Ocean Legends International Diving Academy

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2 Ocean Legends International Diving Academy Student Handbook 1/26/2018 Ocean Legends International Diving Academy 1130 N. Nimitz Hwy Suite A142 Honolulu, HI (808) This catalogue is true and correct in content and policy. 1

3 Table of Contents Mission Statement 3 Facility Description 4 Faculty 4 Academic Calendars 5-9 Holiday Schedule 10 Daily Schedule 10 Attendance Policy Leave of Absence 11 Withdrawal 12 Enrollment Requirements Graduation Requirements 12 Credit for Previous Course Work 12 Grade Requirements Academic Probation 14 Evaluation Forms 14 Student Records 14 Tuition and Other Fees 15 Breakage Fees 16 Advertising 16 Student Conduct 16 Fraternization Policy 16 Sexual Harassment 17 Refund Policy 17 Job Placement 17 PADI Divemaster Program PADI Search and Recovery Diver Propulsion Vehicle Divemaster Program PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Program IANTD Open Circuit Tek Instructor Program Megalodon Advanced Recreational CCR Trimix Supervisor Program Advanced Recreational CCR Trimix Supervisor Program CCR Cavern Divemaster Program CCR Normoxic Trimix Supervisor Program Closed Circuit Rebreather Instructor for Graduated Supervisors Program CCR Normoxic Trimix Instructor Program Equipment Lists for All Programs Enrollment Agreement Appendix 1: PADI Medical Statement Appendix 2: IANTD Medical Statement 2

4 Ocean Legends - International Diving Academy 1130 N. Nimitz Hwy Suite A142 Honolulu, HI (808) Mission Statement from the Director of Training of Ocean Legends International Diving Academy: It's The "Extra" That Makes Us Unique. At Ocean Legends International Diving Academy, we are dedicated to providing more than just good, in-depth diver training. We provide the most extraordinary diving experiences possible on the islands of Hawaii. We prepare and guide divers through all levels of certification, underwater exploration, and cutting edge diving techniques - all while actively promoting aquatic environmental awareness and conservation. From education to exploration, we integrate all of our programs with impeccable customer service and a sound understanding of ocean conservation. We believe that diving is not only about what the underwater world can offer you. Every diver has the opportunity to advocate for our marine environment. We encourage our staff and our students to be aware of their impact, hone their skills to minimize their "finger print" and help leave a legacy of environmental stewardship and responsible exploration. We take pride in our motto and it informs us in all that we do: Love It. Save It. Dive It. Darren Fox, Director of Training, President 3

5 Facility Description Ocean Legends International Diving Academy is located at 1130 North Nimitz Hwy Suite A142 conveniently located 4 miles from the Honolulu International Airport, 1.8 miles from Down Town, 6 miles from Waikiki Beach, and 6 miles from Joint Base Pearl Harbor / Hickam. The Ocean Legends IDA facility has an equipment lab, to include a tank filling station and gas blending station with class rooms and retail space to provide an ideal learning environment for both mental and physical comfort. Faculty Darren Fox Director of Training/Owner, VA/Military Program Manager, SCO, Rebreather Instructor Trainer, Advanced Mixed Gas Instructor Trainer, PADI Master Instructor, IANTD Instructor Trainer Tom Mount IANTD Instructor Trainer Trainer, Training Adviser Luis Augusto Pedro IANTD Instructor Trainer Trainer Leon Schamaorn IANTD Instructor Trainer Mark Fowler IANTD Instructor Trainer John Conway IANTD Instructor Trainer Trainer, PADI Instructor Trainer Trainer Andy Kunig PADI Course Director, PADI Tec Instructor Trainer, IANTD Instructor Brian Mullen PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Jason Collier PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Adrian Ramirez PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Heather Armstrong IANTD Instructor Joshua Long IANTD Instructor, PADI Instructor Tom Anderson IANTD Instructor Darrell Sammons PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, PADI Rebreather Tec Instructor, IANTD Instructor Joshua Whitney VA Administrator, SCO, PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer 4

6 Academic Calendars for 2017 PADI Divemaster Program Session Begins Week of 22 hr/wk Ends 40 hr/wk Ends 11 November 27 th 2017 February 25 th 2018 January 14 th January 2 nd 2018 April 1 st 2018 February 18 th January 29 th 2018 April 29 th 2018 March 18 th February 26 th 2018 May 27 th 2018 April 15 th April 2 nd 2018 July 1 st 2018 May 20 th April 30 th 2018 July 29 th 2018 June 17 th June 4 th 2018 September 2 nd 2018 July 22 nd July 2 nd 2018 September 30 th 2018 August 19 th 2018 * Schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather conditions. For PADI programs, all courses will be taught at a maximum 5:1 student to instructor ratio. Search and Recovery Diver Propulsion Vehicle Divemaster Program Session Begins Week of 22 hr/wk Ends 40 hr/wk Ends 11 November 27 th 2017 February 25 th 2018 January 14 th January 2 nd 2018 April 1 st 2018 February 18 th January 29 th 2018 April 29 th 2018 March 18 th February 26 th 2018 May 27 th 2018 April 15 th April 2 nd 2018 July 1 st 2018 May 20 th April 30 th 2018 July 29 th 2018 June 17 th June 4 th 2018 September 2 nd 2018 July 22 nd July 2 nd 2018 September 30 th 2018 August 19 th 2018 * Schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather conditions. For this program, all courses will be taught at a maximum 5:1 student to instructor ratio. 5

