Occupational Scuba Diver Certification (OSD)

This course will give the graduate certification to the CSA standards for an Occupational Scuba Diver. The CSA standards are recognized worldwide as a leader in setting the standard for Commercial diving. They are represented internationally by the Diver Certification Board of Canada (DCBC). This certification allows the diver to conduct commercial diving operations using scuba equipment to work in aquaculture, seafood harvesting, engineering, environmental inspections, archaeological investigation, public safety diving, search and recovery, police operations, small vessel maintenance and underwater film/video production. This certification has a Maximum working depth of 30 metres (100 feet)

​What you will learn...

• Underwater navigation & environmental survey work
• Underwater search and recovery, hand tools, knot tying
• Seamanship, vessel docking, ocean environment
• Full face mask diving, low vis diving, hull inspections, zinc change

Please note seats in the program fill quickly. It is better to apply first and secure a spot (you will need your transcript) and then collect the remainder of the required documents and prerequisites.

You will need the following to complete your final application:

• Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level.
• Open Water Scuba Diving Certificate with 20 logged dives and 10 hours of bottom time.
• Full commercial diving medical from an approved hyperbaric physician and completion of the Occupational Diver’s Medical Fitness Examination form indicating that you are fit to dive. You will find a list of approved hyperbaric physicians on the DCBC website (http://divercertification.com/english/PhysiciansList.html).
• Résumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations, or athletics, awards and distinctions, and the contact information for two personal references.
• Face-to-face interview with instructors (via video chat) are to be scheduled by the School Director.

Feel free to include any other information about yourself that you think may be relevant to your acceptance to the program.

*The prices below are solely for budgeting purposes – all costs are approximate and are the responsibility of the student . If you have any questions regarding your dive suit, please contact your local dive shop. Please note: if you are planning to purchase a custom made suit, allow at least 68 weeks for delivery.

• Dry suit (neoprene or rubber) with: detached hood, inflation valve located in centre of chest, inflation hose with large connector (ie. Apex) or adpter. $2,450
• Dry-suit Underwear and socks $240
• 1 pair of 3-finger neoprene mitts (at least 5 ml thickness and loose fitting) $75
• Fins (large foot pocket for dry suit) $225
• Rain suit $100 Exercise gear and running shoes $200
• CSA approved work boots $120
• Dive knife/rigging knife $20

Approximate Total $3,430