IMCA offshore diving supervisor and life support technician certification schemes

  • Informative Guidance
  • Revision 5 - June 2024

 

This document provides comprehensive details on the IMCA Offshore Diving Supervisor and Life Support Technician Certification Schemes, including their history, scope, training requirements, and examination procedures.

Contents

  • Introduction

  • Terminology, responsibilities and career structures

  • Certification scheme process

  • IMCA-approved preparatory training courses

  • Examination and certification procedure

  • Revalidation and continuing professional development (CPD)

  • Other certification schemes for diving supervisors and LSTs

  • Country-specific requirements

  • References


Revision

  • Rev. 5 - June 2024
    Restructuring and updating of guidance
  • Rev. 4 - September 2013
    Minor update and corrections
  • Rev. 3 - February 2007
    Scheduled review - retained
  • Rev. 2 - November 2005
    Revised for feedback from Members
  • Rev. 1 - June 2002
    This guidance supersedes AODC Guidance Notes 042, 043, 046, 053 and 053 Rev. 1 and IMCA D 013, which are now withdrawn.
  • Rev. - April 1998
    Initial publication; This guidance supersedes AODC Guidance Notes 042, 043 ,046, 053 and 053 Rev. 1 which are now withdrawn