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The SDI Course Director Course is the first module of SDI’s Instructor Trainer (IT) Development Program. This program trains candidates to conduct the SDI Instructor Development Course (IDC) independently. In addition, SDI Course Directors are qualified to conduct the SDI Non-Diving Specialty Instructor Course and specialty ratings for SDI Instructors and Assistant Instructors.
Who this course is for:
This course is designed for individuals that wish to teach others “How to Teach” scuba. It also prepares candidates for the second module of the SDI Training program, the complete Instructor Trainer Workshop (ITW)
Course prerequisites:
Minimum age 21
Provide proof of 200 logged dives
Active SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor or equivalent, for a minimum of 2 years with no quality assurance issues for the past 12 months
Have issued a minimum of 150 SDI (or equivalent) diver certifications* at various levels (Suggested levels as defined below):
100 open water scuba diver
25 rescue diver
20 specialty diver
5 Divemaster or Assistant Instructor
Provide proof of current CPR, first aid and oxygen provider, where local law permits
Have a current medical examination for scuba diving signed by a licensed physician
What you can expect to learn:
In addition to topics taken from other SDI Leadership courses at the discretion of the conducting Instructor Trainer, the following topics, in line with information detailed in the current IT manual, are required to be covered and the candidate’s comprehension and ability to convey them are required to be evaluated:
How to use the SDI IT Manual
Being a professional instructor trainer
Instructor training process – general
What it means to be a SDI/TDI/ERDI Instructor
Dive leader risk management
Methods of instruction
The business of diving
Instructor evaluation process
SDI Instructor training process everview
Scheduling options
Course orientation
Teaching the SDI Instructor courses
How to teach diving physics
How to teach diving physiology
Courses an SDI Instructor can teach
Teaching the rescue instructor course
Teaching the Divemaster and Assistant Instructor courses
Teaching specialty instructor courses
Marketing SDI Instructor courses
Conducting instructor in-water sessions
Demonstration of open water scuba diver waterman-ship requirements and skills
How to teach skills in pool/confined water
Preparation, planning, presentation
Non-diving specialty instructor program
Conducting the SDI Instructor crossover program
Knowledge quests and examinations
Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include:
Perform, to demonstration quality, one complete rescue scenario
Perform a 10 minute survival-float or tread, without the use of swimming aids
Complete a 400 metre swim on the surface, non-stop, any stroke, without the use of swimming aids, in approximately 12 minutes; swim goggles permitted
Complete a 800 metre swim with mask, snorkel, and fins non-stop without the use of arms in less than 17 minute
Bring a diver, simulating unconsciousness, up from depth, not greater than 6 metres/20 feet; at the surface swim them 100 metres in less than 4 minutes
Candidates must perform, to demonstration quality, all skills listed in the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Course
Pool/confined water problem solving
Candidates must perform, to demonstration quality, all skills listed in the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Course
One rescue demonstration
Open water problem solving
Present, at an instructor trainer quality, a minimum of:
Two diver level academic presentations
Three instructor level academic presentations
Two diver level confined water presentations
Two diver level open water presentations
Evaluate a minimum of:
Two diver level academic presentations
Three instructor level academic presentations
Two instructor level confined water presentations
Two instructor level open water presentations
Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning student coaching and evaluating
What’s in it for you?
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may:
Conduct the IDC portion of an SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor Course
Conduct the SDI Non-Diving Specialty Instructor Course
Certify SDI Instructors, Assistant Instructors and Non-diving Specialty Instructors to teach SDI Diving specialties* they hold instructor ratings for
Attend an SDI Instructor Trainer Workshop (ITW)
*NOTE: Certain Specialty Instructor ratings are subject to minimum student numbers being met before IT status is granted.
SDI Course Director minimum requirements:
Successfully complete the Course Director pre-course study package which includes:
Written Standards and Procedures Exam
Online OWSDI Course
Online Professional Familiarization (crossover) Course
Presentation evaluations
Successfully pass the SDI Course Director written exam with a minimum score of 80 percent and a 100 percent remediation by the conducting
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100% Price Protection does not apply to special order products (ie: Products that do not appear on our website)
How does it work?
