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SCUBA Travel » Diver Training » Qualifications Equivalent Diving Qualifications from Different Agencies 20 August 2015 There are many different bodies around the world which award diving qualifications. This table gives a rough guide to equivalent qualifications. It is only a guide though: the qualifications are not exactly equivalent. Please contact your chosen diving agency for their definitive crossover requirements. The maximum depth guides are all on air. Some grades can go deeper than stated with additional training. Equivalent Diving Qualifications from different SCUBA Agencies Dive Agency Diving Qualifications CMAS 1 Star 20 m 1 Star 20 m 2 Star 40 m 2 Star 40 m 3 Star 56 m 4 Star BSAC Ocean Diver 20 m Ocean Diver 20 m Sports Diver 30 m Dive Leader 50 m Advanced Diver 50 m 1st Class Diver PADI Open Water Diver 18 m (12 m if under 12) Advanced Open Water Diver 30 m Rescue Diver Divemaster 35 m (40 m with Deep Diver) Divemaster 35 m (40 m with Deep Diver) NAUI Scuba Diver 18 m Advanced Scuba Diver Scuba Rescue Diver / Master Scuba Diver Divemaster 1 SAA Open Water Diver 20 m Open Water Diver 20 m Club Diver 35 m Dive Leader Dive Supervisor 1 - Dive Master SSI Open Water Diver 18 m Advanced Adventurer 30m Advanced Adventurer Diver Advanced Open Water Diver with "Stress and Rescue" Speciality or Master Diver Dive Control Specialist NASDS Open Water Diver Advanced Open Water Diver Rescue Diver Dive Supervisor

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Equi valent Diving Qualifications from DifferentAgencies20 August 2015There are many different bodies around the world which award diving qualifications. This table gives a roughguide to equivalent qualifications. It is only a guide though: the qualifications are not exactly equivalent.Please contact your chosen diving agency for their definitive crossover requirements.

The maximum depth guides are all on air. Some grades can go deeper than stated with additional training.

Equivalent Diving Qualifications from different SCUBA Age ncies

DiveAgency

Diving Qualifications

CMAS 1 Star20 m

1 Star20 m

2 Star40 m

2 Star40 m

3 Star56 m

4 Star

BSAC Ocean Diver20 m

Ocean Diver20 m

Sports Diver30 m

Dive Leader50 m

AdvancedDiver50 m

1stClassDiver

PADI Open WaterDiver18 m (12 m ifunder 12)

AdvancedOpen WaterDiver30 m

Rescue Diver Divemaster35 m (40 mwith DeepDiver)

Divemaster35 m (40 mwith DeepDiver)

NAUI Scuba Diver18 m

AdvancedScuba Diver

Scuba Rescue Diver / MasterScuba Diver

Divemaster1

SAA Open WaterDiver20 m

Open WaterDiver20 m

Club Diver35 m

Dive Leader DiveSupervisor 1 -Dive Master

SSI Open WaterDiver18 mAdvancedAdventurer30m

AdvancedAdventurerDiver

Advanced Open Water Diverwith "Stress and Rescue"Speciality or Master Diver

Dive ControlSpecialist

NASDS Open WaterDiver

AdvancedOpen WaterDiver

Rescue Diver DiveSupervisor

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SDI Open WaterDiver20 m

AdvancedDiver

Rescue Diver Divemaster

SSAC

(ScotSAC)

Sports Diver30 m

Master Diver40 m

Second ClassDiver / MasterDiver 1

Royal

Navy

Ships Diver

ITDA 2** Star Diver Advanced Nitrox Diver ITDA RescueDiver

ExtendedRange NitroxDiver (Ntech)