7 PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Program Session Begins Week of 22 hr/wk Ends 40 hr/wk Ends 11 November 27 th 2017 March 11 th 2018 January 21 st January 2 nd 2018 April 15 th 2018 February 25 th January 29 th 2018 May 13 th 2018 March 25 th February 26 th 2018 June 10 th 2018 April 22 nd April 2 nd 2018 July 15 th 2018 May 27 th April 30 th 2018 August 12 th 2018 June 24 th June 4 th 2018 September 23 rd 2018 July 29 th July 2 nd 2018 October 21 st 2018 August 26 th 2018 * Schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather conditions. For PADI programs, all courses will be taught at a maximum 5:1 student to instructor ratio. IANTD Open Circuit Tek Instructor Program Session Begins Week of 22 hr/wk Ends 40 hr/wk Ends 11 November 27 th 2017 May 20 th 2018 March 4 th January 2 nd 2018 June 24 th 2018 April 8 th January 29 th 2018 July 22 nd 2018 May 6 th February 26 th 2018 August 19 th 2018 June 3 rd April 2 nd 2018 September 23 rd 2018 July 8 th April 30 th 2018 October 21 st 2018 August 5 th June 4 th 2018 November 25 th 2018 September 9 th July 2 nd 2018 December 23 rd 2018 October 7 th 2018 * Schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather conditions. For IANTD programs, the maximum student to instructor ratio will be 4:1. 6

8 Megalodon Advanced Recreational Closed Circuit Rebreather Trimix Supervisor Program Session Begins Week of 22 hr/wk Ends 40 hr/wk Ends 11 December 11 th 2017 April 29 th 2018 February 25 th January 15 th 2018 June 3 rd 2018 April 1 st February 12 th 2018 July 1 st 2018 April 29 th March 12 th 2018 July 29 th 2018 May 27 th April 16 th 2018 September 2 nd 2018 July 1 st May 14 th 2018 September 30 th 2018 July 29 th June 11 th 2018 October 28 th 2018 August 26 th July 16 th 2018 December 2 nd 2018 September 30 th 2018 * Schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather conditions. For IANTD programs, the maximum ratio student to instructor ratio will be 4:1. Ocean Legends International Diving Academy will do its utmost to ensure every rebreather model is available at the start of each session. However, a student may have to wait for a later session to begin training on their chosen rebreather model due to instructor availability and/or manufacturer limitations. Advanced Recreational Closed Circuit Rebreather Trimix Supervisor Program Session Begins Week of 22 hr/wk Ends 40 hr/wk Ends 11 December 11 th 2017 April 29 th 2018 February 25 th January 15 th 2018 June 3 rd 2018 April 1 st February 12 th 2018 July 1 st 2018 April 29 th March 12 th 2018 July 29 th 2018 May 27 th April 16 th 2018 September 2 nd 2018 July 1 st May 14 th 2018 September 30 th 2018 July 29 th June 11 th 2018 October 28 th 2018 August 26 th July 16 th 2018 December 2 nd 2018 September 30 th 2018 * Schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather conditions. For IANTD programs, the maximum ratio student to instructor ratio will be 4:1. Ocean Legends International Diving Academy will do its utmost to ensure every rebreather model is available at the start of each session. However, a student may have to wait for a later session to begin training on their chosen rebreather model due to instructor availability and/or manufacturer limitations. 7

9 Closed Circuit Rebreather Cavern Divemaster Program Session Begins Week of 22 hr/wk Ends 1 January 2 nd 2018 March 25 th February 26 th 2018 May 20 th April 30 th 2018 July 15 th July 2 nd 2018 September 23 rd 2018 * Schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather conditions. For IANTD Cavern Divemaster programs, the maximum student to instructor ratio will be 3:1. Closed Circuit Rebreather Normoxic Trimix Supervisor Program Session Begins Week of 22 hr/wk Ends 40 hr/wk Ends 11 December 11 th 2017 April 15 th 2018 February 18 th January 15 th 2018 May 20 th 2018 March 25 th February 12 th 2018 June 17 th 2018 April 22 nd March 12 th 2018 July 15 th 2018 May 20 th April 16 th 2018 August 19 th 2018 June 24 th May 14 th 2018 September 16 th 2018 July 22 nd June 11 th 2018 October 14 th 2018 August 19 th July 16 th 2018 November 18 th 2018 September 23 rd 2018 * Schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather conditions. For IANTD Trimix programs, the maximum ratio student to instructor ratio will be 3:1. 8

