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.
The course covers the following modules
Final examination consists of two parts.
The program is run in one block.
The cost for the program (3338 €) covers all training, certificates issued during program, diving activities and specialist equipment used on program, and examination. It also includes shared accommodation and three meals (warm lunch and dinner delivered to site). These prices are at special rates and serve the purpose to allow time together as a team and focusing on learning.
The instructional part of the program, invoiced by University Helsinki, is 1150 € excluding VAT, 1444 € including VAT. If you can proof to have a business account with B2B rights, you might be able to pay the amount without VAT.
After successful completion of the 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 level.
Certificates issued during the course also include:
Fly into Zagreb or Rijeka airport.
From Zagreb there are frequent buses to Rijeka. From Rijeka buses go to Malinska on the island of Krk. From Malinska we can arrange pickup.
Car rentals are very affordable at that time of year. Please coordinate in the team if you want to share a car.
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Winter in Croatia can include various weather conditions. Come prepared for windy and rainy
conditions with air temperature ranges from 0 - 15 oC.
Registration following the link above will register your interest for the program. After revision
of the suitability to join the program you will receive a link for a deposit. After the deposit is made
your spot and participation in the program is secured.