TS EN 14153-2

TS EN 14153-2. OFFICIAL SCOPE IS UNAVAILABLE. This standard addresses the safety-related minimum training framework for the Level 2 “Autonomous Diver” qualification in recreational scuba diving. The title identifies it as a service standard and indicates that the main concern is the diver’s ability to operate independently within a planned training level, rather than as a novice under close instruction.

What “autonomous diver” means in practice

In general technical terms, an autonomous diver is expected to be capable of applying core skills independently: preparing equipment, managing basic underwater orientation, following a dive plan, and responding appropriately to routine situations. In recreational diving education, this level sits above supervised entry-level training but below professional diving roles. That distinction matters because it clarifies training objectives, responsibility boundaries, and the competence expected from the diver.

Document type and context of use

As a training standard, this document belongs to the CEN family that aims to support a common language and a minimum safety-oriented approach for diver education. In practice, standards of this kind are used to align course structures, make training outcomes easier to compare, and support a baseline of consistency across providers. This record is now withdrawn, so it is best understood as a historical reference and as a guide to recreational diving terminology and training levels.