Emphasis is placed on recognition, diagnosis and treatment of diving related illness. This subject includes training in rigging, hoisting, signaling and construction safety for the marine and construction industry. Personal discipline for the safe conduct of activities on and around a construction site is emphasized. In addition, students learn the operation and general maintenance of modern breathing air and tool compressors and the use of hand, pneumatic and hydraulic tools. This subject introduces students to engineering topics related to the marine environment.
Topics covered include mathematics, technical writing and water pollution control systems.
This subject introduces the student to all types of diving gear used in the commercial diving field and provides practical training in the care and use of various types of commercial diving equipment and the operational techniques used in the field. Students are expected to develop the personal knowledge required for safe underwater operations and a respect for regulations and procedures. This subject includes comprehensive practical training in the use of commercial diving equipment including masks, helmets, umbilicals, suits and communication systems. Emphasis will be placed on safety in setting up a dive station, dressing a diver and proper tending techniques. This subject will examine the use of various methods used to locate and recover objects underwater.