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IANTD DIVEMASTER
A. Purpose
1. This Program is designed to provide responsible training for those
persons wishing to supervise IANTD divers. These include IANTD Open Water
Diver, IANTD EANx Diver, IANTD Advanced EANx Diver, and IANTD Deep Diver.
Dive Masters may teach Snorkel Skin Diver. Dive Masters who complete item 2
under program content may the IANTD OW Free Diver course.
2. IANTD Divemasters may supervise, escort and assist in all IANTD Open
Water SCUBA Diver Programs but cannot conduct SCUBA training exercises
unless under the direction of a qualified IANTD Advanced EANx Instructor.
B.
Prerequisites
1. Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced EANx Diver, First Aid, Oxygen
Provider and IANTD Rescue or equivalent. Qualification in two optional IANTD
Specialty Programs is recommended.
2. Must provide proof of a minimum of 60 logged dives.
3. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
C. Texts
1. IANTD EANx Divemaster 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).
2. IANTD Standards and Procedures.
D.
Program Content
1. This Program must include a minimum of 100 minutes of bottom time
assisting with IANTD standard dives or classes under the supervision of an
IANTD Advanced EANx Instructor.
2. To be qualified to teach the Free Diver course must demonstrate ability
to free dive to 50 fsw (15 msw) by actually doing a free dive to 50 fsw (15
msw) or by swimming 120 feet (36 meters) underwater in a confined water
area.
E.
Equipment Requirements
1. One of the second-stage regulators on the primary gas supply must be
attached with a hose that is at least 5 feet (1.5 meter) long (longer hoses
are recommended). If a Rebreather is used, it must be equipped with adequate
bailout.
F.
Program Limits
1. No dives may be conducted to depths greater than 130 fsw (39 msw).
2. All appropriate safety or required decompression stops must be performed.
G.
Qualification Renewal
1. Assist in a minimum of 2 IANTD Programs annually
2. Log a minimum of 12 non-Dive Mastering dives annually.
3. Maintain current liability insurance and IANTD membership.
H.
Waterskills Development
1. A confined water session must be completed before conducting any OW dives
2. To be allowed to teach the 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.
3. 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 50 feet (17 meters) per minute.
4. Demonstrate a rescue of a diver from a depth no greater than 20 fsw (6
msw) to the surface, including removal of equipment. Tow for a distance of
about 100 feet (30 meters) while simulating rescue breaths.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in water skills taught in Deep Diver and Advanced
EANx Diver Programs.
6. Assist in water skills teaching as described in Program Content section. |
