Instructor Trainer & Facility Standards Effective June 2001
Sport
Diver Standards
Technical
Diver Standards
Instructor Standards
Rebreather Specific Standards
Table of Contents:
IAND, Inc./IANTD Instructor Trainer Programs
A. General
1.
IANTD Instructor Trainers,
who are also ITs or Program Directors with other Open Water Agencies may
continue to conduct Open Water Instructor Training / Development Programs
through those agencies.
2.
IANTD Instructor Trainers
must qualify EANx and Technical level Instructors through IANTD. Instructor
Trainers who do qualify Instructors with other EANx or Technical diving
agencies instead of IANTD or who advertise IANTD Instructor
qualification and qualify through other Technical Associations will be
suspended from IANTD Instructor Trainer status. (This may only be waived for Air
Cave Instructor status with a recognized cave qualification such as NACD,
NSS/CDS, CDAA, etc.) Dual qualification is recommended and may be performed.
3.
IANTD Instructor Trainer
Candidates must be an Oxygen Provider Instructor.
4.
IANTD Instructor Trainer
Candidates must submit in writing to, and have written approval from, the IANTD
Training Director of their Region, a statement of support for becoming an IT
and why there is additional needs for an IT in the area to be serviced prior to
enrolling in an IANTD Instructor Trainer IEC.
5.
IANTD Instructor Trainer
Candidates must submit in writing to, and have written approval from the IANTD
Training Director of their Region a business plan reflecting planned activity
in regards to Instructor training prior to enrolling in an IANTD Instructor
Trainer IEC.
B.
Teaching Prerequisites
1.
Provide proof of insurance or
financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.
2.
Be an IANTD Member and remit
annual Instructor / Instructor Trainer Member fees.
NOTE: IANTD Rebreather Instructor Trainers may teach all IECs while using a rebreather provided they carry a bailout gas capacity of a minimum of 33% of the equivalent Open Circuit gas supply used by the candidate(s). To conduct an IANTD Technical Rebreather Instructor IEC, the Instructor Trainer must be an IANTD Technical Rebreather Instructor Trainer on the same rebreather to be used by the candidate. Rebreathers may only be used within their manufacturer’s stated limits.
EANx Instructor Trainer
A.
Purpose
1.
This Program is designed to
provide responsible training for IANTD EANx Instructor Trainers.
B.
Prerequisites
1.
Must be qualified as an IANTD
Advanced EANx Instructor in Active Teaching
Status, with a minimum of three years of teaching experience.
2.
Must have taught a minimum of
20 Open Water, 10 IANTD EANx Diver, 10 IANTD Deep Diver and 10 IANTD Advanced
EANx Diver Programs.
3.
Must provide proof of a
minimum of 400 logged dives, of which at least 100 were using breathing gases
other than air as either a bottom mix or decompression mix.
C.
Texts
1.
IANTD EANx Manual & Student Workbook.
2.
IANTD Sport Diving Instructor Manual.
3.
IANTD Deep Diver Manual and Workbook.
4.
IANTD Advanced EANx Student Manual and Workbook.
5.
IANTD Divemaster Student Manual.
6.
Texts may be substituted with
equivalent text(s) approved in writing by the Board of Directors (written
approval will be issued by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters).
D.
Program Content
1.
A 4-day Program directing the
Instructor Trainer candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD
EANx and Advanced EANx Instructors.
2.
Demonstrate proficiency in
training EANx blending Instructors.
3.
The IANTD Instructor Trainer
IEC is staffed by an IANTD Instructor Trainer Trainer, designated by IAND,
Inc./IANTD World Headquarters or outside of the USA, the IANTD Licensee holder(s).
E.
Equipment Requirements
1.
Same as for the Advanced EANx
Instructor Program.
F.
Program Limits
1.
Same as for the EANx
Instructor Program.
G.
Qualification Requirements
1.
Completion of the IANTD EANx
Instructor Trainer IEC and demonstration of a safe and responsible attitude
allows the candidate to become qualified as an IANTD EANx Instructor Trainer.
H.
Qualification Renewal
1.
Conduct a minimum of 2 IANTD
Instructor IECs and qualify at least 4 IANTD EANx Instructors annually.
2.
Fulfill all renewal
requirements for IANTD EANx Instructor.
3.
Remain as an active IANTD
member and pay annual Instructor Trainer renewal fees.
4.
Log at least 50 dives
annually.
5.
Provide proof of insurance or
financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.
Life Support Systems Technician Instructor Trainer and Blending Instructor Trainer
A.
Purpose
1.
This Program is designed to
provide responsible training for Life Supports Systems Service Technician
Instructors and Blending Instructors.
B.
Prerequisites
1.
Must be qualified as an IANTD
Life Support systems Technician Instructor, Trimix Blending Instructor, and Advanced EANx Instructor in Active
Teaching Status, and must be qualified as an IANTD Technical Diver.
2.
Must have taught a minimum of
10 Open Water, 10 IANTD EANx Diver, 6 IANTD Deep
Diver, 6 Advanced EANx Diver, 10 Life Support Systems Technician, and 10
EANx Blending Programs.
3.
