Welcome to L.A. County Scuba



	When sport diving first became popular in Southern California, the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation recognized the need for qualified underwater instructors. This need was determined by lifesaving professionals whose foresight initiated the concept of training instructors to competently teach proper and safe practices in SCUBA diving. The instructor training course was created and implemented to promote safe and qualified instruction which would provide a standard for the entire diving industry. Thus, in 1954 the first Underwater Instructors Certification Course (UICC) began. Since 1954 there has been practically one Underwater Instructors Certification Courses offered each year with few exceptions and the graduates’ number in the thousands.

	Los Angeles County Instructors have established an outstanding record of competency and stand as a symbol of excellence in the diving community. Active instructors with a national recognized agency have the opportunity to cross certify and become a Los Angeles County Underwater Instructor. The concern of this course is not where, but how well you train divers and how effectively you teach. Instructors successfully completing a LA County Crossover Course have an immediate opportunity to become associated with other County conducted diving programs. The Advanced Diver Program (ADP) is a renowned program in which the diving community is offered an opportunity to improve their basic knowledge and skills while diving under close supervision along the Southern California coast. SAS (Scuba Air Snorkeling), a program conducted through The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation Department for kids from 8 to 12 years. This program uses equipment that allows the kids to snorkel on the surface using scuba gear.

	The Los Angeles County Underwater Unit offers crossover certification to Instructors trained by other recognized agencies. This program is offered annually as needed and includes an intensive skills evaluation, teaching presentation and academic testing to assure that the rigorous Los Angeles County Underwater Instructors Certification Course standards are met. If you want to earn the most coveted and respected Instructor card in the world, you can apply here. All potential candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements prior to being accepted into the course.

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