Commercial Scuba Diving Operations

PG25620

Duration Four weeks (full time) Certification QQI Level 6 This course is eligible for grant aid.
Location National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork		 Fees €5,500

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Programme Overview Programme Overview

This programme prepares the learners to work as commercial divers.   Anyone working as a diver must hold a Commercial Divers Certificate of Training.

Overview of what is covered in the programme

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About this course

Programme Information

Who is the Programme for

  • Anyone interested in pursuing a career in the Irish aquaculture sector as a commercial diver.
  • Anyone already working in the aquaculture industry as a diver who does not hold a commercial diving qualification.
  • Anyone working in aquaculture who is interested in expanding their skill-set/experience.
  • Divers currently holding a Commercial Scuba qualification are eligible to progress to the Surface Supplied diving course.

Next Programme Dates

Location 2025
NFCI Castletownbere, Co. Cork
  • 03 March – 28 March
  • 29 September – 24 October

Location

National Fisheries College of Ireland (NFCI)
Castletownbere
Co. Cork
P75 EW24

Duration and Timeline

Four weeks full time

Training Methodology

The Commercial SCUBA Diver course is the foundation programme for all commercial diver training. It covers the requisite dive theory and practices that are fundamental to commercial diving operations. Students will learn the principals of basic scuba equipment and how to use it in a commercial setting, with the addition of simple communication systems and the safety protocols, that define commercial diving.

Divers learn how to work underwater in a range of environments and how to use core tools to complete their underwater tasks. Diver search and recovery, rescue, underwater photography, use of hand tools, survey and inspection, dive tendering, communications are some of the  elements covered during the course.

What Qualification/Certification will I receive?

QQI Level 6, 15 Credit, Special Purpose Award in Commercial Scuba Diving Operations.

The BIM Commercial Diving course is the only course in Ireland approved by the HSE UK. Under SI 254 Safety Health and Welfare at Work (diving) Regulations 2018.

Entry Requirements

  • The ability to swim 200m
  • Commercial divers medical completed by an approved Doctor
  • Numeracy and Marlins Maritime English for seafarers
  • National powerboat certificate or equivalent
  • Occupational first-aid

Progression and Employment Opportunities

Candidates can progress to Surface Supplied Diving Operations Certificate.

Prepare divers for working inshore as a commercial diver. With experience and training, commercial divers can continue their career within the aquaculture industry.

Assessment

  • Written exam and practical assessment
  • Skills demonstration 50%
  • Examination – theory 40%
  • Portfolio/collection of work 10%

Fees

€5,500

Grant Aid

This course is eligible for grant aid.

Click here for details of the Seafood Training Scheme.

Click here to complete a Training Registration Form which can be used to register your interest both in the course and in the grant.

For more Information contact

National Fisheries College of Ireland (Cork)

Castletownbere, Co Cork

+353 (0)27 71230