ANDI Open WaterDiver

Rescue Diver Divemaster

GUE All GUEqualifications

IANTD Open WaterDiver21 m

EssentialsDiver

Advanced Open Water Diver30 m

Rescue Diver Divemaster

DMT NASE

UK

Open WaterDiver20 m

AdvancedOpen WaterDiver30 m

Rescue Diver AdvancedRescue Diver

Divemaster

PSAI Open WaterSport Diver18 m

AdvancedOpen WaterDiver27 m with 5specialities2

R.A.P.I.D. (Rescue, AccidentPrevention & InterventionDiver) Master Diver27 m3

AdvancedDeep AirLevel 1

Divemaster40 m

TDI AdvancedNitrox

ExtendedRange

LA Co UW BasicCertification

Intermediate Certification AdvancedCertification

PDIC Open Water AdvancedOpen WaterDiver

IADS 1 Star OpenWater Diver20 m

2 StarAdvancedDiver32 m

Intermediate Certification AdvancedCertification

IDD Open WaterDiver20 m

AdvancedOpen WaterDiver32 m

HSE HSE Commercial Diver: HSEScuba Diver/HSE SurfaceSupply Diver/ HSE SurfaceSupply (Top Up) Diver/HSEClosed Bell Diver (formerlyHSE Diver Part 4, 3, 1 and 2respectively)

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As a rough guide, if you have a qualification from one agency you will be allowed to enroll in the equivalentnext course up from another agency - assuming you have the relevant diving experience. See thereferences below for more information about individual agencies.

Instructor Grades

DiveAgency

Instructor Qualifications

CMAS 1 Star Instructor 2 Star Instructor 3 Star Instructor 4 Star

BSAC Club Instructor Open Water Instructor Advanced Instructor NationalInstructor

PADI Open Water ScubaInstructor (OWSI)

Master Scuba DiverTrainer (MSDT)

Instructor Development Course (IDC)Staff Instructor

NAUI Scuba Instructor Instructor Trainer Course Director

SAA Club Instructor Regional Instructor

SSI Open Water Instructor

SSAC

(ScotSAC)

Branch Instructor Regional Instructor Club Examiner

LA Co UW UICC (underwater instructorscertification course)

ITDA Resort Instructor 2** STAR Instructor 2** STAR Instructor

IADS UICC (underwater instructorscertification course)

Notes

The above tables are by no means exhaustive: there areother training agencies and qualifications. If you plan tocross-over training, you may be asked to start a level downfrom your equivalent qualification. Ask your new agency foradvice.

ANDIAmerican Nitrox Divers International. specialise intraining programs for technical diving and closedcircuit rebreather systems.

BSACBritish Sub-Aqua Club. The BSAC is the governingbody for the sport of scuba diving in the UK. It is a club-based organisation that offers training formembers through a branch, or intensive courses through a BSAC school. BSAC was established in1953 by Oscar Gugen.

CMASConfédération Mondiale des Activites Subaquatiques (World Underwater Federation of UnderwaterActivities). Established 1959.

DMT NASE UK LTD.No association with NASE or NASE Europe. The DMT Training Group researched, developed andimplemented the programmes in the UK and Canada and were the first Agency Accredited by HSEunder the updated DWR 1997 Regulations in 2000 and were accredited by HSE in January 2001.Since that time DMT NASE UK has been accredited annually, with new programmes being submittedon a regular basis.

GUE

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Global Underwater Explorers. Non-profit organisation dedicated to the training of divers as well as thestudy and protection of the aquatic realm.

IDDInstructor Dive Development. Established in 1992 in Europe with its Head-Office in Amsterdam, TheNetherlands. IDD wanted an education which could be used not only in tropical waters or coldEuropean waters, but truly could be used effectively all over the world.

IADSInternational Association of Diving Schools.

IANTDInternational Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers. UK organisation offering training coursesfrom Open Water Diver through to Expedition Trimix.

ITDAInternational Technical Diving Agency.

LA Co UWLA County Scuba Underwater Programs. First American training agency: established 1954.

Military DiversPADI recognises military diver qualifications as a pre-requisite to many of its courses, but doesn't offera straightforward crossover. So you could, for example, take a rescue divers course without havingpreviously done a PADI advance open water course.

