Commercial Diving Training at Academy of Commercial Diving
Commercial Diving Training at Academy of Commercial DivingCommercial Diving Training at Academy of Commercial DivingCommercial Diving Training at Academy of Commercial Diving
This is a proud veteran owned business specializing in ADCI diving certifications and commercial diving courses. We offer comprehensive training at our commercial diving school, including hands-on experience in underwater welding.
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DIVE INTO A NEW FUTURE!
Discover a New, In demand, Rewarding Career
As a veteran owned business, we offer personalized and interactive learning experiences designed to help you achieve your goals. Explore our 16 week commercial diving courses, including ADCI diving certifications and specialized training in underwater welding, and start your journey with our commercial diving school today!
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS
Our comprehensive commercial diving courses, including ADCI diving certifications, prepare you to be 'READY & EMPLOYABLE' on graduation day! As a veteran-owned business, we ensure students acquire every crucial skill for success as commercial divers in a competitive industry. Our diving instructors, known for their extensive professional experience, are among the best in the country, also offering specialized training in underwater welding.
Please reach out to us if you cannot find an answer to your questions.
Our instructors are highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields. Many of them hold advanced degrees and have years of teaching experience. Our instructor staff pulls from extensive military and commercial experiences. We also regularly evaluate our instructors to ensure they are providing the highest quality education to our students. All have held leadership/supervisor positions for years before coming to ACD to pass on their knowledge.
The length of our course is 16 weeks, Monday through Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-12 noon. We exceed the ADCI minimum 625 hour course outline to maximize your learning potential and to only offer certifications that are needed and used in the industry.
Commercial Diver Training must consist of at least 640 documented hours of formal instruction in subjects set forth in the ADCI Consensus Standards .
No, but some of our courses do require online study, review, and testing with practical testing done through ACD on and off campus locations. Please contact us for more information. There are some courses that are hybrid and require you to log into a course. Online class room will be conducted during normal school hours.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Be physically able to complete all tasks Topside and In-water.
Be at least a Highschool Graduate or have a General Educational Development (GED).
Be able to pass an Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) diver medical physical.
Complete formal training from a accredited commercial diving school that meets the ADCI requirements of 625 hours.
Be able to pass standard 10 panel pre-hire drug screen.
Contact ACD to start the ball rolling with our highly dedicated Financial Aid Department.
Receive, Complete and pay any fees for all required Registration paperwork.
Application with $100 processing fee (waived for Veterans with Honorable DD-214).
Fill out and return the Medical Health Questionnaire (MHQ).
Work with the Financial Aid Department to secure funding.
Complete and Pass the ADCI Diver Physical form (MUST BE SIGNED BY A M.D. OR D.O. ONLY!).
Purchase required Personal Tools (Complete List Provided).
Underwater and Topside Welding
Underwater and Topside Cutting/Burning
Mixed Gas Diving
Resume Writing and Interview Preparation
Non Destructive Testing (Level 1&2)
First Aid for Divers, CPR, AED, and O2 (PADI EFR Certification)
Work pants (at least 5 sets without holes or rips)
Pens/Pencils/Highlighters/Notebooks (4ea)
Leather Work Gloves
Tool box/Bag
Personal Tools (Tool List Provided)
Rain Gear /Poncho
Sunscreen/Bug spray
Wetsuit
Harness W/t Straps
Bailout Bottle (50CFM)
Coveralls
Booties
Steel toed Boots (In water/Rubber)
Z-87 Safety glasses (2 pair)
Brimmed Hard Hat
Type V PFD
Class 4 Gloves (in water)
Spyderco knife w/t shackle
Safety shackle w/t hardware
First stage and Whip/Pig tail with QD fitting
Fins
Commercial weight belt w/t 40# weights
ALL EQUIPMENT MEETS OR EXCEEDS ADCI CONSENCUSS STANDARDS
About the Academy of Commercial Diving
Our History
Curriculum and Certifications
Our History
Since our establishment in 2023, the Academy of Commercial Diving has been dedicated to providing quality education through our commercial diving courses to students from all over the world. We began as the only commercial diving school to equip students with TOP Rated gear (minus a Helmet) to ensure their success from day one in the fiel
Since our establishment in 2023, the Academy of Commercial Diving has been dedicated to providing quality education through our commercial diving courses to students from all over the world. We began as the only commercial diving school to equip students with TOP Rated gear (minus a Helmet) to ensure their success from day one in the field. We have grown to become the only institution that conducts daily dives in working waters, providing invaluable 'REAL WORLD' work experience. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ADCI diving certifications and the impact we are making on the lives of our students and the industry. As a veteran owned business, we take pride in our history and invite you to come grow with us! ALL 'REAL WORLD' OPEN WATER DIVES...NO TANKS, PONDS, or POOLS! Underwater welding opportunities are also available.
Our Faculty
Curriculum and Certifications
Our History
Our faculty consists of experienced educators with over 20 years of military and commercial 'real world' knowledge, specializing in areas such as underwater welding and ADCI diving certifications. These professionals are passionate about their fields and are committed to providing the best possible education through our commercial diving
Our faculty consists of experienced educators with over 20 years of military and commercial 'real world' knowledge, specializing in areas such as underwater welding and ADCI diving certifications. These professionals are passionate about their fields and are committed to providing the best possible education through our commercial diving courses at our commercial diving school. We carefully select our faculty members based on their expertise, teaching experience, and dedication to their craft. Our faculty not only excels in their fields but also serves as caring mentors, offering personalized guidance to our students, all while being part of a proud veteran owned business.
Curriculum and Certifications
Curriculum and Certifications
Curriculum and Certifications
The commercial diving school offers several courses designed to build a solid theoretical foundation in commercial diving. The curriculum includes essential topics such as diving physics, physiology, decompression, diving systems and procedures, equipment maintenance, and diver communication systems. Advanced topics like underwater inspec
The commercial diving school offers several courses designed to build a solid theoretical foundation in commercial diving. The curriculum includes essential topics such as diving physics, physiology, decompression, diving systems and procedures, equipment maintenance, and diver communication systems. Advanced topics like underwater inspections, searches, underwater welding, cutting and welding equipment, and underwater construction techniques, along with hyperbaric instruction, complete the training. Upon successful completion of the program, ACD grants various ADCI diving certifications to new Tender/Divers, including ADCI Diver/Tender Certification, Crosby Rigger 1 Certification, OSHA 10 Certification, Non-Destructive Test Level 1, and PADI EFR for CPR/First Aid with AED and O2 Provider Training. As a veteran-owned business, ACD is committed to providing quality education and prioritizes education and safety FIRST!
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Committed to training the world's most valuable Divers!
We would love to see you in the OFFSHORE COUNTRY, where you can explore our veteran-owned business offering ADCI diving certifications and various commercial diving courses. Feel free to visit during normal business hours to learn more about our commercial diving school and specialized training in underwater welding.
Academy of Commercial Diving
18242 West Main Street, Galliano, LA, United States
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