DIVE INDUSTRY TECHNICIANS COURSE (DITC) - 10 DAYS
A 10-day A.S.S.E.T. & S.I.T.A./IDEST approved course, covering all aspects of maintenance, repair and workshop operation. The course has a 9-module curriculum supported by the Dive Industry Technician’s Handbook, specially written to accompany the course.
The course is very comprehensive, including both theory and practice.
“This is a highly practical course, with hands on experience in a real SCUBA workshop”.
Syllabus includes:
- The physics of diving related plant and equipment
- Equipment theory - design and construction
- Workshop equipment and practices
- Regulator service and repair – you will work on several brands of regulator, Northern Diver, Apeks, Coltri and maybe others.
- The maintenance of other diving equipment
- Cylinder testing (Pt 1) - visual inspection & hydraulic testing
- NDT – eddy current testing
- Wet and dry suit repair
- Compressors and air systems - operation and management (CASM)
- Codes of practice, health & safety and trading standards
- British, European and International Standards and UK Regulations
Please note: You will also complete a COLTRI service engineer’s course during the DITC.
Course Fee Includes:
- Tuition,
- comprehensive updated full colour handbook
- course completion certificate
- Northern Diver Service Course Certificate
- ASSET Membership at
Technician Grade
Course Prerequisites: None
Please note: This course is suitable for both the beginner and more experienced person alike. Small class numbers (max 6) allows the Instructor to cater to the requirements of all levels
NITROX TECHNICIAN & NITROX GAS BLENDER COURSE (NTC) – 2 DAYS
The A.S.S.E.T. Nitrox Technician & Gas Blender Course is of the same high standard as the Dive Industry Technicians Course. Developed to reflect good engineering practice, together with gas industry, British and International Standards The course is delivered by one of the most experienced and respected technician trainers in the diving industry. We believe there is no better Nitrox course available anywhere. This course is essential, for anyone who is serious about NITROX.
Course Fee Includes:
- Tuition
- Handbook
- Course completion certificate
Course Prerequisites: Compressed Air Systems Management Course or DITC
GAS BLENDERS COURSE (NBC) – 1 DAY
Sound technical information without the “black art” so often found in similar courses; exploding the “40% myth”. Simplified calculations and a practical approach make Gas Blending relatively safe and easy.
Course Fee Includes:
- Tuition
- Handbook
- Course completion certificate
Course Prerequisites: Compressed Air Systems Management Course or DITC
CYLINDER TESTING PART 2 (CT2) – 2 DAYS
Because the first 2 days of the 4 day ASSET Cylinder Testing Course are included in the Dive Industry Technician’s Course, this course is for those who have previously completed a DITC.
If you are taking the DITC or are a qualified ASSET Technician, you only need to complete this two day course to become an ASSET Cylinder Testing Technician.
Syllabus includes:
- Metallurgy
- Inspection
- Determination
Course Fee Includes:
- Course Completion Certificate
- updated and full colour handbook
- Eddy Current Testing Certificate
- Asset Membership at Cylinder Testing Technician Grade
Course Prerequisites: Dive Industry Technicians Course
CYLINDER TESTING COURSE (CTC) – 4 DAY
(Please note: the first 2 days of this course are included in the DITC)
Changes in UK and European legislation together with the requirement for ‘competent and approved’ persons to carry out cylinder testing has created the need for a higher standard of training and certification of those who carry out this work. The A.S.S.E.T. approved 4 day Cylinder Testing Technicians Course is designed to fulfil this requirement. This comprehensive training course covers the theory and practice of cylinder inspection and testing. This course is highly regarded by those applying for approval or UKAS accreditation.
Syllabus includes:
- The physics of gases and gas cylinders
- Setting up a professional workshop
- Cylinder Testing , visual inspection & hydraulic testing
- Regulations and standards- British, European & Health and Safety
- Eddy current testing of aluminium cylinders
- Valve maintenance and thread gauging
- Standards and Codes of Practice
- Health and safety and trading standards
- Inspection
- Metallurgy
- Determination
Course Fee Includes:
- Course Completion Certificate
- NDT - Certificate of Training
- 2 updated and full colour handbooks
- Asset Membership at Cylinder Testing Technician Grade
Course Prerequisites: None
COMPOSITE CYLINDER INSPECTION AND TESTING COURSE (CCC) – 1 DAY
Due to demand from members and the industry, ASSET is pleased to announce the launch of its Composite Cylinder Inspection & Testing Course
- A one day course
- Designed for qualified cylinder testers
- Delivered to ASSET’s world class training standards
- By qualified technician instructors with years of current field experience
- At a purpose built training facility – this is not a seminar in a hotel room
- Small groups for maximum learning and retention
- Convenience of multiple course dates
Prerequisites – hold either:
- ASSET Cylinder Tester’s Qualification
- IDEST Cylinder Technician
COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT COURSE (CASM) – 2 DAYS
Despite the vast numbers of individuals who operate breathing air compressors and storage systems, lamentably few have received any formal training. Whenever the HSE visit diving operations, they often find bad practice, a lack of regular air purity testing and the absence of a “written scheme of examination” (which is require by law). Therefore this course is aimed to satisfy the needs of both beginners and experienced operators.
Syllabus includes:
- Gas physics
- Compressors, air banks - operation and air quality (CASM)
- The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations
- The Written Scheme of Examination
- Codes of Practice, Health & safety and trading standards
- British, European and International Standards and UK Regulations
Course Fee Includes:
- Tuition
- Handbook
- Course completion certificate
Course Prerequisites: None
Please note: this course is included in the Dive Industry Technicians Course. This course is a prerequisite for both the Nitrox Technician and Gas Blender’s courses.
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