Unrestricted Surface Supplied Diver Certification (USSD)

In this program, you will obtain real world experience, diving to a maximum depth of 50 m using equipment, systems, and procedures that are standard in the offshore oil and gas industries. You will log these depths diving an IMCA-Certified offshore diving spread using a wet Bell System during the deep diving portions of the program.

This is intense training, sometimes in adverse conditions. You must have experienced the sensation of being underwater before entering the program, which is why you'll need your open water sports diving certification with 20 Logged dives totaling a minimum of 10 hours bottom time to enter the program.

When you graduate, you'll receive your Divers Certification Board of Canada (DCBC) Unrestricted Surface Supplied Diver Certificate, which is recognized by The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), The Association of diving contractors International (ADCI), the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) In the United Kingdom, and the Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS).

You will also receive your CPR, First Aid, Oxygen administration, and WHMIS certificates.

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
• 2 pairs of 3-finger neoprene mitts (at least 5 ml thickness and loose fitting) $150
• Fins (large foot pocket for dry suit) $225
• Cotton shirt & pants for chamber wear (hospital scrubs or PJs bottom) $50
• Overalls $100
• Rain suit $100
• Exercise gear and running shoes $200
• CSA approved work boots $120
• Dive knife/rigging knife $20 8” crescent wrench $8
• Underwater flashlight $120
• TC approved PFD working vest (personal floatation device) $50
• CSA approved Hard Hat (type 2/class E or G) any color but white $50
• Hearing Protection (ear plugs for shop use) $15
• **Laptop recommended for classroom learning**

Approximate Total $3,898