Must provide proof of a
minimum of 400 logged dives, of which at least 75 were using breathing gases
other than air as either a bottom mix or decompression mix.
C.
Texts
1.
IANTD Gas Blending Manual & Student Workbook.
2.
IANTD Nitrox Blending Handbook (Imperial or Metric).
3.
IANTD Life Support Systems Technician Manual and Workbook (when
applicable).
4.
IANTD Standards and Procedures.
5.
Texts may be substituted with
equivalent text(s) approved in writing by the IANTD Board of Directors (written
approval will be issued by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters).
D.
Program Content
1.
A 2-day Program directing the
Instructor Trainer candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD
Life Support Systems Technicians and Blending Instructors.
2.
Demonstrate proficiency in
training EANx Blending Instructors.
3.
The IANTD Instructor Trainer
IEC is staffed by an IANTD Instructor Trainer Trainer, designated by IAND,
Inc./IANTD World Headquarters or outside of the USA, the IANTD Licensee holder(s).
E.
Equipment Requirements
1.
Same as for the EANx
Instructor Program.
F.
Program Limits
1.
No unsafe technical or
blending practices.
G.
Qualification Requirements
1.
Completion of the IANTD Life
Support Systems and Blending Instructor Trainer IEC and demonstration of a safe
and responsible attitude allows the candidate to become qualified as an IANTD
Instructor Trainer.
H.
Qualification Renewal
1.
Conduct a minimum of 2 IANTD
Instructor IECs and qualify at least 4 IANTD Life Support Systems or Blending
Technician Instructors annually.
2.
Fulfill all renewal
requirements for IANTD Life Support Systems and Blending Instructor.
3.
Remain as an active IANTD
Member and pay annual Instructor Trainer renewal fees.
4.
Provide proof of insurance or
financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.
Wreck or Cavern Diver Instructor Trainer
A.
Purpose
1.
This Program is designed to
develop IANTD Wreck or Cavern Diver Instructor Trainers.
2.
Instructor Trainers will only
be trained in areas where the diving population density justifies the need.
B.
Prerequisites
1.
Must be qualified as an IANTD
EANx Cave or IANTD Wreck Instructor in Active
Teaching Status, and Open Water / EANx Instructor Trainer.
2.
Must have taught a minimum of
12 IANTD EANx Overhead Environment Diver Programs.
3.
Must provide proof of a
minimum of 400 logged dives, of which at least 100 were using breathing
mixtures other than air, and at least 200 were Wreck or Cavern dives.
4.
To qualify for both Cavern
and Wreck, must provide proof of a minimum of 200 Cave dives and 200 Wreck
dives.
C.
Texts
1.
IANTD EANx Student Manual & Workbook.
2.
IANTD Overhead Environment Diver Student Workbook.
3.
IANTD Standards and Procedures.
Texts may be substituted with
equivalent text(s) approved in writing by the Board of Directors (written
approval will be issued by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters).
D.
Program Content
1.
A 3-day Program directing the
Instructor Trainer candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD
Wreck or Cavern Instructors.
2.
The IANTD Wreck or Cavern
Diver Instructor Trainer IEC is staffed by IANTD Wreck Diving Instructor
Trainer Trainer or Cave Diving Instructor Trainer Trainer or designated by
IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters or outside of the USA, the IANTD Licensee holder(s).
E.
Equipment Requirements
1.
Same as for the IANTD EANx
Overhead Environment Diver Instructor Program.
F.
Program Limits
1.
Same as for the IANTD EANx
Overhead Environment Diver Instructor Program.
G.
Qualification Requirements
1.
Completion of the IANTD EANx
Overhead Environment Diver Instructor Trainer IEC and demonstration of a safe
and responsible attitude allows the candidate to become qualified as an IANTD
EANx Overhead Environment Diver Instructor Trainer.
H.
Qualification Renewal
1.
Conduct a minimum of 2 IANTD
EANx Overhead Environment Diver IECs and qualify at least 4 EANx Overhead
Environment Instructors.
2.
Fulfill all renewal
requirements for IANTD EANx Overhead Environment Instructor.
3.
Remain as an active IANTD
member and pay annual Instructor Trainer renewal fees.
4.
Log at least 50 Overhead
Environment dives annually.
5.
Provide proof of insurance or
financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.
Normoxic Trimix Instructor Trainer OC and Rebreather
A.
Purpose
1.
This Program is designed to
insure quality training of IANTD Technical and Normoxic Trimix and Normoxic
Trimix Rebreather Instructors.
2.
Instructor Trainers will only
be trained in areas where the diving population density justifies the need.
B.
Prerequisites
1.
Must be qualified as an IANTD
Open Water / EANx Instructor Trainer in
Active Teaching Status who has conducted a minimum of 6 IANTD EANx IECs
and who has qualified at least 12 IANTD EANx Instructors, and an IANTD Normoxic
Trimix Instructor in Active Teaching Status for at least two years.
2.
For Rebreather must be a
Rebreather Instructor Trainer who has taught 6 Rebreather IECs and who has
qualified at least 6 Rebreather Instructors on the Rebreather to become a
Normoxic Trimix IT on.
3.