Well, once we are able to verify the competitors lower price, we will approve the pricematch. This will send you an email, and the price will automatically change for you to purchase at the new low price. For instance, if we are selling a product for $200 and you find it elsewhere for $180, your price with Dive Right In Scuba will be $180. To take advantage of this promotion and give us a call at 815-267-8400 or use our Price Match form on every product page.
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Free Ground Shipping with Orders over $75 for US Purchases
Free Super Saver Shipping with Orders over $500 for International Purchases
Snapship is now available on select items at Dive Right In Scuba. When you see the SnapShip logo, we will expedite and rush your order out the door with Free 2 Day Shipping in the Continental USA! Look for the logo, and get your products in no time!
We also have some of the best shipping times in the country! Being centrally located in the US gives us prime placement. Most orders are to your door, with Standard Freight, in under 4 days!! Most other retailers you have to pay extra shipping costs to get it there that fast.
- Free shipping is NOT valid on Sales items unless your total of non sale items is over $75
- You must pay $75 out of your pocket on NON sales items to receive FREE SHIPPING. If you use loyalty points, they can not take you below the $75 threshold or you will be charged shipping. If you have $100 in product, and use $30 in loyalty points, you will not get free shipping because your new total is $70.
Dive Right In Scuba’s Free Shipping will apply to standard ground shipping in the lower 48 States on any order totaling $75 or more(excludes tanks and compressors). If you decide to have expedited shipping, you will be credited the normal ground shipping fee and only pay the difference to the expedited shipping. You will see the option for Free Shipping, if you choose expedited shipping, you will see the normal ground shipping total and before we charge your card, we will add in your free shipping credit and adjust the charges. If you return the product, you will not be credited back for the free shipping.
For product exchanges of a different color, size, or store credit, you can just send your purchase back to Dive Right In Scuba(at your expense) and we will ship you the new product(at our expense), or give you a store credit when the product is received. * Not including Internationan Orders* Not including multiple returns/exchanges
You will notice that when you pick your shipping options, you will be provided with an ETA of arrival for the specified shipping you decide to go with. If you have any questions or need help with deciding which shipping option is the best for getting your product to you on time, please feel free to call us at (815) 267-8400, and we can help you in getting your package in time.
You will be provided with a tracking number when your product ships so you can track the status of your new products. Please remember that UPS does not count weekends into delivery times.
Feel free to call Dive Right In Scuba if you want to ensure we have your product in stock. We try to have all products in stock, but no matter how hard we try, sometimes we run out of an item. We will do everything in our power to ensure your products arrive in time for your trip or dive and to provide you with the service you deserve.
*Please note that if you receive free shipping and return a product, the shipping costs will be deducted on your return invoice. *
Free Ground Shipping with Orders over $500
Super Saver International is offered for FREE on most orders that total over US $500 that are outside the US. The only problem is this shipping method does not provide realtime tracking information. The delivery time is typically 3 weeks or less, and can take longer to some of the more remote locations. Your items will ship insured and you may pay some import duties and taxes based on your Local Government. Lost packages can only be replaced after USPS has issued payment for the lost items. |
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US Postal Service Priority Mail International shipping offers you a low-cost and fast delivery option. Not counting time for the package to clear customs, it is about 2 weeks depending on your location. This option does not provide you with realtime tracking information. |
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US Postal Service Express Mail International is a very cost-effective choice for even faster delivery of your dive gear. This option typically takes about 1 week without counting customs clearing. As with the other USPS, there is no realtime tracking on your purchase. This is available in almost 200 countries around the globe. |
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UPS Worldwide Expedited International offers you a fast delivery option to more than 60 countries with rapid in-house customs clearance. Typical delivery times is 1 week to your address. UPS.com will automatically e-mail you the realtime tracking number when your order ships from Dive Right In Scuba. Our shopping cart will not offer you the UPS Worldwide Expedited shipping choice if that service is not available in your country. |
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UPS Worldwide Saver International is the absolute fastest delivery method to any country in about 3 business days or less. You will also receive rapid in-house customs clearance when saving time is the utmost concern for receiving your package. UPS.com automatically e-mails you the realtime tracking number when your order ships from Dive Right In Scuba. Some addresses may require additional time for in-country transit due to the remote location of that address. For service availability and exact delivery time commitments visit the UPS.com website for information about your address or contact us for a more accurate quote. |
*Your items will ship insured and you may pay some import duties and taxes based on your Local Government. Lost packages can only be replaced after USPS or UPS has issued payment for the lost items. This is why we recommend shipping with UPS for tracking purposes and faster repayment. We have not lost any packages to date, but things can happen.
