PADI PHUKET IE - OVERVIEW

The purpose of the PADI IE is to evaluate if an Instructor candidate's knowledge and skills are sufficient to earn a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certificate. The IE (Instructor Exam) is an evaluation program that tests the candidate's teaching ability, dive theory, water skills level, understanding of the PADI System, attitude and professionalism. The goal is to objectively evaluate the Instructor candidate's ability to meet the criteria mentioned down below. Be aware, that all criteria are going to be evaluated on the same IDC's basis, so it won't be any different on how the PADI IE Examiners will score you.

TO ENROLL AN IE IN PHUKET

After successfully completed an OWSI program or an entire IDC with Alain here in Thailand or in Switzerland within 12 months, you will be eligible to participate in a Phuket PADI IE. However you will need to have documentation of:

• IDC certificate of completion or an IE certification of participation.
• At least 100 logged dives and for the candidates following a crossover program, either an IDC or OWSI, they must show proof in deep, night and navigation experience.
• IE enrolment form with the appropriate PADI fees.
• Medical Statement conducted within 12 months, signed & dated by a physician.

WORLDWIDE IE EVALUATION CRITERIA

This, also shows a probably schedule of a Thailand IE in Phuket after an IDC.

First Day

• Score 75 percent or higher on all five sections of the dive theory exam. Only one makeup on one section is allowed.
• Score 75 percent or higher on the Systems, Standards and Procedures exam. No makeups are allowed.

Second Day

• Score a 3.4 or higher on an assigned confined water teaching presentation. One makeup presentation is allowed-with a 3.4 or higher.
• Score a 3.0 or higher on five skill demonstrations. In addition, score a total of 17 points or more on the entire skill circuit. If score is less than 17 points, a makeup of all five skills is allowed. If one skill scores less than 3.0 , but the total points are 17 points or more, one makeup is allowed for the one skill. Passing makeup score is 3.0 or higher for any skill and no less than 17 total points if demonstrating all five skills.
• Score a 3.5 or higher on an assigned knowledge development teaching presentation. One makeup presentation is allowed-with 3.5 or higher.

Third Day

• Score a 3.4 or higher on two assigned open water teaching presentations. No makeups are allowed.
• Demonstrate competence in the rescue of a scuba diving victim simulating unconsciousness/non breathing at the surface. One makeup is allowed.

IE candidates are certified PADI OWSI and eligible to teach only when candidate registration packets and IE forms are processed by their local PADI office, usually 14 working days, and also meet insurance requirement where applicable.