Must be either a Normoxic
Trimix Instructor or Normoxic Trimix Rebreather Instructor if doing the
Rebreather Normoxic Trimix Instructor Trainer. Must have trained at least 12
Normoxic Trimix divers For Rebreather must be either 12 Rebreather Normoxic
Trimix Divers or 12 total including 6 on Rebreathers.
4.
Must provide proof of a
minimum of 750 logged dives, of which at least 200 were on breathing mixtures
other than air as a bottom mix or decompression mix.
C.
Texts
1.
IANTD Technical Diver Student Workbook.
2.
IANTD Technical Diver Encyclopedia.
3.
IANTD Standards and Procedures.
Texts may be substituted with
equivalent text(s) approved in writing by the Board of Directors (written
approval will be issued by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters).
D.
Program Content
1.
A 4-day Program directing the
Instructor Trainer candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD
Technical and Normoxic Trimix Instructors or Normoxic Trimix Rebreather
Instructors.
2.
The IANTD Normoxic Trimix Instructor Trainer IEC is staffed by
IANTD Trimix Instructor Trainer Trainer or a Rebreather Trimix Instructor
Trainer Trainer designated by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters or outside of
the USA, the IANTD Licensee holder(s).
E.
Equipment Requirements
1.
Same as for the IANTD
Normoxic Trimix Diver Instructor Programs Or Normoxic Trimix Rebreather
Instructor Programs.
F.
Program Limits
1.
Same as for the IANTD
Normoxic Trimix Instructor Program.
G.
Qualification Requirements
1.
Completion of the IANTD
Normoxic Trimix Instructor Trainer IEC and demonstration of a safe and
responsible attitude allows the candidate to become qualified as an IANTD
Normoxic Trimix Instructor Trainer (OC or Rebreather).
H.
Qualification Renewal
1.
Conduct a minimum of 2 IANTD
Technical or Normoxic Trimix Instructor IECs and qualify a minimum of 4
Instructors annually.
2.
Fulfill all renewal
requirements of IANTD Normoxic Trimix Instructor.
3.
Remain as an active IANTD
Member and pay annual Instructor Trainer renewal fees.
4.
Log at least 75 dives
annually.
5.
Provide proof of insurance or
financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.
Technical Cave Instructor Trainer
A.
Purpose
1.
This Program is designed to
provide safe and responsible training of IANTD EANx Cave Instructors.
2.
Instructor Trainers will only
be trained in areas where the diving population density justifies the need.
B.
Prerequisites
1.
Must meet all the
prerequisites for Technical IT, except substitute Technical Cave for Technical
Instructor teaching requirements.
2.
Must be qualified as an IANTD
EANx Overhead Environment Diver Instructor Trainer in Active Teaching Status, with at least two years of experience
as an IANTD Technical Cave Instructor in Active
Teaching Status.
3.
Must have conducted at least
6 IANTD EANx Overhead Environment Diver IECs.
4.
Must have taught a minimum of
15 IANTD Technical Cave Diver Programs.
5.
Must provide proof of a
minimum of 1,000 logged dives, of which at least 500 were cave dives.
C.
Texts
1.
Same as for the IANTD
Technical Cave Instructor Program.
D.
Program Content
1.
A 4-day Program directing the
Instructor Trainer candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD
Technical Cave Instructors.
2.
The IANTD Technical Cave
Instructor Trainer IEC is staffed by an IANTD Technical Cave Instructor Trainer
Trainer designated by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters or outside of the
USA, the IANTD Licensee holder(s).
E.
Equipment Requirements
1.
Same as for the IANTD
Technical Cave Instructor Program.
F.
Program Limits
1.
Same as for the IANTD
Technical Cave Instructor Program.
G.
Qualification Requirements
1.
Completion of the IANTD
Technical Cave Instructor Trainer IEC and demonstration of a safe and
responsible attitude allows the candidate to become qualified as an IANTD
Technical Cave Instructor Trainer.
H.
Qualification Renewal
1.
Conduct at least one IANTD
Technical Cave IEC annually.
2.
Fulfill all renewal
requirements for IANTD Technical Cave Instructor.
3.
Remain as an active IANTD
member and pay annual Instructor Trainer renewal fees.
4.
Log at least 50 non-teaching
Cave dives annually.
5.
Provide proof of insurance or
financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.
Technical Wreck Instructor Trainer
A.
Purpose
1.
This Program is designed to
provide safe and responsible training of IANTD Technical Wreck Instructors.
2.
Instructor Trainers will only
be trained in areas where the diving population density justifies the need.
B.
Prerequisites
1.
Must meet Prerequisites for
Technical IT, except substitute Wreck courses for IANTD EANx Overhead
Environment Diver IT, and an IANTD Technical Wreck Instructor in Active Teaching Status.
2.
Must have taught at least 6
IANTD EANx Overhead Environment Diver IECs.
3.
Must provide proof of a
minimum of 750 logged dives, of which at least 500 were technical dives and 250
were wreck penetration dives.
C.
Texts
1.
Same as for the IANTD
Technical Wreck Instructor Program.
D.
Program Content
1.
A 4-day Program directing the
Instructor Trainer candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD
EANx Wreck Instructors.
2.
