PADI. He has a 5 digit number.
I did go back just now and looked at the PADI OW DVD. In the video for donning the scuba kit at the surface, the demonstrator does have a snorkel in her mouth at all times.
So, the question is, is this a critical attribute? How does PADI define what are and what are not critical attributes in a skill? If a critical attribute is not demonstrated, does that mean automatically a standards violation? I believe yes, but I'm asking to find out more.
Now, my intent was just to share a bit of my experience, for the OP to relax, slow down, and focus on what is important and they will be fine. My understanding that this is a standards violation per my CD. Now this statement is true for every single agency, from PADI to SSI to NAUI to GUE to name your agency. There are great instructors, great instructor trainers / course directors, and there are let's just say not so great ones. My CD is in the former group. I'm not saying that any of you that your CD was in the latter group. I'm going to keep digging, as this is a generic question that applies to all agencies. What is required in skills demonstrations such that standards are met. These are painful details. Some could say "it is what you see in the videos." Since a picture is worth a thousand words, is a video worth a million?
with hopefully more answers