First Learning Service Provider to be accredited to ISO 29990:2010 Standard. SSG Approved (SDF Training Grant, SkillsFuture Credit & PSEA)
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Funding Validity Period: Till 09 Jun 2022 Course Training Duration: 20 days for each level Mode of Training: Full-Time
An intensive commercial diving training programme that allows graduates to enter an exciting new career as an inland/inshore commercial diver. Inland/Inshore commercial divers typically work in shallower depth ranges down to 30 meters and are employed primarily on ship husbandry / maintenance, marine construction, shipyard construction & repair, docking operations in shipyards, inspection and projects conducted within harbours and inland waterways. No previous diving experience is necessary to attend.
During the commercial diver training programme, candidates will learn the theory aspects to being a commercial diver including safe diving practices and get to experience realistic tasks associated with Inland/Inshore diving operations. Candidates will be assigned work tasks using hydraulic and pneumatic tooling as well as the use of underwater oxy arc cutting (burning) equipment. These work assignments will assist the diver with gaining valuable training and experience on the tools before working in industry.
This course competency standard is issued by the Workplace Safety & Health Council (WSHC) and Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Singapore in consultation with the Commercial Diving Association Singapore (CDAS). The training and assessments are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Singapore Standards for Commercial Diving and associated codes of practice e.g Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA), Code of Practice for Diving at Work (Singapore Standards SS 511) and Technical Advisory (TA) for Inland/Inshore Commercial Diving Safety and Health).
Level 1 - Commercial Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (CSCUBA) Diver
Level 2 - Surface Supplied Diving Equipment (SSDE)
Level 1 (CSCUBA Diver Training) : 20 working days (120 hours of practical, 40 hours of theory including assessment) Level 2 (SSDE Diver Training) : 20 working days (120 hours of practical, 40 hours of theory including assessment)
(Residential packages can be arranged within Singapore. Contact us for more info).
S$8,935 (Subject to GST)
Course Funding and SkillsFuture Credit - See below
A minimum class of six (6) divers is required to run this course while maximum at twelve (12). KBAT has the right to cancel the course should this minimum number is not met.
Suitable for individual who aspires to start a commercial diver career.
Candidates will be assessed on diving theory knowledge with a written examination after each level course completed. Practical diver assessments will be carried out throughout the diver training where candidates will be assessed on;
There will be individual assessment such as personal dive record, correct use of diving equipment and many group work activities to encourage teamwork. Candidates are assessed by examinations, written reports and practical assessment.
Upon successful completion of the training, and passed all theory and practical assessment, the following certificates will be issued:
Note: This Standard does not apply to diving operations conducted within the Offshore Oil & Gas industry.
1. Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Grant - Up to 95% subsidy (eligibility criteria apply). Absentee Payroll (AP) approved.
*Final grant amount subject to SkillsFuture Singapore Agency (SSG) approval.
Eligibility: The general eligibility criteria are listed as follows:
NETT Fee payment. Company will pay KBAT the unfunded portion of the course fee. The training grant application submitted by the company is first routed to the training organisation for endorsement, before routing to SSG. Training organisation is responsible to submit the claim to SSG upon course completion. Upon approval of the claim, the course fee funding will be disbursed to the training organisation and Absentee Payroll funding, if applicable, will be disbursed to the company.
2. SkillsFuture Credit. All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website (www.skillsfuture.sg/credit) to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory. Contact us for more information.
3. PSEA (Post-Secondary Education Account). All Singaporeans aged 30 and below can use their PSEA from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Click here for more information. * Eligibility criteria apply to all above funding.
To Offshore Commercial Diver
Complete a 4-week HSE Conversion Package in Scotland, UK and you will attain HSE Part I - Surface Supplied / Top-Up certificates. As a HSE Part I diver, you are qualified to work in any inshore / offshore worksite globally. (Minimum entry is completion of Level 1 and Level 2). Click here for the flyer.
Course Flyer Application Form
To be completed and sent to KBAT with the registration form above.
I enjoyed the interaction between instructors and students, sharing of their experiences to enrich the course materials. The instructor Daniel is able to clarify and explain key concepts in a memorable and digestible manner, while Rudy bridges theory with practical well; they were able to complement each other well.
Instructor is very interactive with the trainees.
I enjoy doing the SSDE night diving and training. Iwould recommend KBA Training Centre as it is a standard for all diver working underwater under SS511.
The physical (practical) components were very engaging.
Good planning on the course structure, I enjoy the practical session, better knowledge absorption.