You will notice that when you pick your shipping options, you will be provided with an ETA of arrival for the specified shipping you decide to go with. If you have any questions or need help with deciding which shipping option is the best for getting your product to you on time, please feel free to call us at (815) 267-8400, and we can help you in getting your package in time.
You will be provided with a tracking number when your product ships so you can track the status of your new products. Please remember that UPS does not count weekends into delivery times.
Feel free to call Dive Right In Scuba if you want to ensure we have your product in stock. We try to have all products in stock, but no matter how hard we try, sometimes we run out of an item. We will do everything in our power to ensure your products arrive in time for your trip or dive and to provide you with the service you deserve.
At Dive Right In Scuba, we are happy to extend our hassle free return policy to our customers: a 60/120-day Satisfaction Guarantee on ALL of our merchandise.
To return an item, just follow the simple directions below and we’ll take care of the rest!
In the event of any questions or problems with your order, or if the product received was defective or damaged, please contact our Customer Service Department within 60 days of receipt. We will make every effort to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. Customer Service can be reached at 1-815-267-8400 Monday through Friday 11 am - 9 pm Central Time or by emailing us at [email protected].
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WARNING: This Dive Right In Scuba product can expose you to certain chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
We appreciate your decision to purchase Dive Right In Scuba products to provide the best in water experience. We take our job seriously! You may have noticed that our products now show a warning label at point of sale referring to carcinogens and birth defects. You may also have begun to see warnings related to carcinogenic substances or substances causing birth defects prominently displayed in hotel lobbies, hospitals, or other places of business recently. These warnings are required by the State of California, and we believe that an explanation of the California statute legislating the requirement will provide you valuable information regarding the relative risks of the chemicals that may be present in consumer products.
In 1986, the State of California passed the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act; otherwise known as “Proposition 65” or "Prop 65". Prop 65 requires businesses like ours to disclose to individuals the presence of chemicals listed in the Act prior to point of sale. The regulations implementing this Act have been amended over time with the most recent updates will take effect on August 30, 2018. There are more than 900 chemicals on the Prop 65 Chemical List, including many chemicals that are found in components of a wide array of consumer goods or are used to manufacture components that make up consumer goods.
Prop 65 does not establish acceptable concentrations for any listed chemical; however, the agency which enforces it has established what is called "safe harbor" exposure levels for about one third of these chemicals below which warnings are not required. These "safe harbor" are established for listed carcinogens based on the quantity of the chemical that would result in one excess case of cancer in an exposed population of 100,000, assuming lifetime (70-year) exposure at the level in question. A similar process is used to establish safe harbor levels for listed reproductive toxicants. Additional information in plain language on safe harbor levels is available from the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment at http://oehha.ca.gov/Prop65/background/p65plain.html
At Dive Right In Scuba, the safety of your in water experience is our highest priority. We go to great effort to select materials that offer superior value, quality, and durability while also being generally recognized as safe and reliable for the full life of the product. Dive Right In Scuba also works closely with many regulatory bodies, such as the US Coast Guard and Underwriter’s Laboratories, to ensure the longevity of your on-water safety through targeted selection of durable, long lasting materials and components that undergo significant validation testing before being used to manufacture end items. Sometimes the safety promise we offer appears at odds with the health and safety requirements of other legislation in certain parts of the world when some regulations are updated ahead of others. To ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements, Dive Right In Scuba has placed a warning on products that contain a Prop 65 listed chemical, either directly or as a part of the raw material supply chain. This allows us to comply with California law and provide our California consumers with the disclosure required by Prop 65, while still promising the safest on water experience possible.
Dive Right In Scuba is working diligently with regulatory bodies and our own manufacturing partners to continue to improve our product performance and reduce the presence of less desirable chemicals. Water is a precious resource we all share that is important to the health and well-being of our planet and all people. Our goal is to continue to enhance your water life experience while reducing our overall impact to the planet and, in particular, its waterways. While it is a bit of a juggling act to achieve, we are confident you will see continued improvement in both the immediate and long term future. We hope this explanation will enable you to understand why you will be seeing warnings on some our products.
Thank you for your continued use of Dive Right In Scuba products.