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Full Face Mask Instructor (OTS + Ocean Reef)
A specialty instructor course for teaching full face mask diving using OTS and Ocean Reef helmet-style equipment platforms. Instructor candidates learn to teach full face mask operation, integrated communication systems, bailout procedures, and emergency protocols specific to helmet-style diving equipment. This course qualifies instructors to introduce full face mask diving—advantageous for underwater photography, team communication, and cold-water exploration—to qualified students seeking advanced diving capabilities.
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 full face mask specialty (OTS or Ocean Reef). No specific depth limits or minimum dive requirements are publicly detailed.
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Common questions about RAID Full Face Mask Instructor (OTS + Ocean Reef)
What are the prerequisites for RAID Full Face Mask Instructor (OTS + Ocean Reef)?
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 full face mask specialty (OTS or Ocean Reef). No specific depth limits or minimum dive requirements are publicly detailed.
What is the minimum age for RAID Full Face Mask Instructor (OTS + Ocean Reef)?
RAID's standards state: Minimum 18 years old.