Registration Guide

1. Applying for initial registration

For initial registration, you must meet the entry requirements and successfully complete the examination for scope A15.

• You are at least 18 years old.
• At the start of any practical examination, you hold a valid diving medical certificate or comparable health document.
• You have demonstrably completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for the relevant scope.
• You demonstrate this with a training dossier from a training course recognised by the registration body.
• You submit the application within 12 months after meeting the training curriculum requirements.

Examination A15

The initial-registration examination consists of a theory examination and a practical examination. The theory examination must be passed before you may take the practical examination.

Registration aanquestions

After passing the required examination, you may apply to the registration body for registration as Diver A15. You provide the information requested by the registration body.

2. Maintaining a valid registration

A registration is generally valid for four years. During this period, keep your diving logbook correctly and maintain sufficient continuous practical experience.

3. Mandatory 24-month check

Twenty-four months after registration or re-registration, the registration body checks the diving logbook to verify that sufficient continuous practical experience has been obtained. You must cooperate with this interim check.

4. Re-registration A15

Re-registration requires a positive portfolio assessment and a passed practical examination. The re-registration practical examination is the same as the initial-registration practical examination.

The portfolio assessment and, where applicable, the re-registration practical examination take place within the 12 months before the registration expires.

5. Timeline

6. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

For initial registration, you must meet the entry requirements and successfully complete the examination for scope A15OLV.

• You are at least 18 years old.
• At the start of any practical examination, you hold a valid diving medical certificate or comparable health document.
• You have demonstrably completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for the relevant scope.
• You demonstrate this with a training dossier from a training course recognised by the registration body.
• You submit the application within 12 months after meeting the training curriculum requirements.

Examination A15OLV

The initial-registration examination consists of a theory examination and a practical examination. The theory examination must be passed before you may take the practical examination.

Registration aanquestions

After passing the required examination, you may apply to the registration body for registration as Diver A15OLV. You provide the information requested by the registration body.

2. Maintaining a valid registration

A registration is generally valid for four years. During this period, keep your diving logbook correctly and maintain sufficient continuous practical experience.

3. Mandatory 24-month check

Twenty-four months after registration or re-registration, the registration body checks the diving logbook to verify that sufficient continuous practical experience has been obtained. You must cooperate with this interim check.

4. Re-registration A15OLV

Re-registration requires a positive portfolio assessment and a passed practical examination. The re-registration practical examination is the same as the initial-registration practical examination.

The portfolio assessment and, where applicable, the re-registration practical examination take place within the 12 months before the registration expires.

5. Timeline

6. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

For initial registration, you must meet the entry requirements and successfully complete the examination for scope A30.

• You are at least 18 years old.
• At the start of any practical examination, you hold a valid diving medical certificate or comparable health document.
• You have demonstrably completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for the relevant scope.
• You demonstrate this with a training dossier from a training course recognised by the registration body.
• You submit the application within 12 months after meeting the training curriculum requirements.

Examination A30

The initial-registration examination consists of a theory examination and a practical examination. The theory examination must be passed before you may take the practical examination.

Registration aanquestions

After passing the required examination, you may apply to the registration body for registration as Diver A30. You provide the information requested by the registration body.

2. Maintaining a valid registration

A registration is generally valid for four years. During this period, keep your diving logbook correctly and maintain sufficient continuous practical experience.

3. Mandatory 24-month check

Twenty-four months after registration or re-registration, the registration body checks the diving logbook to verify that sufficient continuous practical experience has been obtained. You must cooperate with this interim check.

4. Re-registration A30

Re-registration requires a positive portfolio assessment and a passed practical examination. The re-registration practical examination is the same as the initial-registration practical examination.

The portfolio assessment and, where applicable, the re-registration practical examination take place within the 12 months before the registration expires.

5. Timeline

6. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

For initial registration, you must meet the entry requirements and successfully complete the examination for scope B30.

• You are at least 18 years old.
• At the start of any practical examination, you hold a valid diving medical certificate or comparable health document.
• You have demonstrably completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for the relevant scope.
• You demonstrate this with a training dossier from a training course recognised by the registration body.
• You submit the application within 12 months after meeting the training curriculum requirements.

Examination B30

The initial-registration examination consists of a theory examination and a practical examination. The theory examination must be passed before you may take the practical examination.

Registration aanquestions

After passing the required examination, you may apply to the registration body for registration as Diver B30. You provide the information requested by the registration body.

2. Maintaining a valid registration

A registration is generally valid for four years. During this period, keep your diving logbook correctly and maintain sufficient continuous practical experience.

