dive for fun and experienceI am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Dive ThreeI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Three as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Search and Recovery including:• Search for object in 304 square metre/1000 square feet area using the jackstay pattern• Recover object weighing 23kgs/50lb to 45kgs/100lbs using lift bag• Return recovered object to shore or boat• Continue dive for fun and experienceI am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Dive FourI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Four as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Search and Recovery including:• Interview Instructor about “lost” object.• Organize, plan and conduct search and recovery dive with buddy• Return recovered object to shore or boat• Continue dive for fun and experienceI am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this Search and Recovery specialty. Iam adequately prepared to dive in areas and under conditions similar tothose in which I was trained. I agree to abide by PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________


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PADI Specialty Training RecordUnderwater Naturalist

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or anyconfined water training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty CourseInstructor Outline for Underwater Naturalist. I am a renewed, Teaching statusPADI Instructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Underwater Naturalist including:

• Apply diving techniques to preserve bottom-dwelling organisms and minimizedisturbance of all aquatic life

• Locate and identify at least two local aquatic plants• Locate and identify at least four local aquatic invertebrate animals• Locate and identify at least five local aquatic vertebrate animals




Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Underwater Naturalist including:

• Apply diving techniques to preserve bottom-dwelling organisms and minimizedisturbance of all aquatic life

• Identify and observe symbiotic and predator/prey relationships• Locate indications of impact by man on the dive site and evaluate the possible

cause




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for thisUnderwater Naturalist Specialty. I am adequately prepared to dive in areasand under conditions similar to those in which I was trained. I agree to abideby PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________



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PADI Specialty Training RecordUnderwater Navigator

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or any confinedwater training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty Course Instructor Outline forUnderwater Navigator. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Underwater Navigator including:• Land practice with compass• Distance/Time-Estimation swim• Navigate straight-line/reciprocal underwater using natural navigation techniques• Navigate straight-line/reciprocal underwater using a compass• Navigate a square pattern underwater using a compass




Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Underwater Navigator including:• Land practice with compass and instructor provided navigation pattern• Multiple-leg compass course (five or more heading changes), return to within 15

metres/50 feet of the starting point• Fix a specific underwater location




Dive ThreeI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Three as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Underwater Navigator including:

• Land practice with compass• Navigate a course underwater following marker headings (five or more heading

changes)• Map the marked course on a grid slate• Relocate dive site from dive two (optional task)




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this Underwater NavigatorSpecialty. I am adequately prepared to dive in areas and under conditions similar to thosein which I was trained. I agree to abide by PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________


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PADI Specialty Training RecordUnderwater Photographer

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or anyconfined water training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty CourseInstructor Outline for U/W Photographer. I am a renewed, Teaching statusPADI Instructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for U/W Photographer including:

• Prepare and assemble underwater camera• Take pictures of aquatic life




Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for U/W Photographer including:

• Prepare and assemble underwater camera• Take pictures of dive buddy




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for thisUnderwater Photographer Specialty. I am adequately prepared to dive in areasand under conditions similar to those in which I was trained. I agree to abideby PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________



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PADI Specialty Training RecordWreck Diver

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or any confinedwater training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty Course Instructor Outline forWreck Diver. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Wreck Diver including:• Navigate wreck• Control buoyancy and avoid stirring

bottom siltI am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Wreck Diver including:• Explore Wreck• Map wreck• Penetration assessment – locating potential entry pointsI am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Dive ThreeI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Three as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Wreck Diver including:• Deploy penetration line on outside of wreck• Swim along penetration line with light

without kicking up siltI am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Dive Four A or Four BI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Four as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for Wreck Diver including:

4A

4B




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this Wreck Diver Specialty.I am adequately prepared to dive in areas and under conditions similar tothose in which I was trained. I agree to abide by PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________


• Find penetration entry point• Deploy penetration line into wreck• Penetrate wreck to safe limits

• Have students organize and conducttheir own wreck dive

• Retrieve penetration line from outside of wreck• Navigate to ascent point• Perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet

• Return to ascent point• Perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet

• Retrieve penetration line and exit wreck• Navigate to ascent point• Perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet

• Navigate to ascent point• Perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet

• Return to ascent point• Perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet

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PADI Specialty Training RecordUnderwater Videographer

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed the academic performance requirements as outlined inPresentation 1 of the standardized PADI Underwater Videographer Specialty course outline. I am a renewed,Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.