10 Closed Circuit Rebreather Instructor for Graduated Supervisors Program Session Begins Week of 22 hr/wk Ends 40 hr/wk Ends 11 December 11 th 2017 March 11 th 2018 January 28 th January 15 th 2018 April 15 th 2018 March 4 th February 12 th 2018 May 13 th 2018 April 1 st March 12 th 2018 June 10 th 2018 April 29 th April 16 th 2018 July 15 th 2018 June 3 rd May 14 th 2018 August 12 th 2018 July 1 st June 11 th 2018 September 9 th 2018 July 29 th July 16 th 2018 October 14 th 2018 September 2 nd 2018 * Schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather conditions. For IANTD programs, the maximum student to instructor ratio will be 4:1. Ocean Legends International Diving Academy will do its utmost to ensure every rebreather model is available at the start of each session. However, a student may have to wait for a later session to begin training on their chosen rebreather model due to instructor availability and/or manufacturer limitations. IANTD Closed Circuit Rebreather Normoxic Trimix Instructor Program Session Begins Week of 22 hr/wk Ends 40 hr/wk Ends 11 December 11 th 2017 May 20 th 2018 March 11 th January 15 th 2018 June 24 th 2018 April 15 th February 12 th 2018 July 22 nd 2018 May 13 th March 12 th 2018 August 19 th 2018 June 10 th April 16 th 2018 September 23 rd 2018 July 15 th May 14 th 2018 October 21 st 2018 August 5 th June 11 th 2018 November 18 th 2018 September 2 nd July 16 th 2018 December 23 rd 2018 October 7 th 2018 * Schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather conditions. For IANTD Trimix programs, the maximum student to instructor ratio will be 3:1. 9

11 Holiday Schedule Due to the nature of this profession, we may conduct classes or dive training during holidays. We work with our students to give them the Professional Program classes they need in a timely manner and if it happens to fall on a legal holiday for them, we still work the classes. Daily Schedule Students have the choice of enrolling in a 22 hour per week program or a 40 hour per week program if they want to complete the program in a shorter period of time. However, those students using their GI Bill or other VA benefit and choosing the 40 hour per week program must understand that this will impact the total amount of Basic Allowance for Housing they receive since the course will be shorter. The specific schedule for all courses will be dependent on factors such as weather and logistical considerations. However, you should arrive at the program for the following schedule, and avoid any conflicting plans or commitments during the effective dates of your course. The schedule will typically look like this: 22 Hour per Week Programs: Saturday & Sunday: 7AM 4PM Wednesday & Thursday: 530PM 830PM 40 Hour per Week Programs: Monday Friday: 7AM 4PM * Schedule is subject to change without notice due to weather conditions. Attendance Policy Due to the disciplined nature of all training courses, two unexcused absences during the course of the program will result in a student being dismissed for unsatisfactory attendance. An unexcused absence is any absence, excluding illness or emergencies, that is not coordinated with and approved by the Director of Training at least 48 hours in advance. Absences due to illness or emergencies must be approved by the Director of Training two hours before class start time. All missed training, whether due to an excused or unexcused absence, must be completed in a timely manner so as not to fall behind 10

12 with other students in the session and at a passing grade prior to the issuance of any certificate. If excessive excused absences result in failure to complete certification requirements in the allotted time, provision for completion may be made with the approval of the Director of Training at which time the student will be charged at a rate of $65.00 per contact hour above and beyond the regular tuition (not covered under Veteran s Benefits if using the GI Bill) for all such makeup work. If a student is more than 15 minutes late, then a student will receive a point. If a student accumulates 10 points, it will be considered an unexcused absence; see above for definition. Leave of Absence Due to the pace and intensity of the training, a student should withdraw and reapply for a later class session if they need to miss more than 16hrs of instruction. Authorization for a leave of absence is done on a case-by-case basis by considering the needs and circumstances of the student and the impact that the student s absence will have on his or her training. The leave of absence request must be submitted in writing and should include the proposed start date and the anticipated ending date for the leave of absence. Withdrawal If a student decides to withdraw from the program, the student must notify Ocean Legends - International Diving Academy in writing of their intent to withdraw. Letters of intent may be delivered to the Academy by the USPS, fax, , or hand delivered. The last date of attendance will be considered the date of withdrawal. Enrollment Requirements To enroll in Oceans Legends International Diving Academy, a potential student must be at least 18 years of age, possess a High School Diploma or GED, must be in good mental and physical health for diving and submit an approved medical exam form for a diving medical examination conducted within the last year. For the IANTD Closed Circuit Rebreather Instructor Development Course, students must be at least 21 years of age. A criminal conviction involving abuse of a minor or sexual abuse of an adult, occurring before enrollment, during training or prior to certification as an Instructor, will be automatic grounds for denial of application, dismissal from training or revocation of credentials. Potential students must have 11