3. Mandatory 24-month check

Twenty-four months after registration or re-registration, the registration body checks the diving logbook to verify that sufficient continuous practical experience has been obtained. You must cooperate with this interim check.

4. Re-registration B30

Re-registration requires a positive portfolio assessment and a passed practical examination. The re-registration practical examination is the same as the initial-registration practical examination.

The portfolio assessment and, where applicable, the re-registration practical examination take place within the 12 months before the registration expires.

5. Timeline

6. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

For initial registration, you must meet the entry requirements and successfully complete the examination for scope B50R.

• You are at least 18 years old.
• At the start of any practical examination, you hold a valid diving medical certificate or comparable health document.
• You have demonstrably completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for the relevant scope.
• You demonstrate this with a training dossier from a training course recognised by the registration body.
• You submit the application within 12 months after meeting the training curriculum requirements.

Examination B50R

The initial-registration examination consists of a theory examination and a practical examination. The theory examination must be passed before you may take the practical examination.

Registration aanquestions

After passing the required examination, you may apply to the registration body for registration as Diver B50R. You provide the information requested by the registration body.

2. Maintaining a valid registration

A registration is generally valid for four years. During this period, keep your diving logbook correctly and maintain sufficient continuous practical experience.

3. Mandatory 24-month check

Twenty-four months after registration or re-registration, the registration body checks the diving logbook to verify that sufficient continuous practical experience has been obtained. You must cooperate with this interim check.

4. Re-registration B50R

Re-registration requires a positive portfolio assessment and a passed practical examination. The re-registration practical examination is the same as the initial-registration practical examination.

The portfolio assessment and, where applicable, the re-registration practical examination take place within the 12 months before the registration expires.

5. Timeline

6. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

For initial registration, you must meet the entry requirements and successfully complete the examination for scope B50.

• You are at least 18 years old.
• At the start of any practical examination, you hold a valid diving medical certificate or comparable health document.
• You have demonstrably completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for the relevant scope.
• You demonstrate this with a training dossier from a training course recognised by the registration body.
• You submit the application within 12 months after meeting the training curriculum requirements.

Examination B50

The initial-registration examination consists of a theory examination and a practical examination. The theory examination must be passed before you may take the practical examination.

Registration aanquestions

After passing the required examination, you may apply to the registration body for registration as Diver B50. You provide the information requested by the registration body.

2. Maintaining a valid registration

A registration is generally valid for four years. During this period, keep your diving logbook correctly and maintain sufficient continuous practical experience.

3. Mandatory 24-month check

Twenty-four months after registration or re-registration, the registration body checks the diving logbook to verify that sufficient continuous practical experience has been obtained. You must cooperate with this interim check.

4. Re-registration B50

Re-registration requires a positive portfolio assessment and a passed practical examination. The re-registration practical examination is the same as the initial-registration practical examination.

The portfolio assessment and, where applicable, the re-registration practical examination take place within the 12 months before the registration expires.

5. Timeline

6. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

For initial registration, you must meet the entry requirements and successfully complete the examination for scope C.

• You are at least 18 years old.
• At the start of any practical examination, you hold a valid diving medical certificate or comparable health document.
• You have demonstrably completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for the relevant scope.
• You demonstrate this with a training dossier from a training course recognised by the registration body.
• You submit the application within 12 months after meeting the training curriculum requirements.

Examination C

The initial-registration examination for scope C consists of a theory examination, which must be passed for registration.

Registration aanquestions

After passing the required examination, you may apply to the registration body for registration as Diver C. You provide the information requested by the registration body.

2. Maintaining a valid registration

A registration is generally valid for four years. During this period, keep your diving logbook correctly and maintain sufficient continuous practical experience.

3. Mandatory 24-month check

Twenty-four months after registration or re-registration, the registration body checks the diving logbook to verify that sufficient continuous practical experience has been obtained. You must cooperate with this interim check.

4. Re-registration C

For re-registration in scope C, the re-registration examination consists of a portfolio assessment, which must receive a positive assessment.

The portfolio assessment and, where applicable, the re-registration practical examination take place within the 12 months before the registration expires.

5. Timeline

6. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

• You have reached the required minimum age: 21 years.
• You hold, or held no more than 4 years ago, a valid Diver and/or Diving Supervisor registration in the relevant scope, or evidence of an equivalent diver qualification.
• You have at least two calendar years of work experience as a diver and, during the preceding 8 years, can demonstrate: 30 dives in Diver scope A9.
• You have demonstrably completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for the relevant Diving Supervisor scope.

Examination

The candidate takes the examination prescribed in the relevant scope appendix to the Registration Scheme. After a positive examination result, registration can be applied for with the registration body.