Instructor Name ____________________________________________________________________ PADI#_________________

Instructor Signature _______________________________________________________ Completion Date _________________

Dive OneSkills Overview• Video system preparation• Shooting with video system: standing, sitting, kneeling, lying, swimming, holding steady, staying close to

subjects, using upward angle, holding takes, camera motion slow and steady, checking depth, time, airsupply and location frequently, maintaining proper buoyancy.

• Video system disassembly • Debriefing and review video

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Video Training Dive One as outlined in the standardizedPADI Underwater Videographer Specialty course outline. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor inthis specialty.






Dive TwoSkills Overview• Shooting with video system: shot sequence, pan, tilt, dolly, truck, follow, lead.• Video system disassembly • Debriefing and review video

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Video Training Dive Two as outlined in the standardizedPADI Underwater Videographer Specialty course outline. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor inthis specialty.






Dive ThreeSkills Overview• Developing video story line • Video system preparation• Shooting planned story line sequences with video system (all students should shoot video sequences)• Video system disassembly • Debriefing and review video

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Video Training Dive Three as outlined in the standardizedPADI Underwater Videographer Specialty course outline. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor inthis specialty.




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PADI Specialty Training RecordEnriched Air Diver

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic training sessions and the Final Exam as outlinedin the PADI Enriched Air Diver Specialty Course Instructor Outline. I am a renewed, Teaching status PADIInstructor in this specialty.



Practical Application SessionI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed the Practical Application Session as outlined in the PADIEnriched Air Diver Specialty Course Instructor Outline including:• Oxygen analysis• Verifying cylinder content data• Signing fill log




Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in the PADI Enriched Air Diver SpecialtyCourse Instructor Outline including:• Plan an enriched air dive• Analyze enriched air• Return to ascent point• Perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet• Calculate repetitive group and oxygen exposure at end of dive




Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in the PADI Enriched Air Diver SpecialtyCourse Instructor Outline including:• Plan an enriched air dive• Analyze enriched air• Return to ascent point• Perform safety stop for 3 minutes at 5 metres/15 feet• Calculate repetitive group and oxygen exposure at end of diveI am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this PADI Enriched Air Diver specialty course. Iam adequately prepared to dive in areas and under conditions similar to those in which I was trained. I agree toabide by PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices.



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PADI Specialty Training RecordDiver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Diver

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or anyconfined water training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty CourseInstructor Outline for Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV). I am a renewed,Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Diver Propulsion Vehicle including:

• Preparation and post-dive maintenance of a DPV• Effective entry and exit, as well as descents and ascents, with a DPV• Operation of a DPV on the surface• Operation and maneuvering a DPV underwater while maintaining buddy

contact




Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for Diver Propulsion Vehicle including:

• Planning and executing a dive using a DPV following appropriate proceduresand safety guidelines




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this DiverPropulsion Vehicle (DPV) Diver Specialty. I am adequately prepared to divein areas and under conditions similar to those in which I was trained. I agreeto abide by PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________



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PADI Specialty Training RecordAWARE - Fish Identification Diver

I verify that this student has satisfactorily completed all academic and/or anyconfined water training sessions as outlined in the PADI Specialty CourseInstructor Outline for AWARE - Fish Identification. I am a renewed, Teachingstatus PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for AWARE - Fish Identification including:

• Identifying fish by placing them in appropriate family groupings• Recording fish sightings• Drawing diagrams of unfamiliar fish for later identification• Demonstrating responsible diving practices to minimize negative environmental

effects




Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in thePADI standardized outline for AWARE - Fish Identification including:

• Planning and executing a dive using appropriate fish surveying techniques




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for this AWARE -Fish Identification Diver Specialty. I am adequately prepared to dive in areasand under conditions similar to those in which I was trained. I agree to abideby PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name ____________________________________________________________________________________


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PADI Specialty Training Record

Dolphin/Atlantis Semiclosed Rebreather DiverI verify that this student diver has satisfactorily completed all knowledge development sessions as outlined in thePADI Specialty Course Instructor Outline for the Semiclosed Rebreather Course — Dolphin/Atlantis. I am a renewed,Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.

