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What's inportant to the new scuba diver student?
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" What's important to the new and considering scuba diving"
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soltari675
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When I did it last year, my first concern was a good instructor. One that was not impatient. One that really wanted me to learn the sport, not just shove me through a class to collect money. Have to say, I scored big on this one. Only one shop within 100 miles of me and the instructors there are excellent. I don't take any classes anywhere until I get home and take them with that dive shop. That alone gave me a lot of confidence and made the sport fun.
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What most noobs would appreciate?
A clear and concise printed-out descrption of exactly what is going to happen, each meeting day of the process. Most operations simply do not provide that.
A clear and concise printed-out descrption of exactly what is going to happen, each meeting day of the process. Most operations simply do not provide that.
Ulfhedinn
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for me.. Im a info hog but I know alot of people are just looking to get through a class and into the open water. So I tend to ask alot of questions after the class too.
Nightwitch
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An instructor who is patient or enough DM's around to work with students on a one to one basis if they were struggling with a particular skill.
Flexibility in the programme to account for student difficulties
Small class numbers. I was in a class of 12 in the class room. We were split into 2 groups for pool and OW but it was not ideal
Good facilities at the classroom...our school didn't have bathroom facilities on the Sunday as they are by a diver shop who doesn't open on a Sunday...maybe of for boys but not girls
Good equipment
but most of all to have staff who actually remember what it was like to be a brand new diver and scared of everything...I think this goes a long way...
Jo
Flexibility in the programme to account for student difficulties
Small class numbers. I was in a class of 12 in the class room. We were split into 2 groups for pool and OW but it was not ideal
Good facilities at the classroom...our school didn't have bathroom facilities on the Sunday as they are by a diver shop who doesn't open on a Sunday...maybe of for boys but not girls
Good equipment
but most of all to have staff who actually remember what it was like to be a brand new diver and scared of everything...I think this goes a long way...
Jo
gcarter
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Trust.
CamG
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Greetings,
Clear concise communication.
Confident good attitude, cordial not arrogant.
Trustworthy.
Puntual, On time or early calling if delayed.
Respectful to ALL.
Humility.
Tall order for a mere mortal but I try to emulate these characteristics as well.
I can say that I was modeled these during my training as a OW - DM!
CamG Keep Diving....Keep Training....Keep Learning!
Clear concise communication.
Confident good attitude, cordial not arrogant.
Trustworthy.
Puntual, On time or early calling if delayed.
Respectful to ALL.
Humility.
Tall order for a mere mortal but I try to emulate these characteristics as well.
I can say that I was modeled these during my training as a OW - DM!
CamG Keep Diving....Keep Training....Keep Learning!
DevonDiver
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It differs with each individual student. A good instructor endeavors to find out what that is.
BVickery
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Go in with an open mind and odds are, the instructor knows a lot more than you do.
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