1.1 INTRODUCTION
This program is designed to provide children between the ages of eight (8) and nine (9) an introduction to scuba diving in a controlled environment under the direct supervision of an insured Instructor.

1.2 QUALIFICATIONS OF GRADUATES
There are no specific qualifications available after graduation.

1.3 WHO MAY TEACH
Who may teach this course?
1. An active SDI Instructor.

1.4 STUDENT – INSTRUCTOR RATIO
Academic:
2. Unlimited, so long as adequate facility, supplies and time are provided to insure comprehensive and complete training.
Confined Water (Swimming pool-like conditions):
3. A maximum of two (2) students per Instructor.
Open Water (Ocean, lake, quarry, spring, river or estuary):
4. N/A.

1.5 STUDENT PRE-REQUISITES
The student must:
5. Be a minimum age of eighteen (18).
6. Be a minimum age of eight (8) with parental consent.
7. Demonstrate comfort and adequate swimming skills.

1.6 COURSE STRUCTURE AND DURATION
Confined Water execution:
8. Training depth must not exceed six (6) msw / twenty (20) fsw.
9. One (1) dive required, second dive optional.
10. All dives must be completed during daylight hours and with adequate lighting conditions.
Course Structure:
11. SDI allows instructors to structure courses according to the number of students participating and their skill level.
Duration:
12. The suggested number of training hours is four (4).

1.7 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Administrative Tasks:
13. Collect the course fees from all the students.
14. Ensure that the students have the required equipment.
15. Communicate the schedule to the students.
16. Have the students complete the Liability Release and Medical history forms.
17. The Instructor should review the Liability Release and Medical Forms before starting on the course.
Upon successful completion of the course the Instructor must:
18. Issue one of the following cards:
A. A SDI Experience card.
B. A SDI Certification card. Complete and submit the Registration Form to SDI HQ.
19. Award card.

1.8 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Basic SDI Open Water SCUBA equipment as prescribed earlier in this manual. The exception to this is that a dive computer is not required, however it is highly recommended.

1.9 REQUIRED SUBJECT AREAS
Instructors may use any additional text or materials that they feel help present these topics. The following topics must be covered during this course:
20. History of Diving
21. The Aquatic Environment
A. Marine Environment.
B. Marine Life.
22. Physics and Physiology
A. Buoyancy.
B. Pressure.
C. Air Spaces
I. Equalization Techniques.
II. Lung Over-Expansion Problems.
D. Breathing Air Under Pressure.
23. Scuba Equipment
A. Mask, Fins and Snorkel
B. Exposure Protection
I. Wetsuits.
C. Buoyancy Compensator Device.
D. Regulator
I. Primary Regulator.
II. Alternate Air source.
E. Tanks.
F. Weight Systems.
G. Underwater Instruments
I. Submersible Pressure Gauge.
II. Dive Computers.
III. Depth Gauges.
H. Accessories
I. Dive Flag.

1.10 REQUIRED SKILL PERFORMANCE AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The required skills should be performed in Confined Water with a maximum depth of six (6) msw / twenty (20) fsw.
24. Weight system adjustment with proper weighting.
25. Pre-dive check of self and buddy.
26. Mask clearing (partial).
27. Buoyancy Control Devise (BCD) use
A. Inflation and deflation (auto inflation) at the surface.
28. Buoyancy Control
A. Controlled ascents and descents.
29. Regulator use.
30. Underwater swimming (proper use of fins).
31. Use of gauges.
32. Underwater Communications.
In order to complete this course, students must:
33. Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution.