Raid General Diving Standards
Updated: 18/08/2014
RAID GENERAL DIVING STANDARDS
RAID General Diving Standards: Updated: 18/08/2014
CONTENTS
Table of Contents ...... 3 ...... 3 RAID GENERAL DIVING STANDARDS ...... 4 QUIZZES AND EXAM ASSESSMENT ...... 6 DEFINITIONS ...... 7 ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS ...... 7 ASCENT AND DESCENT LINE ...... 7 CERTIFIED ASSISTANTS ...... 7 CERTIFICATION ...... 7 CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER (CCR) ...... 8 CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER MINIMUM LOOP VOLUME ...... 8 CONFINED WATER ...... 8 CONTROL ...... 8 CORE REBREATHER TRAINING/PROGRAMS ...... 9 DAYLIGHT HOURS ...... 9 DECO GAS ...... 9 DIVE CENTRE ...... 9 DIRECT SUPERVISION – Whilst Training RAID Programs ...... 9 DIVE COMPUTER ...... 9 DIVE EVALUATION CHECK LIST ...... 9 DIVING PROCEDURES ...... 10 DON and DOFF ...... 10 EQUIVALENT / EQIVALENCY ...... 10 EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLE CHECK LIST ...... 10 INSTRUCTOR ...... 10 INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS & VALIDATION ...... 11 INSTRUCTOR STATUS MAINTENANCE ...... 11 RENEWAL OF LAPSED INSTRUCTORS - INACTIVE STATUS ...... 11 LOGBOOK – On-line ...... 11 MASTERY ...... 11 MEMBERS ...... 11 MAXIMUM DIVE TIMES ...... 11 NEUTRAL BUOYANCY ON THE SURFACE ...... 12 NITROX ...... 12 OPEN CIRCUIT SCUBA (OC) ...... 12 OPEN WATER ...... 12 RAID REGISTERED REBREATHERS or UNIT SPECIFIC REBREATHER/S ...... 13 RESTRICTED VISIBILITY ...... 13 SEMI CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER (SCR) ...... 13 www.DiveRAID.com 1 RAID General Diving Standards: Updated: 18/08/2014
SIDE SLING ALTERNATIVE AIR SOURCE (SSAA) ...... 13 SPECIALITIES ...... 13 REBREATHER SPECIALITY PROGRAMS ...... 14 STUDENTS / PARTICIPANTS / MEMBERS ...... 14 TECHNICAL SPECIALITY ...... 14 TISSUE LOADING ...... 14 UNDERWATER TIMING DEVICE ...... 14 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ...... 14 Students ...... 14 RAID Instructors and/or Level 4 Dive Leaders ...... 14 STUDENT DIVERS TO INSTRUCTOR RATIO ...... 15 CONFINED WATER ...... 15 OPEN WATER TRAINING ...... 15 STUDENT REFERRALS ...... 16 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ...... 17 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ...... 17 CIVIL LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED ...... 18 WEB /INTERNERT ADVERTISEMENT ...... 18 WAIVERS ...... 18 RAID MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS ...... 18 ETHICAL REQUIREMENTS ...... 19 DIVE CENTRES ...... 19 RAID STANDARD DIVE CENTRE ...... 19 RAID GOLD STAR DIVE CENTRE ...... 20 RAID INSTRUCTOR TRAINER (IT) DIVE CENTRE ...... 20 MEMBERSHIP STATUS AND MAINTENANCE (Dive Centre & Pro) ...... 20 Membership and/or Renewal ...... 20 Inactive Status ...... 21 Suspension ...... 21 Hold Status ...... 21 Cancelling Membership ...... 21 QUALITY EXCELLENCE ...... 21 QUALITY MANAGEMENT ...... 22 RISK MANAGEMENT...... 22 Terminology ...... 24 RAID Dive Centres Who Are: ...... 24 Dive Site Owners ...... 24 Vessel Owners ...... 24 RAID Dive Centre Owner and/or Manager ...... 24 Instructor and Dive Centre Owner ...... 25 Maintenance of Diving Equipment and Relevant Machinery ...... 25 RAID Instructor or Level 4 Dive Leader ...... 25
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FORMS - include but not limited to ...... 26 TRAINING STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL LEVELS ...... 27 TRY DIVES ...... 29 AQUATIC INTRODUCTION ...... 30 LEVEL 1 COURSE ...... 32 LEVEL 2 COURSE ...... 34 SPECIALTIES ...... 36 LEVEL 3 COURSE ...... 38 LEVEL 4 COURSE ...... 41 RAID OPEN CIRCUIT INSTRUCTOR ...... 44 OPEN CIRCUIT INSTRUCTOR CROSS OVER ...... 44 OPEN WATER INSTRUCTOR DUTIES ...... 45 RAID SPORT REBREATHER INSTRUCTOR ...... 47 REBREATHER INSTRUCTOR CROSS OVER ...... 48 RAID OPEN CIRCUIT INSTRUCTOR CROSS OVER ...... 48 RAID SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR ...... 51 RAID OPEN CIRCUIT INSTRUCTOR TRAINER ...... 53 RAID REBREATHER INSTRUCTOR TRAINER ...... 55 RAID SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR TRAINER ...... 57 RAID EXAMINER ...... 59
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RAID GENERAL DIVING STANDARDS
NOTE: ALL UPDATE CHANGES ARE MARKED IN BLUE, although it is your responsibility to check every course before you start training
Rebreather Association of International Divers AB (RAID), including affiliates or subsidiary corporations, owners, officers, employees, distributors, agents, contractors and/or assigned parties trading as:
Rebreather Association of International Divers (RAID, DiveRAID)
The RAID General Diving Standards shall include the entire RAID General Diving Standards document and not limited to the paragraph.
The General Diving Standards cover the prerequisites and requirements that apply during training; the inter- action with RAID Members and RAID course programs, whenever training and/or supervising participating divers.
Training Standards for specific course programs are stated in the Training Standards for Individual Levels and/or Speciality programs. These specific training standards are in addition to the General Diving Standards. Under limited circumstances, these individual programs may vary from the General Diving Standards. In this case, Training Standards for individual Levels for the specific program take precedence. If in any doubt, contact RAID Training Department for clarification before any activity and/or program is undertaken.
As a RAID Member you are obliged to take action within the Standards of the RAID Program and act as any reasonable person would be expected to do and be familiar with diving related legislation and protocols specific to your region and/or manufacturers’ requirements and follow these or take the conservative approach. If in any doubt, contact the RAID Training Department for clarification.
The RAID General Diving Standards are promulgated for the guidance of RAID dive leaders. These Standards will be reviewed periodically and, when necessary, updated based on recommendations by the RAID Education Board of Directors.
Instructors wishing to input recommendations on Standards may do so by addressing RAID International Headquarters in writing. Implementation of changes will be at the discretion of the RAID International Headquarters who reserves the right of final authority on the General Diving Standards.
The requirements listed below are to be adhered to in order to be a sanctioned RAID Training Program. Failure to follow these requirements, or apply a conservative or reasonable option, will be considered a Breach of the Standards, thus denying sanction as a RAID Program.
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GENERAL
1. First time online registration, every member, student and/or participant , must review, complete and sign and/or produce (on-line AND on paper) a. RAID Liability Release and Assumption of Risk b. RAID Safe Diving Practices and Statement of Understanding c. Medical Statement Questionnaire/Medical Clearance Statement For every course/program started the same paper work is required before any practical training
2. A Parent or Guardian signature is required on forms for all in-water activities for any persons under the legal age of the country that the program is to be undertaken or under 18 years of age.
3. The minimum age that a person may start a RAID program is 12 years old for a Junior Level 1 Open Circuit and 15 years old, or as stated in the Training Standards for Individual Speciality programs.
4. The student Medical Statement Questionnaire must be completed and accepted, on-line AND physically completed on paper before in water training. If any question is answered “YES”, submit a current medical form signed by a Medical Physician before in-water training. And subject to local laws and regulations
5. If a person becomes ill and/or injured during any RAID program, which would generate a “YES” answer to the RAID Medical Statement Questionnaire, then prior to their continuation of any practical or in water training, a new Medical Statement Questionnaire needs to be completed and passed by a Medical Physician.
If there is any doubt about medical circumstances, the physical and/or mental condition of the person, then a new Medical Statement Questionnaire will be required to be completed and passed by a qualified Medical Physician. A physician Medical Statement is only valid for six (6) months, or as stated in the medical statement or in accordance with the local laws.
6. If a diver/student starts another in water RAID Training Program within 6 (six) months from the signed date on the completed medical form by a Medical Physician, then a new medical form, signed by a Medical Physician is NOT required.
7. It must be noted that medical requirements must also follow local laws and regulations All physical paperwork in regard to any medical approval requirements need to be held by the certifying RAID Dive Centre for 7 (seven) years and should be available within this period for RAID Head Office’s inspection. Digital copies may be valid subject to local laws and regulations.
8. Student divers may not sign their own medical statement or give themselves a medical clearance, even if they are a Physician.
9. All documentation is to be completed in full, in writing, and handed to the Certifying RAID Dive Centre running the course, prior to any in water activities, regardless of training/experience level. The certifying instructor needs to confirm through inspection, that all the relevant documentation has been obtained and is in order before any in water training commences.
10. A review of selected in water motor skills should be conducted for all certified divers who have enrolled in a training program/course and who have not logged a open water dive within 6 (six) months prior to in water training. These skills are to be conducted within a confined water environment.
11. A RAID Dive Centre and appointed RAID instructor must insure that all student divers for all levels of certification meet the required prerequisites and have the necessary medical fitness, knowledge and skills to enter the chosen program.
12. Only a certified renewed RAID instructor or Level 4 Diver may conduct a RAID training program, as detailed, through a renewed registered RAID Dive Centre. It is highly recommended the RAID member have civil liability insurance, subject to local laws and regulations.
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13. From the date of student purchasing a training course(s), the student has 6 (six) months to complete any RAID training program and obtain certification. It is the responsibility for the RAID Dive Centre to inform their students of such.
14. A RAID certified instructor must personally observe and evaluate each student’s ability to perform and master each of the required skills, or as specified in the specific training standards for confined and open water training.
15. A RAID certified, renewed Level 4 may personally observe and evaluate each student’s ability to perform and master each of the required skills, as specified in the specific training standards for confined water training only.
16. If a RAID certified, renewed instructor replaces, by appointment, another RAID certified, renewed instructor during any part of a RAID training program, then that instructor shall ensure and accept responsibility that all the relevant protocols and requirements have been met in accordance with the RAID General Diving Standards.
17. It is the obligation of the RAID Dive Centre, RAID Level 4 and/or RAID instructor to ensure that they follow the latest RAID training standards, which are available on-line through the RAID web site, and that these are reviewed on-line before training.
18. As a RAID member the security of your login details are the members sole responsibility and RAID, its members and affiliates shall take no responsibility for the direct or indirect consequences and or loss from the incorrect use by whatever means for, but not limited to, the misuse and abuse of such information, whether known or unknown. It is the member’s responsibility to protect their password. RAID, its members and affiliates shall not be responsible for any personal injury, death or property loss or damage, from the member’s inability to protect their password from abuse.
19. Downloading and/ or printing documents will invalidate the contents.
20. Dive computers are to be used on all dives with the exception of Level One Open Circuit or TRY DIVES, where it may be substituted for an underwater dive timing device and Dive Tables
21. Any Instructor/s from other diver training agencies crossing over to RAID must be in good standing with their existing agency.
22. Any reference or terminology referring, but not limited to, courses, programs/program, Specialties/Speciality, training, Instructors, assistants, Dive Centre shall be accepted that “RAID” is the accepted word that shall be include in such reference or terminology, unless otherwise stated.
QUIZZES AND EXAM ASSESSMENT
The RAID instructor must review the student’s knowledge development, verify that the quizzes and exams have all been passed and any missed questions or wrong answers are fully explained to the student and they understand the subject/s. Each “Quick Quiz”, & final exam requires a pass mark 80% prior to any in water or practical training. These are "open book" quiz and exam.
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DEFINITIONS
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS Independent study and preparation means students can learn at their own pace which is flexible and effective. They can choose, whilst completing the academic training section, their Dive Centre to arrange their in water training and discuss equipment requirements or ask any questions regarding the academic section. Students can view and down load PDF documents. The RAID instructor may offer a presentation(s) of subject(s) within any section which the student may require to help with learning, but not as a substitute to the students required reading and self-study of the subject material.
ASCENT AND DESCENT LINE This line shall be 10 mm/3/8” thick or more, and shall be fixed to the bottom and/or strong enough to hold down the positive buoyancy effects of an uncontrolled buoyant diver, without lifting. A flotation device shall be attached to the line and shall provide ample buoyancy.
NOTE: Where mention is made to “Reference Line” then that line shall not be required to meet the above criteria.
CERTIFIED ASSISTANTS Open circuit and/or Rebreather certified instructor and/or Level 4 open circuit diver may assist open circuit and non rebreather specialities programs.
RAID rebreather Level 4 certified diver and/or Open circuit/ rebreather certified instructor may assist rebreather programs and/or rebreather specialities programs.
CERTIFICATION RAID Dive centres complete certification. All courses advertised and conducted within the RAID General Diving Standards and according to the training programs shall be issued RAID Certifications to students/divers who have satisfactory met and mastered all the performance requirements. The instructor or Speciality instructor who completes the open water training shall be the certifying instructor.
CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES
Before certification RAID Dive Centres are to check the following;
a) The student has logged the in water training dives in their personal Log Book and the logged dives are in accordance with the course requirements. b) The student has up loaded a face ID image if a C-card if required. If certification is processed by the Dive Centre without an ID image to verify the student ID, then NO plastic certification card will be issued.
Instructors and/or Dive Centres are to log-on to the RAID training web site and sign skills completed and/or certification within 7 (seven) days of course completion when internet access is available and before the student(s) course(s) expires.
Dive Centres with limited internet access and / or who have used the Dive centre “BY PASS” certification sign off functionality, in addition to the standard forms required to have, on file, all the relevant Quick Quiz and Exam completed and signed by the student, the confined and or open water skills signed off by the Instructor and Student for presentation to RAID HQ at any time for 7 years from date of each certification.
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“BY PASS” certification procedures 1. All the Quick Quiz must be written and passed by the student. Any questions missed or incorrectly answered must be explained and understood by the student prior to taking the exam. 2. The course exam must be written and passed by the student. Any questions missed or incorrectly answered must be explained and understood by the student prior to any practical or in water training. 3. All the confined water training skills must be completed & mastered by the student and signed off by the Instructor and Student prior to any open water training/diving. 4. All the open water dives must be completed & performance demonstration and requirements passed prior to sign off by the Instructor & student. 5. The Dive Centre may only complete certification after items 1 to 4 above have been completed in order with all the relevant paper work documented and held by the Dive Centre for verification. 6. The Dive Centre shall produce such paper work for inspection within 5 working days if RAID HQ shall demand for such.
It must be noted From the date of on-line course purchase, students have 6 (six) months to complete the course and certification, which includes the in water training. The core rebreather level program/s specifies the depth limitation and skill levels. The Rebreather Specialty program details the unit/s (rebreather/s) the diver is certified to use. Rebreather certification requires both the core level and Rebreather specialty completed. Only on-line certification/status is valid. Certification cards are issued as recognition of certification and not confirmation. Certification may only be withheld for non-payment of practical course fees.
CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER (CCR) Generally referred to as electronic or manual or mechanical CCR equipment where the exhaled gas is re- circulated within a breathing loop, the carbon dioxide is cleaned and only oxygen is added to replace the metabolised oxygen used by the diver.
If stated “CCR” then the reference is directly related to closed circuit rebreather only; and does not included any other types or rebreathers.
NOTE: When reference is made to “rebreather/s” within the RAID General Diving Standards, it shall include both SCR and CCR and or derivatives.
CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER MINIMUM LOOP VOLUME The approximate volume of gas in the loop may equal lung respiratory volume plus about 5 -10%
CONFINED WATER 1. A swimming pool (reasonable size with an approximate deep end of 2 metres/7 feet and surface area of 5 metres x 10 metres/16 feet x 33 feet that can comfortably hold 4 people). The maximum depth shall not be deeper than 5 metres/16 feet.
2. An open water site which offers conditions similar to a swimming pool. For example, calmness; clarity and depth; lakes; springs; sinks; quarries; lagoons, and bays that are protected from open seas and rough water. The open water environment must have a maximum depth of 5 metres/16 feet. This depth limit excludes “Try Dives” which is detailed separately.
CONTROL Control requires, amongst other things, an instructor, including a Level 4 diver when appropriate, to be in a position of immediate supervision and effectively able to respond quickly to a student/participant having problems in any reasonable situation.
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CORE REBREATHER TRAINING/PROGRAMS (Rebreather Level 1, 2, 3, 4, Instructor, Instructor Trainer and Speciality Instructor Trainer)
This is the core level training for rebreathers and specifies the depth limitation and skill level only.
DAYLIGHT HOURS For in water training these hours shall be from 30 minutes after sun rise to 30 minutes before sun set, or where conditions simulate day light conditions.
DECO CYLINDER/S This is a cylinder or cylinders carried by diver/s or supplied to diver/s for use in decompression procedures.
DECO GAS This is a gas mixture of one, two or three gasses (Oxygen, Nitrogen and Helium) used in decompression procedures to accelerate required decompression stops with a maximum oxygen content partial pressure of 1.6 bar at the planned depth of usage. The oxygen partial pressure limit does not restrict the depth it may be carried/taken to, only the maximum depth of its usage by divers.
DIVE CENTRE This may include but not limited to, Dive Centre/Shop/Facility/Resort/Club and or Charter Vessel and or premises where diver training may be conducted. All applications are subject to the decision of RAID International Headquarters
DIRECT SUPERVISION – Whilst Training RAID Programs All in water skills are to be directly supervised and evaluated by a renewed RAID instructor or Level 4 RAID diver, as specified, who shall be in direct control of students throughout all sessions, effectively able to respond quickly to a student/participant having problems in any reasonable situation.
Specialities: Only RAID registered, renewed Speciality instructors shall be in direct control of students throughout all speciality training sessions, effectively able to respond quickly to a student/participant having problems in any reasonable situation.
DIVE COMPUTER See “TISSUE LOADING”
DIVE EVALUATION CHECK LIST The Dive Evaluation Check List is a site and time-specific risk assessment detailing, amongst other items, any reasonable or special precautions and confirming all persons involved agree, accept and understand the conditions and are willing to proceed with training. This check list is to be presented after Dive Site Briefing presentation/s for all open water sites or confined water training in an open water environment which offers conditions similar to a swimming pool for confined water training only. This shall be used if there are no local laws and regulations that shall not take precedent over the use of this.
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DIVING PROCEDURES All training dives at confined or open water sites must include:
1. Dive Site Briefing. 2. Dive Evaluation Check List completed (Not required for confined water swimming pool site/ subject to Local Laws & Regulations). 3. Rebreather training (Equipment Assemble Check List completed and signed). 4. In water control 5. Dive Briefing before or between all ‘Confined’ and/or ‘Open Water’ dives. 6. Equipment checks (open circuit disassembly) after and/or between all ‘Confined’ and ‘Open Water’ dives. 7. De Briefing and Student Skill assessment form to be completed by Instructor and student after each open water dive with the exception of “Try Dives”.
NOTE: 1. A Dive Site Briefing is only required when student(s) is/are at a new site for the first time during the in water training session. 2. Students must exit the confined water, remove equipment, and with the instructor ensure consumables are adequate for the open water training. 3. A Dive Evaluation Check List completed and signed for each new open water training day and/or when student(s) is/are at a new site during the open water training and/or when conditions change between dives. 4. It is the instructor's or Level 4 Diver's discretion to have student(s) complete and sign a Dive Evaluation Check List between training dives on the same day at the same dive site, if conditions change. 5. Rebreather training: every time equipment is disassembled, an Equipment Assemble Check List is to be completed and signed.
DON and DOFF DON – the diver physically puts on the dive equipment / To put on the diving equipment DOFF – the diver physically removes or takes off the diving equipment
EQUIVALENT / EQIVALENCY Detailed Equivalent or Equivalency certification levels between other recognised training agencies and RAID levels of certification are not detailed in these standards. Refer to publications by RAID International /HQ from time to time.
EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLE CHECK LIST The Equipment Assemble Check List is a standard list for rebreather assembly requirements and procedures needed to be completed before using the equipment (see Forms and/or as per user manual).
INSTRUCTOR A RAID instructor is a registered, renewed person, who has satisfactorily completed a RAID instructor Development program or met the crossover requirements as specified.
A RAID Speciality is a registered instructor who has satisfactorily completed a RAID Speciality Instructor program/s or met the crossover requirements as specified.
A RAID Instructor Trainer is a registered instructor trainer who has satisfactorily completed a RAID Instructor Trainer Development program or met the crossover requirements as specified.
A RAID Speciality Instructor Trainer is a registered Instructor Trainer who has satisfactorily completed the RAID Instructor Trainer Speciality Development program/s or met the crossover requirements as specified.
A RAID Examiner is appointed by the RAID International Headquarters.
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Unless stated otherwise, the term “instructor” shall refer to a registered or renewed RAID Instructor, Sport Rebreather Instructor, Speciality Instructor, Instructor Trainer, Speciality Instructor Trainer and/or RAID Examiner.
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS & VALIDATION As detailed under "Training Standards for Individual Levels"
INSTRUCTOR STATUS MAINTENANCE In order to maintain a valid RAID Instructor certification status, the instructor is required to; 1. Be a paid up active / renewed instructor 2. Must complete a minimum of 2 (two) certifications every 12 months and be the registered instructor upon student certification.
RENEWAL OF LAPSED INSTRUCTORS - INACTIVE STATUS Inactive Status or Lapsed RAID registered instructors, may renew their status by completing the following 1. Submit a written e-mail application requesting renewal of Lapsed status 2. Payment of active/renewal fee 3. Assist with one RAID course with an active / renewed RAID Instructor, who must confirm this in writing (e-mail). 4. If the Lapsed status is over 4 years the lapsed RAID Instructor must attend an Instructor up-date with a RAID Instructor Trainer or Examiner.
It must be noted that RAID has the right not to renew the active status for whatever reason and or change the requirements to renew without notice. LOGBOOK – On-line All in water training (confined or open water) shall be logged by the student in their personal on-line “Log Book”, confirming the dives and equipment used, before certification may be issued.
MASTERY When a student/learner can comfortably demonstrate proficiency and competence, when completing an entire motor skill and all the components of the skill in a manner that demonstrates minimal or no stress
MEMBERS A RAID instructor, certified assistants, and/or Dive Centre that have paid an annual membership fee to RAID and meet the RAID General Diving Standards.
MAXIMUM DIVE TIMES 1. No single or combined underwater dive time shall exceed 100% of the oxygen toxicity limits (CNS/UTD) on a dive computer and/or exceed the (NOAA) CNS/UTD table limits, whichever is the most conservative. 2. Rebreather Dive time shall be calculated from the time the diver leaves (descends) the surface until the diver returns to the surface (surface to surface). Open Circuit Dive time shall be calculated from the time the diver leaves (descends) the surface until the diver levels the bottom to return to the surface 3. Rebreathers: no single or combined underwater dive time shall exceed the manufacturers’ recommended carbon dioxide absorbent dive/exposure/usage time or diver calculated allowable dive/exposure/usage limit, whichever is the most conservative. 4. No single or combined underwater dive time shall exceed the nitrogen no decompression limits (NDL) limits on a dive computer during a non-decompression RAID diver program/course. Maximum times for decompression diver programs/courses are specifically stated.
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If RAID Nitrogen Dive Tables are used for the calculation of allowable nitrogen limits (NDL), then only two dives a day are allowed within the NDL limits. RAID Dive Tables are only allowed for the Level 1 open circuit program/course, for all other courses use dive computers (see “Tissue Loading”).
NEUTRAL BUOYANCY ON THE SURFACE Hover with an empty BCD; breathing normally (SCR & CCR) with minimum loop volume (CCR) or holding the breath (open circuit), and with the top of the head just touching the surface.
NITROX Oxygen enriched breathing gas with a fraction (percentage) of oxygen between 0.22 (22%) and 0.40 (40%) content or with a maximum oxygen content partial pressure of 1.4 bar at the target operating planned depth (TOD) of usage and 1.6 bar at maximum operating depth (MOD).
OPEN CIRCUIT SCUBA (OC) Generally referred to as Open Circuit SCUBA equipment where the diver exhales gas to the surrounding environment.
OPEN WATER Open water is any expansive body of water that provides conditions and an environment which recreational divers experience/use; for example, dams, lakes, or the sea. (This excludes a pool and training tank).The open water environment must have a minimum depth of 5 metres/16 feet.
1. It is the instructor’s discretion to approve an appropriate dive site offering suitable training conditions. 2. The instructor shall limit the number of students per instructor, where environmental conditions are less than ideal, for example but not limited to, surface conditions; water temperature; visibility; and/or water movement. 3. When appropriate, taking into regard but not limited to, unfavourable surface conditions, water movement and/or visibility, the instructor must use additional aids to improve safety, for example, ascent/descent lines, (minimum diameter 10mm thick); surface support stations with adequate buoyancy to support a diver on the surface; and/or a qualified RAID certified assistant. 4. Skill evaluations are to a minimum depth of 5metres/16 feet, unless specified. 5. Training dives are to a maximum depth of the specified course. 6. Maximum recreational dive depth is subject to the training program stated therein. 7. No decompression diving allowed, in recreational programs unless specified in the particular course outline. 8. Rebreather dive duration is a minimum depth of 5metres/16 feet, for 30 minutes or longer. 9. Open Circuit dive duration is a minimum depth of 5 metres/16 feet, for 20 minutes or longer. 10. Open water training is conducted only in daylight hours, unless specified in the particular course outline. 11. In recreational programs: Only dive where there is direct vertical access to the surface, for example, not in overhead environments except as detailed in the relevant training programs. 12. It shall be the instructor’s responsibility to decide to cancel any open water training if environmental conditions, equipment problems, or a student’s physical/mental condition make this necessary. 13. Display and fly, in a prominent position, the Diver Down Flag and/or any other legal requirement for the area or country. 14. Where reference is made to calm open water conditions it shall refer to, any body of water that has pool like conditions, with reference, but not limited, to underwater clarity, calmness both on the surface and underwater and comfortable water temperatures demanding little exposure protection.
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The RAID Dive Centre appointed instructor must be present and in control during all open water diver training activities for any RAID program unless otherwise specified in the detailed training program.
The RAID Dive Centre appointed instructor and/or Level 4 diver must be present and in control in all confined water diver training as specified in the detailed training programs.
Only the RAID Dive Centre appointed RAID Speciality instructor shall be present and in control for all confined water and open water RAID Speciality diver training, or as specified in the detailed specific RAID Speciality training program(s).
RAID REGISTERED REBREATHERS or UNIT SPECIFIC REBREATHER/S These are specific rebreather units that RAID has provided detailed Speciality programs for. To be certified to dive/use/instruct any RAID registered rebreather at any core rebreather level of training, the diver has to meet the standards; complete and pass each RAID Speciality program for each unit.
If RAID does not provide a Speciality course for a rebreather then the rebreather is not a RAID registered rebreather.
RESTRICTED VISIBILITY The visibility is approximately3 metre/10 feet horizontal sight, without any artificial light aid and/or where conditions are such that they replicate night time underwater conditions.
SEMI CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER (SCR) Generally referred to as SCR equipment where the exhaled gas is re-circulated within a breathing loop, the carbon dioxide is cleaned and a gas with a high fraction of oxygen is added either by constant or variable flow to the breathing loop, necessitating excess gas to be vented from the breathing loop.
If stated “SCR” then the reference is directly related to all semi closed circuit rebreather only, and does not include any other types of Closed Circuit Rebreather.
NOTE: When reference is made to “rebreather/s” within the RAID General Diving Standards, it shall include both SCR and CCR and or derivatives.
SIDE SLING ALTERNATIVE AIR SOURCE (SSAA) This is a side mounted cylinder (minimum size 3 litre – 200 bar/600 lt/21 cu ft/3000 psi) with open circuit first and second stage regulators and Submersible Pressure Gauge (SPG). It is generally carried by the rebreather diver as an open circuit bail out gas, with a limit of oxygen content partial pressure of 1.4 at the maximum planned depth.
SPECIALITIES These are unique and specific RAID diver training programs (for open circuit and rebreathers) which are only taught by RAID renewed Speciality/Specialty instructors, and may include, but not limited to, specific environmental conditions; overhead environments; diving beyond recreational limits; shark and other aquatic animals; photography; equipment; oxygen cleaning etc.
SPECIALITY STANDARDS
RAID Speciality/Specialty courses/programs each have their own Training Standards which are applicable only to their individual Speciality/Specialty. Each of these Standards are to be read in conjunction with the RAID General Diving Standards and where there is any contradiction then the most conservative wording shall take precedence
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REBREATHER SPECIALITY PROGRAMS Detailed unit specific Rebreather Specialty program/s. Each designates the rebreather/s the diver is certified to dive/use, upon successful completion / certification. Rebreather certification requires both a core Rebreather level and a Rebreather Specialty.
STUDENTS / PARTICIPANTS / MEMBERS A person, who has registered, accepted the relevant liabilities and completed the medical requirements AND purchased a RAID training program and/or Speciality or detailed unit program(s).
TECHNICAL SPECIALITY These are diver training programs for open circuit and rebreathers beyond the recreational depth limits, up to a maximum depth of 100 metres / 328 feet at sea level or 11 bar pressure. It includes cave and ice diving etc...
TISSUE LOADING This may include, but not limited to, decompression & non decompression gas algorithm/s, dive times; ascent and descent rates; omitted decompression and required stops; flying and/or ascending to altitude; dive planning; oxygen toxicity levels; and any other related subject manageable by RAID Dive Tables, recognised single and/or multi gas dive computer/s or programs within the limitations and recommendations published.
UNDERWATER TIMING DEVICE Any waterproof device able to be worn by the diver to monitor their time underwater.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Students Each student must have a mask; snorkel; fins; adequate exposure suit if required; whistle and/or signalling device; buoyancy compensation device with Low pressure power inflator , SCUBA equipment detailed and according to the training program, under water timing device, tables or dive computer and what would be expected to be required according to the Risk Assessment and /or local laws and regulations
Open Circuit Level 1 students may only require/need a dive timing device as a replacement or instead of a dive computer, if using RAID Dive Tables during training.
RAID Instructors and/or Level 4 Dive Leaders Each instructor and/or Level 4 dive leader shall have during training
1. A mask; snorkel; fins; adequate exposure suit; whistle and/or signalling device; buoyancy compensation device. 2. Additional timing device or computer; compass; self-sealing surface marker buoy (SMB); reel with 50 metres/165 feet of line; knife. 3. Training with a rebreather: Subject to the rebreather speciality shall include, one RAID registered rebreather; one side sling alternate air source (SSAA) cylinder; the instructor shall be certified to teach the rebreather used for training. 4. CCR dive computer when using CCR rebreathers or a Nitrox dive computer when using SCR or air/Nitrox dive computer when using OC SCUBA. 5. A Medical Oxygen Rescue Pak at the dive site. 6. Training with open circuit: Shall include, first stage regulator two independent second stage regulators (Primary and Alternative), SPG, and LP inflator hose. 7. Open circuit equipment only, cannot be used when rebreather training, unless stated otherwise in the rebreather speciality. 8. Additional equipment as deemed necessary which may have been determined required following the completion of a Risk Assessment or by local Laws and Regulations.
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STUDENT DIVERS TO INSTRUCTOR RATIO Within consideration of the local Risk Assessment and at the discretion of the RAID instructor the following guide lines are to be used.
It is warranted that these ratios are under the understanding of what a reasonable person would consider under reasonable conditions, when considering student diver control, safety and within the parameters of the Risk Assessment conducted for the training site.
CONFINED WATER
Junior Open Circuit Open Water Level 1 Diver – Age 12 to 14 years old
Confined water – Participant 4: 1 Instructor Participant 6: 1 Instructor plus 1 Assistant
Age 15 years and older the ratios are
Open circuit training : 8 Participants (of which 4 may be aged 12 to 14 years old): 1 Instructor 10 Participants (of which 6 may be aged 12 to 14 years old): : 1 Instructor plus 1 Assistant
Rebreather training: 6 students: 1 Instructor Or Subject to the Speciality training ratio
OPEN WATER TRAINING
Junior Open Circuit Open Water Level 1 Diver – Age 12 to 14 years old
Participant 4: 1 Instructor Ratio
Age 15 years and older the ratios are
Maximum ratios Open circuit training: 8 students (of which 4 may be aged 12 to 14 years old): 1 Instructor 10 students (No Participant under the age of 15 years) :1 Instructor plus 1 Assistant in calm clear and warm water conditions 12 students(No Participant under the age of 15 years):1 Instructor plus 2 Assistant in calm clear and warm water conditions
Rebreather training: 6 students: 1 Instructor Or Subject to the Speciality training ratio
NOTE: These are subject to;
1. Where local laws and regulations state otherwise. 2. Reduced ratios when Risk Assessment deems it necessary and were a reasonable Instructor would consider safe practice to do so.
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3. When the water temperature is 60C / 430F and below then the ratio for : Rebreather training shall only be 2 students to 1 instructor or 3 students to 1 Instructor with a RAID assistant Open circuit training shall only be 3 students to 1 instructor or 4 students to 1 Instructor with a RAID assistant
Specialities: The Speciality instructor shall be limited to the number of students as detailed in the specific speciality program or as detailed in the General Diving Standards, whichever is the more conservative.
SURFACE SUPERVISION
It is suggested that surface supervision be utilised for all training open water dives. The best surface support for recreational divers is an adult at the dive site who is able to render assistance in the event that a problem is identified. A full Risk Assessment with, but not limited to, dive plan and/or emergency plan, possible rescue equipment, should be at hand and the surface support person must be acquainted with the use of each item. Two means of emergency communication available with up to date contact information would provide back up.
STUDENT REFERRALS Student referrals are when a student(s) changes to another RAID Dive Centre during in water skill training and before certification.
The RAID Dive Centre shall, when receiving RAID student(s),verify on-line that the course(s) purchased by the student has not expired and check/ ensure that it will not expire before completion of the in water skills.
Have the students review, complete and physically sign on paper:
1. RAID Liability Release and Acceptance of Risk 2. RAID Safe Diving Practices and Statement of Understanding 3. Medical Statement Questionnaire
This must include a signature of a guardian where necessary. If there are any “yes” answers on the Medical Statement Questionnaire, then a qualified medical clearance/approval to SCUBA dive must be obtained prior to any in water training and follow local laws and regulations
The RAID Dive Centre or instructor shall meet the following:
1. Assess the student’s academic completion by checking the on-line results of the training program. When all the academic presentations are completed in full, have students complete the written Academic Quick Quiz and answer any issues the student may not understand.
2. Assess completed or signed off confined/open water skill/s; by checking through in water evaluation to ensure mastered of the relevant skills.
3. Complete the relevant training for all confined and/or open water skill/s that the referral students have/has not had signed off on-line.
4. As the certifying instructor, it is your responsibility to ensure all RAID course requirements are met and that the students have mastered all the skills and is/are competent to dive, in accordance with the relevant depth limit and any other limitation/condition appropriate to the Level of the RAID training program/course.
5. The certifying RAID Dive Centre shall keep a copy of all records/paper work as required and specified in the RAID General Diving Standards.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RAID members are suggested to follow all environmental laws and regulations at the chosen open water training dive sites. RAID members should follow the philosophy that whilst on SCUBA they take nothing from the sea, except memories, and leave nothing behind. That includes, but not limited to, cigarettes and cigarette butts/ends; plastic bags; bottles; food scraps; absorbent canister(s) etc. NO underwater hunting or collecting allowed during training, unless it is part of a Speciality. RAID instructors must lead by example and treat the marine environment with the utmost respect.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES 1. It is the duty of the RAID member to refer to the RAID web site for the latest updates where applicable.
2. After the in water training is completed, students log their dives in their personal log on-line and instructors sign off on-line, to verify that all student skills are completed satisfactorily. The Instructor is to complete the Instructor Skill Assessment with all Students.
3. Dive Centres are to keep records of for all RAID registered students, including but not limited to:
a. Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement. b. Safe Diving Practices and Statement of Understanding c. Medical Statement Questionnaire(s) / Dive Medical when required d. Rebreather Assemble Check List e. Written Academic Quick Quiz Review. f. Instructor Skill Assessment for Students
Including, but not limited to where relevant
Any written Quick Quiz, Exams & in water sign off Any Quality Assurance Form & Quality Violation Report Form submitted Any Accident/Incident Report Form submitted
For every registered student for a minimum of 7 (seven) years, or longer, depending on legal requirements of the country. Electronic copies are acceptable provided they are stored with appropriate backups and can be authenticated and are acceptable by local laws and regulations. These documents shall be immediately available for inspection, by RAID International their relevant insurers and/or local authorities upon demand.
4. If there is a diving accident or incident, which you witness, submit an Accident/Incident Report Form to RAID as soon as possible. Do not talk to any other persons other than RAID International and or RAID International appointed insurers (unless authorised in writing) and or the local authorities. This includes all incidents whether training-related or recreational. The members shall in addition, report the diving accident and/or incident to the local authorities as required by local laws. Keep to the facts only.
5. If there is a violation to the Standards, submit a Quality Violation Report Form to RAID International HQ immediately. False reports will be treated accordingly.
6. To keep your RAID Membership updated, ensure that your on-line personal details are up to-date. Instructor and Dive Centre renewals shall only be valid upon receipt of payment through on-line payment.
7. RAID instructors must read the relevant level Instructor Training Guide and General Diving Standards, within 48 hours before any in water training. These are continuously up-dated and it is the instructor’s duty to ensure the requirements are understood before each and every in water session.
8. Any training information, including but not limited to, training manuals, Instructor guide lines for training, student manuals, directional guide lines, RAID General Diving Standards (RGDS) etc…are invalid when downloaded, printed and /or saved from the RAID web site/page.
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CIVIL LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED RAID members are required to have civil liability insurance as required by the local laws and regulations where the training course is/are being conducted. It is the responsibility of the RAID Dive centre or RAID Instructor to know and follow these regulations and duty to follow the legal requirements of the area and country that they are training in.
RAID recommends members consider the risks they may incur whilst conducting a RAID program/course whether or not required by local laws and seek suitable insurance for this risk. With ‘Claims made’ insurance, consider continuing insurance in an Inactive Status in case students/customers file a claim years after.
WEB /INTERNERT ADVERTISEMENT Use of the RAID Logo (subject to copy right terms) may be used by all active renewed RAID members promoting the RAID training programs. RAID registered Dive Centres are required to have their own individual live web site promoting their business and that the contents therein (information) are up-to-date, reflect their true details and contact information, have web link with the RAID webpage site and provide all the relevant necessary course information for the RAID training programs they offer. All advertisement is subject to RAID International approval and may be withheld for whatever reason.
WAIVERS Members may apply for waivers to deviate from the Standards, only in unusual training situations and if it will not jeopardize the skills or safety of the students. All waiver applications will receive due consideration by RAID. Until such time as a waiver is given, in writing, by RAID International, no changes whatsoever to the General Diving Standards and/or Individual Standards shall be accepted and/or amended and/or changed in anyway.
Any waiver given is renewable annually and is specific to the member that applied for the waiver and the responsibility of the member to renew the waiver, not RAID International. Renewal of the specific waiver shall be applied for by the member within 3 (three) calendar months prior to expiry.
RAID MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Membership provides services to help teach and promote RAID training.
Benefits: Dive Centres are registered with their web details for free on the RAID web page. 1. RAID registered Dive Centres will be registered on the RAID web page by country and descend in order with the Instructor Training (IT) Dive Centres first, then the Gold Star Centres and finally the Standard Dive Centres. 2. Activation or renewal of Dive Centres when diver training is provided and renewal fee paid. 3. Limited use of the RAID Logo (subject to copy right). 4. Updates on diving education, travel, industry news, science and the environment, training bulletins etc via the RAID web page. 5. Updated revisions on RAID Standards via the RAID web page. 6. Training is to be facilitated by renewed Dive Centres only. 7. All training materials and information are accessed through the RAID web page. 8. RAID training follows the ISO Standards. 9. RAID training certification is concluded, on-line, by the dive centre after the certifying instructor and student have signed off completion of all in water training on-line. 10. RAID web page Instructor and Student Management System. 11. Web link between Dive Centres and RAID web site.
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ETHICAL REQUIREMENTS RAID Members take on the responsibility to conduct themselves as dive leaders and facilities and are required to:
1. Obey the General Diving Standards and Training Standards for Individual Levels when conducting training, or in a supervisory capacity provided it does not compromise safety in any particular situation. 2. Conduct yourself and RAID related activities with correct attitude and do not disparage RAID, its members or any other dive leaders. 3. Keep your membership up-to-date and renewed. 4. Co-operate with all officials and promptly answer all enquiries. 5. Have an environmental approach to matters. 6. Provide a duty of care that a reasonable person would expect in reasonable conditions. 7. Maintain an active Dive Centre web page, provide, a web link on the Dive Centre web site to www.DiveRAID.com and details of courses offered by RAID and the registered Dive Centre. 8. Return training documents as and when requested by RAID International within 7 days of demand.
DIVE CENTRES
RAID STANDARD DIVE CENTRE 1. A Dive Centre/Charter Vessel/Shop/Facility/Resort and/or Educational Facility engaging in Diver Training and/or Dive Charters and/or retail sales of recreational SCUBA diver equipment including, but not limited to, open circuit and/or RAID registered rebreather; services; rental; repair; air and oxygen fills and CO2 absorbent. 2. An Educational Facility may not retail to the general public and be registered as a RAID Dive Centre. 3. Are required to provide customers with clean, orderly comfortable facility and provide internet access facilities for the students to utilise, whilst completing RAID training programs. 4. Have access to RAID renewed instructor/s through the Instructor "pool". 5. Students must receive instruction using modern, well-maintained equipment during classroom and in water sessions. 6. They must have safety equipment, including but not limited to, medical oxygen (according to the local laws) and if they operate boats, adhere to safety procedures and follow local law requirements. 7. Have their own web site advertising their dive centre/dive charter and services, together with prominent RAID logo with a link to the RAID web site 8. Offer, advertise and provide information about RAID diver education programs in the Dive Centre/Charter/Shop and live web page. 9. Follow the RAID General Diving Standards and apply these to all RAID courses and programs, which include, but not limited to, prerequisites; requirements specific to interacting with a RAID student and instructor during training; and liabilities. 10. Trade and operate according to the local laws. 11. RAID Dive Centre must be solvent.
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RAID GOLD STAR DIVE CENTRE In addition to the requirements of a Standard Dive Centre, a Gold Star Dive Centre shall: 1. Have a renewed RAID instructor on permanent staff. 2. Advertise their Calendar Programs in their web page. 3. Offer and provide open circuit, rebreather and speciality courses 4. Offer all dive services, including internet services and a computer for use for students whilst completing a RAID training program. 5. Have or be associated with an aquatic environmental program.
RAID INSTRUCTOR TRAINER (IT) DIVE CENTRE In addition to the requirements of a Standard Dive Centre and a Gold Star Dive Centre, the IT Centre shall: 1. Have an Instructor Trainer (IT) on staff or an IT affiliated with the Centre. 2. Offer and advertise full RAID diver education, including instructor level training. 3. Offer dive travel to local and/or international destinations. 4. Have an active aquatic environmental program. 5. Certify a minimum of 60 RAID open circuit and/or rebreather and/or speciality certifications annually. 6. Certify the majority of their training through RAID. 7. Have on staff a certified and current RAID Instructor, oxygen administrator and first aid provider and/or equivalent for SCUBA diving injuries. 8. Have a minimum of 2 computers, with internet access and printing facility for RAID diver education.
MEMBERSHIP STATUS AND MAINTENANCE (Dive Centre & Pro) Membership and/or Renewal RAID will consider the application or renewal of membership upon receipt by RAID International of the applicable renewal fee. The payment of the fee or the accreditation of such fee, by whomsoever, is acknowledgement that the said fee be acceptance by the proposed member, in full and without exception, that s/he will abide by and follow the RAID General Standards and that s/he fully understand these terms and conditions.
1. Members are to maintain/pay their membership to be able to teach RAID training programs/courses. 2. Have civil liability insurance as required. 3. Maintain true and correct member contact information on the member’s personal page on the RAID web site. 4. Instructors must be a renewed RAID instructor. 5. Instructors must be a renewed Rescue Breathing/CPR Training and Oxygen Provider Instructor (DAN/equivalent). 6. Level 4 divers must be a renewed Rescue Breathing/CPR and Oxygen Provider administrator (DAN/equivalent). 7. Instructors and Level 4 RAID certified divers shall maintain a level of fitness as required necessary to carry out the duties of a RAID dive leader member. If at any time the RAID member is physically and/or physiological unfit to continue with the duties then the member shall be cleared by a diving medical licensed physician before being allowed to resume the duties of a RAID member. A RAID Dive Centre shall have a copy of the clearance before any duties may continue and/or appointment of students made. 8. The member agrees that any financial irresponsibility and/or irregularities shall be grounds for immediate membership cancellation without recompense by RAID.
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9. The member agrees that the General Diving Standards in part or whole does not create any agency relationship with RAID except as otherwise provided in the membership agreement and that RAID has no control over or involvement with the day to day activities and/or operations and bears no responsibility for the same. 10. The member understands and accepts that even though payment of membership or renewal fees has been received by RAID; membership is the sole discretion of RAID and even though the member has conformed to all the RAID General Diving Standards this does not guarantee membership. RAID may revoke membership at its sole discretion at any time and only be responsible to refund only the last applicable renewal fee paid if RAID should decide to withhold or with draw membership without reason. 11. The member agrees and understands that full personal member details may be made available to local authorities and/or law enforcement upon demand.
Inactive Status You cannot represent yourself as a RAID member, nor teach, nor receive membership benefits. Access to the dive leader section of the RAID web page will be withheld until otherwise renewed.
Suspension If suspended for violations of the General Diving Standards and/or actions that jeopardise, but not limited to, the safety of students, instructors and/or surface support, the member may not represent him/herself as a RAID member, nor teach, nor receive membership benefits. Access to the dive leader section of the RAID web page will be withheld until otherwise reinstated.
RAID will investigate all violations and the accused member shall have the chance to refute and or make a report in response to the allegations, as soon as reasonably possible, for deliberation by RAID.
The member agrees and understands that until a decision is made, RAID may place the member in HOLD STATUS. The member shall agree and understand that all rulings made by RAID shall deem binding upon the member.
The member further agrees and understands that any unresolved and/or continued suspension by RAID shall be grounds for RAID to notify any other training organisations and/or local authorities of such, and full details of the violation may be made available for inspection and such suspension may be published or open to the general public.
Hold Status If you do not respond to RAID official enquiries into a violation received, you cannot represent yourself as a RAID member nor teach or receive membership benefits, until further notice. Access to the dive leader section of the RAID web page will be withheld until otherwise reinstated.
Cancelling Membership The member may cancel at any time, without any recompense from RAID. The member understands and agrees that cancelling means you cannot represent yourself as a RAID member, cannot teach, nor receive membership benefits. Access to the dive leader section of the RAID web page will be withheld until otherwise reinstated. Please e-mail your request for cancellation membership directly to RAID HQ.
QUALITY EXCELLENCE Members, who provide superior service to divers and customers, may be recognized by RAID on the RAID web site. Any e-mail noting quality excellence will be considered and may be recognized by RAID on their web site.
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QUALITY MANAGEMENT RAID may monitor the training program for quality control. Evaluation Questionnaires may randomly be sent to students asking about their training instruction. If the answers are not satisfactory, Quality Management opens up an inquiry. All Members must:
1. Report in writing all violations of standards personally witnessed (Quality Violation Report Form). 2. Not make reports for political or financial reasons. If false reports of standards violations were found to be for such reasons, then it may be grounds for cancellation of membership by RAID. 3. Co-operate during all RAID inquires by responding fully and promptly to information presented or demanded. During an inquiry, the member may be placed in suspension. 4. Use and follow the educational system and adhere to the RAID General Diving Standards.
The importance of maintaining Standards is of benefit to all RAID members.
RISK MANAGEMENT The RAID member shall take all due care that a reasonably prudent person would take, to prevent/minimise injury/death to RAID students and personnel who are under his/her direct control.
Sensible risk management is about enabling innovation and learning through helping those that deal with real risks to manage them more responsibly. Risk management is not about creating a totally risk free environment or the ability to identify every possible hazard or possible event and consequence.
RAID members are not intended to be professional or qualified risk assessors and the intention of this section is to build understanding and consideration as to what a reasonable person would do to minimise risks. This is standardized to an extent through the use of a risk management schedule (RMS) / assessment, to help understanding and develop a structured thought process. The risk management schedule is not a comprehensive and detailed description of all possible risks and consequences, and is never intended to be.
It is the members’ responsibility to apply risk management procedures, with the full understanding that the implementation of such procedures is good business practice and that RAID International, including but not limited to its representatives, Directors, employees etc…shall not be responsible for checking and or ensuring such measures, procedures as described are implemented or followed.
The inclusion of the RMS or assessment within the RAID instructional/training procedures is there to provide a quantifiable system of safety during training which a diving project would reasonable expect. A reasonable RMS is expected where local laws do not mandate it but it shall not take precedent over any Local laws and/or regulations pertaining to a Diving Project or where such assessment / RMS would prejudice RAID International, including but not limited to its representatives, Directors, employees, RAID members etc…
Risk management, subject to local laws and regulations, shall include / is about, but not limited to
1. Advising RAID students about the risk of injury and/or death whilst participating in RAID diver training program(s) before any in water training, and that the students’ choice to incur this risk is freely and voluntarily made when signing the Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement; Safe Diving Practices and Statement of Understanding and Dive Evaluation Check List. 2. There shall be no in water training until such time as all relevant documentation, as required by the RAID General Diving Standards, is received (completed, in full), by the RAID Dive Centre and confirmed by the appointed RAID instructor or Level 4 diver (as applicable) for each RAID student and before each new level of RAID training. 3. The RAID member or any other person shall not alter and/or change the wording whatsoever in respect of the RAID Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement; RAID Safe Diving Practices and Statement of Understanding; and Medical Statement(s).
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4. Any complaint, summons and/or lawsuit filed against a RAID dive leader member(s) by any RAID student and/or person(s) and/or company(s) in any way connected with any RAID training program(s) shall be forwarded directly to RAID Head Office. No reply, other than acknowledgement of receipt, shall be given by the relevant RAID dive leader member. 5. The RAID member shall at the same time notify his/her own insurers of such events and until notified otherwise, the dive leader member shall not answer any deposition, write any statements, or answer any questions from any other party other than his/her own insurers and/or RAID lawyers/insurers. 6. It must be noted that liability can be incurred by RAID Dive Centres, instructors, assistants and other qualified divers who may assist in instruction activities, whether provided gratuitously or not. The issue of non-payment, by any means for services provided will not affect the question of liability. 7. Further, the issue of liability can be applied after student certification - if the student can substantiate that the RAID member's negligence directly and substantially caused the injury or death due to an essential practice and/or certain knowledge that was omitted and/or procedures outside the relevant level of training were taught. This risk is generally valid for three years following certification. 8. It is essential that RAID members follow RAID procedures and train to the requirements as specified in each level, maintain all required paper work and practice a duty of care towards all RAID students. Submit an incident report to insurers and RAID Head Office for all accidents whether serious or not, as any incident and/or accident not reported may be the sole responsibility of the RAID member should a claim be incurred thereafter. 9. An appraisal of the hazards at a specific dive site will identify most of the safeguards needed to protect the safety of the dive team. 10. The risk assessment should take into account the type of diving taking place, the size of the team and the distance of the dive site from the emergency services. It is sensible to have more than one person in the team qualified in oxygen administration and first aid in case that person becomes injured. Those who are qualified should not hold other important duties which could conflict with the need to administer first aid in an emergency. 11. There are situations where some members of the dive team should have additional training in first aid. The need for additional training may arise where remoteness from local emergency medical services are unable to assume responsibility, or where the diver with the first aid training is the person requiring first aid treatment. 12. For any RMS, the risk assessment should include a suitable casualty evacuation plan. This may include the emergency recovery of a casualty from the water and his/her transportation to a hyperbaric chamber or specialist treatment centre. The details of the emergency arrangements should be recorded in the RMS. The initial stages of these arrangements should be tested periodically in order to ensure that they are effective. 13. Utilising a risk management schedule (RMS) when considering known hazards at a dive site and/or underwater site by: a. Identify known hazards and name the risk. b. Decided on the nature of the risk. c. Evaluate the risks or the quantification of risk. d. Consider the probability of occurrence. e. What existing risk support is there? f. What could be done to improve this support? g. Review the assessment and update if necessary.
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Terminology 1. Diving Project This refers to training activities by RAID members or RAID training programs which may include instructor(s); Level 4 diver(s); and/or student divers whilst in or under the water.
2. Competence This means, but is not limited to, having a combination of training, knowledge and experience which enables a person to do the job required in a safe manner. Evidence of past experience in organising a diving project in a safe and effective manner and appropriate qualifications would be ways of demonstrating competence. The person selected will also need the authority and resources to effectively discharge those duties.
By appointment of the instructor to the student through the RAID e -learning or mobile APP website, the RAID Dive Centre confirms the competence of the RAID instructor for diver training only.
RAID Dive Centres Who Are: Dive Site Owners 1. Should highlight any known hazards or difficulties which could affect the safety of the diving project, such as underwater obstructions; water intakes or discharges; and possible contamination. 2. Ensure that any equipment or activities under their control do not affect the safety of the divers and/or student divers.
Vessel Owners 1. Should ensure the vessel used for the diving project has sufficient and capable crew. 2. The vessel operator(s) (Skipper/Captain) has a recognised and valid certification as required by local laws. 3. Should ensure that the vessel has all the relevant safety up-to-date certifications and the vessel is safe and legal to leave harbour/port. 4. The vessel's operator shall: a. Ensure that any equipment under his/her control does not adversely affect the safety of the dive project. b. Keep the diving instructor or dive leader and surface supervisor informed of any changes in circumstances which may affect the safety of the diving project. c. Co-operate with the instructor or dive leader and supervisor to enable their obligations to the safety of dive project.
RAID Dive Centre Owner and/or Manager The person(s) who is/are involved in the planning and organisation of a diving project should have a responsibility, but not limited, to: 1. Appoint a RAID instructor or Level 4 diver who is competent and qualified to safely lead the diving project, in accordance with the RAID General Diving Standards. 2. Provide sufficient detail of the content of the diving project to allow it to be carried out safely. 3. Provide sufficient detail by way of a possible RMS which, amongst other items, highlights any known hazards or difficulties which could affect the safety of those engaged in the diving project. 4. Ensure that any equipment or activities under the control of the customer (student or dive charter) do not affect the reasonable safety of the diving project. 5. Ensure that SCUBA equipment is in good working order. The rebreather breathing loop and counter lungs, under the control of the Dive Centre and/or instructor, are sanitised before use. 6. Provide adequate resources to enable the RAID instructor or Level 4 diver to perform his/her duties within reasonable safety.
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7. The owner and/or manager of the Dive Centre should complete and maintain “up-to-date” Risk Management Schedule(s) for general and/or for specific dive sites and ensure that all Dive Centre staff and the RAID instructor or Level 4 diver are aware of the required procedures. This plan(s) shall be displayed in a prominent place for staff to see. This is NOT a requirement in the USA. 8. Co-operate with the RAID instructor or Level 4 diver to enable the RAID Dive Centre to carry out the obligations under the RAID General Diving Standards to be fulfilled. 9. RAID instructor or Level 4 diver has suitable equipment including but not limited to oxygen administration and first aid kit; communications; medical advice (BLS slate); transportation, etc and properly maintained according to local laws and manufacturer's recommendations. 10. All relevant authorities are aware that a diving project is in progress and all the necessary permits and permissions have been obtained when required. 11. All Local Laws and Regulations pertaining to a Diving Project are followed.
Instructor and Dive Centre Owner The Owner and/or Manager of the Dive Centre shall be assumed as separate from the RAID instructor or Level 4 diver, even though they may be one of the same and shall act accordingly. Being the same person does not negate the responsibilities of each. There must only ever be ONE RAID instructor or Level 4 diver for any diving project. This appointment must be recorded in writing on the Dive Evaluation Check List.
Maintenance of Diving Equipment and Relevant Machinery In order to ensure that the equipment is maintained, the RAID Dive Centre should have a written schedule of equipment maintenance and inspection. All equipment and relevant machinery, such as, but not limited to, dive compressors; booster pumps; service equipment; medical oxygen etc should be checked by a competent person immediately before use and this check entered in the diving operation record.
The equipment maintenance schedule should be based upon the manufacturer's recommendations and be in accordance with current international, European or national standards. Gas cylinder(s) should be subjected to periodic internal visual inspection and hydrostatic testing in accordance with the highest current international, European or national standards.
All maintenance should be carried out by a competent person. Written inspection and maintenance records should be kept.
The RAID Dive Centre should ask students in training, prior to the dive, using their own diving equipment, to confirm that it has been serviced in accordance with the appropriate equipment supplier's service schedule and that all the cylinders have been tested for fitness-for-use in line with statutory requirements under local regulations.
The RAID Dive Centre should also ensure that before the start of Rebreather diving operation, Rebreather divers will be asked to carry out and complete the Equipment Assembly Check List.
RAID Instructor or Level 4 Dive Leader The instructor shall apply a duty of care and conduct to the students, which a reasonably prudent SCUBA instructor or dive leader would/would not do, under a similar circumstance. Failure in the duty of care, or committing some act that a reasonably prudent SCUBA instructor or dive leader would not commit, may be viewed as negligence.
It is the duty of the certifying instructor or dive leader to take into account all the conditions, including, but not limited to; environmental conditions; students capabilities; safety for students and/or instructors, when determining to commit to in water training dive, or not.
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A RAID instructor or Level 4 dive leader is appointed in by the RAID Dive Centre, subject to the RAID General Diving Standards. During the period of appointment the RAID instructor or Level 4 dive leader shall not leave the dive site or dive without formally handing over to another RAID instructor or Level 4 dive leader.
The RAID instructor or Level 4 dive leader has legal responsibility for the safety of the diving operation s/he is supervising and should be on site, in control of the diving operation taking place. This includes:
1. Follow the Risk Management Schedule or Local Laws and Regulations for the dive site. 2. Prepare and present a Dive Site Briefing to the student(s) on arrival at a dive site for their first time or after a period of absence. 3. All persons involved in the diving operation are to complete and sign a Dive Evaluation Check List (Not required for confined water swimming pool) if no other regulations pertaining to the Diving Project take precedent. . 4. Rebreather training: complete the Equipment Assemble Check List for all students. 5. Prepare and present a Dive Briefing on the diving project. 6. The students are competent to perform the tasks required of them and that as far as the RAID instructor or Level 4 dive leader is able to ascertain. 7. The diving project and arrangements for dealing with foreseeable emergencies are clearly understood by all those engaged in the diving operation. This would normally be ensured by a Risk Management Schedule or such similar procedural recommendations for the site and include, but not limited to, oxygen administration and first aid kit; communications; medical advice; transportation, etc. 8. Co-operate with the RAID Dive Centre and surface supervisor to enable the RAID instructor or Level 4 diver to carry out the obligations under the RAID General Diving Standards to be fulfilled. 9. Prepare and present a Dive De-briefing following completion of the in water dive and follow the requirements of the RAID General Diving Standards.
FORMS - include but not limited to Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement Safe Diving Practices and Statement of Understanding Medical Statement Questionnaire(s) Quality Assurance Form & Quality Violation Report Form Accident/Incident Report Form Dive Evaluation Check List Assemble Check List Written Academic Quick Quiz Review Instructor Skill Assessment for Students Instructor Trainer Application Form Rebreather Equipment Check List
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TRAINING STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL LEVELS
REBREATHERS: Students may complete any number of core levels of rebreather training and at least one rebreather Speciality.
NOTE: The core level of Rebreather training provides the depth limitation. The individual rebreather speciality course designates the type of rebreather the diver is certified to use. Core Level Rebreather certification is not complete without a Rebreather Speciality certification or combined with a Rebreather Speciality.
RAID Rebreather Rebreather Rebreather Core Level Speciality Certification
Drysuit Unit Y Rebreather Speciality Speciality
Unit X Photography Rebreather Speciality Speciality Rebreather Core level
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DIVER LEVEL CROSS OVER AND PROGRESSION
Shall include but not limited to
1. A non certified diver – wanting to learn to dive a unit specific rebreather and enter the RAID training program.
A non-certified diver shall complete the core rebreather Level 1 and a unit specific rebreather Specialty
2. Open Circuit Diver – wanting to learn to dive a unit specific rebreather
A certified open circuit diver will complete the RAID core rebreather program where the diver meets the relevant prerequisites and the rebreather unit specific Specialty.
3. Certified Rebreather Diver – wanting to enter the RAID training program
A certified rebreather diver from another recognized training agency wishing to complete a cross over will complete the RAID core rebreather program where the diver meets the relevant prerequisites
4. Certified Rebreather Diver– wanting to extend their experience to dive a new unit specific rebreather and enter the RAID training program
A certified rebreather diver from another recognized training agency wishing to complete a cross over will complete the RAID core rebreather program where the diver meets the relevant prerequisites and the rebreather unit specific Specialty
5. RAID Certified Rebreather Diver – wanting to extend their experience to dive another unit specific rebreather only
For a RAID certified rebreather diver, complete the unit rebreather Specialty only as a "stand-alone” course.
6. RAID Certified Rebreather Diver– wanting to extend their experience to dive a another unit specific rebreather and go to the next level
A certified RAID rebreather diver complete the next RAID core rebreather level program where the diver meets the relevant prerequisites and the rebreather unit specific Specialty
7. RAID Certified Rebreather Diver– wanting to extend their experience to the next level
A certified RAID rebreather diver shall complete the next RAID core rebreather level program where the diver meets the relevant prerequisites
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TRY DIVES PURPOSE The RAID TRY DIVE OPEN CIRCUIT SCUBA and/or DISCOVER REBREATHER are designed to give non- certified or certified divers (the participant) a confined water dive experience or an extended open water dive experience as a general introduction to diving.
THIS IS NOT A CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.
Subject to Rebreather Speciality Standards, RAID General Diving Standards and Local Laws and Regulations
PREREQUISITES Be a minimum of 12 years of age. Physically Complete the RAID Liability Release & Assumption of Risk Agreement and Medical Statement. Guardian consent required for all persons below 18 years old.
COURSE CONTENT 1. Prior to any in water open circuit experience, the participant may read or be presented the (Open Circuit) theory on-line or by renewed RAID Instructor or renewed (Open Circuit) Instructor in good standing from a recognized training agency or renewed RAID Level 4 diver 2. Prior to any in water Rebreather experience, the participant may read or be presented the (Rebreather) theory on-line or by renewed RAID Instructor or renewed RAID Rebreather Level 4 diver 3. The participant must complete and pass the knowledge understanding either written or on-line through the RAID web page or mobile application. 4. Must have surface support 5. Ascent and descent line must be used for open water conditions.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The participant shall receive acknowledgement of their experience by register on-line through the RAID web page and complete the sign up process to purchase the program.
REBREATHERS RAID Rebreather Instructors or Rebreather Level 4 Diver may only conduct or act as assistant for a Rebreather Try Dive for the rebreather they have the equivalent certification for.
ASSISTANTS Renewed (Open Circuit) Instructor in good standing from a recognized training agency or RAID Level 4 diver may act as an assistant for open circuit Try Dives.
NON CERTIFIED OPEN CIRCUIT INSTRUCTORS LIMITATIONS Only renewed and certified Instructors from the major training agencies shall be accepted.
The RAID registered Dive Centre shall be responsible to keep in a secured environment a copy of their (Instructor/s) renewed / in-date certification and where necessary their in-date / valid civil liability (required by local laws) insurance coverage and be kept on record for 7 years and shall be immediately available if demanded.by RAID International or local authorities.
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AQUATIC INTRODUCTION
For the purpose of this experience or TRY DIVE only, Confined Water or Open water is divided into two: 1. Pool Like Conditions 2. Standard Conditions.
1. POOL LIKE CONDITIONS (Open Water) RATIOS
Pool Like Conditions: confined or open water shall be any body of water that has pool like conditions, with reference, but not limited, to underwater clarity, calmness both on the surface and underwater and comfortable water temperatures demanding little or no exposure protection. If any one of these conditions is not met then confined and open water definition shall be subject to the RAID General Diving Standards (RGDS) and Ratios detailed below
Open Circuit 1. 12 to 14 years old: Confined water - Participant to Instructor or Level 4 Diver Ratio: 4:1: 2. 12 to 14 years old: Open Water Participant to Instructor or Level 4 Diver Ratio: 2:1 3. 15 years old and older: Participant to Instructor or Level 4 Diver Ratio: 4:1 4. 12 years old and older: Maximum depth shall not exceed 12 metres / 39 feet. 5. The gas for the participant may only be compressed air. 6. Each experience shall not exceed 45 minutes underwater 7. Two sessions/experiences may be allowed in one day with a minimum surface interval of 1 hour between dives
Rebreather 1. Age Limit subject to the Rebreather Speciality age limits 2. Only a RAID Rebreather Instructor or RAID Rebreather Level 4 Diver/Participant Ratio: 1:3 3. The set point for CCR must not exceed 1.2 PpO and a min of 0.4 PpO for all dives. 2 2 4. All dives must be completed within the oxygen CNS% limits or no longer than 60 minutes. 5. Maximum depth shall not exceed 10 metres/33 feet 6. Two open water sessions may be allowed in one day with a minimum surface interval of 1 hour between dives. 7. Equipment; use a RAID registered rebreather or open circuit scuba at all times
2. STANDARD CONDITIONS
Ratios
Open Circuit Confined Water 1. 12 to 14 years old: - Participant to Instructor or Level 4 Diver Ratio: 4:1: 2. 15 years old and older: Participant to Instructor or Level 4 Diver Ratio: 4:1 3. 12 years old and older: Maximum depth shall not exceed 5 metres / 16 feet. 4. The gas for the participant may only be compressed air.
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Open Circuit Open Water
1. 12 to 14 years old: - Participant to Instructor or Level 4 Diver Ratio: 2:1: 2. 15 years old and older: Participant to Instructor or Level 4 Diver Ratio: 4:1 3. 12 to 14 years old and older: Maximum depth shall not exceed 5 metres/ 16 feet 4. 15 years old and older: Maximum depth shall not exceed 10 metres / 33 feet. Maximum open water bottom depth 10 metres/33 feet. 5. Conduct the open water dive with a maximum underwater time of 45 minutes. 6. Two open water sessions may be allowed in one day with a minimum surface interval of 1 hour between dives 5. The gas for the participant may only be compressed air. 7. Ascent and descent line must be used. 8. Must have surface support.
Rebreather Confined Water
1. Age Limit subject to the Rebreather Speciality age limit/s 2. Only a RAID Rebreather Instructor or Rebreather Level 4 Diver certified to use / Instruct with the unit used 3. Participant to Instructor Ratio: 4:1 4. Maximum confined water depth 5 metres/16 feet. 5. The set point for CCR must not exceed 0.8 PpO and a min of 0.4 PpO for all dives. 2 2 6. All dives must be completed within the manufacturers’ limits and no longer than 60 minutes. 7. Instructor to use the RAID registered rebreather or open circuit scuba at all times of introduction.
Rebreather Open Water
1. Age Limit subject to the Rebreather Speciality age limit/s 2. Only certified divers can participate in the open water rebreather introduction/try Dive /experience 8. Only a RAID Rebreather Instructor certified to Instruct the unit used 3. Participant to RAID Rebreather Instructor Ratio: 2:1 4. Maximum open water bottom depth 12 metres/39 feet. 5. Conduct the open water dive with a maximum underwater time of 45 minutes. 6. The set point for CCR must not exceed 1.2 PpO2, and a min of 0.4 PpO2. 7. Ascent and descent line must be used. 8. Must have surface support. 9. A RAID Level 4 Diver may directly supervise (above surface) for the purposes of escorting participants during surface excursions, entries and exits. 10. Two open water sessions may be allowed in one day with a minimum surface interval of 1 hour between dives.
CERTIFICATION
This is not a certification program.
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LEVEL 1 COURSE
PURPOSE OF THE CORE LEVEL To become a certified RAID SCUBA diver, the students need to have basic swimming skills, be comfortable in the water, and should be in a good overall health, have a mature attitude, sound judgement and self-discipline to follow the guidelines that they will be taught for safe diving. This course is designed to train students in the safe use and technology of:
Rebreather diving with no decompression, up to 1.2 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 20 metres/66 feet. OR Open circuit diving with no decompression, using compressed AIR only, to a maximum depth of 20 metres/66 feet.
PREREQUISITES in addition to the General Diving Standards: 1. To be able to swim comfortably 2. Open Circuit :To be a minimum of 12 to 14 years old for JUNIOR and 15 years and older for Standard Open Water (Level 1) Diver. 3. Rebreather: Subject to the Rebreather Speciality Standards (unit specific) 4. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the appointed Dive Centre for approval prior to any in water training. 5. Completed and passed the core level 1/Open Water Diver academic section, Quick Quiz and Exam. 6. Rebreather: Complete the academic section of a RAID Speciality Rebreather program.
COURSE CONTENT 1. On-line e -learning or mobile APP academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills as detailed. 2. Complete the skill requirements as detailed in the confined and open water sessions, over a minimum of two days and totalling a minimum of Rebreather - 8 hours logged underwater on a rebreather (minimum 4 hours confined water and 4 hours open water), plus any additional hours stated in the Rebreather Speciality Program.
Open Circuit - 6 hours logged underwater on open circuit (Recommended 4 hours confined water and 2 hours open water)
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS: 1. Diving in General 2. Environment 3. Dive Equipment 4. Physics 5. Physiology 6. Rescue 7. Management
QUICK QUIZZES: Each academic presentation has 1 -10 multiple-choice questions. FINAL EXAM: The Final Exam has 1 - 50 multiple-choice questions.
Students may evaluate any incorrect answers for clarification and understanding after passing. Should students fail the Quick Quiz or Final exam after 10 attempts any further attempts will be locked until unlocked by the appointed Dive Centre.
The student will be required to complete a written Academic Quick Quiz with the instructor prior to the commencement of any in water training.
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IN WATER TRAINING
Confined Water The student’s initial training will be in a low-stress environment for the basic skills. The instructor will demonstrate each skill for the students to practice and master. The instructor will also ask students to perform 10 minute float without any equipment, 200 metre/660 feet swim, with no time limit, To determine students have basic swimming skills and are comfortable in the water.
Open Water
Students will then move into the open water for their qualifying dives. Here students will demonstrate mastery of their skills and explore the underwater world, with the instructor guiding them. All skills are under the instructor’s guidance and supervision. A minimum of 4 open water dives or more shall be completed to ensure the required underwater time is met. This time shall be limited to a maximum of 3 training dives per day during daylight hours.
Junior Open Water Open Circuit level 1 Students Ages 12 to 14 years – shall not exceed the maximum depth of 15m / 49ft.
CERTIFICATION 1. All confined and confined and open water skills (including the Rebreather Speciality if applicable) have been acknowledged and accepted on-line or electronically through the RAID web site or RAID mobile APPs mastered by the certifying RAID instructor and student. 2. The student must have completed the minimum hours under water as detailed in the course content and all hours completed on course shall be logged on-line 3. The RAID Dive Centre has confirmed certification on-line through the RAID web site.
TRAINING INSTRUCTION To be conducted by a RAID registered and renewed Instructor or Speciality Instructor.
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LEVEL 2 COURSE
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This exciting development course is designed to train students in the safe use and technology of:
Rebreather diving with no decompression, up to 1.2 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 35 metres/115 feet. OR Open circuit diving with no decompression, up 1.4 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 35 metres/115 feet
PREREQUISITES in addition to the General Diving Standards: 1. To be a minimum of 15 years old. 2. Completed and passed Level 2 academic section Quick Quiz and Exam. 3. To start the program: REBREATHER– o Have a minimum of 8 hours logged open water time using rebreather or open circuit. o Have a RAID Level 1Open Circuit /Rebreather or equivalent certification from a recognised training agency and/or complete, to the satisfaction of the instructor, the minimum in water rebreather Level 1 skills. The instructor is to evaluate these skills. o RAID Rebreather Speciality certification or equivalent certification from a recognised training agency. OR o Complete in addition to the core Level 2 training: - the relevant RAID Rebreather Speciality program.
OPEN CIRCUIT – o Have a minimum of 4 hours logged underwater in an open water environment on rebreather or open circuit equipment and a RAID Level 1 Open Water, RAID Explorer Specialities certification/s or equivalent certification from a recognised training agency.
4. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the appointed Dive Centre for approval prior to any in water training.
COURSE CONTENT 1. On-line or RAID mobile APP e -learning academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills as detailed. 2. Complete the skill requirements as detailed in the confined and open water sessions as detailed, totalling a minimum of: Rebreather -6 hours logged underwater on a RAID registered rebreather of which 5 hours are in an open water environment plus any additional hours and or skills as may be detailed in the Speciality Rebreather program. Open Circuit - 5 hours logged underwater on open circuit of which 4 hours are in an open water environment. 4. On-line confined and open water skills sign off.
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS: 1. Diving in General 2. Environment 3. Dive Equipment 4. Physics 5. Physiology 6. Rescue 7. Management
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QUICK QUIZZES: Each academic presentation has multiple-choice questions. FINAL EXAM: The Final Exam may have multiple-choice questions.
Students may evaluate any incorrect answers for clarification and understanding after passing. Should students fail the Quick Quiz or Final exam after 10 attempts, any further attempts will be locked until unlocked by the appointed Dive Centre.
The student will be required to complete a quick written quiz with the instructor prior to the commencement of any in water training.
IN WATER TRAINING Confined Water Waterman ship skills review: 1. Buoyancy 2. Navigation 3. Rescue
Open Water Six qualifying skills: 1. Diver Buoyancy Control 2. Search and Discovery 3. Environment 4. Self Rescue 5. Night or Low Visibility 6. Deep Limited 30 metres/99 feet
CERTIFICATION 1. All confined and open water skills have been acknowledged and accepted on-line (through the RAID web site or RAID mobile APP) as mastered by the certifying RAID instructor and student. 2. The student must have completed minimum hours under water as detailed in the course content and all hours completed on course shall be logged on-line 3. The RAID Dive Centre has confirmed certification on-line through the RAID web site. 4. Specialities: Only a RAID registered renewed RAID Speciality instructor may sign off student skills.
TRAINING INSTRUCTION
To be conducted by a RAID registered and renewed Instructor.
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SPECIALTIES
SPECIFIC SPECIALITIES As detailed in each detailed program.
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE These individual courses and/or collective programs are designed to educate and/or train students in the practices, understanding, principles and/or specific applications, which include, but not limited to, specific environmental conditions; rebreathers; overhead environments; deep diving, shark and other aquatic animals; photography, equipment; oxygen cleaning etc.
PREREQUISITES/CROSS OVER in addition to the General Diving Standards: 1. To be a minimum of age as detailed in the Speciality. 2. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the appointed Dive Centre for approval prior to any in water training. 3. To start the program/s, have a minimum number of logged hour's underwater time as specified in the detailed speciality training program. 4. Completed and passed the relevant academic Quick Quiz and Exam. 5. Rebreathers: The prerequisites are detailed for each specific unit in the program.
COURSE CONTENT 1. On-line e -learning or RAID mobile APP academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills as detailed. 2. On-line e -learning or RAID mobile APP academic presentations, quizzes and exam for each speciality. 3. Confined and open water sessions, as detailed in the specific speciality program: 4. Rebreather: either as a stand alone or in addition to the skills required in the core level program/s.
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS: As detailed in the specific speciality program
QUICK QUIZZES: Each academic presentation may have 1 -10 multiple-choice questions. FINAL EXAM: The Final Exam may have 1 - 50 multiple-choice questions.
Students may evaluate any incorrect answers for clarification and understanding after passing. Should students fail the Quick Quiz or Final exam after 10 attempts, any further attempts will be locked until unlocked by the appointed Dive Centre.
The student will be required to complete a quick written quiz with the instructor prior to the commencement of any in-water training.
IN WATER TRAINING
Confined Water- may be detailed in the specific speciality program.
Open Water – may be detailed in the specific speciality program.
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CERTIFICATION 1. The minimum logged hours, as detailed have been completed. 2. All confined and /or open water skills have been acknowledged and accepted on-line (through the RAID web site) as mastered by the certifying RAID instructor and student. 3. The RAID Dive Centre has confirmed certification on-line through the RAID web site. 4. Specialities: Only a RAID registered renewed RAID Speciality instructor may sign off student skills. 5. All hours completed on course shall be logged on-line 6. Completion of a number of Specialities may recognised with a collective certification
TRAINING INSTRUCTION To be conducted by a RAID Instructor as certified to teach the specific program.
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LEVEL 3 COURSE
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE The RAID Level 3 Rescue course is an important and crucial step in expanding student’s knowledge and experience beyond a purely recreational level. This training program is a prerequisite for all leadership training (Level 4 and instructor). This course is demanding and realistic in its conduct, content and approach. Interaction discussion, variety and flexibility are stressed during skill training. This unique course builds confidence and ability, providing the skills and knowledge to help better understand how to respond safely and efficiently to surface and underwater emergencies.
This course is designed to train students in the safe use and technology of:
Rebreather diving with no decompression, up to 1.2 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet. OR Open circuit diving with no decompression, up to 1.4 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet.
PREREQUISITES in addition to the General Diving Standards: 1. To be a minimum of 16 years old. 2. To be certified a RAID Level 2 diver or equivalent. 3. Completed and passed Level 3 academic section Quick Quiz and Exam. 4. To start the program, have a minimum: Rebreather – o Have a minimum of 15 hours logged open water time on rebreather or open circuit. o Have a RAID Level 2 or equivalent certification from a recognised training agency and/or complete, to the satisfaction of the instructor, the minimum in water rebreather Level 2 skills. The instructor is to evaluate these skills. AND if required o Complete and pass, in addition to the core rebreather Level 3 academics, the relevant RAID Rebreather Speciality program.
Open Circuit - o 12 logged hours’ underwater (open water) using open circuit or rebreather. o Submit a RAID Level 2 Open Circuit Diver certificate and/or equivalent and/or complete, to the satisfaction of the instructor, the minimum in water skills of the RAID Level 2 Diver. The instructor is to evaluate these skills
5. Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR Training and Oxygen Provider certificate (DAN/equivalent). 6. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the Dive Centre for approval prior to any in water training.
NOTE: The above does not guarantee acceptance by RAID who has the sole decision to accept or ask for further requirements to be met.
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COURSE CONTENT 1. On-line e -learning or RAID mobile APP academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills as detailed. 2. Complete the skill requirements as detailed in the confined and open water sessions as detailed, over a minimum of three days and totalling a minimum of: Rebreather – 6 hours logged underwater using a registered rebreather whilst carrying a side sling alternate air source; Confined Water Training, 3 hours + Open Water Training, 3 hours = 6 hours If applicable PLUS any additional hours and or skills as may be detailed in the Speciality Rebreather program. Open Circuit – 5 hours logged underwater using open circuit.
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS: 1. Diving in General 2. Environment 3. Dive Equipment 4. Physics 5. Physiology 6. Rescue 7. Management - Complete and submit a RAID Rescue Management Plan (RRMP)
QUICK QUIZZES: Each academic presentation has multiple-choice quizzes. FINAL EXAM: The Final Exam has multiple-choice questions.
Students may evaluate any incorrect answers for clarification and understanding after passing. Should students fail the Quick Quiz or Final exam after 10 attempts, any further attempts will be locked until unlocked by the appointed Dive Centre.
The student will be required to complete a quick written quiz with the instructor prior to the commencement of any inwater training.
IN WATER TRAINING Confined Water Review personal diving skills Stamina and Watermanship skills Rebreather –Confined water skills as detailed. Rebreather Speciality program – Confined water skills as detailed. Open Circuit– Confined water skills as detailed.
Open Water Four qualifying open water dives: 1. Scenario 1 2. Scenario 2 3. Scenario 3 4. Deep – Limited 40metres/132 feet
Rebreather Speciality program – Open water skills as detailed. Rebreather – Open water skills as detailed. Open Circuit – Open water skills as detailed.
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CERTIFICATION 1. All confined and confined and open water skills have been acknowledged and accepted on-line (through the RAID web site or RAID mobile APP) as mastered by the certifying RAID instructor and student. 2. The student must have completed a minimum hours under water as detailed in the course content and all hours completed on course shall be logged on-line 3. The RAID Dive Centre has confirmed certification on-line through the RAID web site. 4. Specialities: Only a RAID registered renewed RAID Speciality instructor may sign off student skills.
TRAINING INSTRUCTION
To be conducted by a RAID registered and renewed Instructor.
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LEVEL 4 COURSE
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE This qualification confirms a diver who has commendable diving skills, positive attitude, role model manners, and rescue skills, dive leader level of general diving knowledge, dive supervision and organisational abilities.
The course is designed to train students in the safe use and technology of: Rebreather diving with no decompression, up to 1.2 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet. OR Open circuit diving with no decompression, up to 1.4 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet.
PREREQUISITES in addition to the General Diving Standards: 1. To be a minimum of 18 years old. 2. To be a certified RAID Level 3 diver or equivalent and/or complete, to the satisfaction of the instructor, the minimum in water open circuit level 3 skills. 3. Completed and passed Level 4 academic section Quick Quiz and Exam. 4. To start the program, have a minimum of: Rebreather – o Have a minimum of 25 hours logged open water time on rebreather of which at least 6 hours are carrying a side sling alternate air source. o Have a RAID Level 3 or equivalent certification from a recognised training agency and/or complete, to the satisfaction of the instructor, the minimum in water rebreather Level 3 skills. The instructor is to evaluate these skills. o RAID rebreather Speciality certification or equivalent certification from a recognised training agency. OR o Complete and pass, in addition to the core rebreather Level 4 training, the academic Quick Quiz and Exam sections of a RAID Rebreather Speciality program.
Open Circuit- o 25 logged hours using open circuit.
5. To submit Navigation, Night/Restricted Visibility, and Deep certificates (of which at least 5 hours are between 27– 40m/89-132 ft) and/or equivalent. 6. Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR Training and Oxygen Provider certificate. (DAN/equivalent). 7. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the Dive Centre for approval prior to any in water training.
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LEVEL 4 DUTIES 1. Supervise recreational and training activities by organising and directing dives. 2. Assist an instructor during in water training sessions for all courses or subject to the standards detailed in a Speciality program. 3. Guide dives for certified divers to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet water. 4. Accompany students under the direct supervision of an instructor during surface swims to/from entry/exit point, and navigation exercises. 5. Remain with other students when the instructor conducts a skill; for example, ascents/descents. 6. Accompany students during Levels 2, 3 and Level 4 under the direct supervision of an instructor. 7. Conduct Local Area Orientation dives for certified divers. 8. A certified Level 4 renewed Rebreather Diver; only on a rebreather/s the Level 4 diver is certified to dive/use may: Conduct rebreather review refresher skills for certified divers. Conduct a Try RAID Rebreather, subject to rebreather Speciality standards. 9. Level 4 certified renewed Open Circuit Diver and Rebreather Diver: Conduct open circuit review refresher skills for certified divers. Conduct a Try open circuit. 10. Maintain current liability insurance and membership, subject to local laws.
COURSE CONTENT 1. On-line e -learning or mobile APP academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills as detailed. 2. Complete the skill requirements as detailed in the confined and open water sessions as detailed, totalling a minimum of: Rebreather - 7 hours logged open water using a RAID registered rebreather whilst carrying a side sling alternate air source plus the additional hours and or skills as may be detailed in the Speciality Rebreather program. Rebreather: Cross over training requires the completion of the practical Speciality Rebreather skill development, before the start of the skill detailed in the core Level 4 requirements Rebreather: Rescue skills review. Open Circuit – 6 hours logged open water using open circuit. 3. Specialities: subject to the Speciality specific requirements.
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS: 1. Diving in General 2. Environment 3. Dive Equipment 4. Physics 5. Physiology 6. Rescue 7. Management
QUICK QUIZZES: Each academic presentation has 1 - 10 multiple-choice quizzes. FINAL EXAM: The Final Exam may have 1 - 50 multiple-choice questions.
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Students may evaluate any incorrect answers for clarification and understanding after passing. Should students fail the Quick Quiz or Final exam after 10 attempts, any further attempts will be locked until unlocked by the appointed Dive Centre.
The student will be required to complete a quick written quiz with the instructor prior to the commencement of any in water training.
IN WATER TRAINING
Complete the skills as detailed, but not limited to:
Review Personal Diving skills Stamina and Waterman ship skills Rescue Environment Dive Mapping Assisting and Conducting Programs Part 1 and 2
Rebreather or Open Circuit as applicable
Part 1: Supervision of Student Divers
Assist with Level 1 Training (actual/simulated) Assist with Level 3 Training (actual/simulated)
Part 2: Dive Leadership
Rebreather/ open circuit SCUBA review Discover Rebreather/ open circuit SCUBA Local Orientation Dive Leading certified divers on tour for pleasure
CERTIFICATION
1. All confined and open water skills have been acknowledged and accepted on-line or RAID mobile APP through the RAID web site, as mastered by the certifying RAID instructor and student. 2. The RAID Dive Centre has confirmed certification on-line through the RAID web site. 3. Specialities: Only a RAID registered renewed RAID Speciality instructor may teach and sign off student skills relevant to the speciality the instructor is registered for. 4. The minimum logged hours, as detailed have been completed and logged on-line.
TRAINING INSTRUCTION
To be conducted by a RAID renewed instructor.
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RAID OPEN CIRCUIT INSTRUCTOR
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This program is designed to train qualified RAID Level 4 or equivalent, to teach the RAID Open Circuit programs only from Level 1 through to Level 4.
After successfully completing the Instructor Development Course and exams, instructors take responsibility for teaching divers to SCUBA dive whilst using open circuit air/Nitrox.
During the Instructor Development Course, students will review the General Diving Standards; in water training methods; practical teaching; philosophies, and academic presentations. The program is designed to train students in the use of the RAID program to teach open circuit Nitrox diving with no decompression, up to 1.4 PpO2 and to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet.
