Commercial Diving

Inland/Inshore Commercial Diver Training - Aptitude Day

About This Course

If you are interested to become a Commercial Diver, but not sure what this would involve, now is the opportunity to find out by signing up for the FIRST ever Commercial Diving Aptitude Day! This trial session will allow you to experience the use of commercial diving equipment, and provide you with an overview to the Inland/Inshore Commercial Diver Training programme that allows graduates to enter an exciting new career as an inland/inshore commercial diver. This session also gives one a chance to assess his/her suitability before committing to the Level 1 (four-week) and Level 2 (four-week) programme, as well as explaining on the available Course Funding and Job Placement opportunities.

Inland/Inshore commercial divers typically work in shallower depth ranges down to 30 meters and are employed primarily on ship husbandry / maintenance, marine construction, shipyard construction & repair, docking operations in shipyards, inspection and projects conducted within harbours and inland waterways.

During the commercial diver training programme, candidates will learn the theory aspects of being a commercial diver including safe diving practices and get to experience realistic tasks associated with Inland/Inshore diving operations. Candidates will be assigned work tasks such as inspection techniques, searches, use of lift bags, hand tools, Hydraulic tooling. These work assignments will assist the diver with gaining valuable training and experience on the tools before working in the industry.

Aptitude Day - Session

Safety Briefing
An overview of ‘What is a Commercial Diver’
See a wide range of commercial diving equipment
Have a trial dive using Commercial Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (CSCUBA) OR Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE) in our diver training tank.

Duration

Minimum 6 to 8 hours

Group Size

Minimum of 4 persons and maximum of 6 persons per session

Who Should Attend

Suitable for individuals who aspire to start a commercial diver career or individuals who wish to experience the use of commercial diving equipment in a safe and controlled environment.

Career Prospects (Potential)

After the Aptitude course, and if you should decide to continue and attend the full Inland Inshore Commercial Diver Training programme, upon completing the Inland/Inshore Commercial Diving Training, candidates could explore the following career (A shortlist but not limited to these positions):

Inland Inshore survey / Inspection work
Inspection & ship husbandry (Light tasks only)
Aquarium Diving
Scientific Diving
Archaeological Diving
Film & Media Diving
Inland / Inshore Underwater Construction Diver
Ships Husbandry
Ship’s Hull Cleaning
Ship’s Repairs
Shipyard Diving
Underwater Welder
Search and Recovery
Salvage Diving
Inspection Diver

Entry Requirements

For the Aptitude Day, the candidate will be required to sign a medical waiver and liability release form, and undergo a short medical assessment prior to conducting the trial dive.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be a competent swimmer.
Understand written and verbal communications (using English), and be able to communicate easily with others. (Note: This is particularly important where trainees or instructors are of differing nationalities)
To attend the Inland/Inshore Commercial Diver Training, the candidate must possess a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive in accordance with Singapore Standards SS511:2018

Assessment

Upon successful completion of this Aptitude Day, you may be offered a place on the next ISO 29993:2017 Standard Commercial Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (CSCUBA)* and Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE) Diver* courses with S$250 to be offset from the course fee. *Terms and conditions apply. Course Funding available for Singaporeans/PRs. Details will be provided during the Aptitude Day.