Diving Physics

This course is an examination of the physical laws required by the unrestricted surface-supplied diver. Topics include units of measure, pressure change, the properties of gases and liquids, and air consumption. Emphasis is placed on calculations involving the application of these physical laws.

Hours: 30
Course Code: COMDIVI-1000

Diving Equipment

The student shall be competent in the proper set-up, operation, inspection, and maintenance of various types of personal diver carried, Unrestricted Surface Supplied Diving equipment.

Hours: 45
Course Code: COMDIVI-1005

Diving Procedures

This course describes the interdependence between the responsibilities and roles of each dive team member. Topics include personnel duties, manual communications, radio protocol, safety management plan, hazard analysis, and job safety analysis.

Hours: 30
Course Code: COMDIVI-1010

Diving Physiology

In this course students will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the human body as it relates to the effects of hyperbaric exposure. Emphasis will be placed on the functioning of the respiratory, circulatory, and central nervous systems. Students will be able to explain and apply their knowledge of physiology of thermal balance, the uptake, distribution, and elimination of gases by the body, and the toxic effects of gases on the body.

Hours: 45
Course Code: COMDIVI-1015

Diving Systems

In this course students will study the operation, maintenance, and documentation of the life support systems used in a surface supplied diving operation.

Hours: 60
Course Code: COMDIVI-1020

Hand and Power Tools

In this course students shall gain a basic understanding of the function, operation, safety requirements and maintenance of hand tools, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic activated tools.

Hours: 60
Course Code: COMDIVI-1025

Rigging

In this course students will learn the safety, principles, and operation of rigging equipment. Students will be able to demonstrate the use of rigging equipment used both on the surface and underwater in support of diving related operations.

Hours: 45
Course Code: COMDIVI-1030

Surface Cutting and Welding

In this course students will learn how to set up and maintain oxy-fuel cutting equipment as well as the safety concerns, set-up and uses of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Hands-on practical experience is the basis of this course.

Hours: 30
Course Code: COMDIVI-1035

Underwater Cutting and Welding

In this course students examine the processes involved with underwater welding and burning procedure. Classroom theory and assessment on safety and procedures ensures that students are prepared for the work environment. Students then have an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in producing an acceptable weld profile and burn coupon.

Hours: 60
Course Code: COMDIVI-1037

Decompression

In this course students will explore the principles of compression and decompression. Concepts included in this course are the implications for routine operations, emergencies, and therapeutic recompression. Students will be able to apply the Defense and Civil Institute of Environmental Medicine (DCIEM) air diving tables and US Navy treatment tables as well as other proprietary decompression tables in common use.

Hours: 45
Course Code: COMDIVI-1040

Hazards and Legislation

In this course students will learn to apply federal and provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation, standards, regulations, and guidelines pertinent to surface-supplied diving operations, diving plant, and equipment. Students will learn of the hazards involved in commercial diving operations and strategies used to minimize these hazards.

Hours: 60
Course Code: COMDIVI-1045

Underwater Inspection and Measurement

This course is meant to introduce the dive student to practices and principles of inspection. Topics include: personnel requirements, need for inspection, basic terminology, modes of failure, inspection techniques, documentation, record keeping, communication and written procedures.

Hours: 60
Course Code: COMDIVI-1050

Seamanship

In this course students will learn chart plotting, distance and position calculations, tide table calculations, weather systems, global positioning system operation, and operation of a VHF radio.

Hours: 30
Course Code: COMDIVI-1060

Hyperbaric Chamber Operation

In this course students will become skilled hyperbaric chamber operators. In addition, students will be able to perform surface decompression procedures, and diving ailment treatment protocols using therapeutic treatment tables.

Hours: 90
Course Code: COMDIVI-1065

Inshore Construction Techniques

In this course students learn the elementary principles and procedures involved in salvage and inshore construction commonly used in diving. Topics include marine construction, wharves, bridges, ships, barges, dams, pipelines and marine cables.

Hours: 45
Course Code: COMDIVI-1071

Offshore Construction Techniques

This course is designed to prepare students for diving projects in the offshore oil and gas industries. This course also explores the use of explosives in the underwater environment.

Hours: 45
Course Code: COMDIVI-1076

Marine Emergency Duties A1

Hours: 30
Course Code: COMDIVI-1080

Diving Practicum I

This course provides students with the opportunity to apply their diving skills. Students will demonstrate that they are able to dive safely and competently using different types of surface-supplied diving equipment in open water of varying bottom conditions, water visibility, and depths to 15 M.

Hours: 45
Course Code: COMDIVI-1088

Diving Practicum II

This course is the student's deep diving practical. It includes competencies studied and practiced throughout the program. The course outcomes include a requirement of accumulated bottom time hours, the 2-week offshore deep dive practical, hot water suit, surface decompression, wet bell, and offshore dive system.

Hours: 25
Course Code: COMDIVI-1090

Diver Fitness

In this course students will learn to assess their fitness level and techniques for improving it. The goal of this course is physical conditioning and health awareness through nutrition, lifestyle and exercise. This course includes the daily 3-mile run. The purpose is to assess the divers fitness to dive each day, improve cardiovascular fitness, and team building. The ultimate goal is for students to successfully complete the Assessment of Diver Physical Tolerance (ADPT).

Hours: 45
Course Code: COMDIVI-1095

Workplace Health and Safety

Students will be certified to administer: First Aid, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Oxygen Administration and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

Hours: 20
Course Code: COMDIVI-1098

Restricted Commercial Scuba

This course is designed to enable our Unrestricted Surface Supplied Diver students to add the restricted SCUBA endorsement to their DCBC certificates. All associated theory components are covered in our core program, with required dive times and practical exercises completed in this course.

Hours: 45
Course Code: COMDIVI-1200

Workplace Communications

This course is designed to allow students to develop preparatory skills for securing and retaining employment including; workplace communication, time management, critical thinking and problem-solving, and customer service. Upon successful completion of this course students are able to use oral communications techniques, and create a variety of written documents and reports used in the workplace. Methods and strategies for job search, preparation and retention are also incorporated.

Hours: 45
Course Code: COMM-1005

Occupational Health and Safety

An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Prince Edward Island. Students examine the legislation, how PEI employees are protected while on the job and the responsibilities of employees and employers.

Hours: 0
Course Code: SAFE-1005