Dive Equipment Technician
Dive Equipment Technician plays a vital role in the operation, maintenance and repair of diving and ancillary equipment including technical advice. The candidate will learn the appropriate procedures and techniques to carry out, in a safe and efficient manner, any task as directed by the Senior Dive Equipment Technician, including knowledge and skills on the use of tools and devices.
Upon completion of the Dive Equipment Technician course and after at least two years of experience the candidate can access the Dive Equipment Trainer/instructor course. The Dive Equipment Technician Trainer and Instructor develops and administers training programs to educate dive techs to perform maintenance, repair and installation tasks.
| Dive Equipment Technician | |
| Who should attend | It is recommended for those who would like to operate safely as a maintenance technician for SCUBA equipment |
| Requirements | 24 years old – qualification/diploma or experience in mechanics |
| Duration | 50 hours |
| Theoretical activity | 20 hours |
| Practical activity | 30 hours |
| Competences | Record maintenance information accurately and completely, to ensure that equipment is fully operational and efficiently maintained, operate safely in the area of responsibility, etc. |
| Certificate | Dive Equipment Technician |
| Log book | Med&Tech |
| Dive Equipment Trainer/Instructor | |
| Who should attend | This course provides personnel with the necessary skills to teach the Dive Equipment Technician course |
| Requirements | 28 years old – Dive Equipment Technician certificate – At least 2 years of experience as a maintenance technician – qualification/diploma or experience in mechanics |
| Duration | 40 hours |
| Theoretical activity | 30 hours |
| Practical activity | 10 hours |
| Competences | Coordinate and supervise the development and implementation of dive equipment training programs to ensure professional development of the personnel, Effective oral and written communication skills, Ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, etc. |
| Certificate | Dive Equipment Technician Trainer and Instructor |
| Log book | Med&Tech Trainer/Instructor |
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