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Comprehensive NDL Instructor Training and Evaluation Process

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the NDL Instructor Training and Evaluation Process. Participants will engage in independent study, complete online and practical training, and undergo performance evaluations. The curriculum includes academic and in-water teaching presentations, understanding the NDL Educational System, and passing final exams with high scores. Instructors are trained to be ambassadors in the diving industry, and the course emphasizes important historical context, stakeholder dynamics, and effective teaching methodologies. Join us to advance your career in recreational diving instruction.

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Comprehensive NDL Instructor Training and Evaluation Process

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  1. Session 1 Course Introduction

  2. The Training & Evaluation Process • Home preparation (Independent Study) • Complete the online training Diver Course (KR+Exams) • Complete Universal & Rescue Diver (KR+Exams) • Complete the performance review • Complete the evaluation • Pass the final performance review

  3. NDL ITC Curriculum • Complete all homework assignments • Complete the Instructor pre-test with 90% • Complete 5 academic teaching presentations • Complete 5 pool and 4 open water teaching presentations • Complete and pass the professionalism evaluation

  4. Open Water Instructor Evaluation Criteria • Pass the Open Water Instructor Exam with a minimum score of 90% • Demonstrate knowledge of the NDL Educational System as well as other major certifying agency (PADI, SSI) • Complete and pass an academic teaching evaluation • Demonstrate decision-making ability • Complete and pass an in-water teaching evaluation • Pass the professionalism evaluation

  5. The Working NDL Instructor • Active teaching status requires: • Paying active annual duesand submitting renewal form • Purchasing professional liability insurance(where applicable) • Renew thru a NDL Dive Center or contact directly NDL.

  6. NDI Instructor rank 2 can upgrade their status to: • Specialty Instructor • Medic First Aid Instructor • Master Instructor • Instructor Trainer (Rank 3) • Free Diver Instructor The Working NDL Instructor

  7. Session 2 The Scuba Diving Instructor and the Recreational Diving Industry

  8. Dive retailers and staff (diving or non-diving) • Travel and resort operations • Publication and media • Equipment manufacturers • Training agencies But consumers are the most important stakeholder! Stakeholders in the Diving Industry

  9. 1940s — Cousteau • 1950s — Equipment and training sparse • 1960s — TV awareness, some equipment and training • 1970s — Equipment is becoming safer, sport grows • 1980s — Travel and training help industry grow Evolution of Scuba Training

  10. 1990s - Growth challenges: • Consumer loyalty • Recreational distractions • Time constraints • Internet (computers) and home video entertainment • Changing demographic market Evolution of Scuba Training

  11. Instructors are ambassadors • Have the ability to develop divers • Divers who are comfortable will be loyal • Poor training can lead to diver drop-out • Comfortable, confident divers help the industry • Share responsibility and opportunities Your Impact on Industry Growth

  12. Session 3NDL History and Teaching Philosophy

  13. Started in 2003 • Founded by a PADI Course Director • Establish in St-Petersbourg, Russia • Recognized ISO and EUF History of NDL

  14. Authorized Dive Center offer best quality control • Able to offer professional scuba training recognized internationally • Dive facilities could offer the training and tools divers need to be successful • Certification Card are print locally thru a NDL ITC. • Freelance Instructor have more flexibility. Development of the NDL Business Philosophy

  15. Freelance instructors deal direct with local dive center • NDL Instructors purchase c-cards and products through NDL Authorized Dive Center • NDL feels our system provides for high quality training. Independent Freelance Instructors

  16. The Instructor/Dealer/HQ Relationship • Discuss the benefits to the Store • Discuss the benefits to the Instructor Workshop

  17. Water skills must work in the real world with any equipment, under any conditions. • NDL only teaches what students need to know. • NDL teaching is based on practice and repetition to build the diver’s skill level. • By the time the divers are certified, they are able to function independently. • Scuba training must be fun and safe. NDL’s Teaching Philosophy

  18. Session 4 The NDL Educational System

  19. Components: • Video • Student manual or online training • Study guide • Final exam • Training record • DiveLog • Instructor manual • PEGs (Presentation Enhancement Guides) The Teaching Program

  20. Flexibility of the NDL System • This flexibility of system allows NDL to easily offer home-study training. • Make the NDL the most flexible system for student learning progress. • Give the instructor more flexibility to adapt the students progress. • Offer more practices for same level specialty courses other agency required. (Ex. Buoyancy 8 dives) The NDL Teaching System

  21. Motivational phase • Instructional phase • Processing phase • Retention and retrieval phase • Performance phase • Evaluation phase • Reinforcement phase How People Learn

  22. Common senses / Not everyone learn at the same speed • Repetition • Association • Overlearning to create habits The NDL Teaching System Increases Learning by Addressing How People Learn

