After having successfully completed an OWSI program or an entire IDC candidates will be eligible to participate in a PADI IE. The following documentation is also required:

• IDC certificate of completion or an IE certification of participation supplied by a Course Director.

• A minimum of 100 logged dives and for the candidates following a crossover program, either an IDC or OWSI, you must show proof of experience in deep, night and navigation.

• IE enrolment form with the appropriate PADI fees.

• Medical Statement conducted within 12 months, signed & dated by a physician.

• A PADI decal sticker found in your Instructor Candidate Workbook.

• Score 75 percent or higher in all five sections of the dive theory exam. Only one makeup in one section is allowed.

• Score 75 percent or higher on the Systems, Standards and Procedures exam. No makeup is allowed.

• Score a 3.4 or higher in an assigned confined water teaching presentation. One makeup presentation is allowed.

• Score a 3.0 or higher in a  five skill demonstration. In addition, score a total of 17 points or more on the entire skill circuit. If the score is less than 17 points, a makeup on all five skills is allowed. If one skill scores less than 3.0, but the total points are 17 points or more, one makeup is allowed for the one skill. Passing makeup score is 3.0 or higher for any skill and no less than 17 total points if demonstrating all five skills.

• Score a 3.5 or higher in an assigned knowledge development teaching presentation. One makeup presentation is allowed.

• Score a 3.5 or higher on two assigned open water teaching presentations. No makeup is allowed.

• Demonstrate competence in the rescue of a scuba diving victim simulating unconsciousness/non breathing at the surface. One makeup is allowed.

• Demonstrate competence with all dive skills during confined water and open water sessions.

• Demonstrate professional behavior, attitude and actions during all phases of the IE.