DM crossover question

[neil]

My understanding was that a DM was a DM, in that a Instructor could use any agency DM (insurance issues aside).

With NAUI that would be the case, but as stated not with PADI. NAUI allows any leadership member from a NAUI-recognized agency to qualify as a certified assistant.

 

[Joe-Diver]

No it's not. I'll send you a dollar if you can find the reference that says it is.

PADI Instructor Manual; Open Water Diver Course; p.2-13 Confined Water Dive 3; Performance Requirement #1, sequence step 6.

 

[do it easy]

I think Neil was making the distinction between open water skill requirements and confined water skill requirements.

 

[Joe-Diver]

Probably, but I took Crowley's comment to mean as part of the Open Water course, not specifically one of the open water dives. It is suggested as part of Open Water Dive 2, Recommended Technique #6...presented as an option to pivot or hover to demonstrate neutral buoyancy.

 

[donooo]

I did the crossover PADI DM to SSI Dive Conn. They asked me participate in the current Dive Conn classes, especially the AI stuff. Then take the Dive Con exam. They did not charge me and have accepted me. Some of my friends there have asked about going the other way. PADI wants them to repeat and pay for the whole class. The IDC route makes sense to me.

don O

 

[neil]

I think Neil was making the distinction between open water skill requirements and confined water skill requirements.

I was, thanks.

 

[Joe-Diver]

Does that mean I don't get the dollar?

 

[neil]

Does that mean I don't get the dollar?

Nope. I was even going to put a cool Superhero stamp on the envelope. Aquaman!

 

[Joe-Diver]

Can I have the stamp for trying?

 

[neil]

Can I have the stamp for trying?