Annapolis SCUBA Center, Inc. Open Water Course Learning Agreement
Welcome to your PADI
Open Water Diver Course. Diver training
is meant to be fun and exciting, but like any form of learning, you will need
to invest some time and effort to make the most of your course. In an effort to offer you and your classmates
the best program possible, please review the following and sign at the
bottom. This learning agreement between
you the student, and your instructor reviews, your mutual course
responsibilities.
Our scuba programs
are home study in nature. Review
sessions with an instructor are designed to answer questions, and review key
points,
q Review course orientation and open water
training hand-outs received upon enrollment.
q Review and complete student record form and
medical questionnaire.
q Have medical form signed by a physician if
necessary
q Be on time for class
q Be prepared for class by reading / viewing the
required chapters in your book, video or cd-rom.
q Complete the necessary knowledge review(s) for
each session, as required by your instructor, which will be collected during
each training session.
q Ask questions about anything that is not
understood.
Pool training is the
part that we all look forward to; it is here that you learn the skills
necessary to be comfortable and confident in the water. To make most efficient use of your pool time
please:
q Go immediately to the pool following your
academic training to meet your instructor and classmates
q Follow all pool procedures as outlined by your
instructor (where to arrive, where to drop equipment, no shoes on pool deck,
etc.)
q Have mask, fins, snorkel, weight belt,
appropriate weights, and any other personal equipment prepared for all
pool-training sessions. Please review
the personal equipment policy and ask any questions you may have.
q Follow all course procedures as outlined by
your instructor, and be attentive during your training sessions.
If the student
arrives to class late, or without their completed assigned work, it may be
necessary to make up the work and continue the class at a later date. The student will then be responsible for any
additional costs and/or inconveniences this causes. In scheduling and determining additional
costs, Annapolis Scuba Center, Inc. agrees to give every reasonable
consideration to unforeseen events, such as family emergencies, that lead to
this situation.
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Current
make-up fee, or missed class fee - $40 per session
Please also note that
group classes adhere to a set course schedule.
Should you and your instructor find that you are unable to keep pace
with the group, a make-up session as described above, or transferring to
private lessons may be necessary.
If the student
completes all course work assigned, arrives for class promptly, and otherwise
follows directions for learning given by the instructor, Annapolis SCUBA
Center, Inc. accepts responsibility for learning challenges. Course objectives must be met before the
student is certified.
Your instructor and staff agree to:
q Be ready to start the class as scheduled.
q Provide a positive and fun learning environment
in which to master course objectives.
q Answer the student’s questions to the best of
their ability.
q Be patient and assist the student through
learning challenges.
I also understand
agree that all outstanding balances will be paid to Annapolis SCUBA Center,
inc. prior to receiving my certification card.
Student Signature:_________________________________
Print:_________________________ Date:________
Instructor Signature:________________________________
Print:________________________ Date:________
rev.12/02