NASDSNational Association of Scuba Diving Schools: now merged with SSI.

NASENational Association of Scuba Educators. American-based. Draws its extensive experience from thefields of commercial, recreational, technical and cave diver training. No association with DMT NASEUK LTD.

NASE EuropeNational Association of Scuba Educators Europe. No association with DMT NASE UK LTD.

NAUINational Association of Underwater Instructors. Worldwide organisation headquartered in America.

PADIProfessional Association of Diving Instructors. Worldwide organisation headquartered in America.

PDICProfessional Diving Instructors Corporation. Founded in the USA in the 1960s.

PSAIProfessional SCUBA Association International. The oldest technical / extended range scubacertification agency.2Narcosis Management Level I or Deep Diver speciality inclusion extends depth limit of AdvancedOpen Water Diver to 30m.3Narcosis Management Level II speciality inclusion extends depth limit of R.A.P.I.D. Master Diver to 40m.

RAIDRebreather Association of International Divers. Rebreather and open circuit training. Use ane-learning programme. RAID training standards are compliant with ISO Recreational Diving Standardsand is accepted by The UK Health and Safety Executive as an approved provider. They also offerNationally Accredited training in Australia.

SAASub-Aqua Association. British organisation.

SDIScuba Diving International. Created in 1999 and grew out of sister company TDI, which specialises inthe more advanced disciplines of technical dive training. Agencies that are accepted to meet theprerequisites for SDI include: IDEA, PADI, PDIC, SSI, YMCA, NAUI, BSAC, Sub Aqua Association,European Standard, CMAS and IANTD

SSAC or ScotSACScottish Sub-Aqua Club. Founded in 1953. Like the BSAC it is a club-based organisation offeringthorough training for Scottish conditions.

SSIScuba Schools International. In the Spring of 1999, SSI merged with the National Association ofScuba Diving Schools.

TDI

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Technical Diving International. Agencies that are accepted to meet the prerequisites for TDI include:IANTD, ANDI, DSATI, SSI, NAUI, NACD, NSS-CDS, CMAS, BSAC and CDAA.

Sources: BSAC T.17, HSE, SDI TDI ERDI, CMAS International Diver Training Standards and Procedures Manual, e-mail fromPSAI Europe, e-mail from DMT NASE UK Ltd / DMT Training Group, CMAS-PADI agreement, BSAC Information for DiversCrossing Over from PADI, SSI, SSAC & SAA.

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When applying for the Royal Navy do they have any preference as to which qualification would be best?Jack Thompson , 16 July 2015

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Hi JackThe Navy run their own training programme - you don't need to already be able to dive.SCUBA Travel

Will the bsac ocean diver qualify you to do padi advanced open water diver with out having to do padiopen water course?Ben Halford , 29 June 2015

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Ryan McLean

BSAC Sports Diver is actually 35meters after post qualifaction progression dives

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Jill Studholme

Thanks Ryan, we'll update the siteLike · Reply · 30 July 2015 01:33

Jesse Jay Jensen · Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic at Coffmens autohey my buddy has paid and is trying to become a instructor with nase and he has been waiting for 2months and has all ready paid the money to them but nase keeps saying they don't have no one watshould we doLike · Reply · 13 June 2015 13:17

Jesse Jay Jensen · Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic at Coffmens autoplease someone pleassssseeeeeeLike · Reply · 13 June 2015 13:20

Jill Studholme

Which country and which dive shop?Like · Reply · 17 June 2015 03:18

Horst Jahn · Santa Catalina, Veraguas, PanamaI had my mind set on PADI master for a new career. Now I'm informed that NAUI is the way to go (PADIwas actually named "cookie cutter course"). Can you advice what the big difference is?Like · Reply · 20 May 2015 08:39

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Depends where you are wanting to work. If abroad then PADI is by far the most commoncompany and you will probably find it easier to get a job with PADI qualifications.Like · Reply · 25 May 2015 02:13

