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Introduction to diving course
This introductory course provides non-diving personnel with an understanding and appreciation of the principles of diving.
This course is aimed at managers, engineers, technicians and other non-diving personnel who, during their work, are involved in subsea operations where the use of diving techniques is required.
The course will guide you through the key principles of diving, various diving techniques, the equipment used in diving operations and the considerations of planning and executing diving operations.
Course | Start date | End date | Location | Min students | Cost | Book |
Introduction to Diving | Available on request | Available on request | Aberdeen - NHC | N/A | £595 +VAT | BOOK NOW |
This course can be scheduled on demand anywhere in the world.
The role of a diver | Saturation diving | History of diving | Diving equipment | Diving careers |
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Course objectives
To familiarise personnel with all aspects of operational diving and provide an insight into diving capabilities and limitations.
Entry requirement
This introductory course is aimed at managers, engineers, technicians and other non-diving personnel who during their work, are involved in subsea operations where the use of diving techniques are required.
No prior experience is needed.
Certification
On completion of the course, delegates are awarded an NHC certificate of training.
Course duration
1 day.
Professional tuition is provided by experienced personnel, combining comprehensive theory and practical sessions.
Topics covered:
- Principles of diving
- Surface supplied diving
- Bell diving
- Diving legislation and safety
- Underwater operations
- Diving accidents and incidents
- Current limits and future developments
- Complementary procedures
Course | Start date | End date | Location | Min students | Cost | Book |
Introduction to Diving | Available on request | Available on request | Aberdeen - NHC | N/A | £595 +VAT | BOOK NOW |
This course can be scheduled on demand anywhere in the world.
The role of a diver | Saturation diving | History of diving | Diving equipment | Diving careers |
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Course objectives
To familiarise personnel with all aspects of operational diving and provide an insight into diving capabilities and limitations.
Entry requirement
This introductory course is aimed at managers, engineers, technicians and other non-diving personnel who during their work, are involved in subsea operations where the use of diving techniques are required.
No prior experience is needed.
Certification
On completion of the course, delegates are awarded an NHC certificate of training.
Course duration
1 day.
Professional tuition is provided by experienced personnel, combining comprehensive theory and practical sessions.
Topics covered:
- Principles of diving
- Surface supplied diving
- Bell diving
- Diving legislation and safety
- Underwater operations
- Diving accidents and incidents
- Current limits and future developments
- Complementary procedures