{"id":1574,"date":"2025-07-20T18:03:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T18:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/duck-adventures.com\/?page_id=1574"},"modified":"2025-07-20T18:16:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T18:16:01","slug":"sdi-course-director","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/duck-adventures.com\/ar\/sdi-course-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Course Director"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1574\" class=\"elementor elementor-1574\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-027b947 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default row-top\" data-id=\"027b947\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d0bf791\" data-id=\"d0bf791\" 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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.<\/p><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf28cbc elementor-align-left elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"bf28cbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/ar\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book this Course <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cfe9709 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default row-top\" data-id=\"cfe9709\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bdc7059\" data-id=\"bdc7059\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f38ac80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f38ac80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/duck-adventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Small-Image-1030x687-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1577\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duck-adventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Small-Image-1030x687-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/duck-adventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Small-Image-1030x687-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/duck-adventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Small-Image-1030x687-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/duck-adventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Small-Image-1030x687-1.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b600727\" data-id=\"b600727\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9593f6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9593f6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Who this course is for:<\/h3><ul><li>This course is designed for individuals that wish to teach others \u201cHow to Teach\u201d scuba. It also prepares candidates for the second module of the SDI Training program, the complete Instructor Trainer Workshop (ITW)<\/li><\/ul><h3>Course prerequisites:<\/h3><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li>Minimum age 21<\/li><li>Provide proof of 200 logged dives<\/li><li>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<\/li><li>Have issued a minimum of 150 SDI (or equivalent) diver certifications* at various levels (Suggested levels as defined below):<ul><li>100 open water scuba diver<\/li><li>25 rescue diver<\/li><li>20 specialty diver<\/li><li>5 Divemaster or Assistant Instructor<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Provide proof of current CPR, first aid and oxygen provider, where local law permits<\/li><li>Have a current medical examination for scuba diving signed by a licensed physician<\/li><\/ul><h3>What you can expect to learn:<\/h3><p>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\u2019s comprehension and ability to convey them are required to be evaluated:<\/p><ul><li>How to use the SDI IT Manual<\/li><li>Being a professional instructor trainer<\/li><li>Instructor training process \u2013 general<\/li><li>What it means to be a SDI\/TDI\/ERDI Instructor<\/li><li>Dive leader risk management<\/li><li>Methods of instruction<\/li><li>The business of diving<\/li><li>Instructor evaluation process<\/li><li>SDI Instructor training process everview<\/li><li>Scheduling options<\/li><li>Course orientation<\/li><li>Teaching the SDI Instructor courses<\/li><li>How to teach diving physics<\/li><li>How to teach diving physiology<\/li><li>Courses an SDI Instructor can teach<\/li><li>Teaching the rescue instructor course<\/li><li>Teaching the Divemaster and Assistant Instructor courses<\/li><li>Teaching specialty instructor courses<\/li><li>Marketing SDI Instructor courses<\/li><li>Conducting instructor in-water sessions<ul><li>Demonstration of open water scuba diver waterman-ship requirements and skills<\/li><li>How to teach skills in pool\/confined water<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Preparation, planning, presentation<\/li><li>Non-diving specialty instructor program<\/li><li>Conducting the SDI Instructor crossover program<\/li><li>Knowledge quests and examinations<\/li><\/ul><h3>Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include:<\/h3><ul><li>Perform, to demonstration quality, one complete rescue scenario<\/li><li>Perform a 10 minute survival-float or tread, without the use of swimming aids<\/li><li>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<\/li><li>Complete a 800 metre swim with mask, snorkel, and fins non-stop without the use of arms in less than 17 minute<\/li><li>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<\/li><li>Candidates must perform, to demonstration quality, all skills listed in the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Course<\/li><li>Pool\/confined water problem solving<\/li><li>Candidates must perform, to demonstration quality, all skills listed in the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Course<\/li><li>One rescue demonstration<\/li><li>Open water problem solving<\/li><li>Present, at an instructor trainer quality, a minimum of:<ul><li>Two diver level academic presentations<\/li><li>Three instructor level academic presentations<\/li><li>Two diver level confined water presentations<\/li><li>Two diver level open water presentations<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Evaluate a minimum of:<ul><li>Two diver level academic presentations<\/li><li>Three instructor level academic presentations<\/li><li>Two instructor level confined water presentations<\/li><li>Two instructor level open water presentations<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning student coaching and evaluating<\/li><\/ul><h3>What\u2019s in it for you?<\/h3><p>Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may:<\/p><ul><li>Conduct the IDC portion of an SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor Course<\/li><li>Conduct the SDI Non-Diving Specialty Instructor Course<\/li><li>Certify SDI Instructors, Assistant Instructors and Non-diving Specialty Instructors to teach SDI Diving specialties* they hold instructor ratings for<\/li><li>Attend an SDI Instructor Trainer Workshop (ITW)<\/li><\/ul><p><em>*NOTE: Certain Specialty Instructor ratings are subject to minimum student numbers being met before IT status is granted.<\/em><\/p><h3>SDI Course Director minimum requirements:<\/h3><ul><li>Successfully complete the Course Director pre-course study package which includes:<ul><li>Written Standards and Procedures Exam<\/li><li>Online OWSDI Course<\/li><li>Online Professional Familiarization (crossover) Course<\/li><li>Presentation evaluations<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Successfully pass the SDI Course Director written exam with a minimum score of 80 percent and a 100 percent remediation by the conducting.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c44e7e4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default row-top\" data-id=\"c44e7e4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b25151\" data-id=\"4b25151\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae9dcc0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-gva-heading-block\" data-id=\"ae9dcc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"gva-heading-block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"gva-element-gva-heading-block gva-element\">   <div class=\"align-center style-1 widget gsc-heading box-align-center auto-responsive\">\r\n      <div class=\"content-inner\">\r\n         \r\n                  \r\n           \r\n         \r\n                     <h3 class=\"title\">\r\n               <span>Ready to Take the Next Step?\n<\/span>\r\n            <\/h3>\r\n                  \r\n         \r\n      <\/div>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c9b20e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c9b20e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"av_textblock_section av-6jgdyqo-2f534d29e54e2fd70b4e4563a3709bb3\"><div class=\"avia_textblock\"><p>Embark on this journey to become a certified Divemaster and elevate your diving career to new heights. Your expertise in leading and managing dive trips will not only make you an invaluable asset to the diving community but also open doors to further professional development and extraordinary diving expeditions.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdisdi.com\/search\/\">Find Your Local SDI Dive Center<\/a><\/p><p>Take this step to not only enhance your diving journey but also to become a key player in ensuring every dive is a safe one. We\u2019re excited to welcome you to this critical and rewarding field within the diving community!<\/p><p>* eLearning courses are available in many languages.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tdisdi.com\/iti\/available-translations\/\">Check course translation availability<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55f66e1 elementor-align-justify elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"55f66e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/ar\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book this Course <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Course Director Home Page SDI Course Director The SDI Course Director Course is the first module of SDI\u2019s Instructor Trainer (IT) Development Program. 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