SDI Instructor Evaluation Course (IEC)
The SDI Instructor Evaluation Course (IEC) is the final step in becoming a certified SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor. During the IEC, candidates demonstrate the teaching skills, knowledge, and professionalism developed during the Instructor Development Course.
Conducted by an independent SDI Instructor Evaluator, the IEC confirms that candidates are ready to safely teach and mentor new divers while maintaining SDI training standards and professional expectations.
Successful completion of the IEC results in certification as an SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor, allowing you to begin teaching SDI courses worldwide.
What Is Evaluated
- Academic teaching presentation
- Confined water teaching presentation
- Open water teaching evaluation
- Rescue scenario management
- Demonstration-quality scuba skills
- Standards knowledge and professionalism
Prerequisites
- Successful completion of the SDI Instructor Development Course
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Minimum of 100 logged dives
- Current CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen Provider certification
Course Format
- Typically conducted over two days
- Evaluations in classroom, confined water, and open water
- Independent SDI Instructor Evaluator
- Demonstration of instructor-level professionalism
What to Expect
The Instructor Evaluation Course verifies that you can safely and effectively teach scuba diving. Candidates will complete academic presentations, demonstrate instructor-level diving skills, and conduct teaching scenarios in both confined and open water environments.
After Certification
Once you successfully complete the IEC, you will be certified as an SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor. You will be able to teach entry-level scuba courses, mentor new divers, and begin building a career in the dive industry anywhere SDI training is offered.
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