13 all applications, forms, and financial arrangements completed 21 days prior to the session start date. Potential students must also be able to pass a swim evaluation consisting of; a) 200-yard swim with any combination of strokes; b) 10-minute float; c) breath hold swim; d) 5-minute tread. Graduation Requirements To complete a program of study at Ocean Legends IDA, students must pass all required classes and exams, and certification requirements and submit all required paper work. The student must be free of all indebtedness and have paid all appropriate fees. Credit for Previous Course Work Students can receive credit for previous certifications and training. VA students must report and document all similar certifications and training to the VA Military Program Manager. Ocean Legends IDA will evaluate the training and grant credit on a case by case basis. If credit is granted, the tuition and duration of training will be reduced accordingly and a written notice of the credit will be supplied to the student, a copy will be sent to the VA and a copy will be kept in the student file. Copies of the proof of previous training will be kept in the student s file. The institution will require high school transcript, proof of high school graduation (or equivalency) or any certification documentation from training agencies and transcripts for any post-secondary education. Prior to initial certification for Veterans benefits, the following will occur: 1. All transcripts and certifications will be evaluated for applicable transfer credit. Applicable credit or lack thereof will be noted in the student s academic file. 2. For transfer credit accepted, appropriate reduction in the course of instruction will be granted. 3. Appropriate adjustment will be made in tuition and fees corresponding to the acceptance of transfer credit for any program of instruction. Grade Requirements For PADI programs, students must complete all performance requirements for the course of study, with full understanding acknowledged by the student, and a passing score of at least 75% on all written exams. Diving skills will be graded on a 5-point scale with a minimum score of 3 required in order to 12

14 move on to next phase of training. For IANTD programs, the certification agency requires a passing score of at least 80% and a minimum score of 4 on all diving skill evaluations. For the Closed Circuit Rebreather Instructor Development Course, the passing score increases to 95% and 5 due to high standards required by IANTD and the rebreather manufactures to ensure only highly competent instructors are approved given the increased danger and risk inherent in closed circuit rebreather diving. The grading scale for diving skills is as follows: Professionalism Evaluation Scores: Score: 5 Description: Excellent Interpretation Denotes demonstration quality, skill conducted in a calm, controlled manner without any problems or difficulties. Score: 4 Description: Good Interpretation Denotes a high degree of competency and control, though lacking some of the same fluidity and demonstration quality as a 5. Score: 3 Description: Average Denotes the skill is conducted in a calm, controlled manner with no significant problems. Lacks the polish and control of a 4. Score: 2 Description: Below Average Denotes the skills which, even though successfully completed, demonstrated significant problems or errors. Does not meet standards of a passing grade. Score: 1 Description: Unacceptable Denotes inability to complete the skill, or performance so poor that competence cannot be inferred. Does not meet standards of a passing grade. Written Examination Scores: % A 89-80% B 79-75% C 74-65% D (retest required) 13

15 64% & under F (retest required) Additionally, an oral review of all exams will be conducted to ensure that even those passing the exam have a full understanding of the items missed. Students will receive continual input and critique on their performance during the course. Counseling will be conducted by the Director of Training and other appropriate staff members. Students who demonstrate unsatisfactory progress will be counseled to withdraw from the course. All student records will be available for review by the students. Students dismissed for unsatisfactory academic performance or gross violation of school rules may be allowed to re-enroll in subsequent courses only if prior approval is given by the Training Director. Academic Probation Every course in the all the Ocean Legends IDA Programs will have periodic skill evaluations and written and oral exams throughout the duration of the course. Because of the fast paced nature of the programs, any student that does not meet minimum grade requirements for an exam or skill evaluation, as outlined above, will have five days to work with their instructor and correct the deficiency. If the student is not able to attain a passing score by that time, the student will be dismissed from the current session and have their education benefits discontinued. The student may reapply for admission for a new session at a later date. Evaluation Forms Progress reports will be given to the students by the instructor every two weeks. Student Record File, Instructor Candidate Information and Evaluation Forms, Skill Development Sheets, and Practical Application Records will be used to record student grades and progress. Student Records Student records are permanently retained by Ocean Legends International Diving Academy and are available to students upon individual request. Student records will be provided to potential employers and other only if written permission is provided by the student. Transfer of credit for training to other institutions is at the discretion of the accepting institution. 14

16 Total Hours, Tuition, Fees, and Other Charges Program Total Activity Fees Course Fee Equipment Total Cost Hours Cost Divemaster 285 $2000 $2419 $ $ Search and 277 $2000 $2755 $7245 $12,000 Recovery DPV Divemaster Master Scuba 324 $2100 $7740 $0.00 $9840 Diver Trainer Open Circuit 546 $2450 $9355 $5539 $17,344 Tek Instructor Megalodon 431 $2500 $6990 $13, $22, Advanced RCCR Trimix Supervisor Advanced 428 $2500 $6990 $11, $20, RCCR Trimix Supervisor CCR Cavern 264 $6000 $4850 $ $13, Divemaster CCR Normoxic 396 $3100 $8840 $10, $22, Trimix Supervisor Closed Circuit 286 $3500 $5000 $3150 $11,650 Rebreather Instructor for Graduated CCR Supervisors Normoxic Trimix CCR Instructor 506 $3100 $8860 $10, $22, Each program has its own set of equipment that must be purchased for each program from Ocean Legends International Dive Academy. All equipment costs are mandatory for all students, regardless of status, and cannot be waived and must be bought through Ocean Legends International Dive Academy. Activity fees cover the cost of reserving seats on boat charters and the cost of filling dive tanks with various gas mixes. For rebreather courses, it also includes the cost of additional materials like CO2 scrubber material. The activity fee is non-refundable. The tuition covers the certifying agency s Divemaster, Supervisor, or Instructor fee for the primary professional rating/certification for each 15