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Hi BenYes, you will be able to enroll in the PADI advanced course.Jill Studholme, SCUBA Travel

Greetings from Greece. All these are very helpful and completely understanding but my finally question isspecific. Which certification is "better" for dive master, padi or andi?Dionisis Dionisis, 28 June 2015

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Hi DionisisUnless you want to specialise in technical diving PADI is a better option to choose.Jill Studholme, SCUBA Travel

I have my NASDS open water certification and am going to take an advance PADI course. Is there anyreason they will not acknowledge my NASDS OW certification?Emilio Luna, 25 June 2015

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Hi EmilioThere is no reason why they shouldn't, but check with the company you are planning to train with to makesure.Jill Studholme, SCUBA Travel

Since when has a PADI Divemaster been qualified to 35m? If they hold the PADI Deep spec it is 40m,otherwise 35mPee Stewart , 24 June 2015

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Hi PeeWe'll amend the table to include the Deep Diver course.Jill Studholme, SCUBA Travel

Voilà, je suis instructeur OWSI PADI et je certifie mes élèves en leur fournissant des certification PADI, jerencontre parfois certaines requêtes émanant de certains de mes élèves qui désire obtenir l'équivalenceCMAS et bien entendu aussi le PADI et je cherche actuellement comment rendre cela possible.En bref, je voudrai leur obtenir l'équivalence de leur certification PADI en un autre brevet CMAS, combiencela me couterait il et comment y procéder?(Which translates as "Well, I'm OWSI PADI Instructor and certify my students by providing PADIcertification, I sometimes meet some requests from some of my students wishing to obtain the CMASequivalence and also the PADI course and I'm currently looking how to make it possible.In short , I want them to get the equivalence of their PADI certification in another patent CMAS , how muchit cost me and how to get them?")Fatnassi Adil , 23 June 2015

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Hi AdilYou can't get an equivalent CMAS card for a PADI qualification. Your students would have to do an extracourse with CMAS. Which level they could go in at is defined in the CMAS - PADI agreement. Otheragencies though, like BSAC, do issue CMAS cards.Jill Studholme, SCUBA Travel

1) Different between dive tech. and dive master2) Which among them is the best to know or study

Menekpughi Muele Lord , 18 June 2015(5*)

Not sure what you mean by dive tech. Which to study depends somewhat on where you will be diving.

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With a program like BSAC you get a more thorough grounding than with a PADI Open Water course, but ittakes longer. Find out what is available in your area, contact the dive shops and make your choice.SCUBA Travel

I have many years of diving experience with HSE part 1 11, Military advanced diver from Royal Engineers,I have dived and worked all over the world and yet to convert to PADI. It seems all this experience andqualification has no transferable meaning.Mark Fender , 25 May 2015

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Hello MarkMany dive shops do recognise HSE. BSAC clubs, for example, recognise HSE part 1 as equivalent toBSAC Sports Diver. If you joined BSAC you could apply for an 'Equivalency Card' from BSAC HQ. Thiswould be recognised by PADI dive centres even if your HSE qualification wasn't. (Although PADI shopsshould recognise your HSE qualification as equivalent to Rescue Diver.)Jill Studholme, SCUBA Travel

I hold a UK HSE Part one from 1988 and an IMCA air diving supervisors qualification from 1993. How bestwould I prepare papers for holiday divingDavid , 11 May 2015

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Hi DavidThe best thing to do is to contact dive centres in the area in which you are planning to dive and ask whatthey need. Your recent diving experience is often more important than which diving agency you qualifiedwith.Jill Studholme, SCUBA Travel

In your table you forgot the level NAUI Instructor Trainer and NAUI Course DirectorHans , 29 April 2015

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We've added them to the table.SCUBA Travel

I am certified with RAID, but this is not on your table.Nicole , 19 March 2015

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Thanks for pointing that out Nicole. We'll add them to the table.Jill Studholme, SCUBA Travel