The IANTD Technical Wreck
Instructor Trainer IEC is staffed by an IANTD Wreck Instructor Trainer Trainer
and one Wreck Instructor Trainer designated by IAND, Inc./IANTD World
Headquarters or outside of the USA, the IANTD Licensee holder(s).
E.
Equipment Requirements
1.
Same as for the IANTD
Technical Wreck Instructor Program.
F.
Program Limits
1.
Same as for the IANTD
Technical Wreck Instructor Program.
G.
Qualification Requirements
1.
Completion of the IANTD
Technical Wreck Instructor Trainer IEC and demonstration of a safe and
responsible attitude allows the candidate to become qualified as an IANTD
Technical Wreck Instructor Trainer.
H.
Qualification Renewal
1.
Conduct at least one IANTD
Wreck IEC and one EANx IEC, and qualify a minimum of 4 IANTD Wreck Instructors
annually.
2.
Fulfill all renewal
requirements for IANTD EANx Instructor.
3.
Fulfill all renewal
requirements for IANTD Technical Wreck Instructor.
4.
Remain as an active IANTD
member and pay annual Instructor Trainer renewal fees.
5.
Log at least 50 Wreck dives
annually.
6. Provide proof of insurance or financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.
Trimix Instructor Trainer OC & Rebreather and Trimix
Blending Instructor Trainer
A.
Purpose
1.
This Program is designed to
train competent IANTD Trimix and Trimix Blending Instructor Trainers. The IANTD
Trimix Instructor Trainer may conduct EANx, Technical Instructor and Trimix IECs.
2.
Instructor Trainers will only
be trained in areas where the diving population density justifies the need.
B.
Prerequisites
1.
Must be qualified as an IANTD
Normoxic Trimix Instructor Trainer and IANTD Trimix Instructor in Active Teaching Status. For rebreathers
must have these qualifications on rebreathers.
2.
Must have conducted at least
3 IANTD Technical or Normoxic Trimix Instructor IECs. OC or Rebreather as
appropriate.
3.
Must have taught at least 6
IANTD Trimix or Rebreather Trimix Programs and 5 Trimix Blending Programs.
4.
Must provide proof of
experience as a Trimix Blending Instructor.
5.
Must provide proof of a
minimum of 750 logged dives, of which at least 100 were Trimix dives.
Individuals who work in a facility
or have a professional need do not need to be qualified as Trimix Divers or
Trimix Instructors to become a Trimix Blending IT. They only need be a Trimix
Blending Instructor in active teaching status, and must have taught at least 10
Trimix Blending Programs.
C.
Texts
1.
Same as for the IANTD Trimix
Instructor Program.
D.
Program Content
1.
A 4-day Program directing the
Instructor Trainer candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD
Trimix and Trimix Blending Instructors.
2.
The IANTD Trimix Instructor
Trainer IEC is staffed by an IANTD Trimix Instructor Trainer Trainer OC or
Rebreather as appropriate designated by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters or
outside of the USA, the IANTD Licensee holder
E.
Equipment Requirements
1.
Same as for the IANTD Trimix
Instructor Program.
F.
Program Limits
1.
Same as for the IANTD Trimix
Instructor Program.
G.
Qualification Requirements
1.
Completion of the IANTD
Trimix Instructor Trainer IEC and demonstration of a safe and responsible
attitude allows the candidate to become qualified as an IANTD Trimix Instructor
Trainer.
H.
Qualification Renewal
1.
Conduct a minimum of 3 IANTD
Instructor IECs annually, including 1 IANTD Trimix Instructor IEC.
2.
Fulfill all renewal
requirements for both IANTD Technical Instructor Trainer and IANTD Trimix
Instructor.
3.
Remain as an active IANTD
member and pay annual Instructor Trainer renewal fees.
4.
Log at least 6 Trimix or
Heliox dives annually.
5.
Provide proof of insurance or
financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.
SCR Instructor Trainer
A. PURPOSE
1. This Program is designed to provide responsible training
for IANTD SCR Rebreather Instructors.
B. PREREQUISITES
1. Certified as an IANTD SCR Instructor on Active Teaching Status.
2. Certified as an IANTD Instructor Trainer on Active Teaching
Status.
3. Log or proof of 400 dives including at least 100 dives on
rebreathers and 50 on the specific SCR to become as an Instructor Trainer on.
4. Taught a minimum of 6 SCR programs and have certified 12
SCR divers on the specific SCR to become an IT on.
5. Assist in 2 CCR instructor courses (1 of these may be at
the same time the IT IEC is conducted).
6. Be approved on an as needed basis to become an IT by IANTD
HQ or the licensee of the territory the candidate resides in.
C. TEXTS
1.
IANTD Rebreather student manual and workbook. The specific
SCR text to become a IT on. General Course Outline, and IANTD Standards
and Procedures or equivalent texts approved in writing by the Board of
Directors. Written approval will be
issued by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters.
D. IEC CONTENT
1. A 2 day Program directing the Instructor Trainer candidate
to the methods and techniques of training IANTD CCR Rebreather Instructors on a specific unit. If the 2nd
course assist is in conjunction with the IEC then adequate days must be added
to complete the program.
