Occupational Scientific Diver

This program is for people working in the field of scientific research or data collection that requires diving operations. Employment in the field of scientific diving requires a scientific background but also the training to manage dive operations in an occupational approach with planning, appropriate selection of teams and supervisory roles.

This program introduces and develops skills in all the areas of running scientific diving projects, the management of dive teams, emergency plans and diving skills. The result will be individuals trained for participation in research projects with foundations in scientific diving skills, experience with an array of equipment and the ability to plan efficient diving operations. At the end of the program training in specialist fields and experience in supervision can be continued to develop expertise in specific disciplines or project leader roles.
Course Prerequisites

18 years old Advanced Open Water/ CMAS 2* or equivalent 20 Logged Dives Drysuit/ Cold Water Experience Bachelor Degree (or enrolled) in a relevant field or involvement in scientific organisation
Core modules and content

The course covers the following modules 

  • Core Diving Skills 
  • Rescue Management 
  • Underwater Navigation 
  • Physiology, Physics and decompression Theory 
  • Diving Laws and Regulations 
  • Equipment 
  • Standards Scientific Diving Skills 
  • Core Biological Techniques 
  • Core Archeological Techniques 
  • Dive Project Planning and Supervision 
  • Small boat handling and navigation 
  • Full Face Masks, Communications Systems and Tethers 
  • Site Locations Survey and Setup 
  • Lift Bags and Air Lifts 
  • Photography and Videography
Examination

Final examination consists of two parts

  1. Part 1 - Dive Project and Report 
  2. Part 2 - Diving Skills and Theory Evaluation
Dates

Course 1: May 5th - June 19th                                                                  

Course 2: Aug 25th - Oct 8th
Trainers

Edd Stockdale, Finnish Scientific Diving Academy Coordinator

Dr Anne Räisänen-Sokolowski, Hyperbaric and Diving Medicine Physician.
Price

The cost for the program (3200 € plus VAT) covers all training, certificates issued during program, diving activities and specialist equipment used on program, and examination. Participants will need to cover accommodation and food while at the Tvärminne Zoological Station. Participants will need their own basic diving equipment. Special packages have been arranged to assist participant in the correct equipment options if required.
Accreditation

After successful completion of course and examination participants will be issued with a Professional Diploma in Scientific Diving. Application can be made to Suomen Tutkimussukelluksen Ohjausyhdistys (STOY) after to attain recognition of competency for the European scientific diving levels. Certificates issued during the course also include: DAN O2 and First Aid Provider The Human Diver Level 0 Certificate ‘The Essentials of Human Factors in Diving’