Overview
EN ISO 24802-2:2014 (ISO 24802-2:2014) - “Recreational diving services - Requirements for the training of scuba instructors - Part 2: Level 2” is an international/European standard adopted by CEN in 2014. It defines the competencies and evaluation criteria required for a scuba instructor to be certified at Level 2, and sets the conditions for training and assessment in recreational scuba diving. The standard is intended to be used alongside the general service requirements in ISO 24803.
Key Topics
The standard covers the full competency and assessment framework for Level 2 scuba instructors. Major topics include:
- Competencies of a scuba instructor (Level 2): defined knowledge, skills and attitudes expected for certification.
- Prerequisites for training: practical experience and health requirements for candidates.
- Candidate information: documentation and briefing required before training.
- Required theoretical knowledge: subject areas instructors must understand and teach.
- Personal scuba skills: in-water ability and proficiency the instructor must demonstrate.
- Teaching skills: classroom/theory delivery, lesson planning and evaluation techniques.
- Teaching and supervision of scuba skills: structured approaches for skill development and in-water supervision.
- Emergency procedures: diver rescue, first aid, oxygen administration and related expectations.
- Instructor-trainer responsibilities: requirements for those who train instructors.
- Evaluation and certification criteria: includes provisions such as minimum age, minimum practical experience, theoretical knowledge, teaching techniques and supervision skills.
- Informative annexes: code of conduct for instructors and example assessment templates.
Applications
EN ISO 24802-2:2014 is practical and actionable for:
- Training organizations and dive centres designing Level 2 instructor courses and assessment records.
- Instructor candidates preparing for qualification and understanding expected competencies.
- Certification bodies and auditors who need objective evaluation criteria for instructor accreditation.
- Regulators and insurers seeking harmonised safety and training benchmarks for recreational diving services.
- Curriculum developers and instructor-trainers aligning teaching materials and assessment methods with international best practice.
Using this standard helps ensure consistent, auditable instructor qualifications, improved diver safety, and interoperability of instructor credentials across organizations and jurisdictions.
Related Standards
- ISO 24802-1 - Recreational diving services - Requirements for the training of scuba instructors - Part 1: Level 1
- ISO 24803 - General requirements for recreational diving service provision
- Supersedes EN 14413-2:2004 (previous European standard)
Keywords: ISO 24802-2:2014, EN ISO 24802-2, scuba instructor training, recreational diving, instructor competencies, evaluation criteria, ISO 24803.
