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DrysuitRAID

Drysuit Instructor

Official course standards ↗Last updated September 7, 2026

A specialty instructor course teaching drysuit diving techniques, thermal protection strategies, and buoyancy control in colder or deeper water environments. Instructor candidates learn to guide students through drysuit setup, proper weighting adjustments, thermal management, and emergency procedures unique to dry diving. This course expands instructor teaching capabilities, enabling them to introduce thermal protection diving to recreational students pursuing exploration in colder water environments.

Prerequisites

Minimum 18 years old. Current RAID Open Water Instructor certification in-date. Current RAID Divemaster status (for courses a Divemaster can teach). Current certification as a diver in drysuit specialty. No fixed depth limit applies to this teaching course.

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Common questions about RAID Drysuit Instructor

What are the prerequisites for RAID Drysuit Instructor?

RAID's standards require: Minimum 18 years old. Current RAID Open Water Instructor certification in-date. Current RAID Divemaster status (for courses a Divemaster can teach). Current certification as a diver in drysuit specialty. No fixed depth limit applies to this teaching course.

What is the minimum age for RAID Drysuit Instructor?

RAID's standards state: Minimum 18 years old.

Where can I take RAID Drysuit Instructor?

1 dive centre and 1 instructor in the TecDiveTools directory teach RAID Drysuit Instructor, in Thailand. Each is listed further up this page.