Divemaster Conducted Programs

Table Review

Topic 9 Divemaster Conducted Programs

Recommended Materials and Methods for Covering this Topic

The recommended method for developing knowledge about programs PADI Divemasters can conduct independently is to have candidates read sections of the PADI Instructor Manual that apply to those programs. Then conduct this presentation, referencing those sections as you highlight standards and other information needed when conducting the program. Also cover changes announced in the Training Bulletin that may apply and have candidates write these changes into their PADI Instructor Manual.

Remind candidates that they will be practicing one of these programs during Required Training Exercise 3 - Divemaster Conducted Program, so they need to know how to find this material (not necessarily memorize).

The presentation outline suggests points that you can apply to all PADI Divemaster conducted programs. Repeat the outline for each program. At this writing, Discover Snorkeling, Skin Diver, Discover Local Diving, Scuba Review, and subsequent Discover Scuba Diving tours are the programs you’ll cover under this topic.

Presentation

Overview and Learning Objectives

I. Finding the program in the PADI Instructor Manual.

1. Demonstrate how to find standards and related information in the PADI Instructor Manual.

II. Standards and Ratios

2. In the PADI Instructor Manual, differentiate be-tween requirements (standards) that you must adhere to when conducting a PADI program, and supporting material/recommendations.

3. Find the performance requirements and explain why it’s important to state these for participants.

4. Find the maximum ratio of participants to PADI Divemaster.

5. List materials required and recommended when conducting the program.

III. Administrative Requirements

6. Complete administrative requirements (Liability Release and Express Assumption of Risk, PIC, etc.) 7. State the annual renewal requirements for PADI

Divemasters.

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PADI

Divemaster Course PADI

Divemaster Course

Divemaster Conducted Programs Divemaster Conducted

Programs

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Overview Overview

■Finding Programs in the PADI Instructor Manual

■Standards and Ratios

■Administrative Requirements

■Marketing

8. State the professional liability insurance require-ments for PADI Divemasters conducting the pro-gram.

IV. Marketing

9. State who the program is intended for (audience) and explain the program’s approach and

philosophy.

10. List and explain suggested marketing and promotional tips for the program.

Outline

[Go through outline for each program.]

I. Finding the program in the PADI Instructor Manual.

A.Demonstrate how to find standards and related information in the PADI Instructor Manual.

B. Identify relevant sections in General Standards and Procedures.

II. Standards and Ratios

A.Differentiate between requirements (standards) that you must adhere to when conducting a PADI program, and supporting material/rec-ommendations.

1. Boldface text

2. Nonbold recommendations

B.Find the performance requirements and ex-plain why it’s important to state these for participants.

1. Participants must meet these before continuing in the program.

2. Stating objectives for participants helps them learn by showing them clearly what they’re trying to do.

a. Not necessary to read objectives verbatim (though may be acceptable).

b. [Give examples by reading objectives as found in the Instructor Manual, then stating them as you would for program participants.]

C.Find the maximum ratio of participants to PADI Divemaster.

D.List materials required and recommended when conducting the program.

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What programs can PADI Divemasters conduct?

■Skin Diver course

■Discover Snorkeling

■Discover Local Diving

■Scuba Review

■Discover Scuba Diving

— subsequent dives

■Discover Scuba Diving

— subsequent dives

■PADI Scuba Diver

— supervise recreational dives

■PADI Scuba Diver

— supervise recreational dives

III. Administrative Requirements

[Have samples of all forms that candidates can prac-tice filling out and reviewing for completeness.]

A.Complete administrative requirements

(Liability Release and Express Assumption of Risk, PIC, etc.)

B. Form completion practice [Cover filling out PIC Envelopes for the PADI Skin Diver course in detail.]

C.State the annual renewal requirements for PADI Divemasters.

1. PADI Members renew their memberships annually with their PADI Office. They sign an annual renewal and license agreement and pay annual membership dues.

D.State the professional liability insurance

requirements for PADI Divemasters conducting the program.

1. When programs are conducted independently by a PADI Divemaster, Professional Underwater Liability Insurance is required in many territories. [Explain local requirements, emphasizing that insurance is always recommended even if not required, and that insurance requirements may change if candidates relocate.]

IV. Marketing

A.State who the program is intended for

(audience) and explain the program’s approach and philosophy.

1. This information is usually found in the introduc-tion to Instructor Guide.

2. [Review material in PADI Instructor Manual for each program. Be sure candidates understand the in-tended participants and the conduct philosophy behind each program. For example, candidates need to recognize that Discover Snorkeling differs from the PADI Skin Diver course, etc.]

B.List and explain suggested marketing and promotional tips for the program.

1. Developing marketing/promotion methods [Review material in the PADI Instructor Manual for each program.]

a. Consult The Undersea Journal, The Business of Diving, and other business-oriented material from

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You must renew your PADI Membership and

carry professional liability insurance (where applicable) to conduct these programs

You must renew your PADI Membership and

carry professional liability insurance (where applicable) to conduct these programs

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Professional Association of Diving Instructors Professional Association of

Diving Instructors Instructor Manual Instructor

Manual

Let’s review the appropriate sections in your PADI

Instructor Manual

Let’s review the appropriate sections in your PADI

Instructor Manual

PADI for general marketing information, and for information specific to each program.

b. Coordinate with your dive operation. Dive opera-tions often has specific marketing objectives and strategies that you can draw from in promoting the programs you can conduct.

c. Think about for whom each program is intended and pursue groups of such individuals.

2. Examples:

a. Skin Diver course - for serious free divers, people wanting more vigorous exercise. Also useful for children too young for scuba certification when parents take Open Water Diver course. Promote in health clubs, summer camps, teen organiza-tions.

b. Discover Snorkeling - suitable for travel and tour groups, popular with all age groups, good as a relaxing way to enjoy the water and as a swim-ming activity for exercise Promote in health clubs and with outdoors-oriented organizations.

c. Scuba Review - bring inactive diving friends or new divers into diving. Promote in resort destina-tions where inactive divers discover opportunities to dive. Also at travel agencies, tour groups, etc.

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PADI Skin Diver Course PADI Skin Diver Course

■Course Goals

■Standards

■Course Overview

■Open Water Dive (optional)

■Filling out the PIC envelope

■How can you market this program?

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■Why snorkel?

◆Snorkeling vs. Skin Diving

■Why snorkel?

◆Snorkeling vs. Skin Diving

■Marketing and Promotion

■Equipment Considerations

■PADI Snorkeling Materials

◆Discover Snorkeling/Skin Diving Statement

■PADI Snorkeling Materials

◆Discover Snorkeling/Skin Diving Statement

■Leading Tours

■Optional Outline

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Discover Local Diving (DLD)

◆Liability Release

■Overview

■Recognition

■How can you market this program?

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■Divemaster’s role

■Standards

■Knowledge Review

■Confined Water Skill Review

■Recognition

■How can you market this program?

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Discover Scuba Diving Discover Scuba Diving

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■Standards

◆What can certified assistants do?

■Standards

◆What can certified assistants do?

PADI Scuba Diver PADI Scuba Diver

■Diver qualifications

■Depth recommendation

■How can you market your services to these divers?

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In document Dive Master Questionaire (Page 146-150)