SEADOG COMMERCIAL DIVING SCHOOL

Dive Technician Training Synopsis

5th - 16th MARCH 2012

 
Dive Technicians maintain, certify and operate life support equipment and subsea tooling systems used in diving operations. The Dive Technician needs a broad range of skills as he could be dealing with hydraulic, electronic, pneumatic and mechanical systems all of which interface into the diving and life support systems

 Objective

The objective of this training is to familiarize the tradesman with the equipment, procedures, responsibilities, regulations and environment relevant to the Dive Technician in the off-shore commercial diving industry.

Successful completion of this training will thoroughly prepare the student for his off-shore career, arming him with the knowledge necessary to maintain a typical air dive spread with preventative and corrective maintenance procedures in line with internationally accepted standards

 Scope

The training will cover the following topics;

1. Introduction to the typical Air Dive System
   • Major Components
   • Personnel on Board and their Responsibilities
   • Typical diving operations
2. Regulations and Statutory requirements
   • IMCA
   • DNV
   • Company  Regulations
   • PMS systems
3. Gas Distribution & Storage
   • Pipe and tube fittings
   • Compressed gas cylinders
   • Umbilical’s
   • Pressure Regulators
   • High pressure Oxygen
   • Pipework
   • Valves
   • Air and Gas Filtration
   • Pressure & Leak Testing.
4. Deck Decompression Chambers
   • Manufacturers Standards
   • Identification and Nameplates
   • Door seals
   • Viewports
   • BIBS
   • Diffusers
   • Gauges and calibration
   • Equipment/Medical Locks
   • Control Panel
   • Scrubbers
   • Fire Extinguishers
   • BPR's
   • Lighting
5. Gas Analysis
   • Air Purity Testing
   • Oxygen Analysers and Calibration
   • CO2 Monitoring
6. Safety
   • Hoses
   • PRV's
   • Burst Discs
   • Oxygen Cleaning
   • Venting
   • Cylinder safety
7. Communications and Cameras
   • Diver/supervisor communication systems
   • Diver Hat Camera
   • Comm’s boxes
   • Chamber Comms
8. Water entry and egress methods
   • Wet Bell (Launch & Recovery)
   • Ladders
   • Emergency recovery systems
   • Regulations
9. Divers Equipment
   • Harness
   • Helmets
   • Bail-out
10. General Tips and useful information
    • Passports and visa’s
    • Offshore Survival and Medical.
    • Travel Tips
    • Arrival Procedure
    • Essential off-shore Kit
    • Hand-over notes
    • Vaccinations & First-aid