Every possible effort is made by CDA Technical Institute of the West Indies, Inc. to avoid increases in the cost of training; however, CDAWI reserves the right to change the charges for tuition and expenses without written notice.
All prices listed are in USD (Local Programs in United States Dollar USD or East Caribbean Dollar XCD).
Diploma Programs
Program Costs
Surface-Supplied 60m Air Diver Tuition: $31,800.00 USD / 12 Weeks / 720 Hours *
Surface-Supplied 30m Air Diver Tuition: $24,400.00 USD / 8 Weeks / 480 Hours *
Surface-Supplied 60m Diving Supervisor/Instructor: $4,250.00 USD / 4 Days / 48 Hours *
Surface-Supplied 30m Air Diving Supervisor/Instructor: $4,250.00 USD / 4 Days / 48 Hours *
CSCUBA 60m Diver: $8,000.00 USD / 10 Days / 120 Hours *
CSCUBA 30m Diver: $6,000.00 USD / 5 Days / 60 Hours *
Registration Fee: $200.00 USD
Equipment (estimated): $4,000.00 USD (average)
NASE Open Water Diver Training / Certification: $750.00 USD
Diving Physical - Divers Certification Board of NASE Approved: $799.00 USD
Dorms (Optional): $800.00 - $1,600.00 USD per month (Call for availability or other housing options)
Equipment
For more information on required equipment, contact Admissions at 352.421.3476. Admissions will issue all items to students on the first day of school.
Certificate Programs
Advanced "Specialist Elective" Training Program Cost:
Underwater Welding Specialist - $6,700.00 USD / 10 Days / 120 Hours *
Underwater Burning Specialist - $6,700.00 USD / 10 Days / 120 Hours *
Underwater Ship Husbandry Specialist - $6,700.00 USD / 10 Days / 120 Hours *
Underwater Salvage Specialist - $6,700.00 USD / 10 Days / 120 Hours *
Underwater NDT/CCTV Specialist - $6,700.00 USD 10 Days / 120 Hours *
Underwater Rigging Specialist - $6,700.00 USD / 10 Days / 120 Hours *
Underwater Survey Specialist - $6,700.00 USD / 10 Days / 120 Hours *
Underwater ROV/Pilot Specialist - $12,700.00 USD / 20 Days / 240 Hours *
Hyperbaric Dive Medic Technician Specialist - $6,700.00 USD / 10 Days / 120 Hours *
NASE Sport Diving Instructor - $12,600.00 USD / 20 Days / 240 Hours *
NASE Pro Scuba Instructor - $15,000.00 USD / 30 Days / 360 Hours *
Chamber Hyperbaric Technician Specialist - $6,700.00 USD / 10 Days / 120 Hours *
NASE (PLAR) Diver Assessment - Please contact: Capt. Black for program details at captblack@cda.edu or 352.421.3476
Local Certificate Programs
St. Kitts & Nevis Community Training Programs
Subsea Marine Operations Programs:
$6,000.00USD / $16,200.00XCD / 4 Week CDAWI Program.
The program can be divided into modules for independent Certification and Cost. 4 modules per Program / Cost per module: $ 1,500.00 USD / $ 4,050.00 XCD / 4 Days
Professional Diving Foundations (Module 1 / 4 Days)
Advanced Dive Safety & Rescue (Module 2 / 4 Days)
Marine & Boat Operations (Module 3 / 4 Days)
Aquaculture & Marine Resources (Modular 4 / 4 Days)
Medical First Aid Responder Programs:
$6,000.00USD / $16,200.00XCD / 4 Week CDAWI Program.
Program can be divided up into modules for independent Certification and Cost. 4 modules per Program / Cost per module: $ 1,500.00 USD / $ 4,050.00 XCD / 4 Days
First Aid Foundations & Professional Conduct (Module 1 / 4 Days)
Medical Emergencies & Oxygen Administration (Module 2 / 4 Days)
Trauma, Injury & Environmental Emergencies (Module 3 / 4 Days)
Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens & Response (Module 4 / 4 Days)
Construction & Site Operation Programs:
$6,000.00USD / $16,200.00XCD / 4 Week CDAWI Program.
The program can be divided into modules for independent Certification and Cost. 4 modules per Program / Cost per module: $ 1,500.00 USD / $ 4,050.00 XCD / 4 Days
Construction Site Safety Foundations (Module 1 / 4 Days)
Tools, Equipment & Machinery Awareness (Module 2 / 4 Days)
Working at Heights & Excavation Safety (Module 3 / 4 Days )
Professional Site Operations & Career Readiness (Module 4 / 4 Days)
Hospitality & Service Operation Programs:
$6,000.00USD / $16,200.00XCD / 4 Week CDAWI Program.
The program can be divided into "week-long" modules for independent Certification and Cost. 4 modules per Program / Cost per module: $ 1,500.00 USD / $ 4,050.00 XCD / 4 Days
Hospitality Etiquette & Professional Conduct (Module 1 / 4 Days)
Hospitality Front Desk, POS & Operations (Module 2 / 4 Days)
Hospitality Food & Beverage Services (Module 3 / 4 Days)
Hospitality Janitorial and Housekeeping (Modular 4 / 4 Days)
*For students enrolled in 12 Week Unrestricted Surface Supplied Air Diver Program only. Requires a complete set of recreational gear, which is available through our store, or you may bring your own equipment with approval from the program director.
The costs listed above represent the minimum price per item and are subject to change.
* Prerequisites