In order to gain the status of IAHD dive centre, the centre must:
- Have paid the required contribution in full;
- Show evidence of professional registration / recognition of local government;
- Have a professional image and appearance;
- Have regular opening hours;
- Be relatively active in the sale of IAHD courses and associated materials;
- Have a varied selection of scuba diving equipment for hire, that meets the IAHD guidelines;
- Have a facility for filling scuba cylinders;
- Have a suitable classroom for IAHD students within an acceptable distance from the dive centre;
- Have a swimming pool or confined water and an open water location that meets the IAHD training requirements, within an acceptable distance from the dive centre.
- Employ at least one IAHD instructor in active status.
In order to gain the status of IAHD training centre, the centre must:
- Have paid the required contribution in full;
- Show evidence of professional registration / recognition of local government;
- Have a professional image and appearance;
- Have regular opening hours;
- Be relatively active in the sale of IAHD courses and associated materials;
- Have a varied selection of scuba diving equipment for hire, that meets the IAHD 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 class room suitable for IAHD students;
- Have a swimming pool or confined water and an open water location that meets the IAHD training requirements, within an acceptable distance from the dive centre.
- Employ at least one IAHD Staff Instructor or higher in active status;
- After gaining the status of IAHD Training Centre, conduct at least one associate (dive) course per calendar year.