17 program. For programs that offer the opportunity to gain multiple ratings/certifications, the student must cover the fee for additional ratings/certifications. Breakage Fee The student is responsible for equipment that is lost or damaged. The student will be charged full current retail price to replace the lost or damaged equipment. Advertising Ocean Legends International Diving Academy does not utilize advertising of any type which is erroneous, or misleading. If a student has any questions about this catalogue, the program, or the website, the student should consult a staff member. Student Conduct Ocean Legends - International Diving Academy is a professional training facility and as such all students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and professional manner. Any student not conducting themself in an orderly and professional manner, which includes use of drugs and alcohol during school hours, dishonesty, disrupting classes, excessive tardiness, insubordination, endangering fellow students, violation of safety rules, improper usage of lab or classroom computers, or not abiding by the school rules may lead to dismissal from the course. Fraternization Policy In order to promote the efficient and fair operation of the Academy and to avoid complaints of favoritism, supervision problems, morale problems, questions regarding academic achievement, and possible claims of sexual harassment, faculty are strictly prohibited from fraternizing with students, including but not limited to, dating, pursuing to date, and pursuing or having romantic or sexual relationships with students. Faculty and students who violate this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the course. 16

18 Sexual Harassment Policy Sexual Harassment will not be tolerated at Ocean Legends International Diving Academy or by any staff at Ocean Legends International Diving Academy. Any student who has a complaint of sexual harassment at the academy should first clearly inform the harasser that his/her behavior is offensive or unwelcome and request that the behavior stop. If the behavior continues, the student must immediately bring the matter to the attention of his/her instructor. If the immediate instructor is involved in the harassing activity, the violation should be reported to that instructor s immediate supervisor or to the Director of Training. Refund Policies Ocean Legends - International Diving Academy s Veterans Refund Policy complies with CFR A student cancelling enrollment before the start of class and students withdrawing or being dismissed from training after class starts will be refunded any unused portion of the tuition and other charges. Any purchased equipment and the activity are not refundable. Refunds for tuition and other charges will be determined on a pro-rata basis determined by the amount of training already completed. Ocean Legends - International Diving Academy will have 30 days after withdrawal or termination to pay any refund due. Job Placement Ocean Legends International Diving Academy in no way guarantees job placement but will help students identify their career goals and provide leads, contacts, and search strategies for job placement. The student must actively engage in the search process to secure employment. 17

19 Program Descriptions PADI Divemaster Program Prerequisites: None. The Professional PADI Divemaster is a 13 week course, consisting of 285 hours of instruction (7 weeks if taking the 40 hr/wk program), that provides the basic skills of an Open Water Scuba Diver and progresses the student through more advanced certifications and skill levels to become a Professional Divemaster capable of leading dive adventures for dive operations worldwide. In addition, over the duration of this program, students will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights by way of peer education, practice sessions and workshops designed to develop professional diving skills. Students will also gain valuable real world experience. Instructors will provide feedback based on his knowledge and experiences, and help mold individual training style. Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive their Divemaster rating and certificate from PADI. The Divemaster certification allows professionals to conduct the following: 1. Supervise both training and non-training related activities by planning, organizing and directing dives 2. Conduct the PADI Skin Diver course and PADI Discover Snorkeling program 3. Conduct the PADI Discover Local Diving 4. Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program Course Descriptions Open Water Diver (44Hours) The PADI Open Water Diver course consists of three main phases: Knowledge Development in a classroom to understand basic principles of scuba diving, Confined Water Dives to learn basic scuba skills, and Open Water Dives to review your skills and explore the underwater world as a certified diver. Advanced Open Water Diver (30 hours) Now that a student understands the basics of diving, the Advanced Open Water Diver Course goes further in depth, both in knowledge and in the water, to put a student on a clear path towards becoming a dive professional. In this course, students will gain more experience in specialty diving areas such as 18

20 the practical aspects of deep diving, physiological effects of deeper scuba diving, how to use an underwater compass, how to navigate using kick-cycles, visual landmarks and time, and how to better use the dive computer and electronic Recreational Dive Planner TM (erdpml). The experience students gain during the Advanced course puts them on the right track towards professional-level training. Emergency First Aid Response (20 hours) During this course, students will learn CPR and First Aid as well as Primary and Secondary Care which are vital and required skills for Divemasters. Students will focus on Primary Care through a combination of knowledge development, skill development and realistic scenario practice to make sure they have the knowledge, understanding and confidence to use the skills. Students may also participate in an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training component, learn how to help a conscious choking adult and get an emergency oxygen use orientation. Secondary Care (first aid) covers injuries or illnesses that are not immediately life threatening or when local EMS is unavailable or delayed. Secondary Care focuses on: BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR and rescue breathing at the layperson level; Preventing and caring for shock; Spinal injury management; Use of barriers to reduce disease transmission risk; Basic first aid and first aid kit considerations through knowledge development, skill development and realistic scenario practice. Enriched Air Nitrox (9 hours) The PADI Enriched Air Diver provides students with the knowledge required to safely plan and conduct recreational Enriched Air dives. This certification is necessary for students who become Divemasters in order to lead dives to popular sites around the world to include here on Oahu. Two Enriched Air dives follow the academic topics and exams. These dives may be conducted as night dives further enriching the student s experience and expertise. Rescue Diver (32 hours) The PADI Rescue Diver course is an important step in expanding upon the Advanced Open Water Diver knowledge and experience and is required to become a Divemaster. This course involves classroom presentations, pool training and beach skill development sessions followed by 6 training dives. The Rescue Diver Course focuses on how to successfully provide self-rescue and rescue of other divers. Upon completion of the course, the student is certified as a PADI Rescue Diver and qualifies for further training as a PADI Divemaster. 19

