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 Background
The Canadian Working Divers Institute trains
commercial divers at a reasonable cost to compete
in a growing industry, both nationally and
internationally. The commercial diving
industry demands travel, long hours, practical
skills, self-motivation and strong work ethics and
habits. It is not enough that a student enjoys
diving; he/she must also enjoy the lifestyle that
accompanies the career. This course gives the
students the skills and knowledge expected by the
commercial diving industry.
 All
in-water practical projects duplicate (not
simulate) actual working environments. At C.W.D.I.
projects include more complex underwater work
and more
time in the water than standards
require.
The
course consists of 12 consecutive weeks of
intensive training. Each week will
include:
24 hours theory
24 hours of diving
12 hours of equipment maintenance as well as
setting up and breaking down
gear
12 hours of independent study and
tutoring
Prerequisites
Grade 12 or equivalent
C.P.R. and First Aid (valid to date)
SCUBA certification (open water)
diving medical
Job
Placement
C.W.D.I. has placement contracts worldwide. Due to
the high quality of graduates
some companies hire exclusively from our school. We
have graduates
working throughout South-east Asia, South America,
Middle East, Europe
and North America. Many graduates have been hired
as divers the day of
graduation.
 Facility
The training facility is located about two hours
north-east of Toronto in the
Kawartha Highlands. The remote facility makes it
ideal for our intensive
six days per week, twelve hours per day training
schedule. Equipment includes
two barges, several vessels, two double lock
hyperbaric chambers, a
wide array of helmets, band masks, lift bags,
compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic tools,
winches, hot
water suits and hand tools. We also have access to
two hydraulic control
dams and a wide range of underwater work sites and
conditions including
up to 195 feet of water for mixed gas
diving.
 Accreditations
Upon graduation you will receive an Unrestriced Surface-Supplied Diver Certification,
from the
Divers Certifcation Board of Canada (D.C.B.C).
This certification is recognized by:
- the Health and Safety Executive(HSE North Sea Ticket)
- the Diver Certification Schema from Austrailia
- the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA)
- the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI)
- the National Energy Board (NEB) of Canada
- the Newfoundland and Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Boards
You will receive the following certifications:
- WHIMS certification
- Oxygen administrator
- Occupational Riggers certification
- Pleasure Boat Operator certification
- Chamber Operator certification
- Restricted Radio Operator certification
The Canadian Diver Training Standared(CSA Z275.5) is the highest
and most robust diver training in the world and is chaired by
Gord Hay(Chief Diving Instructor-Canadian Working Divers Institute)
"Registered as a private career college under the Private Career Colleges Act,2005" ,
Exceeds all United States Federal and State Standards
standards
There
are no entry level training facilities world wide
that exceed the standards of
C.W.D.I.
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