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Class IV + III DoEL – Inshore Commercial Diver: 30m SSDE

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Class IV + III Commercial Diver (30m SSDE)

Start your commercial diving career online and progress to inshore surface-supplied diving certification up to 30 metres.

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This combined programme provides comprehensive training for both commercial SCUBA and surface-supplied diving operations up to 30 metres.
It prepares candidates for professional inshore diving work, including inspection, maintenance, and light underwater construction.

Why Choose This Programme?

  • Start your theory training immediately online
  • Progress from SCUBA to surface-supplied diving systems
  • Gain inshore commercial diving certification up to 30m
  • Study from anywhere in the world
  • Prepare for real-world commercial diving operations

How the Programme Works

Step 1: Complete Theory Online

The theory component is completed online independently prior to practical training.
Modules include diving physics, physiology, decompression, first aid, oxygen administration, and safe work practices for both SCUBA and surface-supplied diving.

Step 2: Attend Practical Training

Practical training is conducted at The Academy of Diving and Offshore Medicine or an approved commercial diving school.
This phase develops hands-on skills using SCUBA and surface-supplied systems, underwater communication, tool handling, and operational safety.

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: 8 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 prepare for practical training in the 2027 calendar year.

Upcoming dates available for onsite training:

Start Date End Date
12-Oct-26 04-Dec-26
11-Jan-27 05-March-27
15-Feb-27 09-Apr-27
22-Mar-27 14-May-27

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For accommodation, meals, or airport transfers, please use our contact form to request a quote and availability.

Certification and Skills

Graduates are certified as Inshore Commercial Divers qualified to operate using both commercial SCUBA and surface-supplied diving systems to a maximum depth of 30 metres.Divers are competent in inspection, maintenance, and light construction tasks, as well as managing underwater emergencies and ensuring safe diving operations.(SAQA ID 110372 | NQF Level 4) (DoEL Class III)

This programme aligns to the QCTO curriculum for Diver (Commercial) (684101001) and supports the SAQA Occupational Certificate: Class 3 Inshore Diver.

Start your theory training now and progress toward inshore commercial diving certification!

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