21 Divemaster (150 hours) The PADI Divemaster course is a 150 hour course during which qualified Rescue Divers learn the knowledge and skills necessary to make the transition from a recreational diver to the first professional membership level of PADI. Instructor level academic knowledge will be developed and tested. Confined water training includes improving all standard open water skills to demonstration quality. Rescue skills, equipment exchange (problem solving), watermanship and stamina are also evaluated. Functioning as an instructional assistant is also covered in the pool and the ocean. Upon successful completion of the course, the student is certified as a PADI Divemaster and qualifies for attendance in the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). Search and Recovery Diver Propulsion Vehicle Divemaster Program Prerequisite: Must already be Advanced Open Water certified and own open circuit dive gear. This 277 hour, 12.5 week program (or 7 week program if taking the 40 hr/wk option) is for students who already have some dive experience and want to work commercially as search and recovery specialists, work for the motion picture industry as a safety supervisor, or support scientific research expeditions. Upon successful completion of this program, they will receive their Divemaster rating and certificate from PADI or IANTD, the certification agencies, and their Deep Diver, Diver Propulsion Vehicle, and Search and Recovery ratings and certificates from PADI or IANTD, so they can lead divers at dive resorts around the world and apply their skills to a wider range of industries as listed above. Course Descriptions Emergency First Aid Response (20 hours) During this course, students will learn CPR and First Aid as well as Primary and Secondary Care which are vital and required skills for Divemasters. Students will focus on Primary Care through a combination of knowledge development, skill development and realistic scenario practice to make sure they have the knowledge, understanding and confidence to use the skills. Students may also participate in an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training component, learn how to help a conscious choking adult and get an emergency oxygen use orientation. Secondary Care (first aid) covers injuries or illnesses that are not immediately life threatening or when local EMS is unavailable or delayed. Secondary Care 20

22 focuses on: BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR and rescue breathing at the layperson level; Preventing and caring for shock; Spinal injury management; Use of barriers to reduce disease transmission risk; Basic first aid and first aid kit considerations through knowledge development, skill development and realistic scenario practice. Enriched Air Nitrox (9 hours) The Enriched Air Nitrox course provides students with the knowledge required to safely plan and conduct recreational Enriched Air dives. This certification is necessary for students who become Divemasters in order to lead dives to popular sites around the world to include here on Oahu. Two Enriched Air dives follow the academic topics and exams. These dives may be conducted as night dives further enriching the student s experience and expertise. Rescue Diver (32 hours) The Rescue Diver course is an important step in expanding upon the Advanced Open Water Diver knowledge and experience and is required to become a Divemaster. This course involves classroom presentations, pool training and beach skill development sessions followed by 6 training dives. The Rescue Diver Course focuses on how to successfully provide self-rescue and rescue of other divers. Upon completion of the course, the student is certified as a PADI or IANTD Rescue Diver and qualifies for further training as a PADI or IANTD Divemaster. Divemaster (150 hours) The PADI or IANTD Divemaster course is a 150 hour course during which qualified Rescue Divers learn the knowledge and skills necessary to make the transition from a recreational diver to the first professional membership level of PADI. Instructor level academic knowledge will be developed and tested. Confined water training includes improving all standard open water skills to demonstration quality. Rescue skills, equipment exchange (problem solving), watermanship and stamina are also evaluated. Functioning as an instructional assistant is also covered in the pool and the ocean. Upon successful completion of the course, the student is certified as a PADI Divemaster and qualifies for attendance in the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). 21

