What is the outcome for a person who cannot perform all the skills required by NAUI course standards?

A person who cannot perform all the skills required by NAUI course standards cannot be certified as a NAUI diver. NAUI, like other diving certification organizations, has established specific skill competencies that are essential for ensuring diver safety and performance underwater. These skills are necessary not just for the certification but also for the diver's ability to handle various situations they may encounter during dives.

The certification is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to dive safely. If a diver does not meet these standards, it indicates they may not have the essential competencies to dive safely and responsibly, potentially putting themselves and others at risk. Therefore, inability to perform the required skills leads to the conclusion that certification cannot be granted until the individual can demonstrate proficiency in those areas.

Options suggesting provisional certification or immediate certification without mastery of the skills undermine the integrity and safety standards of the diving community. Retaking the course at a later date may be a viable option for individuals who do not meet the requirements initially, but the immediate outcome of failing to demonstrate the necessary skills is the inability to receive certification.