Scuba Diving Instructor
- • Minimum Age of 18 years old. • 15 years old for junior Divemaster • Certification: Hold a valid WADI Divemaster certification or equivalent from an ISO-recognised organisation. • Experience: Documented proof of a minimum of 100 logged open-water dives
- spanning various depths and night dives and navigation environments. • Safety: Current certification in First Aid & CPR and Oxygen Administration (aligned with recent ILCOR guidelines). • Medical Fitness: A valid diving medical examination signed by a physician within the last 12 months confirming fitness for hyperbaric activity.
THE COMPREHENSIVE DIVER'S ENCYCLOPEDIA
- While mandatory for WADI Divemaster candidates it is open to all divers with a thirst for knowledge.
- Open Water Diver (or equivalent) recommended for foundational context.
Divemaster
- • Be 18 years old or older.
- o Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)
- o Advanced Scuba Diver certification (or equivalent)
- o Rescue Diver certification (or equivalent)
- o CPR & First Aid completed within the last 24 months
- • Have at least 60 logged dives to start and 100 dives to certify.
- Junior Divemaster Option (Ages 15–17): Must hold WADI Advanced Open Water Diver + WADI Rescue Diver and have 60 logged dives. Additional training is required at age 18 to upgrade to a full Divemaster.
Diver Refresher
- Certified as a WADI Open Water Diver or equivalent certification from a recognised agency
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Medically fit for diving
Rescue Diver
- Be 15 years or older (12+ for Junior Rescue Diver)
- • Hold a WADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)
- • Possess a valid CPR and First Aid certification
- 25 logged dives (to be verified)
Advanced Scuba Diver
- Minimum age 12–15 years depending on local regulations
- WADI Open Water Diver or equivalent from a recognised training organisation
- Good physical and mental condition
- Recent diving activity or a refresher may be required
Discover Scuba Diving Program
- Be at least 10 years old
- Be medically fit for diving (complete a medical statement)
