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>I also agree with what you said. Point still is though, instructors are not
>being required to have enough experience prior to enrollment into an IDC.
>
>Raimo.

I'm curious what is the shortest period of time for Instructor rating
in all the agencies. I've heard cave instructors have to prove
their worth, but what about mix instructors, and nitrox, etc?
I made it through PADI IDC, taught for two years and retired because
of all the BS, mainly the agency and the shops trying to push people
through like cattle. And of course you know PADI's phone number
is 1-800-PAY-PADI.
But, I find it hard to believe that the other agencies aren't like this
as well, and I include the "tech" agencies (IANTD, TDI, ad nauseum).
Now I hope I am wrong, and I will say I have no knowledge in this
area. I do know an awful lot of instructors and can say I'm glad there
are a few out there who will teach until someone is taught not until
they've met the minimum requirements.

Mark Welzel
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