CDA Technical Institute of the West Indies, Inc. offers the most comprehensive and rigorous commercial diving program, covering all the skills needed to succeed as a commercial diver.
CDAWI trains new divers in a shallow-depth orientation lagoon, helping them get comfortable with the equipment before moving out to sea. The training is progressive, starting out shallow (5 meters) and ending with deep dives (60 meters). This type of training not only builds confidence, but it also builds competency.
The deep-diving training takes place offshore in the Caribbean Sea aboard the US-flagged ship (DSV) Pipeline Surveyor. The ship is outfitted with multiple dive stations and a Class II Wet Bell with a L.A.R.S. System and Hyperbaric Double-Lock Chamber (DDC 54"). Students train on the DSV Pipeline Surveyor, where they dive to depths of over 60m (196-200'/ft). Surface-supplied diving on the DSV Pipeline Surveyor uses advanced equipment, including a Type II Open Dive Bell, Hot Water Machine, and Advanced Video Displays, to meet the Divers Certification Board of NASE WORLDWIDE (DCBNASE) training requirements. Upon successful completion, divers will earn the NASE WORLDWIDE-recognized Diver Certification: NASE / Surface-Supplied 60m Air Diver.
This is the only commercial diving program in the Caribbean to qualify students to receive certifications from ALL of the following:
NASE "Surface-Supplied 60m Air Diver" Certification from the Diver Certification Board of NASE WORLDWIDE recognized globally -- Allowing our graduates to work worldwide
Certificate of successful completion of Underwater Welding for Commercial Divers from CDAWI, in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) standards -- This training provides the foundation and competency necessary to seek a career as an underwater welder
Certificate of successful completion of Underwater Welding Specialist from CDAWI -- An additional qualification provides the skills necessary to weld underwater effectively*
NASE First Aid, CPR, AED & O2 Provider Training (includes Oxygen First Aid, AED use, First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life, CPR First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens) -- Required for all employees in the industry.
Certificate of successful completion of CDAWI Offshore Survival.
Certificate of successful completion of UWNDT from CDAWI, recognized by NASE WORLDWIDE & meeting the standards set forth by American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) for Levels I & II Visual Inspection, Magnetic Particle and Ultrasonic Thickness for underwater use
Certification from CDAWI for Basic Rigging and certification for Basic Mechanical Aptitude, including Hand and Power Tools, Safety, Blueprint reading -- These skills are a part of the CDAWI Advantage and go beyond the standard diver training
*The following certification requires successful completion of the practical portion of the Underwater Welding course to receive the Underwater Welding Qualification for Class C fillet weld to AWS D3.6M 2010. For more information on underwater welding, please see Page 21 of AWS D3.6M 2010 or feel free to call Admissions at 869.466.1990 for details.
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Outline:
I. Diving Physics
II. Diving Physiology, Decompression, & Emergency
Management Procedures
III. Diving Equipment, Systems, & Procedures
IV. Practical Use of Diving Equipment
V. Diving Hazards & Legislation
VI. Diver Communication Systems
VII. Rigging
VIII. Underwater Inspections & Searches
IX. Hand & Power Tools
X. Water Jetting, Airlifts, Venturi Dredges, & Lift Bags
XI. Cutting & Welding Equipment
XII. Underwater Explosives
XIII. Underwater Construction Techniques
XIV. Hyperbaric Chamber Operations
Program Costs
Tuition - $31,800.00
Registration Fee - $100.00
Personal Diving Equipment - $3,000.00 (estimated)
Personal Protective Equipment - $300.00 (estimated) Student must provide
Open Water Certification - $750.00 (if not already certified)
Diver Physical - $699.00 - NASE Approved
Additional Costs
Housing - $1,500.00USD - 2,500.00USD per month (estimated)
Food - $1,500.00USD - 2,500.00USD per month (estimated)
Car Rentals - $70.00USD - 120.00USD per day
Length of Course
The CDA Technical Institute of the West Indies (CDAWI) program of study requires a minimum of 12 weeks. The maximum number of weeks a student may participate in training is 22 weeks.
Practical Experience Hours - 600
Academic Hours - 120
Total Hours - 720
Number of Weeks - 12
5 Days per week / 12 Hours per day