mmadiver
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That’s true… assuming it was our nuke and in friendly waters.
Nah, it would be an EOD Tech, even more so, if it were foreign weapon in hostile waters.
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That’s true… assuming it was our nuke and in friendly waters.
Great responses but just to clarify, this thread was meant to compare curriculum and training standards as written by one agency against those developed by another. We are not talking about whether PADI instructors are better than PSAI instructors or vice versa. In terms of how the curriculum is laid out and how it is meant to be taught, do certain agencies make more sense that others? It would also be good to hear from instructors if their preference for an agency is influenced by factors that may not be training related. SSI may have laid out their courses and procedures really well but since they do not allow independent instructors, a lot of instructors may not like them etc. Thanks.
I wonder if the agency comparison that Walter put together years ago is still available on ScubaBoard ... I think initially it was posted in an online magazine or something, and I wonder if the fallout from the PADI lawsuit caused them to remove it.
Anybody know?
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
My favorite agency is PSAI. Why? Because if I don't say that I'll lose my job.
Reasons I am PSAI:
- Quality training that strives to provide the safest information and procedures
- Sexy C-cards
- ISO 9001 quality rating
- No shop affiliation needed
- Written standards favor the instructor rather than be written to protect the agency and hang the instructor out to dry
- Manuals for all classes
- Freedom to teach using any appropriate materials including those of other agencies
- Freedom to choose gear and gases appropriate for the dive
- International acceptance
- Great people
- If you like your dive plan you can keep your dive plan.
As the training director, I am not allowed to teach for other agencies as it is a conflict of interest, but PSAI instructors and instructor trainers are allowed to be affiliated with and teach for other organizations.
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