  23. NDL Training Standards • NDL Standards meet or exceed industry standards; thus must be followed. • AS 4005.1 • EUF / ISO Certified • Worldwide recognize by all other diving agencies. Training Standards

  24. Based on levels of • Certification • Experience • Recognition • Basic courses • Novice Diver and Diver course • Universal Diver course • Specialty courses (Rescue, Navigation, etc) The NDL Educational System

  25. Universal Diver • Professional Buoyancy Diver8 dives courses • DiveLeaderIn order to receive the status of NDL DiveLeader it is necessary to have a following set of qualifications: • NDL Professional Buoyancy Diver • Medic First Aid, CPR, O2 Administrator and AED course. • NDL Universal Diver • NDL Rescue Diver • DiveMaster and Instructor Course NDL Continuing Education

  26. System reinforces the value of equipment ownership and additional training. • System encourages employee loyalty. • Uses home-study to help the dealer promote sales. The NDL System

  27. Session 5Teaching the Academics

  28. Home-study approach • Instructor as a facilitator • Learn what is needed • Learn at their own pace • Allows for more in-water time The Role of the Instructor

  29. Supplement to system • Apply to real world diving • Evaluate the student’s knowledge • Clarify key points Purpose of Academic Sessions

  30. Parameters • Structure • Number of sessions • Scheduling • Review Instructor Manual • Time management • Set up • Challenging students Planning & Preparing for Academic Session

  31. Introduction • State objectives • Create curiosity • Presentation • Supplementknowledge from book and video • Show why they need to know • Use hands onvisual aids and group discussion • Apply ARTof Scuba • Allow for socialinteraction Conducting Academic Sessions

  32. Questions • Classroom and video discussion questions • Probing questions — have the students teach you • Summary • Summarize key points • Show when they will use the information Conducting Academic Sessions

  33. A= Tie knowledge to Actual diving situations • R= Retail counseling and sales • T = Additional Training opportunities The A.R.T. of Scuba

  34. Classroom teaching techniques • Group discussion, demonstrations, visual aids, team teaching • Classroom communication techniques • Clear and effective, non-verbal communication • Giving an effective lecture • Preparation, time management, distracting habits, use of podium Teaching the Academics

  35. Learning defenses • Questions that derail you Problem Solving

  36. Session 6 Teaching in the Pool/Confined Water

  37. Pool Training is the most important diver training segment • Think of the pool as an “open water simulator” • Purpose of pool training — allows for: • Equipment training • Scuba skills training Purpose of Pool / Confined Training

  38. Arrive beforeStudents • Utilize DiveMasters • Minimize “Talk”, maximize Practice • Keep them moving • Be rolemodel • Practice thru repetition to build skill • Make It Safe and Fun! Planning & Preparing for a Pool Session

  39. Orientation • Pre-pool briefing, preview exercises • Observe for signs of stress • Apply to actual Diving Situation • Brief but to the point Conducting a Pool Session

  40. Exercises • Skill review crucial to Comfort Through Repetition • First attempt by students will not be perfect • Allow practice time • Demonstrations • Slow & Exaggerated • All key points must be shown • Use Q-cards (If required) Conducting a Pool Session

  41. Evaluation • Review how everyone did • Praise • Address problems, not students • Answer questions • Equipment care and maintenance must be constantly reviewed • Restate objectives Conducting a Pool Session

  42. Comfort Through Repetition • Conditioned response comes from overlearning • Demonstration • Practice time helps them build experience • One-on-one help • Teach by example Pool Teaching Techniques

  43. Proximity to students • Position students (lessen distractions with backdrop) • Use DiveMaster or Assistant Instructor Rank 1 to reduce ratios • Communication Group Control & Supervision

  44. Problem solving for pool situations • Give examples in pool practices. Workshop

  45. Session 7 : Teaching in the Open Water

  46. Students practice skills in the pool, they transition and become divers in the open water. • Open water experiences will decide whether your students will continue to dive. • Keep dive leader contact to a minimum. • Each student must gain the confidence to dive independently with their buddy. The Purpose of Open Water Training

  47. Parameters • Scheduling • Site selection • Required equipment • Transportation and other arrangements • Instructional team • Emergency planning • Handling referrals Planning for an Open Water Session

  48. Instructor Manual • Controlling factors • Dive planning • Have emergency equipmenton hand • Reduce ratios as conditionsrequire • Cancelthe dive if weather and water are inappropriate for open watertraining • Time management Preparing for an Open Water Session

  49. Orientation • Briefing • Watch for stress • Get input from students • Require them to make decisions about the plan • Exercises • Skills applied in open water • Remember repetition builds ability and confidence • Position is critical for control • Have fun!! Conducting an Open Water Session

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