SDI
Copies of the following forms/documents are required to be submitted for SDI Leadership level registration.
Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor Registrations:
| Form/Document | Location |
| SDI Student Record Folder | SDI Standards and Procedures Part 6 Forms and Applications |
| Medical information and Physician’s sign off | SDI Standards and Procedures Part 6 Forms and Applications |
| Dive Leader Application | SDI Standards and Procedures Part 6 Forms and Applications |
| Divemaster Final Exam | Divemaster Blank Exam |
| Assistant Instructor Final Exam | Assistant Instructor Blank Exam |
| Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor Final Exam | Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor Blank Exam |
In addition to a copy of the above listed paperwork, the SDI General Liability / Express Assumption of Risk form (SDI Standards and Procedures Manual Part 6), and any evaluation forms must be retained at the SDI Facility or by the SDI Instructor/Course Director or Instructor Trainer. They do not need to be sent for processing.
Specialty Instructor Upgrade (for both Assistant Instructors and Open Water Scuba Diving Instructors)
| Form/Document | Location |
| SDI Specialty Instructor Upgrade form | SDI Standards and Procedures Part 6 Forms and Applications |
If the candidate completes a specialty instructor upgrade program with a qualified IT, a copy of the above listed paperwork plus the SDI General Liability / Express Assumption of Risk form (SDI Standards and Procedures Manual Part 6), any evaluation forms, and a copy of the diver specialty exam must be retained at the SDI Facility or by the SDI Course Director or Instructor Trainer. They do not need to be sent for processing.
NOTE: All Assistant Instructors that wish to teach a specialty, MUST complete a Specialty Instructor Upgrade Program with a active status SDI IT or Course Director.
Course Director Registration
| Form/Document | Location |
| Medical information and Physician’s sign off | SDI Standards and Procedures Part 6 Forms and Applications |
| Course Director Application | IT Resources Webpage |
| Course Director Course Evaluation Checklist | IT Resources Webpage |
| Course Director Final Exam | Available from Headquarters |
In addition to a copy of the above listed paperwork, the SDI General Liability / Express Assumption of Risk form (SDI Standards and Procedures Manual Part 6), and any evaluation forms must be retained at the SDI Facility or by the SDI Instructor Trainer. They do not need to be sent for processing.
NOTE: Any Instructor Trainer that wishes to teach the Course Director Program must be approved by Headquarters.