Dive Industry Technician Training

This is a 10 day ASSET & SITA and IDEST approved course, covering all aspects of service, repair and workshop operation.

The course has a 9-module curriculum supported by a Dive Industry Technicians Handbook specially written to accompany the course.

The course is designed to give as much emphasis on practical knowledge and skills with a large proportion of the course devoted to ‘hands on’ practical work.

Syllabus includes: 

A highly practical course, with hands on experience in a real scuba workshop.

The course is lead by an instructor with 25 years of engineering and scuba repair experience.

The course material is fully illustrated with high quality detailed pictures and example cutaway pieces of equipment are available for students to view.

This course is an ideal way for you as a Divers Life Support Equipment Technician, to gain the only nationally recognized qualification IN SERVICE AND REPAIR OF DIVING EQUIPMENT and become a qualified, highly sort after professional Technician.

PADI Instructors - this course is recognized by PADI for Equipment Specialist Instructor rating – fulfill PADI’s requirements & submit your certificate of training to PADI.

For Dive Center owners and those planning to set up in business it is a comprehensive course that will enable you to offer these services to your customers.

This is the only course that is approved by the 3 major standards and representative bodies in the industry:

• ASSET - Association of Scuba Service Engineers & Technicians
• IDEST - Inspectorate for Diving Equipment Servicing and Testing
• SITA - Scuba Industries Trade Association

In addition the British Health and Safety Executive have stated that they consider this course to be a core training program for their diving inspectors

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Cylinder Testing (Part 1)

The ASSET 2 day CYLINDER TESTING COURSE (Part 1) is the first part of a two level training scheme and introduces the theory and practice of cylinder testing.

The theory part of the course includes:

• Cylinder testing practices and procedures
• Valve maintenance
• Thread gauging
• Standards
• Codes of practice
• HSE

The practical part of the course is designed to introduce all the required practical skills including:

• Inspection
• Measurement
• Hydrostatic Testing etc.

On successful completion of the course the candidate will be awarded the ASSET CYLINDER TESTING (Part 1) Practices & Procedures Certificate.

There are no pre - requisites for this course

Key Benefits

• Comprehensive training in scuba tank and tank valve maintenance
• All the latest techniques and information used
• Essential for annual inspection of scuba tanks used in the recreational dive industry

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Cyinder Testing (Part 2)

Changes in UK and European legislation together with the requirement for ‘competent and approved’ persons to carry out cylinder testing has created the need for a higher standard of training and certification of those who carry out this work.

The ASSET 2-day CYLINDER TESTING COURSE (Part 2) - ADVANCED is aimed at the experienced Cylinder Tester and the syllabus includes:

• Metallurgy
• Inspection
• Crack detection
• Determination

During this course the Cylinder Testers inspection skills will be honed and tested, and the inspector will be taught hydrostatic inspection techniques.

On successful completion of the course the candidate will be awarded the ASSET CYLINDER TESTING (Part 2) ADVANCED Certificate.

Pre-requisites:

• Have completed the  ASSET Part 1 course

OR

• Have completed the DIVE INDUSTRY TECHNICIANS COURSE

Key Benefits

• Covers the very latest techniques in advanced scuba tank visual inspection
• A practical exam with borderline pass fail examples verifies the inspectors skills
• The highest ASSET certification grade in scuba tank visual inspection

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Oxygen / Nitrox Service Technician & Gas Blender Courses

The ASSET Nitrox Service Technician & Gas Blender Courses are of the same high standard as the Dive Industry Technicians Course. Developed to reflect the Engineering, Gas Industry, British and International standards. They are essential for anyone who is serious about NITROX.

The course is delivered by one of the most experienced and respected Technician Trainers in the Diving Industry.

GAS BLENDERS COURSE – 1 DAY

Technical information without the "black art" approach so often found in similar courses and exposes the "40% myth".

Simplified math and a practical approach make Gas Blending relatively safe and easy.

There are no pre- requisites for this course.

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NITROX TECHNICIANS COURSE – 1 DAY

Learn how to 0₂ clean to industrial standards without spending a fortune on equipment.

Sound practical advice with many invaluable tips that only an experienced Technician Trainer can offer.

Pre requisites:

• At least 1 Manufacturers Service Course certificate of completion

•  Dive Industry Technicians Course certificate of completion

 

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COMBINED NITROX TECHNICIAN & GAS BLENDER COURSE – 2 DAYS

Both courses in one package.

Essential skills for the serious Dive Center Technician.

We believe there is no better suite of courses available anywhere.

Please note: The dates for these courses are designed to offer them as either a 1 or 2 day extension to the 10 day Dive Industry Technicians Course

ASSET NITROX STANDARDS - ORIENTATION/CROSS OVER COURSES

FOR TECHNICIANS WHO ARE CERTIFIED BY OTHER AGENCIES

You will need to attend the 2-day course as above but we offer the course at a special rate as a cross over course to existing technicians who hold Nitrox certification from other Nitrox Agencies. Please see dates and fees pages at the end of this brochure.

