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COMMERCIAL DIVER TRAINING
Finish in 7 Months, Even If You Have No Prior Experience
Iām not a person that likes to be behind a deskā¦ Iām the kind of person that likes to be hands-on.
ā CHRIS, DIT STUDENT
Ever had that sudden realization you were working the wrong job? Most people do at some point. In fact studies show that approximatelyĀ 80% of peopleĀ are dissatisfied with their jobs. And when the average person will spend aroundĀ 90,000 hoursĀ at work over their lifetimeā¦ ā¦it becomes vital to choose something that you love to do.
Ask yourself ā are you:
Trapped behind a desk in a job you loathe?
Mindlessly bored by your job?
Lacking a feeling of adventure in your life?
Feeling the urge to try something different?
We train people from many walks of life to become commercial divers with real career prospects.Ā Diving isnāt justĀ aĀ job.
Our 7-month Commercial Diving programĀ is designed to give students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the diving industry.
After graduating, I had confidence in myself, and my skills. I could successfully start a diving career. I am and was extremely grateful to the staff at D.I.T for making my time in school safe, productive, and crazy fun!
ā NATE SCHMIDT, DIT CLASS 102-14
Itās Time To Start YourĀ NewĀ Adventure!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DIT:
You donāt need to know how to dive.
In 7 months weāll teach you to become a competent, capable diver. No previous scuba experience is needed. You can ādiveā feet first into the program.
Youāll learn to dive in open water, not just tanks and pools.
Because of our unique location in Seattle, youāll learn to dive in varying conditions, similar to those youāll experience in the industry. This means youāll be prepared for whatever job youāre required to do when you start your career.
Weāll teach you what you need to know.
Youāll learn physics, dive medicine, topside and underwater welding, cutting, and burning, rigging, salvage, deep water & open water diving and more. Youāll learn from diving industry experts in those 7 months, meaning you donāt need experience in any of those areas.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Weāll guide you through it. With lots of options to choose from, you can relax knowing that weāll be here to help you locate the funding you need for your education.
We help you get started in your career.
DIT takes pride in helping you get started in your career. Our full-time Placement Director and Placement Team will help you with everything from interview practice and resume writing to hosting recruiters from offshore and inland companies on campus. We are behind you every step of the way! If youāre willing to put in the hard work, you can have a great career.
DIT accepts veteran benefits.
DIT has been veteran owned and run since 1968. We believe your military experience is an asset and weāll do what we can to make it easier for you to join our school, including helping you get the finances you need as a veteran and providing the best support possible for our veteran community.
Weāre based in Seattle.
Seattle is a great place to learn and live. Being in Seattle allows you to learn in realistic conditions like those you will experience in the industry. Menās Health Magazine listed Seattle as āAmericaās most active cityā in 2011. When you live in Seattle youāre surrounded by incredible outdoor opportunities.
Housing Support
DIT can help you find affordable housing near to the school that meets your needs. We have relationships with property managers who rent to our students, and can help you find shared or private housing at a more affordable rate than you may find online.
Youāll qualify to work internationally.
DIT is one of the only commercial dive schools in the U.S. to be internationally certified by the DCBC. This means youāll be able to take employment opportunities anywhere in the world, which is perfect if you love to travel.
You donāt need a college degree
You only need a high school diploma or GED.
You donāt need any welding experience
Or experience in any of the other areas.
You donāt need any scuba experience
You must know how to swim (other physical requirements apply)
What Our Graduates AreĀ Sayingā¦
Iāve used the skills taught to me by the great instructors at DIT on a daily basis. I continually run into DIT graduates out in the field, and theyāre always hardworking, professional, and very well trained. After all these years, I still love what I do! I always knew I wanted to see the world, and what I learned at DIT provided me with the opportunity.
JADON ANDERSON
Saturation Diver and DIT Graduate
We train our divers to excel throughout the commercial diving industry, opening up a whole world of exciting opportunity.
See Where You can you go:
OffshoreĀ This part of the commercial diving industry is where most DIT graduates begin their careers. The offshore industry is very challenging, diverse and exciting. The DCBC certification allows DIT grads to travel and work around the globe.
InlandĀ The inland industry is varied, interesting and requires a āJack-of-all-Tradesā approach. This part of the commercial diving industry is highly diverse and requires a āCan Doā attitude regardless of the challenge presented.
HazmatĀ Hazmat diving is highly technical, requires special equipment and is all about maintaining control in highly hazardous environments while completing the task assigned. This work requires special advanced certifications and specialized training.
SalvageĀ This is one of the most exciting aspects of diving as it makes one think of āsunken treasureā. Salvage diving presents several unique challenges. Divers salvage ships and their cargos, aircraft and other vehicles and structures that have fallen or sunk in the water. Any body of water can provide a salvage job!
SaturationĀ Saturation Diving is a technique used or employed for deeper and long term diving projects. The diver lives in a pressurized environment onboard the working ship. When required to go to work they are lowered to the jobsite in a pressurized diving bell.
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