International Diving Institute 2019 Catalog 888-SAT-DIVE (728-3483) Phone: 843-740-1124 Fax: 843-740-5598 www.idicharleston.edu The Corporate Office, Main Campus, and Dive Stations 2340 Avenue F North Charleston, SC 29405 DCBC Restricted/Unrestricted Dive Boat Lake Murray Marina 1601 Marina Rd Irmo, SC 29063 1400 Pierside Street Bldg 190, Ste C North Charleston, SC 29405 ©International Diving Institute, LLC 2005 Publication: Catalog 24 Ed. 9/2/2014 Approved by: Michael Hielscher Revision No: 024 Date: Page 1 of 36 Written by: Lisa McDonough June 18, 2019 Revised by: Arlana Turner Disclaimer This catalog, with its programs, policies, and requirements represent an official publication of the International Diving Institute, LLC. Students enrolling in the Institute are subject to these provisions and are required to read this catalog carefully. Failure to read this catalog shall not excuse students from the requirement of adhering to all the rules, regulations and policies contained here in.Volume 24. Published by IDI 6-18-2019. International Diving Institute reserves the right to change the information contained in this catalog, including, but not limited to, curriculum, program offerings, admissions requirements, graduation requirements, tuition and fees, and policies and procedures, at any time. Notice is not required for new policy implementation; however, IDI will make all reasonable attempts to notify students of any changes. Memberships Association of Diving Contractors Diver Certification Board of Canada ACDE Inc. International (ADCI) 208 - 5209 St. Margaret's Bay Road c/o Santa Barbara City College 5206 FM 1960 West, Ste. 202 Upper Tantallon NS B3Z 1E3 721 Cliff Drive Houston, TX 77069 902-826 2190 Santa Barbara, CA 93109 281-893-8388 805-965-0581 x2427 International Diving Schools American Welding Society (AWS) Association (IDSA) Canadian Standards Association 550 N.W. 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The phone number is (803)-737-2260. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Governmental Agency Department of Veterans Affairs Atlanta VA Regional Office P.O. Box 100022 Atlanta, GA 30031-4032 800-827-1000 Program Assessment and Verification of Training To ensure compliance with our mission statement we utilize an external organization to assess and verify the competency of our students and staff and further to audit our training programs. This external organization is ADCI (Association of Diving Contractors International). Publication: Catalog 24 Ed. 9/2/2014 Approved by: Michael Hielscher Revision No: 024 Date: Page 2 of 36 Written by: Lisa McDonough June 18, 2019 Revised by: Arlana Turner Table of Contents Mission Statement .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Hours of Operation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 General Policies .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Copyright Infringement .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 School Records Policy .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Admissions ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 International Students ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Diver’s Personal Log Book ............................................................................................................................................................ 7 TWIC .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Financial Assistance ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Withdrawal or Termination ............................................................................................................................................................ 9 Refund and Cancellation Policy ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Return of Title IV Funds Policy ................................................................................................................................................... 10 Public Safety................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Active Shooter ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Student Services .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Student Code of Conduct ............................................................................................................................................................ 16 Drug and Alcohol Policy ......................................................................................................................................................... 17 Attendance Policy ........................................................................................................................................................................ 18 Academic Policies ................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAP) ........................................................................................................................ 21 Student Satisfaction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Transfer Credits ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Completion and Placement Policy .............................................................................................................................................. 24 Course Outline and Objectives .................................................................................................................................................... 26 Gainful Employment Program .................................................................................................................................................... 29 Advanced Training Programs ...................................................................................................................................................... 29 Organizational Chart ................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Class Schedule ........................................................................................................................................................................ 34 School Holidays........................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Acronym Key .........................................................................................................................................................................