ISO 24802-2:2014

Overview

ISO 24802-2:2014 - Recreational diving services - Requirements for the training of scuba instructors - Part 2: Level 2 defines the competencies, evaluation criteria and training conditions required for a person to qualify as a Level 2 scuba instructor. The standard is intended for training and evaluation in recreational scuba diving and complements the general service requirements in ISO 24803. It establishes minimum expectations for teaching ability, personal diving skills, emergency management and instructor training processes.

Key Topics and Requirements

• Scope and purpose
  • Specifies competencies to obtain a Level 2 scuba instructor qualification and how they are evaluated.
  • Covers training conditions in addition to ISO 24803 service requirements.
• Prerequisites
  • Candidates must hold at least a Level 3 scuba diver qualification and have post‑qualification practical experience.
  • Medical screening for diving fitness is required; first‑aid/CPR certification is mandatory.
• Required knowledge
  • Extensive theoretical knowledge of topics from ISO 24801 Parts 1–3 (Level 1, 2, 3 diver training).
  • Understanding of medical/psychological contraindications, safety regulations, cylinder filling, and site selection/navigation.
• Practical and teaching skills
  • Demonstration‑quality personal scuba skills for Levels 1–3.
  • Ability to prepare, plan and deliver theoretical lessons and in‑water training (confined and open water).
  • Lesson elements assessed: preparation, briefing/debriefing, group control, skill demonstration, problem recognition/solving, student evaluation.
• Emergency procedures
  • Competence in diver rescue, casualty recovery, emergency surface actions, liaison with emergency services.
  • Practical oxygen administration skills and valid first‑aid/CPR training.
• Instructor trainers
  • Trainers must be of senior standing (higher than Level 2), have pedagogy training and be sanctioned by a training organization or public authority.
• Evaluation
  • Assessment criteria include age, practical experience, theoretical knowledge, teaching techniques, supervision skills and emergency procedure competence.

Applications - Who Uses This Standard

• Dive training organizations, dive centers and federations use ISO 24802-2 to design instructor training programs and assessment protocols.
• Accreditation bodies and public authorities reference it when recognizing or regulating instructor qualifications.
• Scuba instructors and instructor‑trainers rely on it for curriculum development, quality management and demonstrating competency.
• Insurance providers and dive operators use it as a benchmark for minimum safety and training standards.

Related Standards

• ISO 24801-1:2014 (Level 1 - Supervised diver)
• ISO 24801-2:2014 (Level 2 - Autonomous diver)
• ISO 24801-3:2014 (Level 3 - Dive leader)
• ISO 24802-1 (Scuba instructors - Level 1)
• ISO 24803 (Recreational scuba diving service providers)

Keywords: ISO 24802-2:2014, recreational diving, scuba instructor Level 2, instructor training, diver rescue, oxygen administration, ISO 24801, ISO 24803.