COURSE FEE INCLUDES:

• CERTIFICATION
• HANDBOOK

Key Benefits

• Thorough training in practical gas blending
• Includes comprehensive reference manual
• Includes free gas blending software for Nitrox/Heliox/Trimix

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Compressed Air Systems Management  - 2 days   

A new course introduced in to compliment the Cylinder Testing Course, but also for Dive Industry personnel or other industry's with responsibilities for day to day compressor operation and maintenance plus filling of breathing air cylinders

The course covers general maintenance, operation, standards and relevant legislation.

There are no pre requisites for this course

Key Benefits

• Prevents costly damage to the compressor unit through lack of operator care
• Prevents costly damage or destruction of the dive centers scuba tanks through the moistures damage resulting from the damp air supplied from an incorrectly cared for compressor
• Provides proof of formal compressor and air bank training. When a new compressor stops working, manufacturers often blame the operator or the owner if the person responsible for compressor operation has no training. If the compressor operator has formal training, the blame for compressor failure shifts to the manufacturer or supplier of the unit.

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Advanced Compressor 'strip down & rebuild' course

A new course introduced by popular demand to extend the capabilities of compressor operators who have already completed the Compressed Air Systems Management Course, and for Specialist Dive Industry personnel with responsibilities for the advanced strip down and rebuild repair of high pressure divers breathing air compressors.

The course covers not only general maintenance, operation, standards and relevant legislation across all major manufacturers products, but also covers the following advanced course sections

Compressor Academic Development Work (day 1)

• Legal requirements & regulations
• Operator Instructions
• Air facts and pumping rates
• Single stage compression – disadvantages
• Multi stage compression
• Compressor Efficiency
• Determining Compressor size requirements
• 3 stage High Pressure compressor – essential system parts.
• Water separator & filtration system
• Filter composition – chemicals used
• Air Quality Measurements – EN12021
• Air Quality test Methods
• Lubrication methods and oil types
• Explosion hazards,
• Compressor use – essential operator tasks
• Compressor use – essential maintenance tasks
• Air bank usage
• V-belt adjustment
• Pulley wheel alignment
• 3 phase electricity supply fundamentals
• 3-phase Star-Delta Starter fundamentals
• 3-phase motor protection systems
• Advanced EN12021 Breathing Air Filtration System Design & PMV Dependency
• Water content of air at different temperatures
• Predicting Molecular sieve lifetime
• Predicting Activated Carbon lifetime
• Hopcalite requirements for carbon monoxide filtering
• Compressor and air storage systems horror stories, photo examples.
• Compressor Servicing Manuals usage
• Spare parts ordering
• Manufacturers product reviews
• THEORY EXAM

Workshop Session (day 2) 

·        Hands on user servicing and run up tests of (all models)

o       Bauer Junior, Bauer Capitano, Bauer Mariner, K14

o       Coltrisub MCH6, Coltrisub MCH16  

Workshop Session Days(3,4,5)

*Chose from either: - Bauer Junior, Bauer Capitano, Bauer Mariner, Coltrisub MCH6, Coltrisub MCH16  

• Remove and replace protective guards
• Remove and replace intercooler pipes
• Remove and replace cylinder heads
• Remove and replace cylinder barrels
• Examine cylinder barrels for wear
• Examine bearings for wear.
• Strip down and adjust safety valves
• Strip down and rebuild final Bauer p21 safety valve
• Strip down and adjust PMV
• Strip down and service interstage condensate trap replace filter
• Strip down and repack P21 filter
• Adjust high pressure Oil Pump setting of Bauer final stage lubrication system.
• Setup and use of Bauer B-timer Automatic filter monitor
• Use of interstage pressure gauges for fault finding. 
• Test compressor to 330bars to confirm integrity and lack of leaks
• Power consumption measurement – use of Voltmeter & clip on ammeter.
• Rpm measurement methods
• Heat measurement of heads and intercooler functionality checks
• 3-phase wiring basics - Changing rotation direction of 3-phase electric motor
• 3-phase star-delta starter / 6 wire 3-phase motor basics. Adjusting Star-delta switch time.
• Petrol engine rpm regulator adjustment for correct rpm
• Alignment of drive motor and fan belt adjustment
• Pumping efficiency tests
• Compressor Log sheets use
• Introduction of faults to the compressor and technician booby traps
• EN12021 Air purity testing – preparation and test workshop following rebuild

Includes:-

·        ASSET/IDEST approved Compressed Air Systems Maintenance Certification establishing the legal competent person status of the technician to work on all compressed air systems

·        All student training Manuals used during the course + online access to the ScubaEngineer.com technician database

·        All compressor spare parts & consumables used during the course

·        Free Tea/Coffee and high speed Wi-Fi internet access at the training center

There are no formal pre requisites for this course.

Key Benefits

• Prevents costly damage to the compressor unit through lack of operator care
• Prevents costly damage or destruction of the dive centers scuba tanks through the moistures damage resulting from the damp air supplied from an incorrectly cared for compressor
• Provides proof of formal compressor and air bank training. When a new compressor stops working, manufacturers often blame the operator or the owner if the person responsible for compressor operation has no training. If the compressor operator has formal training, the blame for compressor failure shifts to the manufacturer or supplier of the unit.