I still think that the instructor is the one who decides who to pass and who has completed the skills in a manor that they think meets the AOW requirements, especially with the instructor knowing what that AOW cert is used to indicate to dive charters these days
... are they comfortable in the water? ... do they show that they understand what is being taught? ... are they proficient in the particular skill?
Can you show me where PADI (or any agency) has taken the decision making process away from the instructor ?
... just because you can fumble through something does not mean you pass, or it should not
... are they comfortable in the water? ... do they show that they understand what is being taught? ... are they proficient in the particular skill?
Can you show me where PADI (or any agency) has taken the decision making process away from the instructor ?
... just because you can fumble through something does not mean you pass, or it should not