OP
Well, the written exam is done (95%) and the swim tests are complete.(both passed)
The scuba ditch and don was a peice of cake, while the snorkle ditch and don was not so fun. Tomorrow is 2 class presentations, 2 confined presentations, and 2 ow presentations, all of which are not a real problem considering I" never had a real public speaking issue. My IEC is tomorrow afternoon and Friday, hope things go well and things run smoothly. I'll let you all know. Headed to bed for some rest.
Joe
The scuba ditch and don was a peice of cake, while the snorkle ditch and don was not so fun. Tomorrow is 2 class presentations, 2 confined presentations, and 2 ow presentations, all of which are not a real problem considering I" never had a real public speaking issue. My IEC is tomorrow afternoon and Friday, hope things go well and things run smoothly. I'll let you all know. Headed to bed for some rest.
Joe
Not without some slight humiliation brought upon myself. This was a very humbling experience too say the least. Even though I have a descent understanding of SCUBA and the physics/physiology involved, it is not as easy too relay them to new students in a way as not too intimidate or confuse them. :no During my IEC, my instructor had left his air off and his drysuit hose disconnected. During my predive briefing I had asked the students to make sure and perform the ABC's in a buddy check, but did not recheck them myself. (**Hint**, NEVER assume anything during an IEC.:no) I figured that with the buddy check asked for that this would have covered that issue, but hey, sometimes students get distracted and not do not handle certain duties that a good buddy will or should handle. I caught the drysuit inflator hose, which should have been my first clue that a proper buddy check had not been conducted.
But hey, I clearly was not thinking clearly, and nerves were high!!
Never forget your DM skills and always perform those duties as well as your instructor role. Remember that even though you have a DM, YOU are ultimately responsible for those students well being! Even after all that, I pulled out 4's, and became an SDI instructor. Now the plan is catch back up on all the sleep the body was deprived of during those stressful/sleepless nights awaiting the final day of the course. So, if any of you are considering the step of becoming an instructor, NEVER ASSUME ANYTHING!!!!!!
