BS EN 14153-3:2003
Recreational diving services. Safety related minimum requirements for the training of recreational scuba divers. Level 3. Dive Leader
BS EN 14153-3 is the standard that specifies the competencies that a scuba diver has to have achieved in order for a service provider to award the scuba diver certification indicating that he has met or exceeded scuba diver level 3 – “Dive leader” and specifies assessment of these competencies.
It also specifies conditions under which training has to be provided, in addition to the general requirements for recreational diving service provision specified in prEN 14467.
BS EN 14153-3 applies only to contractual training and certification in recreational scuba diving.
Diver level 3 – Dive Leader
BS EN 14153-3:2003 (ISO 24801-3:2007) outlines the knowledge and skills required to reach level 3, known as Dive Leader. Qualified Dive Leaders may act as dive marshals or dive masters, organising groups of divers. They may also help to control students and improve safety, but may not assess or teach students.
Also available for diving instructor training:
BS EN 14153-1:2003
Recreational diving services. Safety related minimum requirements for the training of recreational scuba divers. Level 1. Supervised Diver
BS EN 14153-2:2003
Recreational diving services. Safety related minimum requirements for the training of recreational scuba divers. Level 2. Autonomous Diver
The organizations below have been externally audited to confirm that their training meets the relevant standards. British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) – www.bsac.com Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) – www.padi.com
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