Diving Instructor World Association

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Diving Instructor World Association (DIWA) is an international organization for commercial diving instructors with approx. 580 members. It was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Costa Rica . The European office is located in Zwingenberg ( Bergstrasse ).

history

In the 1970s there were almost only sports clubs in Germany that trained in diving. Commercial diving instructors could not join the existing association. Shortly after it was founded in Freiburg, it turned out that this was not just a German problem. In the United States, divers had been trained in commercial diving schools for a long time . DIWA became international and the first organization to offer commercial diving training in Europe. The seat was moved to Switzerland and later to Costa Rica.

In the past, DIWA has applied for admission to the CMAS several times . This was rejected each time on the grounds that DIWA was internationally active and only nationally active associations could be accepted.

The Diving Instructor World Association is a founding member of the International Chamber ( ICD ) for Technical and Commercial Diving. Their contents correspond to the requirements of the CAN regulations, the European standards EN 14153, EN 14413 and, since 2007, the ISO standards ISO 24801 and ISO 24802.

On October 13, 2013, Wilfried Dickes took over DIWA International as the new owner. The founder and long-time owner, Rolf Jedlitzke, retired.

Diving training for recreational divers

Basic Diver (BD)

  • Complies with ISO 24801-1 ( Supervised Diver )
  • from 12 years
  • Basic training in diving. Training takes place in the swimming pool. If the training is carried out in open water, the water should correspond to a swimming pool in terms of temperature and visibility.
  • In the theoretical exam, the basics of physics, chemistry, biology and environmental issues that are important for divers are examined. In the practical test, the safe handling of the equipment above and under water is tested.

Open Water Diver (OWD)

  • Complies with ISO 24801-2 ( Autonomous Diver )
  • 14 years and older
  • Training takes place in open water.
  • Exam: If you already have a Basic Diver exam, only a practical exam, similar to that of the Basic Diver, but more intensive. Testing also in cold waters and with limited visibility.
  • Note: Often the Basic Diver training is skipped and the Open Water training is carried out straight away.

Master Scuba Diver (MSD)

  • from 16 years
  • At least 30 dives (dives) after completing OWD training, of which 10 dives deeper than 20 m. Successful participation in 4 special courses: deep diving , group leadership and orientation as well as additional training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid training (not older than 1 year).
  • Focus training: repetition of diving skills, dive preparation, dive calculation, repetitive dives, safety management

Chief Scuba Diver (CSD)

  • Complies with ISO 24801-3 ( Dive Leader )
  • from 16 years
  • At least 50 dives after completing MSD training, participation in 3 special courses: Rescue, night diving as well as repetition in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid (not older than 1 year) and oxygen supply training.
  • Focus training: repetition of diving skills, group leadership at night, group division taking into account the qualifications of the divers, the degree of difficulty of the diving water, etc.

Team leader

  • Largely corresponds to the ISO 24801-3 standard
  • from 18 years
  • At least 4 other specialty courses (focus on security).
  • Major training: repetition of diving skills. Trial lessons from Basic Diver and Open Water Diver under the supervision of a diving instructor (at least CSI)
  • Acceptance authorization:
    • Autonomous, Basic Diver in schools and clubs.
    • Training support for the Open Water Diver training under the supervision of a diving instructor (at least OWSI).
  • Note: The Team Leader is the non-commercial equivalent to the ASSI-TL. In contrast to the ASSI, the team leader is usually not covered by liability through the commercial diving school or the diving instructor (in Germany).

Additional training

  • Mixed gas Nitrox 1-2
  • Mixed gas blender
  • Mixed gas SC rebreather
  • Apnea 1-3
  • Diving with the disabled
  • Underwater navigation ( orientation )
  • Rescue Diving (diving safety, rescue and stress management)
  • Night diving ( night dive )
  • Current drift Diving ( drift diving )
  • Wreck diving
  • Deep Diving 1 ( deep diving )
  • Team Manager (group leadership)
  • CPR-FA ( first aid including cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
  • O₂ provider (normobaric oxygen administration)
  • Boat Diving
  • Dry Suit Diving
  • Mountain Lake Diving ( altitude diving )
  • Underwater photography
  • Dive Medicine ( Tauchmedizin )
  • Cavern Diving ( cave diving )
  • Eco Diving (ecological diving)
  • Air compressor, operation and maintenance
  • Technology of diving equipment

Diving instructor training

All instructors are trained during a 9-day “International Training Course” (ITC). The responsible management is incumbent on the representative of DIWA International. Not only diving-specific topics are taught by experienced instructor trainers, the instructors (assessed) who are in training and further education are also involved in the teaching.

In addition to the theoretical, the content also includes the physical and diving skills. Particular importance is attached to safety and environmental behavior in diving operations. The standardized training procedures are taught and conveyed with the individual experiences and ideas of the individual participants. This makes it possible for methods and content to be constantly adapted and continuously improved.

The diving instructor training ends with a written exam (physics, medicine, equipment, diving procedures, environment) as well as the oral exam in seamanship, medicine, equipment and administration. The instructor trainers present assess the participants' performance in every phase of the training, in theory, practice and psychological and physiological condition. These are finally merged with the written and oral services. In principle, ICD observers are also present during the instructor training.

Cross-over procedures for certified instructors from other diving training organizations are also specified in detail and, if necessary, can also be carried out outside of the specified instructor training.

Training levels for diving instructors

Assistant instructor
  • corresponds to the ISO 24802-1 standard
  • Acceptance authorization:
    • Basic Diver
  • Training criteria:
    • Theoretical instruction, practice and exam preparation OWD and MSD.
    • Participation in the lessons of a diving instructor up to CSD.
    • Elaboration or correction of theory exams.
    • Maintenance of equipment in diving school or training company, e.g. B. Machine maintenance, repair and inspection etc.
    • Boat guidance with diving groups taking into account the local conditions, wind, diving water and condition, current etc.
    • Seamanship (specifics, knots, etc.).
    • Provision Accommodation and care for divers before and after diving.
    • Filling of the DTG, procurement of equipment and storage of guest equipment.

Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) - ICD A1

  • corresponds to the ISO 24802-2 standard
  • Authorized to accept:
    • Open Water Diver (OWD) in addition to the acquired special purchase authorizations.
  • Training criteria:
  • In addition to the theoretical presentation in short presentations and lectures, the application of the given training materials, the conditional assessment and targeted training work, as well as in practice:
    • All methods of diving training in demonstration quality.
    • Alternating breathing in a group (up to 5 divers)
    • Leading groups with orientation and compass bearing tasks,
    • Preparation and organization of night dives with subsequent implementation as a group leader,
    • Practical teaching samples in ABC and equipment, by the pool or open water
    • Conducting a trial dive and 1st open water dive.
    • In addition, the content of the targeted special training.

Master Scuba Instructor (MSI) - ICD A2

  • Authorized to accept:
    • Open Water Diver (OWD) to Chief Scuba Diver (CSD) in addition to the acquired special purchase authorizations.
  • Training criteria:
  • In addition to the theoretical presentation in short presentations and lectures at a high level, the use of the given training materials, the conditional assessment and targeted training work, as well as in practice the high requirements of the OWSI training:
    • 1 day compass
      • Training of instructors in compass diving, theoretical preparation, course laying, writing and correcting exam questions, presentation of results to the commission.
    • 1 day rescue
      • Training of instructors in Special Rescue with demonstration of relief measures, e.g. B. Behavior below and measures above water with a rescue chain.
      • Transport, observation, organization, the rescue chain.
      • Accident report, device backup, air content, dive time and depth etc.
      • Oxygen supply with available options taking into account accident symptoms.

Chief Scuba Instructor (CSI) - ICD A2

  • Authorized to accept:
    • Instructors from OWD to assistant instructor with the special acceptance authorizations confirmed and completed in the passport, as well as the training confirmed, accepted and reported by the examination committee after passing the examination. He is thus an instructor for divers, can be used as an examiner for diving instructors and, under the direction of a Course Director, organize diving instructor training courses in consultation with the HQ.
  • Training criteria:
    • Active participation in training and association work. In addition to the theoretical presentation in short presentations and lectures at a high level, the application of the given training materials, the conditional review and targeted training work, as well as in practice the high demands of diving instructor training:
      • Exemplary personality image
      • Exemplary behavior.
      • Exemplary design of the lessons. Lectures.
      • Lectures of approx. 40 minutes duration with a preparation of 1 hour each.
      • Presentations and content must be of a high standard, must serve the further training of the candidates and convey above-average specialist knowledge in theory and practice.

Course Director (CD) - ICD A2

  • Authorized to accept:
    • Trainers and examiners for divers and instructors, up to CSI and special training in the area of ​​expertise acquired as an examiner. He is entitled to organize and hold diving instructor training in consultation with the HQ.
  • Training and task criteria:
    • 3 years of work as a UA member instructor with positive contributions
    • Fully equipped own base including classroom and audio and visual teaching materials, etc.
    • As a member, responsible examiner, of the examination committee for at least 4 diving instructor trainings.
    • Attending a management seminar or proof of relevant professional qualifications.
    • Participation in a marketing / education seminar or proof of relevant professional qualifications.
    • Processing of a topic or special according to HQ / EUC specifications

The appointment is made upon a written request to the President and a special suggestion by CSI colleagues. Confirmation of the requirements and a written declaration of loyalty to DIWA International. The appointment is made by the President in a solemn setting.

Teacher of Underwater Instructor (ToUWI College Instructor) - ICD A2

  • Authorized to accept:
    • Instructors and examiners for divers and instructors, up to CSI and special training in his specialist area acquired as an examiner. He is entitled to organize and hold diving instructor training in consultation with the HQ.
  • Training and task criteria:
    • Internal and external representation.
    • Active participation in association and training work.
    • Responsible leadership and support of the departments and the additional working groups formed therein.
    • Regular participation and support at DIWA International events.
    • Implementation of further training events on behalf of and within the framework of the National Committees (e.g. EUC)

The ToUWI is appointed on the basis of a written request to the President and a special proposal by 3 CSI and / or ToUWI colleagues. Furthermore, a confirmation of suitability, fulfillment of the requirements and a written declaration of loyalty to DIWA International. The appointment is made by the President in a solemn setting.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ EUF Certified Training Systems / Training Organizations. European Underwater Federation (EUF), archived from the original on July 30, 2014 ; accessed on February 27, 2014 .
  2. ↑ Continuity under a new flag . Information from DIWA International at Taucher.net, October 18, 2013. Accessed February 26, 2014.
  3. ↑ Recreational diving services - Requirements for the training of recreational scuba divers - Part 1: Level 1 - Supervised diver (ISO 24801-1). ISO , accessed April 29, 2015 .
  4. ↑ Recreational diving services - Requirements for the training of recreational scuba divers - Part 2: Level 2 - Autonomous diver (ISO 24801-2). ISO , accessed April 29, 2015 .
  5. ↑ a b Recreational diving services - Requirements for the training of recreational scuba divers - Part 3: Level 3 - Dive leader (ISO 24801-3). ISO , accessed April 29, 2015 .
  6. ↑ Recreational diving services - Requirements for the training of scuba instructors - Part 1: Level 1 (ISO 24802-1). ISO , accessed April 29, 2015 .
  7. ↑ Recreational diving services - Requirements for the training of scuba instructors - Part 2: Level 2 (ISO 24802-2). ISO , accessed April 29, 2015 .