Training Maintenance

Options for Dive Safety Training

There are four options for dive safety training at UBC:

1. Science Diver Level 1 (maximum depth of 20m)
2. Science Diver Level 2 (maximum depth of 40m)
3. Dive Surface Attendant
4. Snorkel

Once UBC’s DSO (dive.safety@ubc.ca) has approved your registration, you can sign up to be qualified as a Level 1 (20m/60ft) or a Level 2 (40m/130ft) diver as follows:

Diver in Training (DIT)

• Registered for the CAUS 1 Training Program
• Can only dive when the DSO or a qualified CAUS Level I/II diver present
• Diving must occur during daylight hours

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Level 1

• Completion of the scientific dive theory course and exam with a minimum grade of 80%
• Dive accident management training
• Oxygen administration for divers
• Swimming / diving skills evaluation (pool/confined water)
  • Demonstrate a survival float/swim without any aids for a minimum of 20 minutes
  • Swim without aids (no fins etc) for 200 m
  • Swim with aids (mask, fin, snorkel) for 400 m
  • Conduct a head first skin dive to retrieve an object in 3 m of water.
• Ocean dives. Completion of a minimum of 25 logged dives with 15 hours of bottom time
  • A minimum of 4 dives to 20 m under the direct supervision of the DSO
• Act as the Diver In Charge (Dive Supervisor) for a minimum of one dive day and complete a Dive Project which is approved by the DSO

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Level 2

• Be qualified as a Level 1
• Complete an exam with a minimum grade of 80%
• Plan and execute four dives between 20m to 40m, with at least to 40m under the direct supervision of the DSO.

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Surface Attendant

• Completion of the scientific dive theory course and exam with a minimum grade of 80%
• Dive accident management training
• Oxygen administration for divers

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Snorkel

• Swimming / diving skills evaluation (pool/confined water)
  • Demonstrate a survival float/swim without any aids for a minimum of 20 minutes
  • Swim without aids (no fins etc) for 200 m
  • Swim with aids (mask, fin, snorkel) for 400 m
  • Conduct a head first skin dive to retrieve an object in 3 m of water
• Current First Aid
• Modification of Dive Accident Management course

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Qualification Maintenance

Maintaining Certification

To remain a current CAUS diver, you must:

• Log a minimum of 12 dives during any 12 month period (at least one dive must be to the depth of prescribed qualification (Level 1, Level 2)).
• Be current in required qualifications (e.g. dive medical, first aid).
• Conduct an annual check out dive with the DSO

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