IANTD/IAND, Inc. Sport Diving & Technical Instructor Standards

Effective June 2001 

 

Sport Diver Standards
Technical Diver Standards
IT & Facility Standards
Rebreather Specific Standards

 

Table of Contents:

 

IAND, Inc./IANTD Sport Diving Instructor Programs

Snorkeling, Open Water Free Diver, Advanced Free Diver, and Master Free Diver Instructor

EANx Instructor and Advanced EANx Instructor Crossover

Advanced EANx Instructor Development Program

Wreck or Cavern Diver Instructor

Introductory Cave Instructor

Rebreather Instructor

IAND, Inc./IANTD Technical Instructor Programs

Technical Instructor

Technical Cave Diver Instructor

Technical Wreck Diver Instructor

Normoxic Trimix Instructor OC and Normoxic Trimix Rebreather Instructor

Trimix Instructor

Trimix Rebreather Instructor

Technical or Normoxic Trimix Instructor Crossover

Technical Cave Diver Instructor Crossover

Technical Wreck Diver Instructor Crossover

Trimix Instructor Crossover OC and Rebreather

IANTD Blending and Life Support Systems Service Technician Instructor

 

IAND, Inc./IANTD Sport Diving Instructor Programs

A.     Purpose

1.       These Programs are designed to develop qualified IANTD Sport Diving Instructors.

B.     Qualification Prerequisites

1.       Oxygen Provider.

2.       Diving First Aid.

3.       Rescue Diver.

4.       Divemaster.

C.     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 / Dive Master Member fees.

D.     Program Limits

1.       IAND, Inc./IANTD Instructors may teach Open Water Programs through other agencies it recognizes.

2.       All limits are identical to the corresponding Diver Programs.

3.       On all dives, the IANTD Dive Tables must be used as either the primary decompression management or as a backup to a dive computer or custom software program or Hamilton Research (DCAP) tables or other tables approved by the IANTD BOD.

E.     Qualification Requirements

1.       Upon completion of all listed academic and waterskills / dives to the Instructor Trainer’s satisfaction, a wall certificate and appropriate IANTD Instructor qualification card will be issued.

2.       Instructor candidates with unsafe attitudes, or demonstrating inappropriate dive habits, must not be qualified. Training is purchased upon enrollment. Qualification is earned through the candidate’s performance and knowledge demonstrated during the Program.

3.       It is recommended that all training dives be logged in the IANTD Recreational or Technical Diving logbook.

F.     Qualification Renewal

1.       Upon qualification candidates will receive IANTD's Nitrox Diver magazine so they can stay abreast of new technologies and/or practices in sport and technical diving.

2.       For all professionals, Defined as Divemasters, Supervisors, Instructors and Instructor Trainers, proof of insurance is required.

3.       Remain as an active IANTD Member and remit annual Instructor / Divemaster renewal fees.

4.       Complete the instructor physical skill evaluation and have it witnessed by another diver or instructor plus complete the medical questionnaire, or complete a VO₂ max test, or complete an annual physical that includes a stress test or fill out the medical questionnaire and a notarized statement to the effect the instructor does a physical training program consisting of at least 20 minutes of aerobic activity 3 times a week.

 

 

 

Snorkeling, Open Water Free Diver, Advanced Free Diver, and Master Free Diver Instructor

A.     Purpose

1.       The objective of these courses is to train qualified Instructors for the Free Diving programs.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Snorkeling and Open Water Free Diver Instructor.

a.        Minimum age of 18 years.

b.       Be certified as an IANTD Open Water Free Diver or complete equivalency requirements.

c.       Non IANTD SCUBA Dive Masters or Instructors or those IANTD Dive Masters and IANTD Instructors not in compliance with the above note must assist in an Open Water Free Diving program either prior to or during the IEC.

d.       Be in good medical & physical condition and with above average swimming skills.

e.       Submit documentation proving CPR and First Aid certification within 2 years.

2.       Advanced and Master Free Diver Instructor.

a.       IANTD Open Water Free Diver Instructor or equivalent.

b.       Demonstrate ability to free dive to 100 fsw (30 msw) for Advanced free Diving Instructor and 120 fsw (33 msw) for Master Free Diver Instructor.

c.       Assist in an Advanced Free Diver program either prior to or during the IEC.

Assist in a Master Free Diver program either prior to or as part of the IEC.

d.       Qualified as IANTD Advanced EANx Diver and IANTD Rescue Diver or equivalent.

C.     Texts

For Snorkeling or Open Water Free Diver Instructor

1.       IANTD Open Water Free Diver Student Manual and Workbook or equivalent text(s) approved in writing by the Board of Directors (written approval will be issued by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters).

2.       IANTD Standards and Procedures.

For Advanced or Master Free Diver Instructor:

1.       IANTD Advanced & Master Free Diver Student Manual and Workbook or equivalent text(s) approved in writing by the Board of Directors (written approval will be issued by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters).

2.       IANTD Standards and Procedures.

D.     Program Content

1.       Complete all theory in the IANTD Open Water Free Diver Student Manual and Workbook or the IANTD Advanced & Master Free Diver Student Manual and Workbook.

2.       Complete the written exam with a minimum score of 80%.

3.       Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of free diving.

4.       Complete the specific level IEC for the program being qualified on per Appendix 2.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       Follow the equipment requirements in Appendix 2 for the appropriate program.

F.     Program Limits

1.       Follow the program limits in Appendix 2 for the appropriate program.

G.    Waterskills Development

1.       Fulfill all waterskills development Standards in Appendix 2 for the appropriate program.

 

EANx Instructor and Advanced EANx Instructor Crossover

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed to develop qualified IANTD EANx and Advanced EANx Instructors. An IANTD EANx Instructor may qualify IANTD Snorkel Skin Diver, IANTD OW Free Diver, IANTD Open Water Diver, IANTD OWND, IANTD OWRD, IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver, IANTD EANx Diver, and IANTD Specialty Diver ratings. An IANTD Advanced EANx Instructor may award all of the aforementioned Open Water Diver qualifications, as well as the IANTD Deep Diver, IANTD Advanced EANx Diver, IANTD / DAN Oxygen Provider, Diving First Aid, and IANTD Divemaster qualifications.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must be qualified as a Sport Diving Instructor in active teaching status with an internationally accredited Scuba association.

2.       Must be qualified as an Oxygen Provider and in Diving First Aid, or complete these qualifications in conjunction with the IEC.

3.       For EANx instructor only, must be qualified as an EANx Diver with proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives of which at least 10 dives were on EANx.

4.       For IANTD Advanced EANx Instructor, must be qualified as an Advanced EANx Diver (can be completed during the crossover) with proof of a minimum of 125 logged dives of which at least 25 dives were on EANx.

5.       Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

C.     Texts

1.       IANTD EANx Student Manual & Workbook.

2.       IANTD Sport Diving Instructor Manual.

3.       IANTD Facility Manual.

Additionally For Advanced EANx Instructors:

4.       IANTD Deep Diver Student Workbook, or equivalent text(s) approved in writing by the Board of Directors (written approval will be issued by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters).

5.       IANTD Advanced EANx Student Manual & Workbook, or 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.       The IANTD EANx Instructor IEC is a comprehensive evaluation Program conducted by an IANTD EANx Instructor Trainer. This Program normally incorporates three full days.

2.       Completion of applicable water skills from section H.

3.       Present at least one lecture from the IANTD Deep Diver Workbook and at least one lecture from the Advanced EANx Student Manual and Workbook.

4.       Demonstrate proficiency in teaching the water skills required in the Deep Diver and Advanced EANx Programs.

5.       Supervise at least one OW dive in the Deep Diver Training Program and at least one OW dive in Advanced EANx Diver Training Program.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       There are no specific equipment requirements for this Program.

F.     Program Limits

1.       There are no specific limits for this Program.

G.    Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach a minimum of 2 IANTD EANx Diver Programs annually, or co-teach 3 IANTD EANx Diver Programs.

2.       Fulfill all Qualification Renewal requirements stated under IAND, Inc./IANTD Sport Diving Instructor Programs.

H.     Waterskills Development

1.       Demonstrate ability to free dive to 50 fsw (15 msw) by actually doing a free dive or by swimming 120 feet (36 meters)

underwater in a confined water area.