23 Deep Diver (22 hours) This course will teach students to dive safely up to 130 feet. Classroom instruction will review reasons for deep diving focusing on application in a search and recovery context. Students will also learn how to plan deep dives, buddy contact procedures, and safety considerations. During in water instruction, students will further their buoyancy control skill and learn how to manage their gas supply. This course is a prerequisite to begin the Diver Propulsion Vehicle Diver course. Diver Propulsion Vehicle Diver (22 hours) During this course, students will learn how to maintain their diver propulsion vehicle, how to plan dives, and buddy contact procedures. In water instruction will cover diver propulsion vehicle handling skills to include proper descents and ascents. Students will also learn about potential problems and how to deal with them. This course is a prerequisite to being the Search and Recovery Diver course. Search and Recovery Diver (22 hours) This course teaches students how to carefully plan search operations and different recovery methods. Students will learn how to locate objects by swimming various search patterns using a compass and natural navigation. Instruction will also cover how to gather facts to aid in the search effort prior to the dive and how to recover large or heavy objects using a lift bag and other methods. PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Program Prerequisite: Must be a Divemaster. Ocean Legends International Diving Academy PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer program sets students apart as dive instructors who take continuing education seriously and are committed to teaching a variety of courses. Master Scuba Diver Trainers are one of the most in demand instructor ratings at resorts around the world and the MSDT rating signifies the experience and certifications needed to offer all the training and instruction a prospective diver needs to become a Master Scuba Diver. This 324 hour, 15 week program (or 8 week program if taking the 40 hr/wk program) will expand on students diving, leadership, and instruction skills and teach them how to become safe and effective PADI instructors. This program also gives the students the opportunity to put their teaching skills to practical use while they work on the PADI Specialty Instructor ratings required to become a Master 22

24 Scuba Diver Trainer, which students will receive a certificate for upon successful completion of this program. Students must also complete an Instructor Evaluation with PADI to receive their Instructor rating from the certifying agency. Tuition for this program includes the cost of the fee for the Open Water Scuba Instructor rating and all the specialty instructor ratings. Course Descriptions Assistant Instructor (120 hours) In this course, students will build upon their abilities to organize and supervise scuba diving activities, while concentrating on developing teaching skills. Students learn through knowledge development through study, quizzes, lectures and presentations including confined water skill reviews and assessments, workshops and presentations, as well as open water workshops, rescue assessment, and candidate presentations. This course is prerequisite to begin the PADI Instructor Development Course. Emergency First Response Instructor (22 hours) CPR and first aid are important skills that in high demand. As an Emergency First Response Instructor, a student can teach these skills to divers and non-divers. During this course, students will gain experience in how to structure learning, the requirements of performance-based training and their role as the instructors in the learning environment for teaching CPR and first aid. Students also learn how to motivate students, evaluate student knowledge, present course content effectively, become proficient in developing students' hands-on skills practice sessions, and are taught how to present an effective scenario-based learning experience. Students will learn how to conduct the Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Emergency First Response Secondary Care (first aid) courses in addition to the recommended Automated External Defibrillator (AED), emergency oxygen and conscious choking management skills. This course is a prerequisite to completing the PADI Instructor Development Course. PADI Instructor Development Course (72 hours) This course teaches students to conduct all PADI core courses. Students will learn how to organize and present information, conduct skill development sessions and control open water dives. Students will become better public speakers and gain a high level of proficiency at demonstrating skills while watching out for student diver safety. This course will also cover PADI Standards and Procedures for courses students can teach with in water workshops, learning, instruction and the PADI System, risk management and diver safety, the business of diving and students role as instructors, and marketing 23

25 diving and sales counseling. Upon completion of this course, students must then complete a 2-day Instructor Evaluation that will test a student s teaching ability, dive theory knowledge, skill level, understanding of the PADI System, and attitude and professionalism. PADI schedules these evaluation at certain times throughout the year, so if not immediately available, students can complete their training for the Specialty Instructor ratings while waiting for their evaluation. Upon successful completion of the evaluation, students will receive their PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor rating. Enriched Air Specialty Instructor (22 hours) This course covers the proper instruction techniques to certify divers as PADI Enriched Air Divers. Students will learn how to go over why diving with air that has higher oxygen and lower nitrogen content results in more bottom time, enriched air equipment considerations, managing oxygen exposure, analyzing oxygen content in a scuba tank, and setting dive computers for diving with enriched air nitrox. Students will demonstrate their proficiency by assistant teaching a course both in the classroom and in the water. Deep Specialty Instructor (22 hours) This course covers the proper instruction techniques to certify divers as PADI Deep Divers. Students will learn how to go over specialized deep diving equipment, deep dive planning, buddy contact procedures and buoyancy control, and managing gas supply, dealing with gas narcosis and safety considerations. Students will demonstrate their proficiency by assistant teaching a course both in the classroom and in the water. Wreck Specialty Instructor (22 hours) This course cover the proper instruction techniques to certify divers as PADI Wreck Divers. Students will learn how to go over reviewing guidelines for researching and respecting wrecks, safety considerations for navigating and exploring wrecks, surveying and mapping a wreck, using penetration lines and reels to guide exploration, and techniques to avoid kicking up silt or disturbing the wreck and its inhabitants. Students will demonstrate their proficiency by assistant teaching a course both in the classroom and in the water. 24

