Scientific dive training
The scientific diving program is based on the
This program assists researchers in safely conducting underwater scientific 勛圖厙 on SCUBA as certified level 1 (20m/60ft) divers.
CAUS level 1
This training is intended for eligible participants registered in the scientific diving program with a planned or approved project.
The following is a general overview and example of the training program:
1. Scientific diving theory via Brightspace
- Complete the online theory course.
- Note: theory must be completed before you start the ocean dives.
- Please email ohs@uvic.ca to be enrolled.
2. Swimming/diving skills evaluation
- A training session will be scheduled at McKinnon pool.
- This session is not optional and must be completed before ocean dives commence.
4. Certifications
- Dive accident management training
- This course will be scheduled as required; over 1 to 2 days.
- The course includes a classroom session and practical component in the ocean.
- Oxygen administration for divers
- This is a full day in-class course and will be scheduled as required.
- The course includes an online theory component that must be completed in advance of the classroom session.
6. Ocean dives
- Dives will be scheduled over a number of months.
- You must be able to commit to attending 25 dives (15 hours dive time) over a period of ~ 6 months. This generally requires joining 15 of the scheduled dive days.
- A calendar will be posted with pre-scheduled dive days for you to register for attendance.
- Your dive project/plan must be sent to the DSO for review no later than 2 weeks before your first ocean dive training session.
7. Diver-in-charge practical
- Each diver will need to demonstrate diver-in-charge competency. This will include:
- submission of a dive plan 2 weeks prior to your practical
- being diver-in-charge for your dive day (e.g. discussions of hazards & risks, instructions for the dive plan, confirmation that diver logs are completed appropriately)