2. The IANTD SCR Instructor
Trainer IEC shall be staffed by an IANTD SCR Instructor
Trainer Trainer on the specific SCR to be qualified on.
E. E. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Same as for IANTD Rebreather Instructor Program.
F. IEC LIMITS
1. Same as for IANTD Rebreather Instructor Program.
G. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1.
Completion of the specific SCR Instructor Trainer IEC and
demonstration of a safe and responsible attitude qualifies the candidate for
certification as an SCR Instructor
Trainer.
H. CERTIFICATION RENEWAL
1. Conduct 2 IANTD Instructor IECs annually certifying at least
4 IANTD SCR Instructors.
2. Meet all teaching requirements for IANTD SCR Instructor.
3. Remain an IANTD member and pay annual Instructor Trainer
renewal fees.
4. Log a minimum of 50 dives annually.
5. Provide proof of insurance or financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.
CCR Instructor Trainer
A. PURPOSE
1. This Program is designed to provide responsible training
for IANTD CCR Rebreather Instructors.
B. PREREQUISITES
1. Certified as an IANTD CCR Instructor on Active Teaching Status.
2. Certified as an IANTD Instructor Trainer on Active Teaching
Status.
3. Log or proof of 400 dives including at least 200 hours on
CCR and, 100 hours including 100 dives on the specific CCR to become an IT on.
4. Taught a minimum of 7 CCR
or more programs on the specific CCR to become an IT and have certified 20 CCR
divers.
5. Assist in 2 CCR instructor courses (1 of these may be at
the same time the IT IEC is conducted).
6. Be approved on an as needed basis to become an IT by IANTD
HQ or the licensee of the territory the candidate resides in.
C. TEXTS
1.
IANTD Rebreather student manual and workbook. The specific
CCR text to become an IT on. General Course Outline, and IANTD Standards
and Procedures or equivalent texts approve in writing by the Board of
Directors. Written approval will be issued by IAND, Inc./IANTD World
Headquarters.
D. IEC CONTENT
1. A 2 day Program directing the Instructor Trainer candidate
to the methods and techniques of training IANTD CCR Rebreather Instructors on a specific unit. If the 2nd
course assist is in conjunction with the IEC then adequate days must be added
to complete the program.
2. The IANTD CCR Instructor
Trainer IEC is staffed by an IANTD CCR Instructor
Trainer Trainer on the specific CCR to be qualified on.
E. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Same as for IANTD Rebreather Instructor Program.
F. IEC LIMITS
1. Same as for IANTD Rebreather Instructor Program.
G. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1.
Completion of the specific CCR Instructor Trainer IEC and
demonstration of a safe and responsible attitude qualifies the candidate for
certification as an SCR Instructor
Trainer.
H. CERTIFICATION RENEWAL
1. Conduct 2 IANTD Instructor IECs annually certifying at
least 4 IANTD CCR Instructors.
2. Meet all teaching requirements for IANTD CCR Instructor.
3. Remain an IANTD member and pay annual Instructor Trainer
renewal fees.
4. Log a minimum of 50 dives annually.
5. Provide proof of insurance or financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.
IAND, Inc./IANTD Blending Standards
The Standards contained
in this section are based on federal regulations as specified by OSHA, NOAA,
USN, USCG, are the result of 2 meetings (detailed below), and were developed
with international agreement. These also reflect the determinations of the DAN
EANx workshop in November of 2001. As a training agency, IANTD defers to the
manufacturer’s guidelines where applicable.
Manufacturers will define their individual needs and these
will, provided they meet or exceed the requirements of IANTD, supersede IANTD
Standards as applied to those individual manufacturers.
·
At NAUI
IQ in 1992 (Pennsylvania): The meeting included representatives of IANTD, ANDI
and SDRG (Tom Mount, IAND, Inc./IANTD; Ed Betts, ANDI; and Richard Nordstrom,
SDRG. Glen Butler acted as mediator.) The results are as follows: These
Standards, except for the final gas purity, were agreed upon and adopted
internationally as a result of this meeting.
·
At Tek
‘93 (Orlando, Florida): A full day, with open participation, was devoted to
blending Standards. Recognized authorities present included Morgan Wells, Ph.D.
of NOAA, Tom Mount and Dick Rutkowski of IANTD, Ed Betts of ANDI, Commander
Morrissey of DCIEM, John Comly, Larry Kaplan and Michael Casey both of Lawrence
Factor. Glen Butler noted authority, also participated. The following gas
purity Standards were adopted at that time. In addition, at the conclusion of
this session Richard Nordstrom had IANTD and ANDI reconfirm on the record that
the Standards, initially agreed upon at NAUI IQ ‘92, would continue unchanged.
NOTE: These Standards represent training Standards and do not dictate, supersede or alter the specifications of individual manufacturers for the use of their equipment. All equipment used for air, EANx or Trimix must be used per the guidelines of the individual manufacturers of the equipment used by the diver.
I.
Gas Quality For Preparation
Of Breathing Gases Other Than Air
1.
Air to be used in blending of
gas mixtures other than air, will meet US CGA Standards Grade E, or equivalent,
with the following modifications:
a.
No more than 0.1 mg-per-meter3
of condensed hydrocarbons.
b.