2.       Swim in a simulated out-of-air situation (without breathing, and exhaling slowly) for a distance of at least 60 feet (18 meters), and commence gas sharing. While gas sharing, continue to swim for at least 10 minutes while maintaining a swim rate of approximately 75 feet (23 meters) per minute.

3.       Swim with SCUBA gear on for a distance of at least 1,500 feet (450 meters) in less than 16 minutes.

4.       Swim with mask, snorkel, and fins for a distance of at least 1,200 feet (365 meters) in less than 10 minutes.

5.       Swim underwater without surfacing with mask, snorkel, and fins for a distance of at least 100 feet (30 meters).

6.       Swim without wearing a mask while gas-sharing using an alternate gas source for a distance of at least 100 feet (30 meters).

7.       Demonstrate teaching OW skills as per IT assignment.

Additionally for Advanced EANx Instructor:

8.       Demonstrate valve shutdown combined with regulator switches in less than 1 minute.

9.       Deploy a lift bag in less than 1½ minutes.

10.    Demonstrate stage tank removal and replacement without a noticeable change in swim pace.

11.    Demonstrate teaching skills in the Deep Diver Program and the Advanced EANx Diver Program as assigned by IT.

12.    Demonstrate in water supervision skills of either a Deep Diver or Advanced EANx Diver Program.

Mandatory watermanship evaluations for all Instructor Candidates (80 points passing):

All Instructor Programs must include the following waterskills and physical fitness evaluations, which are in addition to waterskills listed above. These evaluations must all be done at one time, with no more than 5 minutes rest period between skills. Repeat these evaluations at each Instructor level, if it has been more than three months since the last evaluation.

Skill One (20 points)

Swim for a distance of 1,200 feet (360 meters). Subtract four minutes from actual time to score handicapped candidates, such as those with a missing limb (e.g., if performed in12 minutes or less, the score would be 20 points).

Skill Two (20 points)

Swim 2,400 feet (720 meters) using mask, snorkel and fins (swim with fins only; handicapped divers may use both hands and feet).

Skill Three (20 points)

Swim while wearing SCUBA gear on the surface, breathing through a snorkel, for a distance of 900 feet (270 meters). Subtract 3 minutes from actual time to score handicapped candidates, such as those with a missing limb (e.g., if performed in 11 minutes or less, the score would be 20 points).

Skill Four (20 points)

Swim while wearing SCUBA gear for a distance of 2,000 feet (610 meters). Subtract one minute from actual time for divers using double tanks (e.g., if performed in 17 minutes or less, the score would be 20 points). Subtract two minutes from actual time for divers using double tanks plus two stage tanks (Trimix Instructor candidate; e.g., if performed in 18 minutes or less, the score would be 20 points).

Skill Five (20 points)

Swim for a distance of 60 feet (18 meters), without breathing, and commence gas sharing via alternate second-stage regulator with another diver. While continuing to share gas, swim a distance of 1,200 feet (360 meters). Time for scoring begins when both divers begin swimming while sharing gas. Subtract 5 points for each failed attempt by the diver to complete the 60-foot swim.

Advanced EANx Instructor Development Program

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed to train qualified IANTD Divemasters, who are not already Scuba Instructors, to teach IANTD Sport Diving Programs plus IANTD/ DAN Oxygen Provider and IANTD Diving First Aid. These individuals may teach Snorkel Skin Diver, OW Free Diver, Open Water, Deep Diver, Advanced EANx and Divemaster Programs.

2.       This Program is offered only to IANTD Divers with outstanding experience and knowledge.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must be qualified as an IANTD Divemaster or equivalent.

2.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which at least 50 were a combination of Deep Diver dives between 90 fsw (27 msw) and 130 fsw (39 msw) and Advanced EANx dives with at least 25 of these dives on EANx or breathing mixtures other than air.

3.       Must have assisted in at least three courses from one or more of the following IANTD Qualification Programs: Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, EANx Diver, Deep Diver, and Advanced EANx Diver prior to being qualified at the Instructor level.

4.       Must be current in CPR and First Aid qualifications, plus qualified in SCUBA Rescue and as an Oxygen Provider.

5.       Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

C.     Texts

1.       IANTD EANx Diver Student Manual & Workbook.

2.       IANTD Sport Diving Instructor Manual.

3.       IANTD Open Water Diver Student Manual.

4.       IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver text.

5.       IANTD Deep Diver Student Workbook.

6.       IANTD Advanced EANx Student Manual and Workbook.

7.       IANTD Facility Manual.

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 7-day Program directing the Instructor candidate in the methods and techniques of training IANTD Divers. The course also includes qualification as DFA Instructor.

2.       The IDC is staffed by at least one Open Water IT plus two other Open Water Instructors.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       There are no specific equipment requirements for this Program. 

F.     Program Limits

1.       Same as for the IANTD Advanced EANx Diver Program.

G.    Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach a minimum of 2 IANTD EANx Diver Programs annually, or co-teach 3 IANTD EANx Diver Programs.

2.       Same as for IANTD EANx Instructor Program.

H.     Waterskills Development

1.       Swim a distance of at least 1,200 feet (360 meters) in less than 10 minutes.

2.       Swim with mask, snorkel, and fins for a distance of at least 1,800 feet (540 meters) in less than 16 minutes.

3.       To be allowed to teach the OW Free Diver Program must demonstrate ability to free dive to 50 fsw (15 msw) by actually doing a free dive or by swimming 120 feet (36 meters) underwater in a confined water area.

      4.       Swim with SCUBA gear on while breathing through a snorkel at the surface for a distance of at least 1,500 feet (450 meters) in less than 15 minutes.

5.       Remove SCUBA gear and make an ESA, then swim 30 feet (9 meters) from the point of ditching SCUBA. After taking 3 breaths surface dive swim to and don SCUBA gear and manual (either simulated or actual) gas share for a distance of at least 300 feet (90 meters) while maintaining a minimum swim pace of 75 feet (23 meters) per minute.

6.       Swim underwater using skin diving equipment for a distance of at least 75 feet (23 meters) then, without surfacing, don SCUBA equipment, surface and swim on the surface while breathing through a snorkel for a distance of at least 600 feet (180 meters).

7.       Swim on back with full SCUBA gear on for a distance of at least 300 feet (90 meters), then remove SCUBA gear and use it as a front-mounted platform, and swim an additional 300 feet (90 meters).

8.       Swim underwater using SCUBA gear for a distance of at least 1,500 feet (450 meters) in less than 16 minutes.

9.       Swim in a simulated out-of-air situation (without breathing, and exhaling slowly) for a distance of at least 60 feet (18 meters), and commence gas sharing via an alternate gas source. While gas sharing, continue to swim for a distance of at least 300 feet (90 meters).

10.    Perform valve shutdowns and regulator switches simulating equipment failure in less than 1 minute.

11.    Deploy a lift bag in less than 1½ minutes.

12.    Demonstrate all skills taught in Deep Diver and Advanced EANx Diver Programs, as well as other OW skills as assigned by the IT.

13.    Demonstrate proficiency in illustrating and teaching waterskills in IANTD Programs as per assignments given by IT.

14.    Complete all skills as required for Instructor status per CMAS or RSTC Instructors.

15.    Complete OW teaching skills for Deep Diver or Advanced EANx Diver Program on at least one dive, and demonstrate other OW teaching skills on a second dive per assignment given by IT.

16.    Demonstrate the ability to use malfunctioning equipment as follows: with SCUBA units placed 40 feet (12 meters) apart swim to the first unit which is to have the non-return exhaust valve removed from the second stage. Take at least three breaths from it, swim to the second unit which will have a dislocated diaphragm and take at least three breaths from it. Swim to a third unit which will be adjusted to give a rapid free flow when turned on and breathe from this unit for at least three breaths. If the candidate surfaces before completing all three steps, he or she will be allowed up to three additional attempts.

