RCCR Elite Diver
A non-training recognition certification for highly experienced recreational CCR divers, providing the highest level of recognition in the recreational rebreather stream before transitioning to professional instructional ranks or advanced technical rebreather diving. This is a recognition certification, not a training course—it recognizes mastery across multiple RCCR specialties and demonstrates exceptional proficiency.
Prerequisites
IANTD Recreational CCR Diver certification. IANTD RCCR Rescue Diver certification. Must hold 5 additional IANTD certifications from Specialized Programs, Tek Lite Programs, or Overhead & Technical Programs (excluding Diver First Aid, CPR, Oxygen Administrator, or AED). Proof of minimum 50 logged dives. Minimum age 18 years. Submitted via application form to active IANTD instructor or headquarters.
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
Recognition certification requires demonstrated mastery of rebreather operations, proficiency across multiple specialties (navigation, depth, overhead environments), advanced emergency procedures, and exceptional dive control and judgment.
Instructors Teaching This Course
Dive Centres Offering This Course
We're still building out the directory country by country, so this list isn't every instructor or dive centre teaching it in the world — more locations are coming soon.
Common questions about IANTD RCCR Elite Diver
What are the prerequisites for IANTD RCCR Elite Diver?
IANTD's standards require: IANTD Recreational CCR Diver certification. IANTD RCCR Rescue Diver certification. Must hold 5 additional IANTD certifications from Specialized Programs, Tek Lite Programs, or Overhead & Technical Programs (excluding Diver First Aid, CPR, Oxygen Administrator, or AED). Proof of minimum 50 logged dives. Minimum age 18 years. Submitted via application form to active IANTD instructor or headquarters.
What is the minimum age for IANTD RCCR Elite Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum age 18 years.
How many dives do I need before starting IANTD RCCR Elite Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Proof of minimum 50 logged dives.
What does IANTD RCCR Elite Diver training involve?
According to IANTD's published standards: Recognition certification requires demonstrated mastery of rebreather operations, proficiency across multiple specialties (navigation, depth, overhead environments), advanced emergency procedures, and exceptional dive control and judgment.
Where can I take IANTD RCCR Elite Diver?
6 dive centres and 14 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD RCCR Elite Diver, in the United States, Indonesia, Thailand and Mexico. Each is listed further up this page.