Instructor Name _________________________________________________________ PADI# __________

Instructor Signature ____________________________________________ Completion Date _________

Confined Water DiveI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed the required confined water dive as outlined in the PADI standardizedoutline for the Semiclosed Rebreather Course — Dolphin/Atlantis including:

• Demonstrate GGG step • Establish proper weighting • Bag purge• Demonstrate one way valve check • Underwater bubble check • Buoyancy control• Set exhalation bag overpressure valve • Switch to and from bailout system • Reduce counterlung volumeI am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.

Instructor Name ______________________________________________________________ PADI #_________

Instructor Signature __________________________________________________ Completion Date _________

Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in the PADI standardized outline for theSemiclosed Rebreather Course — Dolphin/Atlantis including:

• Unit setup and check • Perform underwater leak check • Bag purge and ascent• Predive purge and GGG step • Monitor SPG and oxygen sensor • Find pressure group/O2 exposure• Adjust weight/breathing loop volume • Switch to and from bailout system • Post dive maintenance/unit careI am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in the PADI standardized outline for theSemiclosed Rebreather Course — Dolphin/Atlantis including:




Dive ThreeI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Three as outlined in the PADI standardized outline for theSemiclosed Rebreather Course — Dolphin/Atlantis including:

• Unit setup and check • Perform underwater leak check • Bag purge and ascent• Predive purge and GGG step • Monitor SPG and oxygen sensor • Find pressure group/O2 exposure• Adjust weight/breathing loop volume • Switch to and from bailout system • Post dive maintenance/unit care




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for the Dolphin/Atlantis Semiclosed RebreatherSpecialty Diver Course. I am adequately prepared to dive in areas and under conditions similar to those in which Iwas trained. I agree to abide by PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices.

Student Name _____________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature _________________________________________________________Date ___________


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PADI Specialty Training RecordRay Semiclosed Rebreather Diver

I verify that this student diver has satisfactorily completed all knowledge development sessions as outlined in thePADI Specialty Course Instructor Outline for the Semiclosed Rebreather Course — Ray.I am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.

Instructor Name _________________________________________________________ PADI# __________

Instructor Signature ____________________________________________ Completion Date _________

Confined Water DiveI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed the required confined water dive as outlined in the PADIstandardized outline for the Semiclosed Rebreather Course — Ray including:

• Demonstrate GGG step • Establish proper weighting • Bag purge• Demonstrate one way valve check • Underwater bubble check • Buoyancy control• Set exhalation bag overpressure valve • Switch to and from bailout system • Reduce counterlung volumeI am a renewed, Teaching status PADI Instructor in this specialty.



Open Water DivesDive OneI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive One as outlined in the PADI standardized outline for theSemiclosed Rebreather Course — Ray including:




Dive TwoI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Two as outlined in the PADI standardized outline for theSemiclosed Rebreather Course — Ray including:




Dive ThreeI verify that this student has satisfactorily completed Dive Three as outlined in the PADI standardized outline for theSemiclosed Rebreather Course — Ray including:

• Unit setup and check • Perform underwater leak check • Bag purge and ascent• Predive purge and GGG step • Monitor SPG and oxygen sensor • Find pressure group/O2 exposure• Adjust weight/breathing loop volume • Switch to and from bailout system • Post dive maintenance/unit care




I verify that I have completed all performance requirements for the Ray Semiclosed RebreatherSpecialty Diver Course. I am adequately prepared to dive in areas and under conditions similar to thosein which I was trained. I agree to abide by PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices.Student Name _____________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature _________________________________________________________Date ___________

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