17.    Perform a SCUBA bailout.

18.    Complete the graded evaluation listed under the instructor crossover.

 

Wreck or Cavern Diver Instructor

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed to develop qualified IANTD Wreck or Cavern Diver Instructors. This Program may be taught in wrecks, caverns, or a combination of both. However, both the Instructor and students must remain in sight of ambient light.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced EANx Instructor in Active Teaching Status, with proof of a minimum of 150 logged dives.

2.       Must be qualified as an IANTD Cave and/or Wreck Diver or equivalent (BSAC, NACD, CDAA, NSS/CDS).

3.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 50 logged dives in either or both cave and wreck penetration diving. The Wreck or Cavern Instructor card will specify which Programs can be taught by the Instructor.

a.                 Instructors experienced in wreck only may teach in the wreck environment.

b.                 Instructors experienced in cave only may teach cavern diving.

c.                 Instructors experienced in both wreck and cave may teach both wreck and cavern diving.

4.       Must be recommended by an IANTD Wreck or Cavern Instructor, after having assisted in a minimum of at least one Wreck or Cavern Program. For cavern qualification, the evaluation Instructor must be a cave Instructor who has taught a minimum of 1 Cave Program, 2 Introductory Cave Programs and 3 Cavern Programs. For Wreck qualification, the evaluation Instructor must be a Wreck Instructor who has taught a minimum of 3 Wreck Diver Programs.

5.       Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

C.     Texts

1.       IANTD Wreck diver or Cavern Diver Workbook, or equivalent text(s) approved in writing by the IANTD Board of Directors (written approval will be issued by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters).

2.       IANTD Standards and Procedures.

D.     Program Content

1.       A 2-day Program directing the Instructor candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD Wreck or Cavern Divers. NACD, NSS/CDS and CDAA Cavern Instructors who are also IANTD EANx Instructors may cross over by completing a one-day Program acquainting them with IANTD Standards and Procedures.

2.       The IEC is staffed by one Wreck or Cavern IT whichever is appropriate for the program being presented, plus one other Wreck or Cavern evaluator for at least one water session and one lecture evaluation, who must be for cavern a cave Instructor and for wreck a wreck Instructor. If the IEC is for qualification in both the evaluators must be qualified in both.

OR, if the candidate has been evaluated by 3 different IANTD Wreck or Cavern Instructors the IEC may be conducted by one Wreck or Cavern IT:

3.       The candidate must assist in one additional Wreck or Cavern Diver Program, either prior to or during the IEC with a different Instructor from the one who recommended the candidate. This can be an IEC staff person.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       Candidates will use full cave / wreck penetration equipment.

F.     Program Limits

1.       Same as for the IANTD Wreck or Cavern Diver Program.

G.    Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach a minimum of 2 IANTD Programs annually including at least one IANTD Wreck or cavern Diver Program in Active Teaching Status.

2.       Log a minimum of 12 non-teaching cavern or wreck dives annually.

H.     Waterskills Development

1.       Swim in a simulated out-of-air situation (without breathing, and exhaling slowly) for a distance of at least 60 feet (18 meters), and commence gas sharing. While gas sharing, continue to swim for a distance of at least 350 feet (106 meters) while maintaining a swim rate of approximately 50 feet (17 meters) per minute.

2.       Tow another diver for a distance of at least 200 feet (60 meters).

3.       Simulate a complete rescue. (Activate EMS, remove diver from water with assistance and simulate CPR.).

4.       Perform fitness test swim in SCUBA gear for a distance of at least 1,000 feet (305 meters) in less than 15 minutes.

5.       Complete the instructor fitness evaluation in the equipment required for this level of training.

6.       Deploy a lift bag in less than 1 minute.

7.       Demonstrate proper reel techniques.

8.       Supervise at least 2 Wreck or Cavern dives with IT or staff person simulating a student.

9.       It is recommended that the candidate attempt to find way out of a wreck or Cavern with eyes closed and no line.

 

Introductory Cave Instructor

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed to provide quality training to divers advancing into introductory cave diving. In addition, it serves as a mechanism to further develop overhead teaching experience for Instructors, enabling them to evolve to more competent Cave Instructors. The IANTD Introductory Cave Instructor may teach all levels of the IANTD Sport Diver Programs plus they may assist / supervise an Cave Instructor in Cave / Advanced Cave Diver Programs.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must be qualified as a Cave Diver.

2.       Must be qualified as an Overhead Environment Instructor in Active Teaching Status, who has taught a minimum of 3 Cavern Diver Programs and has proof of a minimum of 75 logged cave dives.

3.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 300 logged dives, of which at least 100 dives must be a combination of cavern and technical dives.

4.       Must be recommended by a Cave Instructor, after having assisted the Instructor in Introductory Cave Diver Programs until the Instructor is confident the student is capable of attending an IEC. The candidate must assist in one complete Introductory Cave Programs.

5.       Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

C.     Text

1.       IANTD Student Manual and Workbook for Safer Cave Diving or 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.       Program duration is a minimum of two days.

2.       This Program may be conducted by any IANTD Cave Instructor Trainer provided at least one other Cave Instructor is on staff who can evaluate a minimum of one water session and one lecture session each. This other Instructor must have taught a minimum of 4 cave courses, or 6 combined Cave and Introductory Cave courses. If the candidate has previously been evaluated by 3 different IANTD Cave Instructors, the IEC may be conducted by only one Cave IT.

3.       Standards and Procedures and business practices must be included in the lecture portion of the IEC.

4.       The Candidate must present a minimum of three lecture topics and one in-water teaching session, and one line drill session outside of an Introductory Cave Program.

5.       The candidate must complete a minimum of two evaluation dives plus the skills as defined in the Waterskills Development section of this Program.

6.       Once accepted into the IEC, in addition to the prerequisite requirements, the candidate must assist and be evaluated as an Instructor in a complete Introductory Cave Program, the evaluator must be someone other than the Instructor who recommended the candidate.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       Full Cave Diving Equipment will be used throughout the IEC and at all times when teaching Introductory Cave Programs.

F.     Program Limits

1.       Same as for the IANTD Introductory Cave Program, except the 2 evaluation dives may be performed as full cave dives.

G.    Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach a minimum of 1 IANTD Introductory Cave Diver Program annually plus 1 IANTD Cavern Diver Program annually plus meet the teaching requirements for IANTD Advanced EANx Instructor in Active Teaching Status.

H.     Waterskills Development

1.       With one buddy 50 feet (15 meters) away in confined water without a mask, follow a line until buddies meet make touch contact and follow the line as a pair. At the IT’s signal, one diver will simulate gas failure and communicate to the buddy a need to share gas. Gas sharing will continue until circuit is complete. At some time during this circuit while gas sharing, a line entanglement exercise will be performed.

2.       On a cave dive, at the IT’s signal, simulate an out of gas situation and share gas for a distance of at least 200 feet (60 meters), then continue for another 100 feet (30 meters) blacked out along the line.

3.       Respond to gas shutdowns by the IT switching to alternate regulator and then turning the primary gas supply back on. Upon completion return to the primary regulator.

4.       Swim a distance of at least 800 feet (240 meters) in full equipment in less than 12 minutes.

5.       Simulate accident management procedures as assigned by the IT.

6.       Demonstrate teaching proficiency of skills taught in the Introductory Cave Program.

7.       Assist in one complete Introductory Cave Diver Program prior to, during, or following the IEC.

8.       Complete the instructor fitness evaluation in the equipment required for this level of training.

 

Rebreather Instructor

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed to develop qualified IANTD Rebreather Instructors.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced EANx Instructor in Active Teaching Status with IANTD, who is also qualified as an IANTD Rebreather Diver or military or commercial equivalent experience. The Instructor must have taught or assisted in a minimum of 2 EANx Programs, 2 Deep Diver Programs and 2 Advanced EANx Diver Programs.

2.       For teaching SCR systems, must provide proof of a minimum of 110 logged dives and 20 logged hours of Rebreather dive time, of which at least 20 were on the specific SCR model to be taught. For CCR systems, must provide proof of a minimum of 200 logged dives and 100 logged hours of Rebreather dive time, of which at least 50 were on the specific CCR model to be taught. Instructors crossing over from one CCR to another CCR must log 25 hours on the CCR crossing over to and complete the specific IEC for that model CCR.

