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WOSD centres can have 2 different types of qualifications: a Dive Centre or a Training Centre.

WOSD Dive Centre

To gain the status of WOSD dive centre, the WOSD centre must:

  • Have paid the required contribution in full;
  • Be able to show evidence of a professional registration/recognition from the local government;
  • Have a professional image and appearance;
  • Have regular opening hours;
  • Be relatively active in the sale of WOSD dive courses and associated materials;
  • Have a varied selection of scuba diving equipment for hire, which meets the WOSD guidelines;
  • Have a facility for filling scuba cylinders;
  • Have a suitable classroom within an acceptable distance from the dive centre;
  • Have a swimming pool or confined water and an open water location that meets the WOSD training requirements, within an acceptable distance from the dive centre;
  • Employ at least one WOSD instructor in active status.

WOSD Training Centre

To gain the status of WOSD Training centre, the centre must:

  • Have paid the required contribution in full;
  • Be able to show evidence of a professional registration/recognition from the local government;
  • Have a professional image and appearance;
  • Have regular opening hours;
  • Be relatively active in the sale of WOSD dive courses and associated materials;
  • Have a varied selection of scuba diving equipment for hire, which meets the WOSD guidelines;
  • Have a facility for filling scuba cylinders;
  • House an area where a certified specialist can service and repair dive equipment;
  • House a fully equipped classroom;
  • Have a swimming pool or confined water and an open water location that meets the WOSD training requirements, within an acceptable distance from the training centre;
  • Employ at least one WOSD Staff Instructor in active status;
  • After gaining the status of WOSD Training Centre, organise at least one associate (dive) course per calendar year.

 

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