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.

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 Legislation and Standards

Diving Theory — Physics

Diving Theory — Physiology

Basic Diving First Aid

Commercial Diving Procedures

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)Level 2 (SSDE Diver Training)

: 20 working days (120 hours of practical, 40 hours of theory including assessment)

: 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.)

Level 2—Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE) SSDE Diving Procedures

SSDE Diving Equipment, Systems and Practices

SSDE Emergency Procedures and Rescues

SSDE Diving Practical Training

SSDE Diving using Industry standard tools

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)

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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

Inspection & ships husbandry (Light tasks only)

Aquarium Diving

Scientific Diving

Archeological Diving

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 maybe included in the training / assessment process)

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 courses@kbatraining.org | www.kbatraining.org

Course Assessment Candidates will be assessed on diving theory knowledge with a writtenexamination 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 practicalassessment.

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.

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Inland / Inshore Underwater

Construction Diver

Ship Husbandry

Ship’s Hull Cleaning

Ship’s Repairs

Shipyard Diving

Underwater Welder

Search and Recovery

Salvage Diving

Inspection Diver