3.       Must provide proof of insurance for a minimum of one million U.S. dollars.

4.       Prior to teaching a specific Rebreather model, the Instructor must have completed the Training Program as specified by the manufacturer or IANTD on that particular Rebreather.

5.       Must assist in a complete Rebreather Diver course on the specific model to become an Instructor on either prior to or during the IEC. If done prior to IEC must be recommended by the Instructor to attend an IEC on that unit.

6.       Must own or have unlimited access to any and all Rebreathers to be taught.

7.       Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

C.     Text

1.       IANTD Rebreather Diver Student Manual and Workbook. Or The IAND inc/IANTD text Understanding Rebreathers.

2.       IANTD - and Rebreather manufacturer-approved text for each particular Rebreather model that the Instructor will be qualified to teach.

D.     Program Content

1.       A 4-day Program that will qualify the Instructor as a generic Rebreather Instructor on a specific Semi-closed Rebreather. This may be completed immediately following the diver course but certification will be withheld until the 20 hours are logged on the specific SCR.  A 6-day Program is incorporated on Fully Closed Rebreathers and qualifies the Instructor to train on the specific Rebreather used in the IEC. The logged dive time must be complete prior to attending the IEC. Updates from one unit to a different unit will be 2- to 5-day Programs depending on system complexity.

2.       In addition to Instructor qualifications, the Instructor will have to be qualified (diver-rated) on each Rebreather he or she becomes authorized to teach.

3.       Must have assisted in one complete RB course this may be prior to, as part of the IEC or following the IEC.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       Must own or have direct access to the specific Rebreather model that the Instructor candidate will be qualified to teach.

F.     Program Limits

1.       Same as for the IANTD Rebreather Diver Program.

G.    Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach or assist in a minimum of 2 Rebreather Diver Programs annually.

2.       Remain as an active IANTD Instructor and Member.

3.       Provide proof of insurance or financial responsibility for a minimum of one million U.S. dollars.

4.       Log 40 non-teaching dives and 20 non-teaching Rebreather dives annually (Rebreather non-teaching dives may be waived for cause).

5.       Complete an annual fitness test or stress Divers physical or VO₂ max test.

H.     Waterskills Development

1.       Demonstrate skills in IANTD Rebreather Diver Program.

2.       Assist in at least one complete IANTD Rebreather Diver Program.

 

IAND, Inc./IANTD Technical Instructor Programs

A.     Purpose

1.       These Programs are designed to develop qualified IANTD Technical Diving Instructors.

B.     Texts

1.       All Technical Instructors / Instructor Candidates must have the text the IANTD Technical Diving Encyclopedia.

C.     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 Member fees.

D.     Program Limits

1.       All technical qualifications (Technical Diver, Cave, Wreck, Rebreather, and Trimix) must be issued through IAND, Inc./IANTD. Other agencies may also be awarded as a dual qualification but may not be taught instead of IANTD if it is advertised as an IANTD Program, and is to be covered by IANTD Insurance.

2.       Instructors advertising IANTD Programs but qualifying students through a different EANx or Technical Diving qualification Program instead of IANTD will be suspended from IANTD teaching status.

3.       Instructors teaching Cave Diver Programs are encouraged to qualify through the regional / national cave agencies (NACD, NSS/CDS, CDAA, etc.) in addition to IANTD.

4.       On all dives, the IANTD Dive Tables must be used as either the primary decompression management or as a backup to a dive computer or custom software program or Hamilton Research (DCAP) tables or other tables approved by the IANTD BOD.

 

 

Technical Instructor

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed to provide a more in-depth knowledge of EANx, Oxygen, and of technical diving applications.

2.       Technical Instructors are charged with teaching divers to use custom blends of EANx for bottom mix, travel mixes and decompression mixes.

3.       Technical Instructors may teach Open Water Diver through Technical Diver.

4.       Technical Cave, Technical Wreck and Technical Rebreather Instructors are Technical Instructors with the additional ability to teach those specialized areas.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced EANx Instructor in Active Teaching Status, and IANTD Technical Diver or equivalent.

2.       Must have taught a minimum of 3 Open Water, 3 Advanced Open Water, 3 EANx, and 3 Advanced EANx Diver Programs

3.       Must have a minimum of two years of teaching experience.

4.       Must have assisted in one course or do so as part of the IEC.

5.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 350 logged dives, of which at least 100 were deeper than 130 fsw (39 msw) and at least 30 were on EANx or breathing mixtures other than air (includes decompression mixes).

6.       Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

C.     Texts

1.       IANTD Technical Diver Student Workbook.

2.       IANTD Standards and Procedures.

3.       IANTD Technical Diver Encyclopedia.

4.       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 candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD Technical Diver, plus assist in a complete Technical Diver course either prior to or as apart of the IEC. The candidate must demonstrate good leadership potential during the IEC and give at least two complete lectures in the Program.

2.       The IEC will be staffed by a Technical IT and one other Technical Instructor (who has taught a minimum of 3 Technical Diver Programs) acting as an evaluator, who must evaluate a minimum of one lecture and one in-water session OR, if the candidate has been evaluated by at least one other IANTD Technical Instructor prior to the IEC it may be conducted by one Technical IT.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       All Equipment Requirements listed in the IANTD Technical Diver Program, except double tanks are mandatory.

2.       Oxygen analyzer.

F.     Program Limits

1.       There may be no more than 4 candidates per Instructor Trainer.

2.       No dives may be conducted to depths greater than 170 fsw (51 msw).

G.    Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach a minimum of 3 IANTD Programs including one IANTD Technical Diver Program annually in Active Teaching Status.

2.       Remain as an active IANTD member, pay annual Instructor renewal fees, publish a technical paper or assist in an IANTD Instructor IEC.

3.       Log at least 20 non-teaching Technical, Normoxic Trimix, cave or wreck dives using EANx or oxygen decompression annually.

4.       Provide proof of insurance or financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.

H.     Waterskills Development

1.       Remove stage cylinder while swimming and replace it without a noticeable change in swim pace.

2.       Supervise a dive with an Instructor Trainer acting as a student.

3.       Assist on at least 6 dives in the Technical Diver Program.

4.       Demonstrate proficiency teaching and demonstrating the skills and techniques required in Technical Diver Program, as assigned by the Instructor Trainer.

Mandatory Watermanship Evaluations (80 points passing)

(20 points)

Swim for a distance of 3,000 feet (900 meters) while wearing SCUBA gear configured as double cylinders with one stage cylinder.

(20 points)

Swim for a distance of 2,400 feet (720 meters) wearing mask, snorkel, and fins.

 

(20 points)

Swim for a distance of 60 feet (18 meters), without breathing, and commence gas sharing via long-hose second-stage regulator with another diver. While continuing to share gas, swim a distance of 800 feet (240 meters). Time for scoring begins when both divers begin swimming while sharing gas. Subtract 5 points for each failed attempt by the diver to complete the 60-foot swim.

 

(5 points)

Switch from primary regulator to secondary regulator, then switch back to primary regulator and turn valve for secondary regulator back on.

(5 points)

Deploy lift bag.

(20 points)

Tow a diver for a distance of 200 feet (60 meters) on the surface while simulating rescue breathing, then simulate actions for activation of the EMS procedure and remove victim’s equipment. Fifteen points are for overall procedure and technique, scored per IT evaluation. Five additional points are to be directed at removal of the victim’s equipment scored as follows:

Technical Cave Diver Instructor

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed to develop competent Instructors for teaching the safe usage of EANx mixtures while cave diving. The Technical Cave Instructor may teach all IANTD Sport and Technical Programs up through IANTD Technical Diver, IANTD Cave Diver and IANTD Technical Cave Diver.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced EANx Instructor in Active Teaching Status and qualified as an IANTD Technical Diver and IANTD Cave Diver or IANTD Technical Cave Diver or equivalent.

2.       Must have taught a minimum of 3 of each IANTD Open Water (Nitrox) and IANTD Advanced Open Water Programs with any qualification agency, plus at least 3 IANTD EANx Diver, 2 IANTD Advanced EANx and 2 IANTD Deep Diver Programs.

3.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 150 logged cave dives.

