SCR Diving Instructor

Duration

• Recommended hours for completion: 40.
  
• The number of classes, hours and sessions per day are set by the individual instructor, based on student needs, student ability and water conditions.
  

Requirements For Completion

Option 1

Co-teach at least two (2) separate SCR Diving programs under the direct supervision of an active status SCR Extended Range Instructor Trainer.

Option 2

Attend a three-day seminar and successfully complete:

• A review of all SSI General Training Standards, and the standards related to the XR programs the candidate is earning a certification for.
• A review of the program-specific student and instructor materials.
• The applicable final exams with a passing score of at least 90%.
• An academic presentation on a topic applicable to the program and training level.
• A dive planning session for orientation to the SCR Dive Planning Sheets.
• An equipment configuration session for the appropriate Total Diving System.
• The XR Candidate Water Fitness Evaluation as outlined in the SSI Training Standards if it has been more than six months since the candidate has been evaluated.
• A pool/confined water session that includes the presentation and evaluation of all required program skills. All skills must be done with demonstration quality.
• An in-water teaching presentation on a topic applicable to the program and training level.
• While acting as an instructor, plan and conduct at least two (2) full dives from the SCR Diving program.
• Demonstrate the ability to rescue an unconscious diver by bringing the diver to the surface from a depth between 5 and 10 meters.

Certification

Active status SCR Diving Instructors may teach, supervise and issue certifications for the following program:

• SCR Diving