Search results

  1. rkenley

    Diving without license/certification card

    Hi, there are serious safety issues involved in diving on compressed air and, for that reason, people like to know that you are a safe diver. That is why you will be asked for a certification - it is your indication of being a safe diver - for the confidence of OTHERS. Do a course and you may...
  2. rkenley

    Welcome to AUSI

    OK, I understand. We are not asking you to join AUSI. You are not "lending your name". You would merely be registering. The information is not available to anyone else. And if this is too much of an infringement we apologize, but we equally don't distribute our materials without having a...
  3. rkenley

    Welcome to AUSI

    Hi, as you say you have found them, then you have your answer. All our standards are available to the public on our website Ausi - scuba & snorkel diving certification, FREE downloads Joining is merely an internet registration - we just like to know who is reading our standards so we require...
  4. rkenley

    Welcome to AUSI

    Hi. There are two primary mechanisms. Cross-over for existing instructors, or completing an instructing course. Crossover is free* and can be completed by following the instructions at Ausi Cross Over. Undertaking a course requires an AUSI facility to be running a course. This is not...
  5. rkenley

    Instructor requirements/diabetes

    While AUSI cannot answer a question regarding PADI... as we are AUSI... I can advise that our only requirement for Scuba Instructors or higher is for a diving medical. So the answer is that it is up to the diving doctor. Hope this helps.
  6. rkenley

    Diving After Flying & Dive sites: Grand Caymen

    Hi there, Flying and diving is a pressure related problem. The problem comes with decompression, not compression. Therefore, diving after flying does not present a problem, as this involves compression. Flying after diving definitely does, as this involves increasing decompression and...
  7. rkenley

    Welcome to AUSI

    Thanks R, I am enjoying the experience! No, we are not derived from or based on CMAS. CMAS is French-based system that provides a form of recognition, but through local agencies. AUSI is CMAS recognised through AUF in Australia, but that is the only link. Yes, we believe that our standards...
  8. rkenley

    Welcome to AUSI

    You are quite correct. AUSI is an accredited training agency, and as such does not provide direct marketing for operators. I think you will find that common for most major training agencies. If you have a specific need to contact someone, email us with your request and we will try to assist.
  9. rkenley

    What are the age requirements for kids?

    As this request is to the AUSI forum, here are the age limits for AUSI. Note, this information is freely available at: www[remove_me].ausi.com.au/ausi/Resources/S4BAUSIScubaStandards1108.pdf For registered visitors. Visit www[remove_me].ausi.com.au to register. AUSI Scuba Experience...
  10. rkenley

    Ausi

    Copied from a previous thread (sorry it sounds like an advert - but I am trying to answer your question) AUSI looks after people first. Trainee diver's interests are paramount, so we concentrate of safety. However we also concentrate on looking after our instructors and facilities. We are...
  11. rkenley

    Ausi

    AUSI is Associated Underwater Scuba Instructors SSI is Scuba Schools International These are very different organisations with a common purpose. I guess the main difference is that AUSI runs an Open License system which is available for anyone to see on the web. Also, instructors are not...
  12. rkenley

    Welcome to AUSI

    AUSI looks after people first. Trainee diver's interests are paramount, so we concentrate of safety. However we also concentrate on looking after our instructors and facilities. We are unique in that we do not charge our professionals to do business with us. Its FREE. In the current tight...
Back
Top Bottom