PREREQUISITES in addition to the General Diving Standards: 1. To be a minimum of 18 years old. 2. Completed and passed RAID Open Circuit levels’1, 2, 3 and Instructor academic sections Quick Quiz and Exams. 3. To be certified as a RAID Level 4 or equivalent certification from a recognised training agency and/or complete, to the satisfaction of the instructor, the minimum in water open circuit Level 4 skills. The instructor is to evaluate these skills. 4. To have a minimum of 100 logged underwater hours open circuit. 5. To submit a RAID Level 3 Rescue certificate, and/or equivalent and/or complete, to the satisfaction of the Instructor Trainer, the in water skills of the Level 3 Rescue course. 6. Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR/BLS Training and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificates. (DAN/equivalent). 7. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the RAID Dive Centre and Instructor Trainer for approval prior to any in water training. 8. Complete an Instructor Development practical program with a RAID Instructor Trainer or Examiner.
OPEN CIRCUIT INSTRUCTOR CROSS OVER A certified and renewed Open Circuit Instructor can cross over to become a RAID Open Circuit Instructor, after meeting the following: 1. To be a minimum of 18 years old. 2. To have been certified as an Instructor for at least 12 months with evidence of training experience. 3. Completed and passed RAID Open Circuit Instructor academic sections Quick Quiz and Exams and sign off the cross over in water skills. 4. To be a certified renewed instructor from a recognised agency. 5. To have a minimum of 100 logged hours underwater or 200 logged dives. 6. To submit diver certifications for Navigation, Night/Restricted Visibility, Nitrox (of which at least 10 hours or 20 logged dives for each is required)and Deep (of which at least 10 hours or 20 logged are between 27-40 m/89-132 ft is required) or equivalent. 7. Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR/BLS Training and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificates. (DAN/equivalent). 8. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented for approval. 9. At the discretion of RAID HQ and/or Dive Centre and Instructor Trainer complete Instructor Development practical program with a RAID Instructor Trainer or Examiner
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NOTE: The above does not guarantee acceptance by RAID who has the sole decision to accept or ask for further requirements to be met.
OPEN WATER INSTRUCTOR DUTIES
A certified RAID Open Circuit Instructor is able within the Terms and Conditions of the RAID General Diving Standards: 1. To teach persons to dive whilst using Open Circuit equipment only. 2. Supervise and/or lead recreational and/or open circuit training activities. 3. Assist a lead RAID Registered Instructor during in water training sessions for all courses or subject to the Speciality program. 4. Guide dives for certified divers to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet. 5. Accompany students during in water training exercises. 6. Maintain RAID membership. 7. Maintain a dive leader attitude at all times when representing RAID.
COURSE CONTENT 1. On-line e -learning or mobile APP academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills as detailed. 2. Review Personal Diving skills 3. Stamina and Waterman ship skills 4. Rescue Scenarios 5. Risk Management Assignments 6. Introduction and development understanding of Instructor Guide Lines for: a. OC Level 1 b. OC Level 2 c. OC Level 3 d. OC Level 4 7. Conducting Programs Part 1 and 2 Part 1: OC Student Divers Level 1 Training (actual/simulated) Level 3 Training (actual/simulated) Part 2: Dive Leadership OC SCUBA Review (actual/simulated) Discover OC SCUBA (actual/simulated) Local Orientation Dive (actual/simulated) Leading certified divers on tour for pleasure (actual/simulated) 8. Confined water and open water sessions, totalling a minimum of 8 hours underwater using open circuit. 9. On-line certification.
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ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS: 1. Diving in General 2. Environment 3. Dive Equipment 4. Physics 5. Physiology 6. Rescue 7. Management
QUICK QUIZZES: Each academic presentation has multiple-choice quizzes. FINAL EXAM: Each academic presentation has multiple-choice questions.
Students may evaluate any incorrect answers for clarification and understanding after passing. Should students fail the Quick Quiz or Final exam after 10 attempts, any further attempts will be locked until unlocked by the appointed Dive Centre.
The student will be required to complete a quick written quiz with the Instructor Trainer prior to the commencement of any in water training.
LOCATION Location and duration are determined by individual Instructor Trainers.
INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION CERTIFICATION 1. All confined and open water skills have been acknowledged and accepted on-line through the RAID Web site by both the Instructor Trainer and student. 2. All the dives/ hours are logged on-line 3. IDP and or Practical skills assessment passed by a RAID Rebreather Instructor Trainer or Examiner 4. Completed and Passed the Instructor Exam (IE) conducted by a RAID Examiner 5. The RAID International Registered Dive Centre has confirmed certification on line
INSTRUCTIONAL LIMITATIONS
A RAID certified Instructor must complete the following before allowed to teach / conduct a RAID level 4 course
Conducted the entire course programs and registered as the Instructor for the following open circuit courses
RAID Level 1 # 10 certifications RAID Level 2 # 10 certifications RAID Level 3 # 5 certifications RAID Specialities and Explorer courses # 10 certifications Logged 150 hours underwater
Accreditation can be provided for previous experiences and must be support with documented proof.
Upon reaching these prerequisites written submission by the member for recognition and authority to conduct the RAID Level 4 must be submitted to RAID International and supported with document proof.
TRAINING INSTRUCTION To be conducted by a RAID renewed Instructor Trainer.
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RAID SPORT REBREATHER INSTRUCTOR
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE This program is designed to train qualified RAID Rebreather Level 4 or equivalent, to teach Rebreather and Open Circuit (air/Nitrox) diving from Levels 1 through to Levels 4.
After successfully completing the Instructor Development Course and exams, instructors shall have the responsibility for teaching persons to SCUBA dive whilst using Rebreather for which they are certified to dive/use and/or open circuit equipment.
During the Instructor Development Course, students will review the General Diving Standards; inwater training methods; practical teaching; philosophies, and academic presentations.
The program is designed to train students in the use and technology of Rebreather diving and/or open circuit diving. With no decompression, up to 1.4 PpO2 (Nitrox / Loop Gas) to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet.
PREREQUISITES in addition to the General Diving Standards: 1. To be a minimum of 18 years old. 2. Completed and passed RAID Rebreather Levels’1, 2, 3 and Instructor academic sections Quick Quiz and Exams. 3. To be a certified diver for at least 12 months prior to in water training and logged minimum Rebreather 100 hours underwater. 4. To be a certified RAID Rebreather Speciality diver. 5. To be certified as a RAID Rebreather Level 4 and/or equivalent. 6. To have the required logged hours on a Rebreather as detailed in the RAID Rebreather Instructor Speciality program/s 7. Have at least 50 logged hours carrying a side sling alternate air source whilst using a rebreather. 8. To submit Navigation, Night/Restricted Visibility and Deep certificates (of which at least 10 hours are between 27-40m/89-132 ft) or equivalent. 9. To submit a RAID Rebreather Level 3 Rescue certificate, and/or equivalent and/or complete, to the satisfaction of the Instructor Trainer, the in water skills of the RAID Rebreather Level 3 program, whilst carrying a side sling alternative air source cylinder. (It is highly recommended to do the core Rebreather Level 3 course in full). 10. Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR/BLS Training and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificates. (DAN/equivalent). 11. Subject to the prerequisites of a rebreather Instructor Speciality program/s. 12. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the RAID Dive Centre and Instructor Trainer for approval prior to any in water training. 13. Complete an Instructor Development practical program with a RAID Rebreather Instructor Trainer or Examiner
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REBREATHER INSTRUCTOR CROSS OVER A certified and renewed rebreather Instructor may cross over to become a RAID Sport Rebreather Instructor after meeting the following: 1. To be a minimum of 18 years old. 2. Completed and passed RAID Rebreather Level 3 and Instructor academic sections Quick Quiz and Exams. 3. To be a certified rebreather instructor from a recognised training agency and have 100 logged Rebreather hours underwater. 4. To have the required logged hours on a Rebreather as detailed in the RAID Rebreather Instructor Speciality program/s 5. Have at least 50 logged hours or 70 logged dives carrying a side sling alternate air source whilst using a rebreather. 6. To submit Navigation, Night/Restricted Visibility and Deep certificates (of which at least 10 hours logged or 20 logged dives are between 27-40 m/89-132 ft) or equivalent. 7. To submit a RAID Level 3 Rescue certificate, and/or equivalent and/or complete, to the satisfaction of the Instructor Trainer if required, the in water skills of the core Rebreather. Level 3 course, whilst carrying a side sling alternative air source cylinder. 8. Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR Training and Oxygen Provider Instructor or higher certificates. (DAN/equivalent). 9. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented for approval. 10. Complete on-line at least one RAID Rebreather Speciality program/s that the cross over instructor is already certified by a recognised training agency to teach. 11. Complete a practical skill assessment with a RAID Rebreather Instructor Trainer or Examiner
NOTE: The above does not guarantee acceptance by RAID who has the sole decision to accept or ask for further requirements to be met.
RAID OPEN CIRCUIT INSTRUCTOR CROSS OVER
A certified and renewed RAID Open Circuit Instructor may cross over to become a RAID Registered CCR Instructor after meeting the following:
1. To be a minimum of 18 years old. 2. To be a certified RAID Speciality Rebreather dive/user. 3. To be a certified RAID Rebreather Level3 dive/user 4. Complete the Instructor academic sections Quick Quiz and Exams. 5. To have the required logged hours on a Rebreather as detailed in the RAID Rebreather Instructor Speciality program/s. 6. Logged a minimum of Rebreather 100 hours underwater. 7. Have at least 20 logged hours carrying a side sling alternate air source. 8. Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR/BLS Training and Oxygen Provider Instructor or higher certificates. (DAN/equivalent). 9. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented for approval. 10. Complete a practical cross over program/ skill assessment with a RAID Rebreather Instructor Trainer or Examiner NOTE: The above does not guarantee acceptance by RAID who has the sole decision to accept or ask for further requirements to be met.
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INSTRUCTOR DUTIES
A certified RAID Sport Rebreather Instructor is able, within the Terms and Conditions of the RAID General Diving Standards: 1. To teach persons to dive whilst using open circuit equipment. 2. To teach persons to dive whilst using RAID Rebreather/s for which the Instructor has completed and passed a Rebreather Instructor Speciality/s and is certified to dive/use. 3. Supervise and/or lead recreational and/or training activities. 4. Assist a lead RAID Instructor during open circuit in water training sessions for courses. 5. Rebreathers: Assist a lead RAID Instructor during Speciality rebreather, as certified to dive/use, in water training sessions. 6. Guide dives for certified divers to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet. 7. Accompany students during in water training exercises. 8. Maintain RAID membership. 9. Maintain a dive leader attitude at all times when representing RAID.
PRACTICAL COURSE CONTENT 1. On-line e -learning or mobile APP academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skills as detailed. 2. Review Personal Diving skills 3. Stamina and Waterman ship skills 4. Rescue Scenarios 5. Risk Management Assignments 6. Introduction and development understanding of Instructor Guide Lines for: a. Level 1 b. Level 2 c. Level 3 d. Level 4
7. Conducting Program Part 1 and 2
8. Part 1: Student Divers a. Level 1 Training (actual/simulated) b. Level 3 Training (actual/simulated)
9. Part 2: Dive Leadership a. Rebreather or Open Circuit Review b. Try Rebreather or Open Circuit SCUBA c. Local Orientation Dive d. Leading certified divers on tour for pleasure
10. Confined water and open water sessions, totalling a minimum of 6 hours underwater on a rebreather the diver is certified to dive/use. 11. On-line certification.
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS: 1. Diving in General 2. Environment 3. Dive Equipment 4. Physics 5. Physiology 6. Rescue 7. Management
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QUICK QUIZZES: Each academic presentation has multiple-choice questions. FINAL EXAM: Each academic presentation has multiple-choice questions.
Students may evaluate any incorrect answers for clarification and understanding after passing. Should students fail the Quick Quiz or Final exam, after 10 attempts any further attempts will be locked until unlocked by the appointed Dive Centre.
LOCATION Location and duration are determined by individual Instructor Trainers.
INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION CERTIFICATION
1) All confined and open water skills have been acknowledged and accepted on-line through the RAID Web site by both the Instructor Trainer and student. 2) All the dives/ hours are logged on-line 3) IDP and or Practical skills assessment passed by a RAID Rebreather Instructor Trainer or Examiner 4) Completed and Passed the Instructor Exam (IE) conducted by a RAID Examiner 5) The RAID International Registered Dive Centre has confirmed certification on line
NOTE: The RAID Sport Rebreather Instructor has to complete and pass an Instructor Speciality program for each rebreather that the Instructor wants to provide tuition.
INSTRUCTIONAL LIMITATIONS
A RAID certified Rebreather Instructor must complete the following before allowed to teach / conduct a RAID Rebreather level 4 course
Conducted the entire course programs and registered as the Instructor for the following open circuit courses
RAID Rebreather Level 1 # 10 certifications RAID Rebreather Level 2 # 10 certifications RAID Rebreather Level 3 # 5 certifications RAID Rebreather Specialities # 10 certifications Logged 150 hours underwater
Accreditation can be provided for previous experiences and must be support with documented proof.
Upon reaching these prerequisites written submission by the member for recognition and authority to conduct the RAID Level 4 must be submitted to RAID International and supported with document proof.
TRAINING INSTRUCTION To be conducted by a RAID registered and renewed Instructor Trainer.
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RAID SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE RAID Instructors have continued their training in order to teach a particular speciality by attending a Speciality Training Course with an Instructor Trainer or through a cross over. Various specialities are supported by course notes. However, RAID instructors may write a distinctive speciality program and submit for authorisation to RAID before teaching and open for all instructors upon meeting the prerequisites.
PREREQUISITES in addition to the General Diving Standards: 1. To be certified and renewed RAID Instructor. 2. To submit the appropriate minimum logged hours as required and/or as detailed. 3. Completed and passed the academic Quick Quiz and Exam for each Speciality Instructor program. 4. Meet each Speciality specific requirements. 5. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the RAID instructor trainer or RAID HQ for approval prior. 6. Complete a practical RAID Speciality Instructor Development Program - SIDP (this may form part of the IDP).
SPECIALITY INSTRUCTOR CROSSOVER A certified and renewed RAID Instructor may apply, in writing to RAID HQ for accreditation with respect to application for RAID Speciality Instructor certification. 1. To be certified RAID Instructor. 2. To submit the appropriate minimum logged hours as required and/or as detailed. 3. Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR Training and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificate (DAN/equivalent). 4. Submit equivalent certification from a recognised training agency for each specific Speciality applied for. 5. Submit confirmation to having certified divers equivalent to the specific speciality applied for accreditation and/or be a certified Instructor Trainer/Course Director from a recognised training agency in such speciality or equivalent. 6. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the RAID instructor trainer or RAID HQ for approval prior. 7. Completed and passed the academic Quick Quiz and Exam on-line for each Speciality Instructor program. 8. Complete a practical skill assessment with a RAID Speciality Instructor Trainer.