26 Night Specialty Instructor (22 hours) This course covers the proper instruction techniques to certify divers as PADI Night Divers. Students will learn how to go over controlling buoyancy by feel, staying with a buddy, light handling and communication techniques, entering, exiting and navigating in the dark, and identifying how plants and animals differ or change behavior at night. Students will demonstrate their proficiency by assistant teaching a course both in the classroom and in the water. Underwater Navigator Specialty Instructor (22 hours) This course covers the proper instruction techniques to certify divers as PADI Underwater Navigators. Students will learn how to go over navigating using natural clues and by following compass headings, how to go over methods to estimate distance underwater, compass navigation, underwater map making, and marking submerged objects. Students will demonstrate their proficiency by assistant teaching a course both in the classroom and in the water. IANTD Open Circuit Tek Instructor Program Prerequisite: Must be 18 years of age upon starting Divemaster course. If a student is already a Divemaster, with any agency, they will only be required to take any courses not covered under that program. The International Agency of Nitrox and Technical Diving (IANTD) is dedicated to producing knowledgeable and skillful divers. One of IANTD differentials in the formation of any confident and safe IANTD Diver is their training philosophy known as: WATER - Wisdom, Attitude, Training, Experience and Repetition. Ocean Legends International Diving Academy s IANTD Open Circuit Tek Instructor Program takes students with no prior dive experience and turns them into confident instructors who can teach traditional backmount and side mount diving configuration certifications at greater depths. Sidemount configuration is the preferred configuration for open circuit technical diving which is gaining in popularity around the world. This 25 week program (or 13.5 weeks if taking the 40 hr/wk program), consisting of 546 total hours, utilizes both classroom and extensive in-water skills development. IANTD and Ocean Legends International Diving Academy believes in incorporating skills and stress management into every diving course to develop safe divers, divemasters, and instructors. As students advance through the program, they will have opportunities to assist in instruction and develop their skills while receiving constant 25

27 feedback from our IANTD instructors to become successful instructors. Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive their Open Water Nitrox Instructor rating and certificate from IANTD, the certifying agency. They will also receive their Open Water Sidemount Instructor and Divemaster certificates and can achieve the ratings if they pay the instructor fee required by IANTD. Course Descriptions Open Water Nitrox Diver (66 hours) This entry level course provides comprehensive training to develop safe novice divers with a sense of confidence and responsibility at depths up to 70 feet. Instruction consists of classroom sessions and both confined and open water skills development. Students will also learn the basic theory of using nitrox to enable deeper, longer and safer dives. Open Water Sidemount Diver (22 hours) This course familiarizes students with the techniques, equipment and mindset required for sidemount diving. Instruction consists of students learning to proficiently assemble and use sidemount equipment and teaches the proper techniques to safely conduct dives that warrant the use of sidemount equipment. This course is a prerequisite to beginning the Tek Open Water Sidemount Course. Advanced Open Water (22 hours) This course is designed to enable students to extend their proficiency in the water and to gain more supervised practical experience in depths up to 100 feet. Students will also learn more advanced skills in underwater navigation, buoyancy control, and depth related effects of nitrogen. Students will also learn to deploy Surface marker buoys in mid water in high current to establish safety protocols when diving Open Ocean. This course is a prerequisite to beginning the Rescue Diver course. Emergency First Aid, CPR, and Oxygen Administrator (10 hours) This course consists entirely of classroom instruction and is designed to provide students with basic life saving skills to increase their competency as a diver and an instructor. Students will learn basic first aid skills for accidents that might happen while diving or at a dive site, how to utilize and administer oxygen during dive accidents, and how to perform CPR on individuals old enough to dive. This course is a prerequisite to begin the Rescue Diver course. 26

28 Rescue Diver (22 hours) This course is a prerequisite to begin the Divemaster Course. This course is designed to develop proficiency in self- and buddy-rescue, so the student can be ready to provide a safe environment for future students as they prepare to become a Divemaster and/or an Instructor. This course consists of classroom instruction and confined and open water instruction. Students will learn such skills as locating a missing diver, assisting a conscious diver, and rescuing an injured or unconscious diver. Deep Diver (22 hours) This course is a prerequisite to being the Advanced Nitrox Diver course. This course is designed to provide responsible training to students to safely dive to a maximum depth of 130 feet on air. The course includes classroom instruction and both confined and open water dives to teach the skills, performance, theory and planning of deep dives. Advanced Nitrox Diver (44 hours) This course further develops the student s diving skills, increases their knowledge of the use of nitrox, and provides a greater understanding of the nitrox concept of diving and qualifies divers to dive to 140 feet and do dives requiring up to 15 minutes of decompression stops. This course is a prerequisite to begin the Tek Open Water Sidemount Diver course and the Divemaster course. Tek Open Water Sidemount Diver (44 hours) This course is designed to familiarize students with advanced techniques, equipment configuration and mindset required for technical sidemount diving. It enables students to proficiently assemble and use technical sidemount equipment configuration and teaches the proper techniques to safely conduct decompression dives that warrant the use of sidemount equipment configuration. This course is a prerequisite to begin the Sidemount Instructor course. Divemaster (132 hours) This course is designed to provide responsible training for students to supervise divers. This includes Open Water Divers, Advanced Open Water Divers, Advanced Nitrox Divers and Rescue Divers. Students will assist in the instruction of lower level dive courses and demonstrate proficiency in all required diving skills. Students will also learn and demonstrate their ability to plan and execute an emergency assistance plan and safety risk assessment. IANTD Dive Masters may supervise, escort and assist in all 27