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CROSS REFERENCES OF INTERNATIONAL RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS
Due to the
differences of the courses structures and contents, some of the dive
levels may not be perfectly matched.
However, the same or next higher level will be used when crossover to
another is required. |
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PADI
(Professional Association of Diving Instructors) |
NAUI
(National Association of Underwater Instructors) |
BSAC
(British Sub Aqua Club) |
CMAS
(World Underwater Federation) |
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Openwater Diver
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Scuba Diver |
Novice I Diver |
★
One Star Diver |
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Novice II Diver |
★★
Two Stars Diver
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★★
Sport Diver |
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Advanced Diver |
Advanced Diver |
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★★★
Dive Leader
(Dive
Marshal) |
★★★
Three Stars Diver
(Dive
Marshal) |
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Specialty Diver
Night, Deep and U/W
Navigation |
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Rescue Diver
|
Scuba Rescue Diver |
Advanced Diver
(Dive
Marshal) |
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★★★★
Four Stars Diver |
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Master Diver |
Master Scuba Diver |
★★★★
First Class Diver |
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Divemaster
Assistant Instructor |
Divemaster
Assistant Instructor |
★
Club Instructor |
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★
One Star Instructor |
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Open Water Instructor |
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Openwater Instructor
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Scuba Instructor |
★★
Two Stars Instructor |
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★★
Advanced Instructor
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IDC
Staff Instructor
Master Instructor
Course Director
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Instructor
Trainer |
★★★
National Instructor |
★★★
Three Stars Instructor |
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Headquarters Appointed
Instructor Examiner |
Course Director |
Authorized Board of
National Instructors |
Authorized Board of
Three Stars Instructors |