Training to be a Deep Sea Diver

Deep sea diving or commercial diving, is a profession that is not for all people. In this profession, you should be in a good physical condition, and you also need to have a sharp mind. Being a commercial diver is not just about knowing how to weld pipes underwater or handling explosives, there are a lot more skills needed in this profession. In other words, training to be deep sea diver goes far beyond the instruction you will receive from our certified PADI instructor in Maui. In this post, we will give you some idea of the training involved in becoming a deep sea diver. 

Basically, most commercial divers take welding classes. By taking the underwater welding courses, you will learn about the skills necessary to produce high quality fillet welds. During these courses, you will be introduced to theories regarding the welding process as well as safe work practices while welding underwater. These kinds of courses are also supplemented with lectures on each topic and an actual examination where you will be expected to demonstrate what you have learned underwater. 

Part of your instruction in safe underwater welding procedures will involve an introduction to welding equipment. You will also learn techniques, how to prepare the weld, weld terminology and electrodes, how to monitor and control welding operations, etc. Additionally, taking an underwater welding course can provide you with many job opportunities as a commercial diver. By being a certified underwater welder, you will be in demand for shipping, construction, and in the oil and gas industries.

Air mixed gas commercial diver specialist is also another course in the commercial diving industry. Here, you will be taught about the different gas mixes that divers breathe. From regular air, to Nitrox, to Trimix you will be able to learn about how each works. Also, a pressure tolerance test is included in this particular course. You will be taught the effects of certain gases on the body when diving. You will also be taught about decompression and dive medicine as well as hyperbaric medicine. Underwater construction will also be covered with these kinds of courses as well as inland diving and equipment maintenance.  These are just a few of the specialty courses that you will take as part of your training in commercial diving. As you can see, there are a lot of career opportunities in this profession. Some divers here desire to take their diving further and consider a career as a commercial deep sea diver. Those who do will find that there are many fine schools that can instruct them in this specialized area of deep sea diving. In our facility we can lead you on a guided dive tour of Maui and instruct you on non-commercial diving techniques.