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International Marine Contractors Association

Australian Diver Accredidation Scheme

Accommodation
for
PDC Divers

6m Training Tank

Dedicated quay side facility

Complete mobile operation

All Diver Course Selection Requirements:

All candidates wishing to undertake diver training must comply with the following course entry criteria:

• Attained the age of 18 yrs.
• Recommended to have a Recreational Scuba Diver ticket
• Pass a medical examination conducted by a designated medical practitioner. This certificate must be obtained before training commences.
• Be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and fractions; calculate percentages and transpose and solve simple formulae, e.g. gas laws.
• Be able to understand and make written and verbal communications and communicate easily with others in English.  This is particularly important where learner divers are of different nationalities.
• Pass a watermanship evaluation (Table 3), prior to commencement of the course. This evaluation is a practical test of the candidate’s basic watermanship ability. This shows the evaluator if the candidate is comfortable in the marine/aquatic environment.
• Understand and make written and verbal communications and communicate easily with others, particularly where trainees are of different nationalities.
• Be willing and able to work as part of a team.
• Have completed a sport scuba course and have a minimum of 10 logged dives after completing the sport scuba course dives and provide your log book and certification card as proof.

Watermanship Evaluation

The evaluation is to be conducted in confined water of at least 2, 5 m deep. 

Alternatively - substitute items 4 and 5 with "Drown proof for 15min" (stay afloat without touching the sides of the pool).

Please note: Failure to meet to above pre-course requirements will result in you being dismissed from course without reimbursement as your place has been booked and cannot be filled at such a short notice.

Things to bring when attending diving courses

Many items of equipment can be purchased in Durban. Please enquire when booking

You will need the following when attending one of the diver courses. For the divers flying in - "weights" can be arranged and some of the heavier items bought in Durban on arrival.

1. 1 x carry Bag for towel and dive equipment.
2. 2 x Overalls (Red or orange preferred) - one or two piece.
3. 1 x Pair of safety shoes or work boots (steel toe cap) and safety glasses.
4. 1 x pocket knife for surface use.
5. 1 x Dive knife, can be kitchen bread knife, in hosepipe.
6. 1 x Adjustable wrench spanner 25mm jaw.
7. 1 x Adjustable wrench spanner 35mm jaw.
8. 1 x Small torch surface.
9. 1 x Small to medium underwater torch, can do as above surface torch as well.
10. 1 x Hat for sun or you can buy a school sun hat with PDC logo.
11. 2 x Towels including 1 x toiletry bag.
12. Clothes including short pants and T-Shirts as well as something warm.
13. Swimming costume and towel.
14. Windbreaker.
15. 1 x Wet suit to cover whole body 5mm minimum prefered (ie. not shorty)
16. 1 x Open heel fins.
17. 1 x Pair booties hard sole.
18. 1 x Half mask and snorkel.
19. 1 x Pair of gloves for diving, leather or cotton.
20. R100.00 for registration.
21. 12 x ID photos or Passport size.
22. 2 x certified copies of ID or Passport - these can be certified at the dive school.
23. 2 x certified copies of valid and in date diving medical certificate issued by a PDC approved Diving Doctor.
24. Accomadation can be arranged at Crossways hotel for a fee of R225.00 per night including 3 meals per day - www.crosswayshotel.co.za