No more than 2.0
parts-per-million carbon monoxide (CO).
2.
The air may be produced by
oil-lubricated, oil-less, or oil-free compressors. All air systems must have
proper filtration to meet the specifications in item #1 (above).
3.
Verification of gas analysis
and gas composition is required quarterly by an appropriate facility.
4.
IANTD
facilities are to use IANTD band decals, label decals and VIP sticker decals
with all breathing gases other than air.
J.
Equipment Specifications
1.
Scuba
cylinders being filled with a gas mixture (EANx or Trimix) from a pre-mixed
bank (i.e., gas storage system) must use oxygen-compatible lubricants. No other
alteration of the cylinders is needed; provided the oxygen content is less than
40%.
a.
If, at any stage of the
mixing process, the oxygen content will exceed 40% of the cylinder capacity,
the cylinder must be Oxygen Service Rated.
b.
IANTD recommends (does not
require), as good preventive maintenance, that all cylinders be cleaned
annually, regardless of intended use; whether it be for air, EANx, Trimix or
oxygen.
2.
Scuba cylinders used in
direct partial pressure blending (i.e., in-cylinder mixing) must be Oxygen Service Rated. This means it must use
oxygen-compatible components and be oxygen-clean.
3.
Regulators and all other
equipment exposed to pressures of 200 psig (14 bar) or more must use oxygen-compatible lubricants.
If the equipment is used in an environment where oxygen content will be greater
than 40%, it must be Oxygen Service Rated.
4.
Scuba equipment used with
mixed gas should be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
If the manufacturer states that its equipment is incompatible with gases other
than air, then that equipment should not be used. If a manufacturer requires
its equipment to be modified for use with gases other than air, then the
appropriate modifications must be made prior to the equipment being used for
mixed gas diving.
5.
Scuba equipment for breathing
gases other than air should be dedicated and labeled appropriately.
K.
Labeling Bottom Mix EANx
Mixtures With Less Than 41% Oxygen
1.
Where applicable, cylinders
must be marked per legal requirements in addition to the following:
2.
Cylinders painted yellow must
be labeled with a 4-inch (10-centimeter) wide green band. The band must wrap
around the tank starting at the flat of the cylinder. The label must state
“Enriched Air Nitrox” (or an applicable acronym). IANTD has EANx decals
available for labeling cylinders.
3.
Cylinders painted with colors
other than yellow require a 6-inch (15-centimeter) wide Enriched Air Nitrox
band (decal) with the top 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) and the bottom 1 inch (2.5
centimeters) yellow. The middle of the band (decal) should be printed with a
green background and the message, “Enriched Air Nitrox” (or an applicable
acronym) printed in yellow for easy identification.
4.
Nitrox (EANx) cylinders must
have Cylinder Contents Labels affixed to them. The Contents label must state
the oxygen percentage currently in the cylinder and the Maximum Operating Depth
(MOD). The label must be dated and signed by the person who purchased (or
requested) the mix (verifying he/she confirmed the O2 percentage).
This label may be a separate label, or part of the EANx band. IANTD has
waterproof, reusable Cylinder Contents labels and cylinder content tape
available for order.
5.
Nitrox (EANx) cylinders must have a current Visual Inspection
(VIP) decal stated that oxygen-compatible lubricants have been used in the
system (valve, tank neck, and/or cylinder). EANx cylinders used with EAN 41, or
greater, or for direct partial pressure blending use, must have an Oxygen
Service Rated VIP decal. IANTD has VIP decals (which also cover both tank and
valve inspections) available for order.
6.
It is recommended that an
additional label using one of the following options be used (these do not replace the requirement for the
wrap around labels):
a.
A Decal stating MOD to be
placed lengthwise on the cylinder (IAND Inc./IANTD has these with both a fixed
MOD plus blank ones for the user to fill in the MOD, these are blue with white
lettering).
b.
The MOD to be painted on the
cylinder.
c.
A cylinder wrap suitable for
regulator hose storage with the MOD boldly marked on it (these are also
available through IAND Inc./IANTD.
L.
Labeling EANx and
Decompression Cylinders greater Than 41% Oxygen and Oxygen
1.
Cylinders containing EAN 40
to EAN 74 must have either a color-coded green and white label decal boldly
stating, “Decompression Mix EAN*
_____.” or the “Breathing Gases Other Than Air” decal that is red and white.
These labels must be wrapped around the cylinder at the flat of the cylinder.
* Or,
equivalent acronym.
NOTE: The “Breathing Gases Other Than Air” decal may be used with any gas mixture (as long as the mix and MOD are filled in). This label must be 10 inches (25 centimeters) long and 4 inches (10 centimeters) wide. IANTD has Cylinder Contents labels available for order.
2.
The decompression cylinder
with the highest concentration of oxygen must have some form of protective
mechanism to prevent the diver from accidentally breathing from it. This may be
a cover, elastic wrap or other suitable means. IAND, Inc./IANTD has a
protective device available.
3.
All decompression cylinders
must have a tape or label above the flat of the cylinder visible to the user
with the mix or MOD or both marked. IAND Inc./IANTD has these with pre-marked
mix and MOD as well as labels with blank spaces for the user to fill in.
4.
