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Equipment Instructor

Official course standards ↗Last updated September 7, 2026

A specialty instructor course for teaching diving equipment configuration, maintenance, and optimization for independent diver self-sufficiency. Instructor candidates learn to teach equipment assembly, troubleshooting, and custom configuration tailored to different dive environments and missions. This course qualifies instructors to guide students in equipment selection, modification, and maintenance—essential knowledge for technical divers and those pursuing self-reliant, equipment-independent diving practices.

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 equipment specialty. No fixed depth limit applies.

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Common questions about RAID Equipment Instructor

What are the prerequisites for RAID Equipment 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 equipment specialty. No fixed depth limit applies.

What is the minimum age for RAID Equipment Instructor?

RAID's standards state: Minimum 18 years old.

Where can I take RAID Equipment Instructor?

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