2. Maintaining a valid registration

Keep the diving supervisor logbook complete and verifiable.

3. Mandatory 24-month check

Twenty-four months after registration or re-registration, the registration body checks the diving supervisor logbook to determine whether the continuous practical-experience requirement has been met.

4. Re-registration

For scope A9, the re-registration route consists of: Portfolio + practical examination. The components must be completed within the periods specified in the Registration Scheme and before the expiry date.

5. Timeline

6. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

• You have reached the required minimum age: 24 years.
• You hold, or held no more than 4 years ago, a valid Diver and/or Diving Supervisor registration in the relevant scope, or evidence of an equivalent diver qualification.
• You have at least two calendar years of work experience as a diver and, during the preceding 8 years, can demonstrate: 50 dives in Diver scope A15 and/or A15OLV.
• You have demonstrably completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for the relevant Diving Supervisor scope.

Examination

The candidate takes the examination prescribed in the relevant scope appendix to the Registration Scheme. After a positive examination result, registration can be applied for with the registration body.

2. Maintaining a valid registration

Keep the diving supervisor logbook complete and verifiable.

3. Mandatory 24-month check

Twenty-four months after registration or re-registration, the registration body checks the diving supervisor logbook to determine whether the continuous practical-experience requirement has been met.

4. Re-registration

For scope A15, the re-registration route consists of: Portfolio + practical examination. The components must be completed within the periods specified in the Registration Scheme and before the expiry date.

5. Timeline

6. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

• You have reached the required minimum age: 24 years.
• You hold, or held no more than 4 years ago, a valid Diver and/or Diving Supervisor registration in the relevant scope, or evidence of an equivalent diver qualification.
• You have at least two calendar years of work experience as a diver and, during the preceding 8 years, can demonstrate: 50 open-water dives in Diver scope A30.
• You have demonstrably completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for the relevant Diving Supervisor scope.

Examination

The candidate takes the examination prescribed in the relevant scope appendix to the Registration Scheme. After a positive examination result, registration can be applied for with the registration body.

2. Maintaining a valid registration

Keep the diving supervisor logbook complete and verifiable.

3. Mandatory 24-month check

Twenty-four months after registration or re-registration, the registration body checks the diving supervisor logbook to determine whether the continuous practical-experience requirement has been met.

4. Re-registration

For scope A30, the re-registration route consists of: Portfolio + theory + practical examination. The components must be completed within the periods specified in the Registration Scheme and before the expiry date.

5. Timeline

6. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

• You have reached the required minimum age: 24 years.
• You hold, or held no more than 4 years ago, a valid Diver and/or Diving Supervisor registration in the relevant scope, or evidence of an equivalent diver qualification.
• You have at least two calendar years of work experience as a diver and, during the preceding 8 years, can demonstrate: 100 open-water dives in Diver scope B30.
• You have demonstrably completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for the relevant Diving Supervisor scope.

Examination

The candidate takes the examination prescribed in the relevant scope appendix to the Registration Scheme. After a positive examination result, registration can be applied for with the registration body.

2. Maintaining a valid registration

Keep the diving supervisor logbook complete and verifiable.

3. Mandatory 24-month check

Twenty-four months after registration or re-registration, the registration body checks the diving supervisor logbook to determine whether the continuous practical-experience requirement has been met.

4. Re-registration

For scope B30, the re-registration route consists of: Portfolio + theory + practical examination. The components must be completed within the periods specified in the Registration Scheme and before the expiry date.

5. Timeline

6. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

• You have reached the required minimum age: 24 years.
• You hold, or held no more than 4 years ago, a valid Diver and/or Diving Supervisor registration in the relevant scope, or evidence of an equivalent diver qualification.
• You have at least two calendar years of work experience as a diver and, during the preceding 8 years, can demonstrate: 100 open-water dives in Diver scope B50R.
• You have demonstrably completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for the relevant Diving Supervisor scope.

Examination

The candidate takes the examination prescribed in the relevant scope appendix to the Registration Scheme. After a positive examination result, registration can be applied for with the registration body.

2. Maintaining a valid registration

Keep the diving supervisor logbook complete and verifiable.

3. Mandatory 24-month check

Twenty-four months after registration or re-registration, the registration body checks the diving supervisor logbook to determine whether the continuous practical-experience requirement has been met.

4. Re-registration

For scope B50R, the re-registration route consists of: Portfolio + theory + practical examination. The components must be completed within the periods specified in the Registration Scheme and before the expiry date.

