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    • Introduction
       

    • Terminology, Responsibilities and Career Structures
       

    • Certification Scheme Process
       

    • IMCA-Approved Preparatory Training Courses
       

    • Examination and Certification Procedure
       

    • Revalidation and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
       

    • Other Certification Schemes for Diving Supervisors and LSTs
       

    • Country-Specific Requirements
       

    • References
       

    Date: Reason: Revision:
    Date:September 2013 Reason:Minor update and corrections Revision:Rev. 5
    Date:September 2013 Reason:Minor update and corrections Revision:Rev. 4
    Date:February 2007 Reason:Scheduled review - retained Revision:Rev. 3
    Date:November 2005 Reason:Revised for feedback from Members Revision:Rev. 2
    Date:June 2002 Reason:This guidance supersedes AODC Guidance Notes 042, 043, 046, 053 and 053 Rev. 1 and IMCA D 013, which are now withdrawn. Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:September 2013 Reason:Minor update and corrections Revision:Rev. 4
    Date:February 2007 Reason:Scheduled review - retained Revision:Rev. 3
    Date:November 2005 Reason:Revised for feedback from Members Revision:Rev. 2
    Date:June 2002 Reason:This guidance supersedes AODC Guidance Notes 042, 043, 046, 053 and 053 Rev. 1 and IMCA D 013, which are now withdrawn. Revision:Rev. 1
    Date:April 1998 Reason:Initial publication; This guidance supersedes AODC Guidance Notes 042, 043 ,046, 053 and 053 Rev. 1 which are now withdrawn Revision:Rev.