Cylinders containing oxygen
concentrations of 75% to 83% may use either the decompression gas label or the
oxygen label, provided it also has a MOD label if the mixture is used at 30 fsw
(9 msw).
5.
Cylinders containing oxygen
concentrations of 84%or greater must conform to one of the following:
a.
Be painted either green or
white with the word “Oxygen” and “MOD 20 fsw (6 msw)” legible.
b.
Have a
10-inch (25-centimeter) long by 4-inch (10-centimeter) wide green adhesive band
decal with the word “OXYGEN” and the MOD clearly and prominently printed in
white on it. IANTD has waterproof Oxygen Cylinder Decals available.
6.
It is recommended that an
additional label using one of the following options be used (these do not replace the requirement for
the wrap around labels):
a.
The MOD painted on the
cylinder.
b.
A Decal stating MOD, to be
placed length-wise on the cylinder (IAND Inc./IANTD has these with both a fixed
MOD plus blank ones for the user to fill in the MOD; both are blue with white
lettering).
c.
A cylinder wrap suitable for
regulator hose storage with the MOD boldly marked on it (these are also
available through IAND Inc./IANTD).
M.
Labeling Trimix Mixtures
1.
Cylinders containing Trimix must
be labeled with the word, “Trimix”, or “Breathing gas other than air”. A
Cylinder Contents Label or tape reflecting the percentages of Oxygen, and
Helium must be affixed to the cylinder.
IAND, Inc./IANTD Facility Standards
NOTE: All Technical and Full Service Facilities are required to post a quarterly oxygen compatible air analysis in their Facility near the gas station or in an area easily viewed by customers. In addition, a copy of the gas quality certificate must be available upon demand by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters or the local IANTD Licensee Headquarters.
Training Facilities must
insure that all training mixes use oxygen-compatible air for mixing.
To become an IANTD
Facility, the Prerequisites in these Standards must be met and the Facility
applicant must be reviewed and approved by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters
(or the local IANTD Licensee where applicable) AND a regional Quality Control
Board.
IAND, Inc./IANTD Facility Standards
A.
Purpose
1.
IANTD's goal is to be fair
and unbiased while assuring quality assurance throughout its membership.
Confidentiality will be maintained anytime there is a violation of Standards or
Procedures. The complainant’s name(s) will not be disclosed to a member that is
being investigated. In the event that a member disputes IANTD's actions against
him or her, a formal hearing will be initiated with the complainant and any
witnesses’ names being made available to the accused. Independent IANTD
Instructors shall also be held accountable to these Standards. This again will
ensure the highest uniformity and fairness to all members of IANTD. These
Standards are:
B.
Ethical
1.
IANTD members shall follow
IAND, Inc./IANTD Standards at all times.
2.
IANTD members shall at no
time disparage the IANTD organization or members in good standing.
3.
IANTD members shall not
represent themselves for other than what they are qualified to conduct.
Misrepresentation shall be grounds for immediate suspension of membership and
grounds for legal action by IANTD when appropriate, such as fraud, etc.
4.
IANTD members are required to
report witnessed violations immediately to IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters.
Failure to do so will result in immediate suspension of membership.
5.
All reports of violations are
to be documented and mailed to IAND, Inc./IANTD.
6.
False reports of violations
shall be grounds for immediate suspension of membership and grounds for legal
action by IANTD, when appropriate.
7.
Failure to respond to a
violation inquiry within 30 days will result in immediate suspension of
membership.
C.
Procedures
1.
All cylinders for Nitrox,
oxygen, Trimix, argon, etc. shall be properly labeled as defined in the
Blending Standards.
2.
Nitrox cylinders may be
filled with air, provided that the air is oxygen compatible.
3.
All cylinders that are filled
for customers must be recorded in a logbook at the filling station. Customers
are required to log their fills after analysis, and either sign or initial the
mix for each fill. Copies of this log are to be available to IAND, Inc./IANTD
HQ upon request.
4.
Cylinders may only be filled
with the gas that the cylinder is labeled for.
5.
All oxygen conversions on any
equipment are to be performed only by a qualified Technician. A qualified
technician must be an IANTD Blending Technician and also be qualified as an
Equipment Technician by the manufacturer of the equipment that conversion is
performed on.
6.
All fills (except air) must
be performed by a qualified Blender.
7.
Visual inspection stickers
must indicate that the cylinder has been cleaned and inspected for the gas
being filled.
8.
A proper IANTD cylinder
contents label or IANTD content tape must contain the oxygen fraction and be
initialed verifying the mix.
9.
All cylinders and equipment
to be used with gas mixtures other than air must be maintained in accordance
with the minimum IANTD Blending Standards, plus meet all specifications of the
individual manufacturer of the equipment being used.
D.
Waivers
1.
Occasionally
there are situations in which an exception to the Standards may be appropriate. To apply for a waiver, IANTD members must submit
in writing the circumstances surrounding the need for a waiver to IAND,
Inc./IANTD World Headquarters. The member submitting the request may not
implement any deviations from the Standards until he or she has received
written notification from IANTD. If approved, the waiver shall remain valid for
a period of one year, at which time it will be the responsibility of the member
to request a waiver renewal. IANTD may at any
time revoke a waiver. Should circumstances, logistics or other factors change,
then a new waiver must be requested. Waivers only apply to individuals, not
Facilities.
