S.L. 409.13 Art. 9Qualifications of dive leader.

(1) No person shall act as a dive leader unless he fulfils the requirements established in these regulations.

(2) A recreational diving service provider shall not employ or otherwise engage a person as a dive leader unless he fulfils the requirements established in these regulations.

(3) A dive leader shall:

(a) be qualified as at least a scuba diver level 3 diver in accordance with MSA EN 14153-3 or equivalent;

(b) be in possession of a valid medical certificate issued by a doctor specialising in diving medicine stating that the dive leader is fit to dive. The medical certificate is valid for one year from the date on which it is issued;

(c) have knowledge of the underwater terrain of the site in which he is assisting or diving is being conducted;

(d) be qualified to administer emergency oxygen.