The Dive Shop (The way Utah Learns to dive)

SDI/TDI/ERDI conducts Instructor Trainer Workshop

International Training's ITW spring program graduates new Instructor Trainers

International Training recently conducted its spring instructor trainer workshop at world headquarters in Topsham, Maine where IT candidates completed the intensive program. The instructor trainer workshop curriculum includes academic, confined and open water training and topics such as evaluation skills and protocols, standards construction, marketing, risk management and teaching theory to name a few.

"The quality of the candidates who participated in the program was absolutely outstanding. Coming from all across North America, each candidate brought with them the professionalism and skills necessary to become industry leaders", stated Paul Montgomery of Training and Membership Services.

John Boynton from The Dive Shop in Bountiful, Utah was extremely pleased with his experience. "As an Instructor Trainer with another agency, I came into the program with high expectations. Not only were my expectations met, the training and interaction exceeded them." John added that seeing firsthand how world headquarters works offered new insight and motivation.

Brian Carney, President of International Training, said "It's great to have our agency grow with dedicated professionals that participated in the workshop. It's a pleasure to welcome them to the ranks of instructor trainers."

New Requirements for Travelers

Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable.
As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.

First Time
First time passport applicants need to apply in person. The link below contains a useful guide to determine whether or not an in-person visit is required as well as information on preparing documents and obtaining passports quickly. more

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