1* Star Trainer

A Three or Four Star Diver who has knowledge in instructing diving techniques and is competent in teaching skills in practice, is qualified to direct and certify a full 1st Diver school of E.O.U.D.A. CMAS GREECE

Prerequisites of participation

Must hold a Three or Four Star Diver certificate
Must be at least 18 years old

Syllabus

knowledge

The 1* Star Trainer candidate should have a basic understanding of:

The principles of teaching
The learning process
Educational methods suitable for recreational diving
Equipment used for teaching diving

Abilities

Be able to control and lead a group of students in restricted waters
Be able to teach a group of students in restricted waters
Be able to teach the content of school Diver One Star at a group of students in a classroom, on the surface and in the open sea
Be able to communicate effectively, continuously with students

evaluation

In "continuous assessment” system the above knowledge and skills will be assessed during the school and the degree will only awarded if the candidate instructor is appraised to have reached the controlled level.
If the "testing" system is used then the final assessment should verify the trainer's ability to perform the following in diving conditions in controlled waters.

Capabilities

Demonstrate the ability to control and lead a group of students in a dive in controlled waters.
Demonstrate the ability to teach a group of students in basic diving techniques in controlled waters.
Demonstrate familiarity with the contents of the school Diver One Star and the ability to teach a group of students in a classroom, on and offshore.
Demonstrate the ability to constantly communicate effectively with students.