TS EN ISO 24801-2

TS EN ISO 24801-2 defines rules for the training of recreational scuba divers and focuses on the Level 2 profile, commonly described as an autonomous diver. In practical terms, the standard is about the training framework used in recreational diving services to prepare a diver who can operate with a defined degree of independence rather than relying on constant direct supervision.

What Level 2 means in diving education

In general technical usage, an autonomous diver is someone trained to plan and conduct dives within specified limits, manage basic equipment issues, and respond appropriately to common situations without being treated as a beginner under continuous one-to-one control. That concept sits between introductory supervised training and more advanced professional or technical diving roles. The standard addresses this training level as part of recreational scuba diver education, making the terminology and expectations more consistent across services and training providers.

Why the service context matters

This document is tied to recreational diving services, so its value lies in the structure it gives to training rather than in describing every instructional method in detail. For operators, instructors, and trainees, the key idea is comparability: a Level 2 diver should be understood through a common competence framework, including safe preparation, buoyancy control, teamwork, and the ability to dive within the boundaries of the qualification. In recreational diving, that shared language helps distinguish autonomous divers from supervised-entry divers and supports clearer expectations about training outcomes.

• Covers rules for the training of recreational scuba divers.
• Addresses the Level 2 autonomous diver profile.
• Applies in the context of recreational diving services.
• Helps define shared expectations for diver competence and independence.