SDI Instructor Examination – Final Step to Instructor Status
Category: Course
Location: Koh Chang
SKU: Course-Koh-Chang-DC009
Prove Your Skills – Become an Official SDI Instructor
The SDI Instructor Examination (IE) is the final step after your Instructor Development Course (IDC). This 2-day assessment will test your teaching abilities, diving knowledge, and leadership under pressure. Once passed, you’ll be qualified to teach the full range of SDI entry-level courses.
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What to Expect During the IE
- 📘 Theory Exams on SDI teaching standards & dive theory
- 🏫 Classroom teaching presentations
- 🏊 Confined water demonstrations
- 🌊 Open water teaching presentations
💼 After successful completion, the examiner submits your evaluation to SDI Headquarters for final approval and certification.
What You’ll Be Allowed to Teach
Once certified as an SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor, you can independently teach and certify the following:
- 👶 Discover SCUBA
- 🌊 Open Water Diver
- 🚀 Advanced Adventure Diver
- 🆘 Rescue Diver
- 🩺 First Aid / CPR (if certified as EFR Instructor)
- 🎓 Divemaster
📌 To teach specialties (e.g. Deep, Wreck, Nitrox), you must hold the corresponding Specialty Instructor rating.
Specialty Instructor Example:
- 🧪 Nitrox Specialty = Nitrox Instructor certification
- ⚓ Wreck Specialty = Wreck Instructor certification
- 🔱 Deep Specialty = Deep Instructor certification
👉 Upgrade your qualifications with an SDI Instructor Trainer at Chang Diving Center.
Course Requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Completed SDI IDC training
- Minimum 100 logged dives
- Good health and strong water skills
- Available for full 2-day exam program
Exam Schedule
- Day 1: Orientation, pool presentations, written theory exams
- Day 2: Open water teaching presentations + final evaluations
📍 Please meet your examiner the day before at our dive center (4–5 PM) to finalize paperwork and prepare equipment.
Ready to Become a Dive Instructor?
Completing the SDI Instructor Examination puts you in teaching status. Let us guide you through your exam day with confidence and clarity.
- ✅ 2 full exam days
- ✅ Evaluation by independent examiner
- ✅ Teaching status upon HQ approval
👉 Book your Instructor Exam with us now!
Enjoy the Ocean While You Train
Our Instructor Exam is held on location – with real-world dives, great visibility and vibrant reef life. You’ll feel at home underwater on Koh Chang.
🐠 Browse our dive site map and meet the local marine life in our Marine Life Guide.
Important Safety Notice:
Please do not use cannabis before or during your Instructor Exam. Full mental focus and physical readiness are required.
🚫 No Drugs – Lead with Responsibility!
Price Includes
- Free transfer on your dive day from your hotel to the boat-White Sand Beach to Bang Bao.(East Coast pick up on request)
- All Equipment which you need for Scuba Diving or Snorkeling
- Full Set of own Scuba Diving Gear?Discount 200 THB/Day(we provide tanks and weights)
- Lunch, soft drinks, coffee, tea and local fruits are served on boat
- English Speaking Divemaster or Instructor (Group Sizes max.5 PAX)
- Free Wifi on the Boat(max. 10PAX)
- Credit Card At the Shop or Boat (PayPal only at the online store)Payments above 1500 THB Free of charge
- NATIONAL PARK FEE'S NOT INCLUDED
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