Technical Diver Supervisor Levels

This Program is designed to provide recognition of leadership qualifications of competent divers. Prepare Technical Diver Supervisors to supervise divers training at the level they are Supervisors for. Prepare Technical Diver Supervisors at the level they are Supervisors to guide Technical Divers at the level they are certified.

Who may teach this course?

  • IANTD Technical Instructor or higher

Course Limits and Requirements

  • Maximum Depth: Varies from course to course; see below for specifics
  • Minimum Age: 18 years old (for all courses listed below)
  • Prerequisites: For ALL levels – Must be qualified as an IANTD Divemaster (or equivalent)
  • Note: Specific who can teach and prerequisites for each technical supervisor level
  • Material Requirements: All IANTD Student Kits up to current level qualification
  1. For Technical Supervisor Diver:
    • Who may teach this course? IANTD Technical Instructor or higher
    • Must be qualified as an IANTD Technical Diver
    • Proof of a minimum of 150 logged dives, of which at least 50 were deeper than 132 fsw (40 msw) and at least 10 were to a depth of at least 160 fsw (48 msw)
  2. For Normoxic Trimix Supervisor:
    • Who may teach this course? IANTD Normoxic Trimix Instructor or higher
    • Must be qualified as an IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver
    • Proof of a minimum of 150 logged dives, of which at least 50 were deeper than 132 fsw (40 msw) and at least 10 were to a depth of at least 190 fsw (57 msw)
  3. For Trimix Supervisor:
    • Who may teach this course? IANTD Trimix Instructor or higher
    • Must be qualified as an IANTD Trimix Diver
    • Proof of a minimum of 200 logged dives, of which at least 20 were Trimix dives deeper than 150 fsw (45 msw) and at least 10 were to a depth of at least 200 fsw (60 msw)
  4. For Expedition Trimix Supervisor:
    • Who may teach this course? IANTD Expedition Trimix Instructor
    • Must be qualified as an IANTD Expedition Trimix Diver
    • Proof of a minimum of 300 logged dives, of which at least 100 were Trimix dives deeper than 240 fsw (80 msw) and at least 20 were to a depth of at least 300 fsw (90 msw)
  5. For Technical Wreck Supervisor:
    • Who may teach this course? Technical Wreck Instructor
    • Must be qualified as an IANTD Technical Wreck Diver
    • Proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which at least 35 were wreck dives
  6. For Technical Cave Supervisor:
    • Who may teach this course? IANTD Technical Cave Instructor
    • Must be qualified as an IANTD Technical Cave Diver
    • Proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which at least 60 were cave dives
  7. For Technical Mine Supervisor:
    • Who may teach this course? IANTD Technical Mine Instructor
    • Must be qualified as an IANTD Technical Mine Diver
    • Proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which at least 60 were mine dives

Course Structure

  • Academic Sessions
  • Confined Water Sessions
  • Open Water Sessions

The IANTD Philosophy

Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there! One of the key differentials in forming a confident and safe IANTD diver is our core training philosophy known as: WATER

  • Wisdom
  • Attitude
  • Training
  • Experience
  • Repetition

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