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Class IV DoEL – Inshore Commercial SCUBA Diver: 30m Air Diver

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Class IV Commercial SCUBA Diver (30m)

Start your commercial diving training online from anywhere in the world, then complete your practical training on-site in South Africa.

Planning your practical training? Click below and complete the contact form. Our team will help you check availability and secure your place in the next intake.

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This programme prepares individuals for commercial SCUBA diving operations up to 30 metres.
It is ideal for students who want to begin their theory online first and complete their practical training at a later intake.

Why Choose This Programme?

  • Start your theory training immediately online
  • Study independently from anywhere in the world
  • Progress to practical training when ready
  • Suitable for local and international students
  • Industry-aligned commercial diver training pathway

How the Programme Works

Step 1: Complete Theory Online

The theory component is completed online independently before practical training begins.
This includes modules on diving terms, physics, physiology, first aid, oxygen administration, and more.

Step 2: Attend Practical Training On-Site

The practical component is conducted on-site at The Academy of Diving and Offshore Medicine
or another approved commercial diving school. This hands-on phase develops real-world competence in the use of SCUBA equipment,
emergency management, and safe dive execution.

Practical training fees are invoiced separately by The Academy of Diving for EFT / SWIFT payment.

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Independent English User (minimum IELTS 5–6 / CEFR B2)
  • Understand and able to do basic math
  • Course fees paid in full
  • Correct visa requirements and return flight dates
  • Dive medically fit (SAUHMA)
  • Watermanship fit (able to swim 200m freestyle with no buoyancy aid in under 8 minutes)

Practical Training Dates

Duration: 4 weeks

Important:
The prerequisite online theory is to be completed prior to practical onsite training.
Even if a practical intake is fully booked, you can still start your theory training online NOW to be prepared for 2027 practical training in the 2027 calendar year

Upcoming dates available for onsite training:

Start End
12-Oct-26 06-Nov-26
11-Jan-27 5-Feb-27
15-Feb-27 12-Mar-27
22-Mar-27 16-Apr-27
06-Jul-26 31-Jul-26

Reserve your practical training spot here

Kindly note: If you require accommodation, meals, or a return airport shuttle from Cape Town International Airport, please use our contact form for a separate quote and availability.

Certification and Skills

Graduates of the Class IV programme are certified as commercial SCUBA divers and are equipped to work with SCUBA equipment in shallow-water operations, manage emergencies, and execute safe dives.

(SAQA ID 110370 | NQF Level 4) (DoEL Class IV)

This programme aligns to the QCTO curriculum for Diver (Commercial) (684101001) and supports the SAQA Occupational Certificate: Class 4 Commercial Scuba Diver (SAQA ID 110370, NQF Level 4) (DoEL Class IV).

Exit Level Outcomes are achieved through training and assessment that develops competence in safe inshore commercial SCUBA operations, dive planning and equipment setup, executing routine and emergency dives, surface support processes, and post-dive documentation and equipment maintenance.

Start your theory training now and get ready for your practical commercial diver training!

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