BS EN 14413-1:2004
Recreational diving services. Safety related minimum requirements for the training of scuba instructors. Level
Instructor level 1 (BS EN 14413-1:2004 and ISO 24802-1:2007)
Scuba instructors at level 1 are qualified to teach and assess confined water skills and theoretical knowledge up to diver level 1.Under the supervision of a level-2 instructor, they may also teach the theoretical knowledge for levels 2 and 3, and may teach any level of diver in confined water, such as a swimming pool.
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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