Current Date Diving Instructor Seminar / Professional Diver Training >> 2026
The state-accredited diving association
Since January 1, 2008, diving training in Austria has been legally regulated by the Fachkenntnis-Verordnung (Specialist Knowledge Regulation). As the first diving association in Austria, the EOBV received state accreditation for training divers due to its strict quality standards.
What does this mean for you? Our training courses are based on state-approved curricula. As an accredited training institution, we are authorized to issue official certificates with legal status. These certificates are legally recognized not only in Austria but throughout the EU and in partner states.
Quality assurance through state supervision To guarantee this high standard, the EOBV is subject to strict oversight:
- Transparency: Every examination (e.g., for research divers or diving instructors) is reported to the state in advance.
- Control: The authorities carry out random on-site quality controls.
- Comparability: An EOBV certificate is a professional qualification – comparable to a master craftsman’s examination in the trades.
This accreditation was granted to us after an intensive, three-year auditing process. It is your guarantee for training that meets the highest legal and professional requirements.
From recreational sport to professionalism
The Erste Österreichische Berufstauchlehrer Verband (EOBV) (First Austrian Professional Diving Instructor Association) sees itself as a competence center for highly qualified and responsible diving instructors. Our mission is the development and communication of globally recognized training guidelines that meet the latest scientific and technical standards in both recreational diving and legally regulated diving.
Worldwide recognition and highest safety standards
Graduates of EOBV training enjoy an excellent international reputation. They are regarded worldwide as ambassadors for safe, technically precise, and environmentally conscious diving. Our specialized diving instructors accompany you through all levels of training with sound expertise. In doing so, we guarantee first-class knowledge transfer in theory and practice – both at our own bases and as part of international expeditions.