Sub-paragraph 3: Aptitude test

The aptitude test, to which the Prefect may decide to subject the applicant in whole or in part, under the conditions laid down in article R. 212-90-1 and in 3° of article R. 212-93, verifies the applicant’s ability to supervise participants safely. It consists of two tests: 1° A technical safety test; 2° A test to verify theoretical and practical safety knowledge. If the applicant is subject to both tests,…

The aptitude test is organised nationwide, under the authority of the Prefect of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, by the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Montpellier, Bordeaux, Réunion and Antilles-Guyane sports resource, expertise and performance centres.

The applicant is assessed by a jury appointed and chaired by the head of the regional deconcentrated department of the State responsible for sports in the region in which the establishment mentioned in article A. 212-196 is located, or his or her representative, and comprising : a representative of the Fédération française d’études et sports sous-marins; -at least one representative of the most representative employers’ or employees’ professional organisation; where…