Welcome to the PADI course. Diver training courses are meant to be fun, but like any form of learning, you'll need to invest some time and effort reading and studying. This learning agreement is between you the student, and Florida Down Under, Inc., instructional staff, regarding our mutual responsibilities in this program.

The student agrees to study independently as specified by the instructor. In general, this means that before each class session, the student will:

1. Watch the appropriate assigned portion of the course video.

2. Read the appropriate assigned section of the course manual, and complete the Exercise questions within the section.

3. Complete the appropriate assigned Knowledge Review to be handed in at the start of class.

In addition, the student agrees to:

1. Follow all course procedures as set forth by the instructor.

2. Ask questions about anything not understood.

3. Show up for all sessions on time.

If the student arrives at class, but has failed to complete and turn in assigned work, or if the student fails to arrive on time. may be necessary to make up the work and continue the class at a later date. The student will be responsible for any additional costs and/or inconveniences this causes. In scheduling and determining additional costs, Florida Down Under, Inc., agrees to give every reasonable consideration to unforeseen events. such as family emergencies, that lead to this situation.

The course instructor and staff agree to:

1 . Be ready to start the class as scheduled.

2. Provide a positive learning environment in which to master the course objectives.

3. Answer the student's questions to the best of their ability.

4. Assist the student through learning challenges.

If the student completes all course work as assigned, arrives for class promptly and otherwise follows directions for learning given by the instructor, Florida Down Under, Inc., accepts responsibility for learning challenges. Course objectives must be met before the student is certified, but in this situation Florida Down Under, Inc., will schedule any necessary training sessions, at no additional cost to the student until a) the student masters the course objectives or b) the student voluntarily discontinues the course.