PADI Instructor Manual 2010 English

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only as long as the environment is conducive to meeting the course performance requirements. Such specialty dives conducted in controlled environments credit toward PADI Adventure Diver and PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certifications.

Deep Dive A deep dive is conducted at a depth between 18 to 30 metres/60 to100 feet. Exceptions: Some courses such as Deep Diver and DSAT TecRec courses allow for greater depths.

Divemaster A Divemaster is an Active Status PADI Divemaster.

Dry Suit Orientation Orient divers to dry suit use in confined water before they use them for the first time in open water.

eLearning PADI eLearning is an online learning tool available for some PADI courses and programs. Divers complete a PADI eLearning program have met all or most of the knowledge development requirements for the program, and may be required to take a quick review with an instructor. eRecords verify requirements met and expire within one year. TM

Equipment Standard Diver Equipment Make sure divers have, at a minimum: 1. Fins, mask and snorkel 2. Compressed gas cylinder and valve 3. Buoyancy control device (BCD) with tank mount or

separate backpack, and low pressure inflator

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