RAID Instructor Crossover

Transition Your Existing Instructor Rating to RAID and Continue Teaching with a Modern, Standards-Driven Agency

Begin your transition to RAID’s global instructor framework.

Why Complete a RAID Instructor Crossover?

The RAID Instructor Crossover is designed for qualified instructors from other agencies who want to teach under RAID’s modern, digital-first training system and adopt its streamlined, performance-based approach to diver development.

This crossover recognises your existing instructor rating while ensuring you meet the performance, safety, and standards expected of a RAID professional. The process is clear, structured, efficient, and fully aligned with RAID’s academic systems and in-water evaluation requirements.

Unlike traditional crossovers focused on paperwork and agency conversions, this process ensures that your teaching standards, water skills, and knowledge align with RAID’s standards — giving you a clean, confident start as a RAID instructor.

What This Crossover Allows You to Teach

  • Your existing recreational instructor levels (equivalent-to-equivalent)

  • RAID programs within your current depth and training authorisation

  • Your existing specialities that align directly with RAID programs

  • The ability to progress into RAID technical, rebreather, and pro-level pathways

This crossover is structured for instructors who want to move into a modern training agency with transparent standards and strong emphasis on diver performance.

What You’ll Learn in the RAID Instructor Crossover

You will complete a structured transition covering the critical elements of RAID teaching, safety, and student management.

RAID Academic Teaching System

You will learn how to:

  • Use RAID’s online learning platform

  • Deliver performance-based academic sessions

  • Structure briefings and debriefings the RAID way

  • Assess diver knowledge according to RAID scoring and standards

RAID Standards & Procedures

You will be trained in:

  • RAID general training standards

  • Overhead, deep, and technical supervision parameters

  • Student ratios and performance requirements

  • Quality assurance and risk management expectations

  • RAID documentation, compliance, and training protocols

RAID Philosophy & Performance

You will learn the values that distinguish RAID instruction:

  • High-performance diver skill development

  • Digital-first academics

  • Reduced friction, simplified administration

  • Precision in skill standards & repetition

  • Real-world readiness over rote demonstration

RAID Instructor Crossover At A Glance

  • Suitable For: Active instructors from recognised agencies

  • Teaching Levels Granted: Equivalent to your existing rating

  • Evaluation Includes: Standards, academics, confined-water & open-water assessment

  • Equipment Configuration: OC single-cylinder OR OC twinset/sidemount depending on existing rating

  • Timeframe: Streamlined cross-agency process

  • Outcome: Full RAID Instructor membership

RAID Instructor Crossover Requirements

Depending on your background, Stuart may request a practical evaluation dive.

  • Be 18 years or older

  • Hold a valid and recognised instructor certification from another agency

  • Be active or recently active as an instructor (or complete a skills check)

  • Hold current First Aid, CPR & Oxygen Provider certification

  • Provide logbook evidence of teaching & diving experience

  • Complete all RAID registration and documentation requirements

  • Meet RAID medical requirements

Depending on your background, Stuart may request a practical evaluation dive.

RAID Crossover Structure & Evaluation Components

The RAID Instructor Crossover has three structured phases:

Step 1: RAID Academic Induction

You will be introduced to:

  • RAID online platform and e-learning workflows

  • RAID academic presentation standards

  • Student communication protocols

  • The RAID instructor manual and general standards

Assessment includes:

  • Short academic presentation

  • Knowledge review

  • Standards interpretation checks

Step 2: Confined-Water Instructor Evaluation

You will demonstrate:

  • Buoyancy and trim control

  • Demonstration-quality skill performance

  • Student management and control

  • Safety protocols for skill sequencing

This assesses your alignment with RAID performance expectations.

Step 3: Open-Water Instructor Evaluation

Your practical evaluation includes:

  • Running an open-water briefing

  • Conducting an in-water skills session

  • Demonstrating demonstration-quality skills

  • Managing simulated student issues

  • Delivering a structured debriefing

If you hold technical ratings, the session may include additional skills evaluations based on your existing qualifications.

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Certification & Teaching Rights

Once successfully crossed over, you will receive:

Equivalent RAID Instructor Status

  • All RAID courses equivalent to your previous instructor level

  • RAID recreational-level programs matching your prior experience

  • RAID specialities aligned with your existing certifications

Expanded Pathways

You can now progress into:

  • RAID Technical Instructor (OC)

  • RAID CCR Instructor pathways

  • RAID Pro-level upgrades

  • RAID Instructor Trainer development (with experience)

Why Complete Your RAID Instructor Crossover With Stuart Girdler?

Your crossover is personally evaluated and trained by RAID Instructor Trainer & Examiner Stuart Girdler, offering:

  • Decades of international teaching and professional diving experience

  • Clear, structured, disciplined instructor development

  • Expertise across recreational, technical, and rebreather instruction

  • A supportive but high-standard approach to instructor evaluation

  • Real-world focus on safety, precision, and consistent performance

Stuart’s role is to ensure you meet RAID’s standards confidently and begin teaching with clarity and capability.

How To Begin Your Training

You can begin immediately with RAID Free Learning, gaining instant access to online learning modules, course preparation materials, trimix fundamentals, extended-range decompression theory. Ready to begin your trimix journey?

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