4.       Must have worked with and been evaluated by a cave Instructor in at least two cave courses.

5.       Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

OR

6.       Must be a qualified Introductory Cave Instructor.

7.       Must have taught a minimum of 3 IANTD Introductory Cave Diver Programs.

8.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 350 logged dives, of which at least 150 were technical dives (Cave, Wreck Penetration, Technical Diver, Normoxic Trimix, Trimix, etc.) and at least 100 were Cave Dives.

9.       Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

C.     Texts

1.       IANTD Cave Diver Student Manual & Workbook.

2.       IANTD Standards and Procedures.

3.       IANTD Technical Diver Student Workbook.

4.       IANTD Technical Diver Encyclopedia.

5.       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 comprehensive Program directing the Instructor candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD Technical Cave Divers. Candidates already qualified as Technical Instructors may have the Technical portion of the IEC waived. If the course is to be conducted in conjunction with a Cave Diver Program as part of the IEC, additional time will be added to the course to complete all the IEC specific details and evaluations of watermanship. This is an average of 2 more days of testing and evaluation.

2.       NACD, NSS/CDS and CDAA, etc. Cave Instructors who are IANTD Technical Instructors already may crossover by attending a two day Program with an IANTD Cave IT acquainting them with IANTD Standards and Procedures on one day and observing them in an in-water teaching situation on an actual cave dive.

3.       NACD, NSS/CDS and CDAA, etc. Instructors who are not Technical Instructors may crossover by completing a Technical IEC.

4.       The IEC will be directed by an IANTD Cave IT and one IANTD Cave Instructor. It is recommended that 2 evaluators in addition to the IT be used, who must have taught a minimum of 5 full cave courses. The evaluator must be present for at least 4 days of the IEC, the decision to or not to qualify the candidate will be based on the decision of the staff members.

OR

5.       If the candidate has been evaluated satisfactorily by 3 different IANTD Technical Cave Instructors the IEC may then be conducted by one Technical Cave IT.

6.       Instructors previously qualified as Introductory Cave Instructor may teach Full Cave upon completion of the IEC.

       7.       Instructors not previously qualified as Introductory Cave Instructors must teach two Introductory Cave Programs or assist in one additional Full Cave Program prior
               to teaching Cave Diver Programs.

8.       Upon qualification the Technical Cave Instructor is qualified to teach cave and Technical Diver Programs.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       All Equipment Requirements listed in the IANTD Cave Diver Program.

2.       Oxygen analyzer.

F.     Program Limits

1.       There may be no more than 3 candidates per Instructor Trainer.

2.       No dives may be conducted to depths greater than 170 fsw (51 msw).

G.    Qualification Requirements

1.       Completion of the IANTD Technical Cave Instructor IEC and demonstration of a safe and responsible attitude allows the candidate to become qualified as an IANTD Technical Cave Instructor.

2.       IANTD Technical Cave Instructors may find it beneficial to teach a modular system in cave diving (Overhead Environment, Introductory Cave, and Full Cave).

3.       IANTD Cave Instructors are encouraged to become dual qualified with other agencies i.e. NACD, NSS/CDS, CDAA, etc.

H.     Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach a minimum of 2 IANTD Technical Diver Programs annually, or co-teach a minimum of 3 IANTD Technical Diver Programs, including at least one IANTD EANx Cave Diver Program.

2.       Remain as an active IANTD member and remit annual Instructor renewal fees.

3.       Log at least 25 Overhead Environment dives annually, with a minimum of 20 non-teaching Cave dives.

4.       Provide proof of insurance or financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.

I.        Waterskills Development

1.       Complete the Watermanship Skills Evaluation and all waterskills listed in the Waterskills Development section of the Technical Diver Instructor Program.

2.       Perform at least 2 evaluation dives with the IT acting as a student.

3.       Demonstrate proficiency teaching and demonstrating the skills and techniques required in Cave Diver Programs, as assigned by the Instructor Trainer.

4.       Assist in at least one complete Cave Diver Program (in addition to the Prerequisite assistance) prior to, during or following the IEC.

 

Technical Wreck Diver Instructor

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed to provide responsible training of high-quality Wreck Penetration Instructors. The Technical Wreck Instructor may teach all IANTD Sport Diver Programs as well as IANTD Technical Diver.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must be qualified as an IANTD Wreck Diver Instructor in Active Teaching Status, and IANTD Technical Wreck Diver Supervisor.

2.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 350 logged dives, of which at least 150 were technical dives. A minimum of 100 of these dives must have been a combination of cave and wreck penetration, at least 50 of which were wreck penetration dives.

3.       Must have taught a minimum of 3 Wreck Diver Programs.

4.       Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

C.     Texts

1.       IANTD Wreck Diver Student Manual & Workbook.

2.       IANTD Standards and Procedures.

3.       IANTD Technical Diver Student Workbook.

4.       IANTD Technical Diver Encyclopedia.

5.       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 comprehensive Program directing the Instructor candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD Technical Wreck Divers.

2.       The IEC is staffed by a Wreck IT plus one evaluator who must be a Wreck Instructor; OR, if the candidate has been evaluated by a different IANTD Technical Wreck Instructor prior to the IEC, the IEC may be conducted by one Technical Wreck IT.

3.       Must assist in at least one complete Wreck Diver Program prior to or during the IEC.

4.       Complete lecture and in water teaching assignments as assigned by the IT.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       All Equipment Requirements listed in the IANTD Technical Wreck Diver Program.

2.       Oxygen analyzer.

F.     Program Limits

1.       There may be no more than 3 candidates per Instructor Trainer.

2.       No dives may be conducted to depths greater than 170 fsw (51 msw).

G.    Qualification Requirements

1.       Completion of the IANTD Technical Wreck Instructor IEC and demonstration of a safe and responsible attitude allows the candidate to become qualified as an IANTD Technical Wreck Instructor.

H.     Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach a minimum of 2 IANTD Technical Diver Programs annually, or co-teach a minimum of 3 IANTD Technical Diver Programs, including at least one IANTD Wreck Diver Program.

2.       Remain as an active IANTD member and pay annual Instructor renewal fees.

3.       Log at least 25 Overhead Environment dives annually, with a minimum of 12 non-teaching Wreck Penetration dives.

4.       Provide proof of insurance or financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.

I.        Waterskills Development

1.       Complete then Watermanship Skills Evaluation and all waterskills listed in the Waterskills Development section of the Technical Diver Instructor Program.

2.       Perform at least 2 evaluation dives with the IT acting as a student.

3.       Demonstrate proficiency teaching and demonstrating the skills and techniques required in the Wreck Diver Program, as assigned by the Instructor Trainer.

4.       Assist in at least one complete Wreck Diver Program prior to, during or following the IEC.

5.       Complete the instructor fitness evaluation while using the equipment required for this level of training.

 

_{Normoxic Trimix Instructor OC and Normoxic Trimix Rebreather Instructor}

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed to provide a more in-depth knowledge of Normoxic Trimix Diving.

2.       Normoxic Trimix Instructors may teach Open Water Diver through Normoxic Trimix Diver.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must assist in at least one Normoxic Trimix Diver Program. This may be prior to or during the IEC.

2.        For rebreathers the course must have been on rebreathers.

3.       Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced EANx Instructor in Active Teaching Status, and IANTD Trimix Diver or equivalent.

4.       Must have taught a minimum of 3 Open Water, 3 Advanced Open Water, 3 EANx, and 3 Advanced EANx Diver Programs

5.       Must have a minimum of two years of teaching experience.

6.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 350 logged dives, of which at least 100 were deeper than 130 fsw (39 msw) and at least 25 were on Normoxic Trimix or Trimix.

7.       Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

If upgrading from Technical Instructor to Normoxic Trimix Instructor on OC

1.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 350 logged dives, of which at least 150 were deeper than 130 fsw (39 msw) and at least 25 were on Trimix.

If becoming a Normoxic Trimix Instructor on a Rebreather

1.       Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced EANx Instructor in Active Teaching Status, and IANTD Trimix Rebreather Diver or equivalent.

