SAA Qualification Guide

Elementary Diver
An elementary diver is fully pool trained but inexperienced in open water. When diving in open water an elementary diver must be accompanied by a minimum of a dive leader or above.

Open Water Diver	CMAS Diver *
An open water diver has additional practical experience. Must be accompanied by a minimum of a dive leader or above.

Club Diver	CMAS Diver * *
A club diver is a qualified open water diver and may dive with others certified as club diver or above. A club diver is not considered to have sufficient experience to take elementary or open water divers on open water dives.

Dive Leader	CMAS Diver * *
A dive leader is someone who has had additional experience in both practical and theory and has proven their ability to lead divers underwater. A dive leader may dive with any certified grade of diver.

Dive Supervisor	CMAS Diver * * *
A dive supervisor is an experienced and responsible diver, with a proven ability to organise and lead club expeditions.

Dive Master	CMAS Diver * * * *
A dive master is a diver who has, through nationally conducted examinations, proven to have gained a higher than average level of knowledge and ability. Is able to organise divers to achieve major tasks and projects underwater.