Just for clarity, as others have liked to quote PADI standards regarding the certification following the completion of performance requirements. Yes, you must issue a certification following the successful completion of all performance requirements, but you as the instructor are the one to judge if that has actually been done.
Remember mastery, the ability to perform a skill in a fluid, comfortable and repeatable manner. If the student doesn't, you remediate and repeat as required. Those skills cover both the confined and open water sections of the course.
Only certify when you, the instructor, is confident on the student's ability.
Remember mastery, the ability to perform a skill in a fluid, comfortable and repeatable manner. If the student doesn't, you remediate and repeat as required. Those skills cover both the confined and open water sections of the course.
Only certify when you, the instructor, is confident on the student's ability.