Overview
To earn the Associate of Science degree in Marine Technology (Commercial Diving) , ninety-two (92) quarter credits are required. Credits must come from the following sources:
Completion of Marine Technology I (38 quarter credits)
Completion of Marine Technology II (Concentration) (24 quarter credits)
Choice of concentration includes:
MedTech (Advanced diving medicine)
SpecTech (Underwater inspection technology)
WeldTech (Underwater welding technology)
Completion of General Education Coursework (30 quarter credits)
Goal
To prepare students with basic skills for surface supplied air diving as a prerequisite for each concentration. The curriculum includes a balance of lecture and practical hands-on courses to develop the skills and experience needed in commercial diving. The student learns safe diving procedures, professional work habits, and technical diving skills.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
College Admission Requirements
Equipment:
Starting with course DV128, the student will need the following equipment: wetsuit, fins, weight belt and weights, booties, gloves, knife, and crescent wrench. Some courses also required an approved dive physical clearance.
General Education Requirement:
In addition to the core courses required for the Associate of Science degree, the program requires the successful completion of 30 quarter credits in six categories of general education. You can learn more about National Polytechnic College's General Education Requirement by visiting General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees.
Topside Welding
Students pursuing their commercial diving cards are required to complete a welding program consisting of DV 120 and a practical phase consisting of 12 hours of oxyacetylene cutting and 18 hours of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Students holding a D1.1:2G Performance Qualification are exempt from practical hours of welding experience. NOTE: DV120 Introduction to Welding does not meet the topside welding requirements to be issued a diver/tender commercial diving card.
Students may take the required training at any accredited training facility. Special arrangements have been made with nearby adult schools to provide topside welding training and the opportunity to test for the D1.1:2G Performance Qualification (for a list of local training facilities, please see an Admissions Advisor). The College does not provide this training on its California campuses. All practical cutting and welding training must be documented and records provided to the College by the training facility.
Hawaii students may conduct practical cutting and welding hours at a College-sponsored location under direct supervision of an instructor. Practical training will be held at no cost to students, and the opportunity to test for the D1.1:2G Performance Qualification will be provided.
Students who enroll in the WeldTech concentration must successfully complete DV120 and pass the D1.1:2G Performance Qualification PRIOR to beginning the WeldTech courses.
NOTE: The certification program is a progressive learning with final assessment and therefore the College will not issue nor recommend for issuance any entry-level diver/tender card until the student has successfully completed Marine Technology I and II.
The Associate of Science in Marine Technology program requires the successful completion of one of the following concentrations:
MedTech (Advance Dive Medicine): Prepares students in the medical aspects of diving and advanced training in emergency diving/hyperbaric medicine.
SpecTech (Nondestructive Testing): Prepares inspection divers and topside inspection personnel in skills that include nondestructive testing and visual weld inspection of various structures. Offers courses in surveying, inspecting, cleaning of structures, underwater video, and still photography.
WeldTech (Underwater Wet Welding): Prepares the student for employment as an underwater welding and cutting diver. Includes specialized training in topside and "wet" welding and underwater oxy-arc cutting.
Homeland Security Management: Prepares the student for specialized training in homeland security management and is designed for public safety or military divers. This concentration does not provide the necessary topics required by the Association of Commercial Diving Educators (ACDE) or the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADC) for entry-level commercial diver/tender certificates.
These specialties offer concentrated and advanced training for the major employment areas of commercial diving.
Related Courses
| Name | |
|---|---|
| DV112 - Introduction to Commercial Diving | 4 Credits |
| DV114 - Physical Aspects of Diving | 4 Credits |
| DV115 - Boatswain (Bosun) Skills | 3 Credits |
| DV117 - Commercial Diving Mechanics | 3 Credits |
| DV120 - Introduction to Welding | 2 Credits |
| DV122 - Hyperbaric Procedures | 4 Credits |
| DV124 - Chamber Operations | 3 Credits |
| DV128 - Diving Procedures and Equipment | 5 Credits |
| DV131 - Diving Operations I | 5 Credits |
| DV135 - Diving Operations II | 5 Credits |
| Degree Program Locations | |
|---|---|
| Kearny Mesa | |
| Wilmington | |
