NEW (2001) TABLE OF REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVALIDATION OF CERTIFICATIONS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ACUC CERTIFICATIONS

FROM PADI TO ACUC: INSTRUCTOR LEVELS
TO PASS FROM PADI TO ACUC The candidate should, as minimum
DIVEMASTER OR ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR RESCUE DIVER
  • Have logged 40 dives
  • Obtain the ACUC Rescue Diver Kit and fill the certification papers
  • Take lesson on ACUC deco tables
  • Have aquatic and rescue skills checked
  • Write the ACUC Rescue Diver exam
DIVEMASTER OR ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR DIVEMASTER
  • Have logged 80 dives
  • Obtain the ACUC Divemaster Kit and fill the certification papers
  • Take lesson on ACUC deco tables
  • Have aquatic and rescue skills checked
  • Have teaching techniques skills and knowledge checked
  • Write the ACUC Divemaster exam
DIVEMASTER OR ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
  • Have logged 80 dives
  • Take a complete course of ACUC Assistant Instructor, including ACUC tables
DIVEMASTER OR ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR ENTRY LEVEL INSTRUCTOR
  • Have logged 100 dives
  • Take a complete course of Entry Level Instructor, including ACUC tables
DIVEMASTER OR ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR OPEN WATER INSTRUCTOR
  • Have logged 140 dives
  • Take a complete course of Open Water Instructor, including ACUC tables
OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTOR OPEN WATER INSTRUCTOR
  • Have logged 140 dives
  • Do crossover course, including ACUC tables
OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTOR

ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR
  • Take a complete course of Advanced Instructor, including First Aid Instructor and Oxygen Administration Instructor
  • Have rescue skills checked
MASTER SCUBA DIVER TRAINER OR HIGHER CERTIFICATIONS ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR
  • Do crossover course, including ACUC tables