5. Timeline

6. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

• You have reached the required minimum age: 24 years.
• You hold, or held no more than 4 years ago, a valid Diver and/or Diving Supervisor registration in the relevant scope, or evidence of an equivalent diver qualification.
• You have at least two calendar years of work experience as a diver and, during the preceding 8 years, can demonstrate: 100 open-water dives in Diver scope B50.
• You have demonstrably completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for the relevant Diving Supervisor scope.

Examination

The candidate takes the examination prescribed in the relevant scope appendix to the Registration Scheme. After a positive examination result, registration can be applied for with the registration body.

2. Maintaining a valid registration

Keep the diving supervisor logbook complete and verifiable.

3. Mandatory 24-month check

Twenty-four months after registration or re-registration, the registration body checks the diving supervisor logbook to determine whether the continuous practical-experience requirement has been met.

4. Re-registration

For scope B50, the re-registration route consists of: Portfolio + theory + practical examination. The components must be completed within the periods specified in the Registration Scheme and before the expiry date.

5. Timeline

6. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

• You have reached the required minimum age: 24 years.
• You hold, or held no more than 4 years ago, a valid Diver and/or Diving Supervisor registration in the relevant scope, or evidence of an equivalent diver qualification.
• You have at least two calendar years of work experience as a diver and, during the preceding 8 years, can demonstrate: 400 lockout hours in Diver scope C + IMCA ‘Bell Diving Supervisor’.
• You have demonstrably completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for the relevant Diving Supervisor scope.

Examination

The candidate takes the examination prescribed in the relevant scope appendix to the Registration Scheme. After a positive examination result, registration can be applied for with the registration body.

2. Maintaining a valid registration

Keep the diving supervisor logbook complete and verifiable.

3. Mandatory 24-month check

Twenty-four months after registration or re-registration, the registration body checks the diving supervisor logbook to determine whether the continuous practical-experience requirement has been met.

4. Re-registration

For scope C, the re-registration route consists of: Portfolio + theory examination. The components must be completed within the periods specified in the Registration Scheme and before the expiry date.

5. Timeline

6. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

To be admitted to the examination, the candidate must demonstrably have successfully completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for scope B1. This is demonstrated by a training dossier from a training provider recognised by the registration body. The application for registration must be submitted within 12 months after meeting the training curriculum requirements.

Examination B1

2. Maintaining a valid registration

The registration is valid for two years. The Registration Scheme for Diving Medical Attendant does not contain a separate 24-month interim check.

3. Re-registration

For initial registration: training in accordance with the SWOD B1 training curriculum. For re-registration: a valid B1 registration and the prescribed refresher training, demonstrated by a refresher-training portfolio.

4. Timeline

5. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

To be admitted to the examination, the candidate must demonstrably have successfully completed training that meets the SWOD training curriculum for scope B2. This is demonstrated by a training dossier from a training provider recognised by the registration body. The application for registration must be submitted within 12 months after meeting the training curriculum requirements.

Examination B2

2. Maintaining a valid registration

The registration is valid for two years. The Registration Scheme for Diving Medical Attendant does not contain a separate 24-month interim check.

3. Re-registration

For initial registration: training in accordance with the SWOD B2 training curriculum. For re-registration: a valid B2 registration and the prescribed repeat training course, demonstrated by a training dossier.

4. Timeline

5. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

Physician registered in the Dutch BIG register; basic occupational-health course completed unless an exception in the scheme applies; Diving Physician A theory module and the associated internship period with practical assessment completed.

Examination scope A

2. Maintaining a valid registration

The registration is valid for five years. The scheme does not include a 24-month interim check as used for Diver and Diving Supervisor. During the registration period, the portfolio requirements for re-registration must be demonstrably maintained.

3. Re-registration

The portfolio assessment takes place within the final six months before the registration expiry date.

Portfolio requirements not yet met

If the portfolio assessment shows that not all requirements have yet been met, the registration may, subject to the conditions of the Registration Scheme, be extended once for a maximum of one year. The duration of that extension is deducted from the subsequent registration period.

4. Timeline

5. Summary

1. Applying for initial registration

Already registered as Diving Physician A; Diving Physician B theory module and the associated internship period with practical assessment completed.

Examination scope B

2. Maintaining a valid registration

The registration is valid for five years. The scheme does not include a 24-month interim check as used for Diver and Diving Supervisor. During the registration period, the portfolio requirements for re-registration must be demonstrably maintained.

3. Re-registration

The portfolio assessment takes place within the final six months before the registration expiry date.

Portfolio requirements not yet met

If the portfolio assessment shows that not all requirements have yet been met, the registration may, subject to the conditions of the Registration Scheme, be extended once for a maximum of one year. The duration of that extension is deducted from the subsequent registration period.

4. Timeline

5. Summary