Regarding diving outside the UK with a hse scuba, this was absolutely no problem for my friend on arecent diving trip to Thailand. Recognised at shops both in Koh Tao and Koh Phi Phi.Jon Barnes , 3 March 2015

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HiIs this cross-over list officially world wide recognised?Robert , 16 January 2015

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Hi Robert, No, there isn't an official world-wide crossover list. Ours is compiled from publications from:BSAC T.17, HSE, SDI TDI ERDI, CMAS International Diver Training Standards and Procedures Manualand direct communication with PSAI Europe and DMT NASE UK Ltd / DMT Training Group. JillStudholme, SCUBA Travel

I am a IANTD advanced nitrox diver so what am I in the flow chart thank you

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John Hough , 15 December 2014(5*)

Hi John, You'd have to contact the alternative agency to be sure, but around BSAC Dive Leader with anitrox speciality.SCUBA Travel

I was wondering, do you know if with my CMAS 2* licence I can take the Dive Master course?Alex , 16 September 2014

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Yes, you are at the right level to take the PADI or NAUI Divemaster course.Jill Studholme, SCUBA Travel

Hi I'm a BSAC Openwater instructor and I would like to know what are the procedures if I want do becomea PADI Instructor!Shyam Dhunnookchand , 16 September 2014

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Hi Shyam, you can't just transfert to PADI - you always have to do one of their courses. In your case aPADI Instructor Development Course would be appropriate.SCUBA Travel

Thank you for your follow-up regarding the listing.NASE are not operating within the United Kingdom. The programmes listed by HSE and ACCREDITED byHSE are copyright of DMT NASE UK LTD.NASE Europe is a separate entity and DO NOT have any rights to teach or certify persons in thedesignated programmes. We have in the past had working arrangements with NASE Europe, but thesehave since lapsed.NASE in the USA is a separate entity and we NO working relationship with them.The DMT Training Group researched, developed and implemented the programmes in the UK and Canadaand were the first Agency Accredited by HSE under the updated DWR 1997 Regulations in 2000 and wereaccredited by HSE in January 2001.Since that time DMT NASE UK has been accredited annually, with new programmes being submitted on aregular basis.If you review the HSE web site, you will see that only DMT NASE is listed as APPROVED, not the otherNASE entities.I would be pleased to provide you with a complete list of the programmes recognised by HSE that DMTNASE offer.

Kindest regards,

Capt Ed DymottDirector Administration for Director TrainingDMT NASE UK Ltd / DMT Training Group , 3 August 2014

Thanks very much for thatSCUBA Travel

Is there a special certificate for a handicapped / disabled diver?Dewi , 24 April 2014

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As far as I'm aware there isn't a special certificate for disabled divers, but we'll ask on our social mediapages and in our next newsletter to see if our readers know of any. You might be interested in an article byDave Thompson on learning to dive as a tetraplegic which we published in issue 122 of SCUBA News.Dave qualified as a PADI Open Water Scuba Diver.Jill Studholme, SCUBA Travel

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HiI'm a qualified to HSE scuba and Police Surface supplied as I am a Police diver. I am due to go on myHoneymoon and wish to take part in recreational diving. My partner is going to do a PADI course. I waswondering how well recognised my qualification is. Would it be recognised abroad easily. What would itequate to as a PADI qualification and how easy would it be for me to get PADI qualifications with thequalifications I already have. ThanksTrish Foster , 10 April 2014

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HSE Scuba equates to BSAC Sports Diver or PADI Rescue Diver. You need to contact the dive centre youwill be using to confirm that they will understand your qualification. There should be no problem convertingto a PADI qualification - but you will have to do one of their courses. Anyone else had experience of usingan HSE qualification outside Britain?SCUBA Travel

I have a PDIC certification. Have you ever heard of this?Mary , 2 April 2014

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I have heard of it and see it is not in our table - I'll add it.Jill Studholme, SCUBA Travel