2.       Must have taught a minimum of 3 Open Water, 3 Advanced Open Water, 3 EANx and 3 Advanced EANx Diver Programs.

3.       Must have 50 dives and 75 hours on the specific type Rebreather (SCR or CCR) and 10 Normoxic or Trimix Dives on that specific (Inspiration Mk 5P, etc.) model Rebreather.

C.     Texts

1.       IANTD Technical Diver Student Workbook.

2.       IANTD Standards and Procedures.

3.       IANTD Technical Diver Encyclopedia.

4.       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 candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver, plus assist in a complete Normoxic Trimix. Diver course either prior to or as a part of the IEC. The candidate must demonstrate good leadership potential during this course and give at least two complete lectures in the Program.

2.       The IEC will be staffed by one Normoxic Trimix IT (for Rebreathers one Normoxic Trimix Rebreather IT) and one other Technical or Normoxic Trimix Instructor (who has taught a minimum of 3 Technical Diver Programs) acting as an evaluator, who must evaluate a minimum of one lecture and one in-water session OR, if the candidate has been evaluated by at a different IANTD Normoxic Trimix Instructor the IEC may be conducted by one Normoxic Trimix IT.

3.       As an Instructor upgrade Program from Technical Instructor the candidate must assist in a complete Normoxic Trimix Diver course as apart of the Instructor upgrade from Technical Instructor to Normoxic Trimix Instructor.

4.       The up grade Program will be staffed by one Trimix Instructor, who has taught a minimum of 3 Normoxic Trimix Diver Programs. For Normoxic Rebreather Trimix Instructor, a Trimix Rebreather Instructor must staff the program.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       All Equipment Requirements listed in the IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver Program.

2.       Oxygen analyzer.

F.     Program Limits

1.       There may be no more than 4 candidates per Instructor Trainer.

2.       No dives may be conducted to depths greater than 200 fsw (59 msw) on OC and no greater than 170 fsw (51 msw) on rebreathers.

G.    Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach a minimum of 3 IANTD Programs including one IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver Program annually in Active Teaching Status.

2.       Remain as an active IANTD member, pay annual Instructor renewal fees, publish a technical paper or assist in an IANTD Instructor IEC.

3.       Log at least 20 non-teaching Normoxic Trimix, cave or wreck dives using EANx or oxygen decompression annually.

4.       Provide proof of insurance or financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.

H.     Waterskills Development

1.       Supervise 6 dives in a Normoxic Trimix Diver Program under the direction of a Trimix Instructor

2.       Demonstrate proficiency teaching and demonstrating the skills and techniques required in Normoxic Trimix Diver Program or the Normoxic Trimix Rebreather Diver Program as assigned by the Trimix Instructor.

4.       Normoxic Trimix Instructor Candidates must complete the Technical Instructor Watermanship requirements on the Rebreather to be used in the course.

 

Trimix Instructor

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed as the model for mixed gas instruction. The Program was developed by leading diving educators, diving physiologists and the most experienced mixed gas divers in the technical diving community.

2.       The IANTD Trimix Instructor represents the standard of excellence in Mixed Gas Applications for advanced recreational diving.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must be qualified as an IANTD Normoxic Trimix Instructor in Active Teaching Status for a minimum of 1 year with five years of teaching experience,

2.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 500 logged dives, of which at least 200 were deeper than 100 fsw (30 msw), and at least 50 were Trimix dives.

3.       Must have taught a minimum of 4 IANTD EANx Diver Programs, 4 IANTD Advanced EANx Programs, and either 4 IANTD Technical Diver Programs, or Normoxic Trimix Diver programs or 4 of a combination of the two programs

4.       Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

C.     Texts

1.       IANTD Trimix Diver Student Workbook.

2.       IANTD Standards and Procedures.

3.       IANTD Technical Diver Encyclopedia.

4.       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 consisting of instructor procedures, watermanship evaluations, and must assist with a complete Trimix Diver Program either prior to or as a part of the IEC. This IEC is dedicated to directing the Instructor candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD Trimix Divers.

2.       The IANTD Trimix Instructor IEC is staffed by an IANTD Trimix Instructor Trainer and one IANTD Trimix Instructor; OR, if the candidate has been evaluated by a different IANTD Trimix Instructor, the IEC may be conducted by one Trimix IT.

3.       Must assist in one complete Trimix Diver Program either prior to or as part of the IEC.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       All Equipment Requirements listed in the Trimix Diver Program.

2.       Oxygen analyzer.

F.     Program Limits

1.       There may be no more than 3 candidates per Instructor Trainer on dives deeper than 200 fsw (61 msw).

2.       No dives may be conducted to depths greater than 260 fsw (79 msw).

G.    Qualification Requirements

1.       Completion of the IANTD Trimix Instructor IEC and demonstration of a safe and responsible attitude allows the candidate to become qualified as an IANTD Trimix Instructor.

H.     Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach a minimum of 2 IANTD Technical Diver Programs annually, including one IANTD Trimix Diver Program.

2.       Remain as an active IANTD member and pay annual Instructor renewal fees.

3.       Log at least 10 non-teaching Trimix or Heliox dives annually.

4.       Present or publish a paper, or assist in either an IANTD EANx or IANTD Trimix IEC, or be an active member on an approved special projects committee.

5.       Provide proof of insurance or financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.

I.        Waterskills Development

1.       Supervise at least one Trimix dive.

2.       Demonstrate proficiency teaching and demonstrating the skills and techniques required in Trimix Diver Program, as assigned by the Instructor Trainer.

3.       Perform valve shutdowns in less than 45 seconds.

Mandatory Watermanship Evaluation (80 points passing).

(25 points)

Swim for a distance of 60 feet (18 meters), without breathing, and commence gas sharing via long-hose second-stage regulator with another diver. While continuing to share gas, swim a distance of 800 feet (240 meters). Time for scoring begins when both divers begin swimming while sharing gas. Subtract 5 points for each failed attempt by the diver to complete the 60-foot swim.

(20 points)

Swim for a distance of 2,000 feet (600 meters) while wearing SCUBA gear configured as double cylinders with two stage cylinders.

(10 points)

Swim for a distance of 50 feet (15 meters), drop one stage cylinder, swim an additional 50 feet (15 meters), and drop the second stage cylinder, all with a minimum of change in swim pace. Swim 50 feet (15 meters) and recover the cylinders in reverse order, while maintaining the swim rate.

(25 points)

For the first phase of this skill, tow a diver for a distance of 200 feet (60 meters) on the surface in full gear consisting of double cylinders and two stage cylinders, simulating rescue breathing, then simulate actions for activation of the EMS procedure. Ten points are given for perfect technique and use of EMS procedures, and points are subtracted at the IT’s discretion from the possible 10 for this portion of the rescue based on subjective evaluation of technique and understanding of the EMS procedures. For the second phase of this skill, remove the victim’s equipment and prepare for exiting the water. Score according to time table below. For the third phase of this skill, simulate CPR on the surface. Five points are given for perfect technique, and points are subtracted at the IT’s discretion from the possible 10 for this portion of the rescue based on subjective evaluation of technique.

(10 points)

With eyes closed, swim a distance of 50 feet (15 meters) along a line or other reference device. Remove stage cylinders and swim an additional 50 feet (15 meters). Return to stage cylinders (IT should move cylinders around, but they will remain in the same area). By feel, cylinders will be retrieved and connected in the appropriate location. Swim an additional 50 feet (15 meters) and switch to lowest EANx mixture, then swim an additional 50 feet (15 meters) and switch to highest EANx or oxygen mixture. Score 10 points if performed correctly. Deduct 1 point for any loss of buoyancy control. Deduct 2 points if the cylinders are not stored in the proper place. Deduct 10 points if the candidate switches to the wrong gas mixture.

(10 points)

Remove double cylinders and both stage cylinders, then replace doubles and both stages. Score 10 points if performed correctly. Deduct 1 point for each entanglement. Deduct 2 points for loss of buoyancy control. Deduct 2 points if skill takes more than 3 minutes to complete.

 

Trimix Rebreather Instructor

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed to provide safe training of divers in the use and application of Rebreathers for mixed gas diving.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must be qualified as an EANx Rebreather Instructor in Active Teaching Status with a minimum of two years of teaching experience.

