ASSESSMENTS AND UPGRADES

For commercial divers who wish to earn the international certification or participate in specialized training opportunities, DIT offers assessment services.

Assessment Process
DIT's assessment is a complete and comprehensive review of your commercial diving history against the enabling and terminal objectives covered in the CSA Z275.4 Standards for Commercial Divers. If you are seeking international certification, the Director of Training will note any areas that are incomplete or not in compliance with the DCBC Certification Scheme.

STEP 1
Gather COPIES of the following documentation (no originals please, as we cannot guarantee return of requested documents):

• Transcript and completion certificates for all formal commercial dive training completed
• Job history, including type of work accomplished and contact information for employers
• Dive logs for the last two years, minimum
• Copies of all current certifications held
• Copy of your current ADCI diving physical

STEP 2
Call or email the Director of Training for the current cost of the assessment, and to verify the completeness of your package before sending it to DIT. Submit materials to:

Once your package and payment have been received, please allow three weeks for assessment completion. DIT will keep your documents on file for future auditing by the DCBC.

STEP 3
The Director of Training will call or email you with the results of your initial assessment, including an explanation of any areas in your diving history that are incomplete or not in compliance with the DCBC Certification Scheme, if needed.

Upgrades
If the results of your assessment indicate that further training is required to reach your goals, and you wish to complete your training at DIT, email the Director of Training for cost estimates and schedules. You may be required to complete operational training dives, perform practical procedures or equipment operations, take portions of the commercial diver curriculum, or take written exams to fulfill all requirements.

If you are seeking international certification, at the completion of all requirements, a formal letter will be sent to both you and the Executive Director of the DCBC certifying that you have been assessed and meet all eligibility requirements to the desired level. You can then apply directly to the DCBC for your certification.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Divers Institute of Technology offers unique training opportunities to industry professionals, designed by world-class instructors and supervisors.

Previous clients include dive companies such as CalDive, local and federal branches of the U.S. Government, law enforcement and rescue agencies, Compressed Air Workers, and foreign government agencies.

These courses include:

• Hazards and legislation training for OSHA, DNR, USCG, Fish and Game, and state officials, with a focus on the current legislative requirements and rules and regulations governing the commercial diving industry and compressed air (tunnel boring) work being done in the United States and offshore
• Search and Rescue Training for the Hong Kong Fire Department
• Offshore Surface Supplied Air Diving Supervisor Course, earning internationally recognized certification through the DCBC
• Courses for Non-Diving Tenders, Chamber Operators, and Riggers
• Top Up courses for individuals desiring to earn an international DCBC Surface Supplied Air or Mixed Gas Diver Certification, based on assessment of formal training and work history
• Courses for inland engineers, focusing on inspections of bridges, dams, and other infrastructures

All courses can be completed at DIT, but most can be taught at the client's location.

If you have a need for training for your primary company specialty, or want to move into new areas, please contact the Executive Director or Director of Training. We will work with you in meeting your requirements for training and certifications, and on a timeline that meets your needs.