I'm a naui master scuba diver can i crossover to padi.what level will i be.Harry Wilson , 17 March 2014

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A NAUI Master SCUBA Diver is equivalent to a PADI Rescue Diver. So you would be qualifed to take thePADI Divemaster course.Jill Studholme, SCUBA Travel

Certified with US Navy Diver Certification - extensive military certification. Since I dive mostly in warm saltwater, how do I convert to PADI without going through the entire PADI certification process?Dave G, 26 February 2014

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You don't need to do the entire process but will need to do one course, for example the rescue diver. PADIwill accept your qualifications as a pre-requisite for the course, but will still insist you take it before givingyou a PADI certification card.Jill Studholme, SCUBA Travel

Where is PSAI Advanced Oper Water Diver?Greg, 27 January 2014

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I'm not sure about where exactly to place PSAI Advanced Open Water Diver - looking at what's involved Ishould think CMAS 2 star. I'll contact the PSAI though, and see what they say.Jill Studholme, SCUBA Travel

It appears that Naui Master diver and SSI Master diver are in the incorrect order. I believe neither of theseare professional qualifications.Naui master diver may be accepted as PADI rescue if the rescue components are taught in that course.SSI dive controler and PADI Dive master are equivelant. Can you confirm please?12 November 2013

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Thanks for pointing that out. We've moved them to a more appropriate position.SCUBA Travel Webmaster

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The listings for SSI don't include the instructor levels and the recreation diver levels are little off. After OWis specialty diver 12 dives and 2 specialties, then AOW diver 24 dives and 4 specialties, then Master DiverAOW plus Stress Rescue Diver and 50 dives. The pro levels can be found on divessi.com to add to yourtable.Beth, 9 August 2013

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Thanks Beth, we'll update the page.SCUBA Travel Webmaster

This table is very useful for roughly equivalent qualifications, however, I have found that the maximumdepth ratings can vary. Has anyone compiled a table with depth limits between the differing qualifications?ThanksTheresa Murphy, 8 August 2013

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Good point. We'll look at adding maximum depths.SCUBA Travel Webmaster

Two BSAC grades are missing: Ist Class Diver (4 star) and National instructor (4 star).Edward Haynes, 20 July 2013

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Thanks for the getting in touch - we've inserted 2 new columns for the 4 star grades.SCUBA Travel Webmaster

Does not include the world's first Instruction program--LA Co UW Instruction program; Basic Diver,Advanced diver (100 + Hours,) Instructor UICC, 200 hours.SDM, 16 July 2013

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Thanks for the info - we've added LA Co UW.SCUBA Travel Webmaster

Please note the information you display about ITDA is out of date... please see: www.diveitda.com or oursupport site at www.diveitda.orgThank youSteve Murray, ITDA, 11 July 2013

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Thanks for letting us know Steve - we've now updated the page.SCUBA Travel Webmaster

Recommended Training Books

The Complete Diver: The History, Science and Practice of Scuba Divingby Dr Alex Brylske, 2012A comprehensive guide to recreational scuba diving.

The Diving ManualCircle Books, Paperback, 164 pages, (2002).One from the British Sub-Aqua Club. Aimed at those interested in taking up diving, and written with theforthcoming European Diver Training Standards in mind, besides supporting divers following the BSAC

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system this generic diving manual will also be useful to divers following other training systems.

NOAA Diving Manual: Diving for Science and Technology, Fourth EditionJames T. Joiner, Best Pub Co, Hardback, 660 pages, (2002).One of the most detailed diving reference books available and is a valuable resource for all who areinterested in a complete encyclopedia of diving technology, equipment, techniques and procedures.

Scuba Professional: Insights Into Sport Diver Training and OperationsSimon Pridmore, 304 pages, 1 edition (July 17, 2015).New book looks at how diving is taught and gives independent, objective advice for instructors anddive operators. It includes a chapter on "Which Training Agency?", which is a question we are oftenasked.

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