Master Instructor - PADI

PADI

The requirements for an individual to become a PADI Master Instructor are:

  1. Has renewed, teaching status as an IDC Staff Instructor.
  2. Has been a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor for at least two years.
  3. Is an Emergency First Response Instructor.
  4. Has certified at least 150 PADI divers, of which:
    1. At least 50 of the certifications must be for PADI Adventure Diver or higher.
    2. At least 15 of the certifications for PADI Specialty Diver.
    3. At least 5 of the certifications for PADI Rescue Diver.
    4. At least 5 for PADI Divemaster.
    5. At least 5 for PADI Assistant Instructor.
    6. No more than 75 of the 150 certifications may be from credits earned for conducting Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) experiences.
    7. No more than 50 of the 150 certifications may be from credits earned for staffing IDCs.
    8. No more than 25 of the 150 certifications may be from non-diving specialty certifications. (i.e. Equipment Specialist, Project AWARE Specialist, etc.).
    9. No more than 10 of the 150 certifications may be from PADI Seal Team or Master Seal Team registrations.
    10. At least 10 students through the Emergency First Response program.
  5. Possesses a complete understanding of the PADI System of diver education.
  6. Has participated in at least three PADI Instructor Development Seminars.
  7. Uses the complete PADI System of diver education including all appropriate PADI training materials when conducting PADI programs.
  8. Issues PADI as the primary certification, and conduct all PADI certification courses and experience programs using methods consistent with PADI Standards and philosophy as outlined in the PADI Instructor Manual.
  9. Has no verified Quality Assurance violations within the previous six months and no open quality assurance inquiries in progress. (A member in review status may not qualify for Master Instructor until the Review status is lifted.)
  10. Demonstrates support of the PADI organization in its efforts to establish programs in aquatic education and conservation.

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