2.       Must have taught a minimum of 6 IANTD Advanced EANx Programs and 6 IANTD Rebreather Programs.

3.       Must be qualified as at least one of the following:

a.             An IANTD Trimix Instructor.

b.             A Technical or Normoxic Trimix Instructor with proof of a minimum of at least 75 logged Trimix dives, who has taught the Technical Diver or Normoxic Trimix Program for at least one year and is taking the Trimix Instructor course on the specific Rebreather model to be used.

c.             A Normoxic Trimix Rebreather Diver with proof of a minimum of at least 50 logged Trimix Rebreather dives, who has completed the Normoxic Trimix Instructor course in conjunction with the Normoxic Trimix Rebreather Instructor Course. In this instance, the instructor may only teach through the level of Normoxic Trimix on a Rebreather, and prior to a full Trimix IEC must complete one year of Normoxic Trimix Teaching.

4.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 400 logged dives, of which at least 150 were on rebreathers.

5.       Prior to teaching a specific Rebreather model, the Instructor must have completed the training Program as specified by the manufacturer on that particular Rebreather model. The Instructor must have a minimum of 150 logged hours of dive time on each specific type (SCR CCR) Rebreather l that will be used in the Trimix Rebreather Diver Program. Instructors previously qualified as a Trimix Instructor on the same type (SCR CCR) Rebreather must have 40 logged dives of which 10 were Trimix dives on the specific model Rebreather.

6.       Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

C.     Texts

1.       IANTD Rebreather Diver Student Manual and Workbook.

2.       IANTD Technical Diver Student Workbook.

3.       IANTD Technical Diver Encyclopedia.

4.       IANTD-approved text for each particular Rebreather the Instructor will be qualified to teach.

D.     Program Content

1.       A 4-day Program that will qualify the Instructor as a generic Rebreather Instructor who is qualified to train on the specific Rebreather used during the IEC.  In addition to Instructor qualifications, the Instructor will have to be qualified (rated) on each Rebreather he or she becomes authorized to teach. Instructors already Trimix instructor qualified on the same type (SCR CCR) Rebreather will be cross certified by a Trimix IT after a review of their diving skills, knowledge and teaching abilities on the specific Rebreather being cross qualified to.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       Must own or have direct access to the specific Rebreather model that the Instructor candidate will be qualified to teach.

F.     Program Limits

1.       Same as for the IANTD Trimix Rebreather Diver Program, except there may be no more than 3 candidates per Instructor Trainer.

G.    Qualification Requirements

1.       Upon successful completion of the Program, the Instructor will be issued qualification as a Rebreather Instructor with a corresponding letter stating the individual Rebreather(s) the Instructor is qualified to teach.

H.     Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach or assist in a minimum of 2 IANTD Rebreather Diver Programs annually and complete qualification requirements for Trimix Instructor or assist in an accepted CEU Program on Rebreathers.

2.       Remain as an active IANTD member and pay annual Instructor renewal fees.

3.       Provide proof of insurance or financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.

4.       Log at least 12 non-teaching technical dives and 12 non-teaching Rebreather dives annually (Rebreather non-teaching dives may be waived for cause).

I.        Waterskills Development

1.       Demonstrate proficiency teaching and demonstrating the skills and techniques required in Rebreather Diver Program, as assigned by the Instructor Trainer.

2.       Assist in at least one complete Rebreather Program.

3.       Complete the Trimix Instructor fitness evaluation while using the equipment required for this level of training.

 

Technical or Normoxic Trimix Instructor Crossover

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed to allow qualified technical level Instructors from other agencies to crossover to IANTD Technical or Normoxic Trimix Instructors.

2.       Technical or Normoxic Trimix Instructors may teach Open Water Diver through Technical or Normoxic Trimix Diver.

3.       Technical Cave, Technical Wreck and Instructors are Technical Instructors with the additional ability to teach those specialized areas.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must be qualified as an Instructor with equivalent Technical qualification with another recognized agency and have taught the equivalent programs to IANTD within the agency they are crossing over from.

2.       Must have a minimum of two years of teaching experience.

3.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 350 logged dives, of which at least 100 were deeper than 130 fsw (39 msw) and at least 30 were on EANx or breathing mixtures other than air (includes decompression mixes).

4.       Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

C.     Texts

1.       IANTD Technical Diver Student Workbook.

2.       IANTD Standards and Procedures.

3.       IANTD Technical Diver Encyclopedia.

4.          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 2-day Program directing the Instructor crossover candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD Technical or Normoxic Trimix Diver, plus assist with a confined water session and two dives as performed in a technical or Normoxic Trimix diver course and give at least two lectures as apart of the crossover IEC.

2.       The IEC will be staffed by one Technical IT.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       All Equipment Requirements listed in the IANTD Technical Diver Program are mandatory.

2.       Oxygen analyzer.

F.     Program Limits

1.       There may be no more than 4 candidates per Instructor Trainer.

2.       No dives may be conducted to depths greater than 170 fsw (51 msw).

G.    Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach a minimum of 3 IANTD Programs including one IANTD Technical Diver Program annually in Active Teaching Status.

2.       Remain as an active IANTD member, pay annual Instructor renewal fees, publish a technical paper or assist in an IANTD Instructor IEC.

3.       Log at least 20 non-teaching Normoxic Trimix, cave or wreck dives using EANx or oxygen decompression annually.

4.       Provide proof of insurance or financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.

H.     Waterskills Development

1.       Remove stage cylinder while swimming and replace it without a noticeable change in swim pace.

2.       Supervise a dive with an Instructor Trainer acting as a student.

3.       Assist on at least one confined water session and two dives in the Technical Diver Program.

4.       Demonstrate proficiency teaching and demonstrating the skills and techniques required in Technical Diver Program, as assigned by the Instructor Trainer.

Complete the Mandatory watermanship evaluations presented in the Technical Instructor IEC (80 points passing)

 

Technical Cave Diver Instructor Crossover

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed to develop competent Instructors for teaching the safe usage of EANx mixtures while cave diving. The Technical Cave Instructor may teach all IANTD Sport and Technical Programs up through IANTD Technical Diver, IANTD Cave Diver and IANTD Technical Cave Diver.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must be qualified as the equivalent to an IANTD Technical Cave Instructor and have taught the equivalent programs to IANTD within the agency crossing over from

2.       Must have a minimum of two years of teaching experience.

3.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 350 logged dives, of which at least 175 were cave dives

4.       Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

C.     Texts

1.       IANTD Cave Diver Student Manual & Workbook.

2.       IANTD Standards and Procedures.

3.       IANTD Technical Diver Student Workbook.

4.       IANTD Technical Diver Encyclopedia.

5.       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 comprehensive Program directing the Instructor candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD Technical Cave Divers. The candidate is to give at least two lectures, supervise land drills, and confined water session plus either prior to, during the crossover IEC assist in a complete cave course.

2.       NACD, NSS/CDS, BSAC cave Diving Group and CDAA, Cave Instructors who are IANTD Technical Instructors already may crossover by attending a two day Program with an IANTD Cave IT acquainting them with IANTD Standards and Procedures on one day and observing them in an in-water teaching situation on an actual cave dive.

3.       NACD, NSS/CDS, BSAC Cave Diving Group, and CDAA, etc. Instructors who are not Technical Instructors may crossover by completing a Technical IEC.

4.       The IEC will be directed by an IANTD Cave IT.

5.       Upon qualification the Technical Cave Instructor is qualified to teach cave and Technical Diver Programs.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       All Equipment Requirements listed in the IANTD Cave Diver Program.

2.       Oxygen analyzer.

F.     Program Limits

1.       There may be no more than 3 candidates per Instructor Trainer.

2.       No dives may be conducted to depths greater than 170 fsw (51 msw).

G.    Qualification Requirements

1.       Completion of the IANTD Technical Cave Instructor IEC and demonstration of a safe and responsible attitude allows the candidate to become qualified as an IANTD Technical Cave Instructor.

2.       IANTD Technical Cave Instructors may find it beneficial to teach a modular system in cave diving (Overhead Environment, Introductory Cave, and Full Cave).

3.       IANTD Cave Instructors are encouraged to become dual qualified with other agencies i.e. NACD, NSS/CDS, CDAA, etc.