E.
Failure To Comply
Facilities failing to comply with
the above will be suspended and reviewed by the regional quality control board.
If a mutually agreeable solution is attained, the Facility will be reinstated
to active status. If a mutually agreeable solution is not attained, Facility
status will be canceled.
IAND, Inc./IANTD Training Facility Membership
A.
To Qualify As An IAND,
Inc./IANTD Training Facility the Following Requirements Must Be Met:
1.
Be a professional Scuba
Instructor and a licensed business whose principle activity must be SCUBA
instruction, and the related activities.
2.
Have availability of Enriched
Air Nitrox mixtures from an IANTD Full Service Facility.
3.
Be a qualified EANx Blender.
4.
Provide IANTD quality
training, the minimum requirements of which are:
a.
Have on staff a qualified
IANTD EANx Instructor (or higher qualification).
b.
Offer IANTD classroom
training on site, with confined water within a reasonable distance.
c.
Promote and support the
educational approach and concepts of IANTD training.
d.
Conduct IANTD Programs in
accordance with the current IANTD training materials and Standards.
e.
Qualify all EANx and advanced
or technical students through IANTD. IANTD Training Facilities that award
qualification through another EANx or technical agency instead of the IANTD
qualification will be suspended. Dual qualifications may be given provided.
5.
Have access to Nitrox
equipment rentals.
6.
Have on site a minimum of two
(2) Oxygen analyzers.
B.
IAND, Inc./IANTD Training
Facility Membership Application Procedures
1.
To apply for Membership as an
IANTD Training Facility, an application must be submitted with the proper
documentation and appropriate fee. The IANTD regional Quality Control Board
will review the application and if deemed necessary, a Member will make a site
visit to the facility. Upon acceptance of the application, IANTD will issue an
IANTD Training Facility identification number, certificate of membership and
IANTD Training Facility membership kit.
2. IAND, Inc./IANTD reserves the right to deny, suspend or terminate Membership at any time for any actions that may be considered detrimental to the integrity, reputation or image of IAND, Inc./IANTD and its members.
IAND, Inc./IANTD Full Service Facility Membership
A.
To Qualify as An IAND,
Inc./IANTD Full Service Facility the Following Requirements Must Be Met:
1.
Be a professional dive store
approved by IANTD, whose principle activity must be the retail sales of SCUBA
instruction, equipment and related activities.
2.
Offer Enriched Air Nitrox
mixtures. Air analysis must be performed quarterly and the results of the
testing posted near the gas station or in an area easily viewed by customers.
In addition, a copy of the gas quality certificate must be available upon
demand by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters or the local IANTD Licensee
Headquarters. As part of an on going Quality Control Program, IANTD will
request oxygen compatible certificates from facilities periodically. Air
quality must meet or exceed the minimum requirements of CGA specifications of
Grade E quality air, plus meet the O2 compatible air requirements
specified in the IANTD Standards.
3.
Have a qualified EANx Blender
on staff full time. Blenders must also be qualified EANx divers.
4.
Provide IANTD quality
training. Minimum requirements for training are:
a.
Have on staff a qualified
IANTD EANx Instructor.
b.
Offer IANTD classroom
training on site. Confined water must be within a reasonable distance from the
store.
c.
Promote and support the educational
approach and concepts of IANTD training.
d.
Conduct IANTD Programs in
accordance with the current IANTD training materials and Standards.
5.
Inventory IANTD support
products: Decals, Tee Shirts, Tables, Texts / Manuals, etc.
6.
Have Nitrox equipment rentals
available and in good working order.
7.
Have on staff a qualified
equipment technician trained in oxygen equipment conversions and maintenance.
8.
Have on site a minimum of two
(2) Oxygen Analyzers.
B.
IAND, Inc./IANTD Full Service
Facility Membership Application Procedures
1.
To apply for membership as an
IAND, Inc./IANTD Facility, an application must be submitted with the proper
documentation and appropriate fee. The IANTD regional Quality Control Board
will review the application and, if deemed necessary, a member will make a site
visit to the facility. Upon acceptance of the application, IANTD will issue an
IANTD Facility identification number, certificate of membership and IANTD
Facility membership kit.
2.
IAND, Inc./IANTD reserves the
right to deny, suspend or have terminate Facility Membership at any time for
any actions that may be considered detrimental to the integrity, reputation, or
image of IAND, Inc./IANTD and its members.
IAND, Inc./IANTD Technical Facility Membership
A. To Qualify as An IAND, Inc./IANTD Technical Facility the Following Requirements Must Be Met:
1.
Meet all of the requirements
of an IANTD Full Service Facility.
2.
Be an IANTD Full Service
Facility in good standing for at least 6 months.
3.
Have no Standards violations
within the past 12 months.
4.
Have Technical EANx and
Trimix mixtures available.
5.
Have a qualified Trimix
Blender on staff full time. Blenders must also be qualified Trimix Divers.
6.
Have on staff or available a
qualified IANTD Technical EANx Instructor.
*Items 2 & 3 can be waived for cause by the regional
Quality Control Board.