NOTE: The above does not guarantee acceptance by RAID who has the sole decision to accept or ask for further requirements to be met.
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SPECIALITY INSTRUCTOR DUTIES 1. A RAID Rebreather Speciality Instructor is certified to teach within the Terms and Conditions of the RAID General Diving Standards and the individual Speciality Standards. 2. Only a RAID renewed RAID Speciality instructor may teach and sign off student skills relevant to the speciality the instructor is registered for. 2. Assist a lead RAID Speciality Instructor during in water training sessions for courses. 3. Accompany students during in water training exercises. 4. Not to dive beyond the Speciality depth limitations are detailed in each specific program.
COURSE CONTENT 1. RAID Speciality Instructor Development Program SIDP (this may form part of the IDP). 2. Complete Speciality academic presentations, quizzes, exam and practical skill training. 3. Inwater teaching presentations for confined water and/or open water sessions.
ACADEMIC Complete the academic learning presentation/s for the type of Speciality applied for. Quizzes: Each academic presentation has multiple-choice quizzes. Exam: Each academic presentation has multiple-choice questions.
Evaluate any incorrect answers for clarification and understanding after passing. Should students fail the Quick Quiz or Final exam after 10 attempts, any further attempts will be locked until unlocked by the appointed Dive Centre.
IN WATER TRAINING Each Speciality will specify the minimum number of dives required, skill development and depth limitations for Technical programs.
INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION CERTIFICATION
1. All confined and open water skills have been acknowledged and accepted on-line through the RAID Web site by both the Instructor Trainer and student. 2. All the dives/ hours are logged on-line 3. SIDP and or Practical skills assessment passed by a RAID Speciality Instructor Trainer or Examiner 4. Completed and Passed the Speciality Instructor Exam (IE) conducted by a RAID Examiner 5. The RAID International Registered Dive Centre has confirmed certification on line
TRAINING INSTRUCTION To be conducted by a RAID registered, renewed Speciality Instructor Trainer / Examiner ______
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RAID OPEN CIRCUIT INSTRUCTOR TRAINER
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE To prepare persons to train RAID Instructors in the RAID system of diver education, for open circuit programs.
PREREQUISITES in addition to the General Diving Standards: 1. To be a minimum of 21 years old. 2. To be a renewed RAID Open Circuit Instructor for at least 12 months. 3. To have 200 logged hours underwater. 4. To have certified a minimum of 150 students of which at least 100 are Level 1 and/or 2, 30 specialties and/or level 3 and 20 Level 4. 5. Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificate (DAN or equivalent). 6. Certified as an Instructor for a minimum of 80% of the Specialities RAID offers. 7. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the Examiner for approval prior to any in water training. 8. Complete the Instructor Trainer program or cross over.
CROSS OVER / ACCREDITATION PROGRAM A Certified Instructor Trainer, from a recognised training agency, may apply in writing to RAID HQ for accreditation with respect to application for RAID Instructor Trainer.
The minimum requirements:
1. To be a minimum of 21 years old. 2. To be a renewed Instructor Trainer/Course Director or higher for a recognised training agency. 3. To have 200 logged hours underwater. 4. To have certified a minimum of 35 students at instructor level. 5. Certified as an Instructor for a minimum of 80% of the Specialities RAID offers 6. Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificate (DAN or equivalent). 7. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the Examiner for approval prior to any in water training. 8. To be certified as a Speciality Instructor on at least one program. 9. Complete and pass the Instructor Trainer academic Quick Quiz and Exams. 10. At the discretion of the RAID Examiner or RAID HQ complete an Instructor Trainer Development Program (ITDP) with a RAID Examiner and/or assist with an Instructor Development Program (IDP) with a certified Instructor Trainer and/or be evaluated during an IDP by a RAID Examiner.
NOTE: The above requirements does not guarantee acceptance by RAID who has the sole decision to accept or ask for further requirements to be met.
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INSTRUCTOR TRAINER DUTIES A Certified Instructor Trainer within the RAID General Standards are authorised to teach: RAID Open Circuit programs, including instructor. RAID Speciality Programs, including instructor for open circuit students only.
Note: The instructor Trainer is only allowed to provide tuition for which the Instructor Trainer is certified as Speciality Instructor and/or certified as a Speciality Instructor Trainer. Each Speciality is independent and subject to the individual speciality standards.
COURSE CONTENT The candidates will be evaluated and are required to meet a minimum score criteria for the following: 1. Prepare and present Risk Management Schedule (RMS) for a Dive Site and Dive Briefing. 2. Prepare and present a presentation on “How to prepare a RMS”. 3. Prepare, present and evaluate Academic Lesson Presentations (ALG). 4. Presentation on “How to prepare and present an Academic Lesson Presentation”. 5. Prepare, present and evaluate the following: a. Dive Site Briefing b. Dive Evaluation c. In water assessment d. De-briefing e. Overall control, participation and dive leadership 6. Complete sections and/or in water skills from confined and/or open water sessions as required by any of the following: Levels 1; 2; 3; 4 and/or Instructor Level. 7. Complete the in water stamina skills as required by the RAID Instructor Level.
CERTIFICATION To be certified the student must have successfully completed a RAID Instructor Trainer Development Program ITDP or Orientation Program or met all the prerequisites for accreditation/cross over. Final certification is the sole decision of RAID HQ.
TRAINING INSTRUCTION The RAID Instructor Trainer Courses are conducted by RAID Examiners.
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RAID REBREATHER INSTRUCTOR TRAINER PURPOSE OF THE COURSE To prepare persons to train RAID Instructors in the RAID system of diver education, for open circuit and rebreather programs.
PREREQUISITES in addition to the General Diving Standards: 1. To be a minimum of 21 years old. 2. To be a renewed RAID Rebreather Instructor for at least 12 months. 3. To have the required logged hours on a Rebreather as detailed in the RAID Rebreather Instructor Trainer Speciality program/s 4. To have a minimum of 40 hours carrying a side sling alternate air source. 5. To have certified a minimum of 25 students between RAID Levels 1 to levels 4, of which 15 certifications are for Rebreather levels. 6. Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificate (DAN or equivalent). 7. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the Examiner for approval prior to any inwater training. 8. To certified as a RAID rebreather Speciality Instructor. 9. Complete on-line the Instructor Trainer program.
CROSS OVER/ ACCREDITATION PROGRAM A certified and renewed Instructor Trainer may apply in writing to RAID HQ for accreditation with respect to application for RAID Instructor Trainer certification. A certified and renewed rebreather Instructor Trainer/Course Director, with a minimum of 150 logged hours or 250 logged dives on a rebreather, with 40 hours logged or 80 logged dives carrying a side sling alternate air source, from a recognised training agency can cross over to become a RAID Registered CCR Instructor Trainer following the minimum requirements: 1. To be a minimum of 21 years old. 2. To be a renewed Instructor Trainer/Course Director or higher for a recognised training agency 3. To have the required logged hours on a Rebreather as detailed in the RAID Rebreather Instructor Speciality program/s 4. To have a minimum of 40 hours carrying a side sling alternate air source. 5. To have certified a minimum of 35 students from entry level to instructor, of which at least 5 certifications are instructor level. 6. To submit a RAID Rebreather Level 3 certificate, and/or equivalent and/or complete, to the satisfaction of the Examiner, the in water skills of the CCR Rescue course, whilst carrying a side sling alternative air source cylinder. 7. To submit RAID Navigation, Night/Restricted Visibility and Deep certificates (of which at least 40 hours are between 27-40 m/89-32 ft) or equivalent. 8. Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificate (DAN or equivalent). 9. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the Examiner for approval prior to any in water training. 10. To be certified as a RAID Sport Rebreather Instructor which requires, completing on-line academics Rebreather Levels 1, 2, 3 and Instructor. 11. To be certified as a rebreather Speciality Instructor on at least one program. 12. Complete and pass the rebreather Instructor Trainer academic Quick Quiz and Exams. 13. At the discretion of the RAID Examiner or RAID HQ complete an Instructor Trainer Development Program (ITDP) with a RAID Examiner and/or assist with an Instructor Development Program (IDP) with a certified Instructor Trainer and/or be evaluated during an IDP by a RAID Examiner.
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NOTE: the above requirements does not guarantee acceptance by RAID who has the sole decision to accept or ask for further requirements to be met.
INSTRUCTOR TRAINER DUTIES A Certified Instructor Trainer within the RAID General Standards are authorised to teach: RAID Open Circuit programs, including instructor. RAID Rebreather Programs, including instructor.
Note: The instructor Trainer is only allowed to provide tuition for rebreathers for which the Instructor Trainer is certified as Speciality Instructor and with regards Instructor programs, certified as a Speciality Instructor Trainer. Each Speciality is independent and subject to the individual speciality standards.
COURSE CONTENT The candidates will be evaluated and are required to meet a minimum score criteria for the following: 1. Prepare and present Risk Management Schedule (RMS) for a Dive Site and Dive Briefing. 2. Prepare and present a presentation on - “How to prepare a RMS”. 3. Prepare, present and evaluate Academic Lesson Presentations (ALG). 4. Presentation on - “How to prepare and present an Academic Lesson Presentation”. 5. Prepare, present and evaluate the following: a. Dive Site Briefing b. Dive Evaluation c. In water assessment d. De-briefing e. Overall control, participation and dive leadership 6. Complete sections and/or in water skills from confined and/or open water sessions as required by any of the following: Levels 1; 2; 3; 4and/or Instructor Level. 7. Complete the in water stamina skills as required by the RAID Instructor Level.
CERTIFICATION To be certified the student must have successfully completed a RAID Instructor Trainer Development Program ITDP or Orientation Program or met all the prerequisites for accreditation/cross over. Final certification is the sole decision of RAID HQ.
TRAINING INSTRUCTION The RAID Instructor Trainer Courses are conducted by RAID Examiners.
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RAID SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR TRAINER
PURPOSE OF THE COURSE Development of Instructor Trainers to teach specific speciality courses
PREREQUISITES in addition to the General Diving Standards: 1. Make written application to RAID HQ 2. To be a certified and renewed RAID Instructor Trainer. 3. Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR Training and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificate (DAN/equivalent). 4. To be a certified Speciality Instructor for the specific speciality. 5. To have certified through RAID programs at least 5 persons for each specific speciality. This may be waivered at the discretion of the RAID Examiner or RAID HQ. 6. Documented proof of prerequisite requirements needs to be presented to the RAID instructor trainer or RAID HQ for prior approval. 7. At the discretion of the RAID Examiner or RAID HQ complete an IT Speciality Development Program (ITSDP), with a RAID Examiner and/or assist with a Speciality Instructor Development Program (SIDP) with a certified Speciality Instructor Trainer and/or be evaluated during a SIDP by a RAID Examiner.
NOTE: The above does not guarantee acceptance by RAID who has the sole decision to accept or ask for further requirements to be met.
SPECILAITY INSTRUCTOR TRAINER DUTIES 1. A Certified renewed Speciality Instructor Trainer within the RAID General Standards are authorised to teach: RAID Specialities including instructor relevant to the certification
NOTE: Only a RAID registered renewed Speciality Instructor Trainer may teach and sign off student skills relevant to the speciality the Instructor Trainer is registered/certified to teach.
2. Assist a lead RAID Instructor during in water training sessions for courses. 3. Guide dives for certified divers to a maximum depth of 40 metres/132 feet or as detailed in the technical Speciality program. 4. Accompany students during in water training exercises. 5. Maintain RAID membership. 6. Maintain a dive leader attitude at all times when representing RAID.
COURSE CONTENT Complete a Speciality Instructor Development Program (SIDP), with a RAID Examiner.
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ACADEMIC Complete the academic on-line presentation/s for the type of Speciality applied for: QUICK QUIZZES: Each academic presentation has multiple-choice questions. FINAL EXAM: Each academic presentation has multiple-choice questions.
Students may evaluate any incorrect answers for clarification and understanding after passing. Should students fail the Quick Quiz or Final exam after 10 attempts any further attempts will be locked until unlocked by the appointed Dive Centre.
The student may be required to complete a written exam with the Examiner prior to the commencement of any inwater training.
IN WATER TRAINING As required in the Speciality IT Development Program.
CERTIFICATION To be certified the instructor must: 1. Complete a RAID Speciality Instructor Development Program SIDP (this may form part of the IDP) or Crossover Program. 2. Minimum logged hours underwater as detailed in each Instructor Trainer Speciality. 3. To be certified, the student must be a renewed and registered RAID instructor Trainer. 4. All confined and open water skills have been acknowledged and accepted on-line through the RAID web site, by the Examiner and the RAID Instructor Trainer. 5. The RAID HQ has confirmed certification on line through the RAID web site.
Final certification is the sole decision of RAID HQ.
TRAINING INSTRUCTION To be conducted by a RAID Examiner.
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PURPOSE OF THE COURSE To prepare persons to train RAID Instructor Trainers in the RAID system of diver education, for open circuit and rebreather programs.
PREREQUISITES in addition to the General Diving Standards: 1. To be a minimum of 21 years old. 2. To be a renewed RAID Instructor Trainer for at least 12 months. 3. To have certified a minimum of 25 RAID Instructors 4. Submit a current Rescue Breathing/CPR and Oxygen Provider Instructor certificate (DAN or equivalent). 5. By invitation from RAID HQ only:
NOTE: the above requirements does not guarantee acceptance by RAID HQ who has the sole decision to accept or ask for further requirements to be met.
EXAMINER DUTIES A Certified Examiner within the RAID General Standards are authorised to teach: RAID Open Circuit programs. RAID Rebreather Programs. Note: The Examiner is only allowed to provide tuition for Rebreather for which they are certified as Instructor Trainer themselves Each Speciality is independent and subject to the individual speciality standards.
COURSE CONTENT The candidates will be evaluated through an internship with 2 individual Examiners. Each Examiner will conduct at least one Instructor Trainer workshop/course with the candidate
CERTIFICATION To be certified the candidate must have successfully conducted a RAID Instructor Trainer Development Program ITDP and acceptance by each evaluating Examiner.
Final certification is the sole decision of RAID HQ.
TRAINING INSTRUCTION The RAID Examiner evaluations are conducted by two RAID Examiners.
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LICENCE AGREEMENT
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