- Course length: 32 hours
Take the next step in your career as you learn technical skills and hone your management prowess to oversee your own team of commercial divers. Master your understanding of industry regulations and risk assessment techniques while building a strong foundation of leadership.
The DiveSafe Commercial Dive Supervisor course fulfills the theoretical component required to apply for CSA/DCBC Dive Supervisor Certification.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Fill out our online application. Upon completion, you will receive access to the Online Supervisor Course with reading assignments.
This two-in-one course covers the occupational dive theory outlined in CSA Z275.5 which includes elements of supervising, motivation and communication, legal responsibilities, health and safety, site emergencies and accident investigation, dive accident management, and management planning. Upon completion, graduates receive their Dive Accident Management Certification.
Topics addressed within course:
- Module 1: Elements of Supervising
- Module 2: Motivation and Communication
- Module 3: Legal Responsibilities
- Module 4: Occupational Health and Safety regulations
- Module 5: Health and Safety
- Module 6: Emergencies and accident investigation
- Module 7: Dive Accident prevention/planning and management.
To achieve DCBC supervisor status, there are four components to complete. This course meets the requirement for component four, but you may choose to take this course without any pre-requisites.
Required components to apply for CSA/DCBC Dive Supervisor Certification:
- 1. Copies of 100 logged commercial dives over a minimum of 3 years*
- 2. Documented supervisor trainee experience of 16 supervisor dives under the direction of a qualified USS supervisor.*
- 3. Documented proof of 3 mock(sham) incidents as a Trainee Supervisor under direct observation of a qualified USS Supervisor.
- 4. Formal Dive Supervisor training taught to CSA Z275.5 by an authority recognized by DCBC (ie Kelly Korol at DIVESAFE International)
Lacking requirements for points two or three? We can arrange a two-day program to fulfill the requirements at an additional fee.
* Consult DCBC regulations for the most up-to-date information. Requirements may be less for RSS and Occupational/Commercial SCUBA candidates.
* Points 1-3 must be completed in the field and documented in a professional diver’s logbook.
A career in leadership starts here!
This course does not require approval by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, skills & training. As it is considered a "short course". As such, the registrar did not review this program. This course is accepted by PTIB and authorized by DCBC (Diver Certification Board of Canada)
Registration Fee - 0
Books - included in tuition
Tuition - 1595.00 (includes Certification in Dive Accident Management)
Certification Fee - none
Hear from our past students.
I really enjoyed Reggies Humour and ability to know when to challenge us & when to help us.
Adam C.
Reggie and Peter are both extremely knowledgeable, professional, and personable. They were never stumped by questions, which is extremely impressive. True masters of their trade.
Jason R.
I was so blown away by everyone. The thoughtfulness and knowledge was so inspiring and I’m going to miss seeing everyone every day.
Sean C.
The underwater projects taught self discipline and prepared us for what to expect in the field.
Joey A.
This was a great class. Our instructors were excellent mentors who made everyone feel right at home no matter the skill level. They were great!
Marc A.
