Appendix 12: Overview of Rescue Diver's Certification

On 21 October 1994 the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) signed a Collaboration Agreement with the Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS), wherein CMAS recognises the education regulations and training programmes of ILS as a CMAS Speciality Course.

The following levels are regulated by both Federations:

ILS Rescue Dive Instructor - 3rd Degree
(CMAS *** Instructor)
ILS Rescue Dive Instructor - 2nd Degree
(CMAS ** Instructor)
ILS Rescue Dive Instructor - 1st Degree
(CMAS * Instructor)
ILS Rescue Divemaster
(CMAS ***)
ILS Rescue Diver
(CMAS **)
ILS Open Water Diver
(CMAS *)