TS EN ISO 24802-1

TS EN ISO 24802-1 addresses the training of scuba instructors within recreational diving services, focusing on Level 1 instructor competence. It sets out the competencies an instructor is expected to demonstrate, the criteria used to evaluate those competencies, and the conditions under which the training is delivered. In practical terms, the standard is about making instructor qualification measurable and consistent, not just describing diving knowledge in general.

Instructor competence and assessment

In the recreational diving context, a scuba instructor does more than perform diving skills: the role includes teaching, demonstrating, supervising, and assessing learners in a controlled way. The standard’s scope establishes the baseline framework for recognition as a Level 1 scuba instructor by a training organization. As general technical context, such standards clarify role boundaries and help distinguish instructional ability from personal diving proficiency, making assessment expectations more consistent across training settings.

Relationship to service conditions under ISO 24803

A key feature of the document is that it addresses not only what an instructor must be able to do, but also the conditions under which training is provided. In addition to the general requirements for recreational diving services in ISO 24803, it provides a dedicated framework for scuba instructor training. This means the training programme, assessment setting, and competence verification are intended to fit the recreational scuba diving environment and its service context.

The standard is limited to training and evaluation in recreational scuba diving. It does not automatically extend to all forms of commercial diving or to every use of diving equipment. Its value lies in bringing technical skill, teaching practice, and evaluation principles together in one qualification-oriented framework.