Avelo professional instructors

Teach differently. Train differently.

Avelo professional pathways enable dive instructors and technicians to deliver a more intuitive, human-centered experience while expanding their capabilities within the Avelo System.

Professional pathways

Certified instructors and technicians are the heart of every Avelo Dive Center

Two pathways. One mission: deliver the most intuitive diving experience available.

Avelo instructor pathway
Instructor pathway

Teach Avelo

Avelo instructor pathway
Instructor pathway

Teach Avelo

Avelo Instructor

Deliver Avelo training and certify divers

The Avelo Instructor course prepares candidates to teach and certify divers using the Avelo System. The course focuses on developing effective teaching techniques, student assessment, and ensuring diver safety. Avelo Edge Pro provides post-dive coaching tools that make diver performance visible and repeatable.

  • Prerequisites and course details
    Prerequisites
    • Minimum age 18 years
    • Active instructor certification (ISO 24802-2 equivalent)
    • Current professional liability insurance
    • Current first aid, CPR, and oxygen provider certification
    • Minimum 20 open-water certifications issued
    • Certified as Recreational Avelo Diver or Avelo Diver
    • Minimum 10 logged Avelo dives
    • Shadowed one Avelo course
    • Swim 400 m and tread water for 10 minutes
    • Current medical clearance
    Course components
    • 5–6 hours eLearning (teaching, risk, academics review)
    • Two days in-person training
    • Classroom, confined-water, and open-water instruction
    • Final exam (90 percent passing)
    Required dives
    • Minimum four Avelo dives
    • 90 minutes total dive time
    Post-course requirement
    • Teach first four RAD certifications under mentorship
    • Provisional status up to 6 months
Avelo Instructor Trainer

Train and certify Avelo Instructors

Evaluate teaching performance and ensure training standards are consistently applied. Instructor Trainers expand the Avelo instructor network by preparing experienced professionals to deliver the Avelo training methodology.

  • Prerequisites and course details
    Prerequisites
    • Current Avelo Instructor certification
    • Minimum two years as Avelo Instructor
    • Minimum one year training instructors
    • Shadowed at least two Instructor courses
    • Minimum 60 certifications issued
    • No recent quality assurance issues
    Course focus
    • Instructor evaluation and coaching
    • Training delivery at the instructor level
    • Standards enforcement and quality assurance
Avelo technician pathway
Technician pathway

Maintain Avelo equipment

Avelo technician pathway
Technician pathway

Maintain Avelo equipment

Avelo Technician

Service and maintain Avelo Systems

Gain the skills to inspect, maintain, and repair both the Hydrotank and Jetpack, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in your dive center operations. Every Avelo Dive Center needs access to a certified technician.

  • Prerequisites and course details
    Prerequisites
    • Employed by or contracted with an Avelo Dive Center
    • Certified Avelo Diver or completed technician eLearning
    • Minimum two years of servicing scuba equipment
    • Manufacturer repair certification
    • Cylinder inspection certification
    • Familiarity with hydrostatic testing
    Course components
    • 4–5 hours eLearning
    • Two-day in-person technical training
    • Hands-on system service and diagnostics
    Core skills
    • Pump and bladder replacement
    • Flow testing
    • Visual inspection
    • Service reporting
    • Dashboard use
    Maintaining certification
    • Renewal every two years
    • Refresher training required
Avelo Technician Trainer

Avelo Technician Trainer

Ensure technical standards are consistently applied across the network. Technician Trainers oversee service competency and evaluate technician performance in alignment with Avelo standards and safety requirements.

  • Prerequisites and course details
    Prerequisites
    • Current Avelo Technician certification
    • Minimum two years as a technician
    • Minimum one year teaching or training
    Course focus
    • Technical instruction
    • Evaluation of technician competency
    • Standards and safety oversight
Training standards

Recognized worldwide

All Avelo courses meet or exceed international standards requirements. Avelo Instructors meet 24802-2, and Avelo divers meet ISO 24801-2. Avelo operates as a training agency focused on teaching divers how to dive the Avelo System. Avelo instructors are also certified with other major agencies and may continue teaching those programs alongside Avelo courses.

Avelo works with dive centers affiliated with major scuba training agencies and does not require exclusivity with any one agency. Every dive informs the next. Improvement is not subjective. It is visible, measurable, and progressive.

DAN recognition

DAN recognizes Avelo courses. Certified Avelo Instructors can add Avelo to their DAN Professional Liability Insurance.

ISO compliance

All Avelo courses meet or exceed international standards requirements. Avelo Instructors meet 24802-2, and Avelo divers meet ISO 24801-2 training standards, ensuring global recognition and credibility.

Agency compatibility

Avelo does not require exclusivity. Instructors may continue teaching programs from their primary training agency alongside Avelo courses.

Global certification

Digital certifications are recognized at all Avelo Dive Centers worldwide. Credentials travel with you as the network grows.

What you receive as an Avelo professional

Avelo professional certification includes the tools and materials you need to teach, coach, and support divers within the Avelo System.

Instructor manual

Comprehensive course materials covering teaching methodology, skill standards, briefing frameworks, and evaluation criteria for every Avelo course.

Dashboard tools

Access to Avelo Edge Pro for post-dive coaching, student performance tracking, stability scores, workload metrics, and progression analysis across multiple dives.

Training materials

eLearning access, course presentation decks, student materials, and certification management through the Avelo Dashboard.

Ongoing growth

Professional development that evolves with the system. Avelo professionals gain access to Avelo Edge Pro, providing new analytics, deeper coaching tools, and performance benchmarks.

Frequently asked questions

Professional FAQ

Answers to the most common questions from dive professionals considering Avelo

Start your professional pathway

Find an Avelo Pro event to begin your instructor or technician certification, or connect with Avelo about becoming an Avelo Dive Center