ISO 24803:2017 pdf download – Recreational diving services — Requirements for recreational diving providers.
1 Scope This document specifies requirements for service providers in the field of recreational scuba diving and snorkelling excursions. It specifies the following areas of service provision: — introductory diving activities; — snorkelling excursions; — provision of training and education; — organized and guided diving for qualified divers; — rental of diving and snorkelling equipment. Service providers can offer one or more of these services. This document specifies the nature and quality of the services to the client. This document does not apply to freediving (also called “apnea diving”). 2 Normative references The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. ISO 11121, Recreational diving services — Requirements for introductory programmes to scuba diving ISO 13289, Recreational diving services — Requirements for the conduct of snorkelling excursions ISO 24801-1, Recreational diving services — Requirements for the training of recreational scuba divers — Part 1: Level 1 — Supervised diver ISO 24801-2, Recreational diving services — Requirements for the training of recreational scuba divers — Part 2: Level 2 — Autonomous diver ISO 24801-3, Recreational diving services — Requirements for the training of recreational scuba divers — Part 3: Level 3 — Dive leader ISO 24802-1:2014, Recreational diving services — Requirements for the training of scuba instructors — Part 1: Level 1 3? Terms? and? definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses: — ISO Online browsing platform: available at http:// www .iso .org/ obp — IEC Electropedia: available at http:// www .electropedia .org/
3.6 scuba instructor individual qualified in accordance with ISO 24802-1 or ISO 24802-2 respectively 3.7 dive leader individual qualified in accordance with ISO 24801-3 3.8 organized dive service offered by a service provider where divers already at a qualification and experience level suitable for the diving activity are taken to a dive site 3.9 guided dive organized dive where clients are also accompanied underwater by an individual appointed by the service provider 3.10 risk assessment identification of likely hazards and who may be harmed by them, the likelihood of harm and the applicable control measures 3.11 buddy team group of two or three recreational divers who remain in close proximity to one another during a dive to provide mutual safety support 4 Common requirements 4.1 Minors and vulnerable persons In the case of service provision to minors or vulnerable persons, providers shall be aware of the additional responsibilities this entails. The service provider shall implement policies and procedures designed to provide reasonable protection and precautions against abuse occurring during the service provider’s activities. Documented parental or legal guardian consent shall be obtained when the client is a minor. NOTE The age of a minor is defined by local legislation. 4.2 Information to be provided 4.2.1 Introductory information The service provider shall provide the following locally relevant information to the client: a) conditions regarding the responsibilities of each party related to commencement, delivery and termination of the service; b) the consequences for the service provider and the client if either party should choose to cancel the service; c) prerequisites and any qualification requirements in order to obtain the service (e.g. medical certification, diver qualifications); d) equipment requirements; e) costs;
ISO 24803:2017 pdf download – Recreational diving services — Requirements for recreational diving providers