H.     Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach a minimum of 2 IANTD Technical Diver Programs annually, or co-teach a minimum of 3 IANTD Technical Diver Programs, including at least one IANTD EANx Cave Diver Program.

2.       Remain as an active IANTD member and remit annual Instructor renewal fees.

3.       Log at least 25 Overhead Environment dives annually, with a minimum of 20 non-teaching Cave dives.

4.       Provide proof of insurance or financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.

I.        Waterskills Development

1.       Complete the Watermanship Skills Evaluation and all waterskills listed in the Waterskills Development section of the Technical Diver Instructor Program.

2.       Perform at least 2 evaluation dives with the IT acting as a student.

3.       Demonstrate proficiency teaching and demonstrating the skills and techniques required in Cave Diver Programs, as assigned by the Instructor Trainer.

4.       Assist in at least one complete Cave Diver Program prior to, during the IEC.

 

Technical Wreck Diver Instructor Crossover

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed to provide responsible training of high-quality Wreck Penetration Instructors. The Technical Wreck Instructor may teach all IANTD Sport Diver Programs as well as IANTD Technical Diver.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must be qualified as the equivalent of an IANTD EANx Wreck Diver and have taught the equivalent programs to IANTD within the agency being crossed over from.

2.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 350 logged dives, of which at least 150 were technical dives. A minimum of 100 of these dives must have been a combination of cave and wreck penetration, at least 50 of which were wreck penetration dives.

3.       Must have taught a minimum of 3 Overhead Environment Programs.

4.       Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

C.     Texts

1.       IANTD Wreck Diver Student Manual & Workbook.

2.       IANTD Standards and Procedures.

3.       IANTD Technical Diver Student Workbook.

4.       IANTD Technical Diver Encyclopedia.

5.          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 comprehensive Program directing the Instructor candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD Technical Wreck Divers.

2.       The IEC is staffed by a Wreck IT.

3.       Must give do confined water teaching and assist in two dives that would be in a Technical Wreck Diver course.

4.       Complete lecture and in water teaching assignments as assigned by the IT.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       All Equipment Requirements listed in the IANTD Technical Wreck Diver Program.

2.       Oxygen analyzer.

F.     Program Limits

1.       There may be no more than 3 candidates per Instructor Trainer.

2.       No dives may be conducted to depths greater than 170 fsw (51 msw).

G.    Qualification Requirements

1.       Completion of the IANTD Technical Wreck Instructor IEC and demonstration of a safe and responsible attitude allows the candidate to become qualified as an IANTD Technical Wreck Instructor.

H.     Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach a minimum of 2 IANTD Technical Diver Programs annually, or co-teach a minimum of 3 IANTD Technical Diver Programs, including at least one IANTD Wreck Diver Program.

2.       Remain as an active IANTD member and pay annual Instructor renewal fees.

3.       Log at least 25 Overhead Environment dives annually, with a minimum of 12 non-teaching Wreck Penetration dives.

4.       Provide proof of insurance or financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.

I.        Waterskills Development

1.       Complete then Watermanship Skills Evaluation and all waterskills listed in the Waterskills Development section of the Technical Diver Instructor Program.

2.       Perform at least 2 evaluation dives with the IT acting as a student.

3.       Demonstrate proficiency teaching and demonstrating the skills and techniques required in the Wreck Diver Program, as assigned by the Instructor Trainer, and supervise at least 4 wreck dives in a course.

4.       Complete the Technical Instructor fitness evaluation while using the equipment required for this level of training.

 

Trimix Instructor Crossover OC and Rebreather

A.     Purpose

1         This Program is designed to allow qualified instructors from other agencies to crossover to IANTD Trimix Instructor.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must be qualified as the equivalent to an IANTD Trimix Instructor in Active Teaching Status for a minimum of 1 year with five years of teaching experience and have taught the equivalent programs to IANTD within the agency being crossed over from.

2.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 500 logged dives, of which at least 200 were deeper than 100 fsw (30 msw), and at least 50 were Trimix dives.

3.       Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

C.     Texts

1.       IANTD Trimix Diver Student Workbook.

2.       IANTD Standards and Procedures.

3.       IANTD Technical Diver Encyclopedia.

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 comprehensive Program consisting of Instructor procedures, watermanship evaluations, and assisting with a confined water session, 2 dives and 2 lectures in a Trimix Diver Program. This IEC is dedicated to directing the Instructor candidate to the methods and techniques of training IANTD Trimix Divers.

2.       The IANTD Trimix Instructor crossover IEC is staffed by an IANTD Trimix Instructor Trainer

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       All Equipment Requirements listed in the Trimix Diver Program.

2.       Oxygen analyzer.

F.     Program Limits

1.       There may be no more than 3 candidates per Instructor Trainer on dives deeper than 200 fsw (61 msw).

2.       No dives may be conducted to depths greater than 260 fsw (79 msw).

G.    Qualification Requirements

1.       Completion of the IANTD Trimix Instructor IEC and demonstration of a safe and responsible attitude allows the candidate to become qualified as an IANTD Trimix Instructor.

H.     Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach a minimum of 2 IANTD Technical Diver Programs annually, including one IANTD Trimix Diver Program.

2.       Remain as an active IANTD member and pay annual Instructor renewal fees.

3.       Log at least 10 non-teaching Trimix or Heliox dives annually.

4.       Present or publish a paper, or assist in either an IANTD EANx or IANTD Trimix IEC, or be an active member on an approved special projects committee.

5.       Provide proof of insurance or financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.

I.        Waterskills Development

1.       Supervise at least 1 confined water session and 2 Trimix dives.

2.       Demonstrate proficiency teaching and demonstrating the skills and techniques required in Trimix Diver Program, as assigned by the Instructor Trainer.

3.       Perform valve shutdowns in less than 45 seconds.

Mandatory Watermanship Evaluation (80 points passing).

 

IANTD Blending and Life Support Systems Service Technician Instructor

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed to train qualified Instructors to teach gas blending. There are two levels of Blending Instructors: EANx Blending Instructor (Sport Level) and Trimix Blending Instructor (Technical Level).

2.       To train competent Life Support Systems Service Technicians.

B.     Prerequisites

For Both Levels:

1.       Must be a qualified Service Technician from both IANTD and the manufacturer(s) whose equipment is being used or a graduate of IAST.

For EANx Blending Instructor:

2.       Must be either an employee of an IANTD Facility who is already an EANx Blender, or an IANTD EANx Instructor in Active Teaching Status who is also an IANTD EANx Blender.

3.       Must be recommended by an IANTD Facility or demonstrate a need for such qualification in writing to the IT.

For Trimix Blending Instructor:

4.       Must be qualified as an EANx Blending Instructor unless IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters or its Licensed Region(s) grants a waiver.

5.       Must be Both a Trimix Diver and Trimix Blender or an EANx Blending Instructor recommended by an IANTD Facility that has a need for Trimix Blending Instructors.

6.       Must demonstrate experience as a blender in both EANx and Trimix.

C.     Text

1.       IANTD Gas Blending Manual & Workbook or Trimix Gas Blending Manual, as appropriate.

2.       IANTD Nitrox Blending Handbook (Imperial or Metric)

3.       IANTD VIP Manual, as needed.

4.       IANTD Service Manual, as needed.

D.     Program Content

1.       Complete a one-day IEC updating the Instructor on Standards and recommendations applicable to gas blending.

2.       Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and communication skills in teaching the principles of gas blending.

3.       Demonstrate ability to explain and teach partial pressure blending, continuous blending, and either membrane technology or oxygen-separation technology.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       There are no specific equipment requirements for this Program.

F.     Program Limits

1.       The candidate may not exceed the limits prescribed for the designated gas mixture.

G.    Qualification Requirements

1.       Complete the IEC to the satisfaction of IANTD Standards and Procedures.

2.       Complete the written exam with a minimum score of 80%.

3.       Successfully teach blending assignments under the supervision of the IT.

H.     Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach a minimum 3 Blending Instructor courses annually.

2.       Remain as an active IANTD member and pay annual Instructor renewal fees.

3.       Provide proof of insurance or financial responsibility for a minimum one million U.S. dollars.