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Inland / Inshore Commercial Diver Training Level 1 Inland / Inshore Commercial Diver Training Level 1 (CSCUBA Diver) and Level 2 (SSDE Diver) (First Learning Service Provider to be accredited to ISO 29990:2010 Standard) Singapore Commercial Diving Competency for Inland/Inshore Course Overview An intensive commercial diving training programme that allows graduates to enter an exciting new career as an inland/ inshore commercial diver. Inland/Inshore commercial divers typically work in shallower depth ranges down to 30 meters and are employed primarily on ship husbandry / maintenance, marine construction, shipyard construction & repair, docking operations in shipyards, inspection and projects conducted within harbours and inland waterways. No previous diving experience necessary to attend. During the commercial diver training programme, candidates will learn the theory aspects to being a commercial diver including safe diving practices and get to experience realistic tasks associated with Inland/Inshore diving operations. Candidates will be assigned work tasks using Hydraulic and pneumatic tooling as well as the use of Underwater Oxy Arc cutting (burning) equipment. These work assignments will assist the diver with gaining valuable training and experience on the tools before working in industry. This course competency standard is issued by the Workplace Safety & Health Council (WSHC) and Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Singapore in consultation with the Commercial Diving Association Singapore (CDAS). The training and assessments are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Singapore Standards for Commercial Diving and associated codes of practice e.g Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA), Code of Practice for Diving at Work (Singapore Standards SS 511) and Technical Advisory (TA) for Inland/Inshore Commercial Diving Safety and Health). Course Content Level 1—Commercial SCUBA Level 2—Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE) Legislation and Standards SSDE Diving Procedures Diving Theory — Physics SSDE Diving Equipment, Systems and Practices Diving Theory — Physiology SSDE Emergency Procedures and Rescues Basic Diving First Aid SSDE Diving Practical Training Commercial Diving Procedures SSDE Diving using Industry standard tools Underwater and Surface Operational Hazards Documentation and Records CSCUBA Emergency Procedures and Rescues CSCUBA Equipment Systems and Practice CSCUBA Diving Practical Training and Assessment Who Should Attend Suitable for individual who aspires to start a commercial diver career. Course Duration Level 1 (CSCUBA Diver Training) : 20 working days (120 hours of practical, 40 hours of theory including assessment) Level 2 (SSDE Diver Training) : 20 working days (120 hours of practical, 40 hours of theory including assessment) (Residential packages can be arranged within Singapore. Contact us for more info.) Page 1 of 2 CRS/438/07-19 RC:200602439G Course Fees S$ 8,935 + GST Course Funding Course Reference Number : CRS-N-0040529 and CRS-N-0040530 Funding Validity Period : Till 09 Jun 2022 Mode of Training : Full-Time Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Grant — Company sponsored or self-sponsored individual is eligible up to 95% funding (Final grant amount subject to SSG’s approval). Absentee Payroll (AP) approved. SkillsFuture Credit Approved for Singaporean only PSEA (Post-Secondary Education Account): Singaporeans aged 30 and below can use their PSEA to pay for the training. Class Size A minimum class of six (6) divers is required to run this course while maximum at twelve (12). KBAT has the right to cancel the course should this minimum number is not met. Career Prospects (A short list but not limited to these positions) Inland Inshore survey / Inspection work Inland / Inshore Underwater Shipyard Diving Inspection & ships husbandry (Light tasks only) Construction Diver Underwater Welder Aquarium Diving Ship Husbandry Search and Recovery Scientific Diving Ship’s Hull Cleaning Salvage Diving Archeological Diving Ship’s Repairs Inspection Diver Film & Media Diving Entry requirements The candidate must be in possession of a valid certificate of medical fitness to dive in accordance with Singapore Standards SS511:2018). Be at least 18 years of age. Be a competent swimmer (candidates will have to complete a 200 meter swim). Be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and simple fractions. Be able to calculate percentages; and transpose and solve simple formulas e.g. gas laws Understands written and verbal communications (using English), and be able to communicate easily with others. (Note: This is particularly important where trainees or instructors are of differing nationalities) Holds a certificate of MOM / ISO Occupational First Aid (including CPR+AED) and Diving First Aid (Diving First Aid may be included in the training / assessment process) Course Assessment Candidates will be assessed on diving theory knowledge with a written examination after each level course completed. Practical diver assessments will be carried out throughout the diver training where candidates will be assessed on; Safe commercial diving practices Equipment set up and pre dive equipment checks Dressing in divers and pre dive safety checklists In water diving practices and basic diving skills Communication skills Emergency procedures & first aid Basic seamanship, knots, splices and rigging Post dive equipment maintenance Team work (candidates will act as lead diver several times throughout the course) Certification There will be individual assessment such as personal dive record, correct use of diving equipment and many group work activities to encourage teamwork. Candidates are assessed by examinations, written reports and practical assessment. Upon successful completion of the training, and passed all theory and practical assessment, the following certificates will be issued: Level 1 Commercial Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (CSCUBA) Diver Level 2 Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE) Diver Basic Diving First Aid Note: This Standard does not apply to diving operations conducted within the Offshore Oil & Gas industry. For more information, contact KBAT at: No. 15 Changi North Street 1 #02-36 I-Lofts @ Changi, Singapore 499637 Tel: +65 6542 4984 | Fax: 6542 5584 [email protected] | www.kbatraining.org CRS/438/07-19 RC:200602439G Page 2 of 2 .
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