TS EN ISO 24801-2

TS EN ISO 24801-2 is the standard that addresses the competence structure for training recreational scuba divers and defines the Level 2 “autonomous diver” stage. In recreational diving services, it focuses on the training framework used to prepare a diver for a more independent form of participation, where the diver is expected to operate with a greater degree of self-reliance rather than under direct instructor supervision.

What the Level 2 concept means

Within the ISO 24801 family, the level structure expresses a gradual progression in knowledge, practical skill and decision-making ability. Level 2 generally represents a step beyond basic supervised entry-level training, emphasizing more independent application of dive planning, equipment use, underwater movement, situational awareness and personal limits. In practical terms, it is about more than operating gear: it is about developing the judgment needed for controlled recreational diving.

Practical context for training providers

This standard provides a shared technical reference for organisations that deliver recreational diving services and diver training programmes. In general, scuba diver education combines theory with confined-water and open-water practice, and this subject area typically sits alongside equipment, service delivery and training standards. The title and scope show that the document is centered on recreational scuba diver training; it should be read in that context rather than assumed to define every operational detail of diving instruction.

• Establishes a common competence language for recreational scuba diver training.
• Covers the Level 2 autonomous diver stage.
• Used in the context of recreational diving services.
• The title mentions freediving, but the standard’s core subject is recreational scuba diver training.