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This catalog, with its programs, policies and requirements, represents the official publication of the International Diving Institute. Students enrolling in the Institute are subject to these provisions and should read this catalog carefully. Failure to read this catalog does not excuse students from following the Institute's rules and regulations. If there is an inconsistency between the web version and the printed version of this catalog the printed version shall be considered correct. Phone: 843-821-0001 Fax: 843-821-9933 Web Site: www.internationaldivinginstitute.com IDI Corporate & Retail The Institute's mission is to provide and prepare the graduates of IDI for a career in the commercial diving industry as entry-level divers/tenders who excel in knowledge, skills and safety. The Institute strives to accomplish this mission by setting comprehensive criteria and high standards for quality learning that meet the diving industry expectations. The faculty consists of experienced personnel from the diving industry inland and offshore; The North Sea; Asia and the The Institute is aware of its responsibilities to provide the highest standards of safety, and the Institute has chosen to have a close relationship with the diving industry, in the best interest of the students to update all the safety guidelines. The Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI), the National Association of Scuba Educators (NASE), and the Sea Research Society recognize International Diving Institute (IDI). The Institute trains to the Standards published by the Association of Commercial Diving Educators (ACDE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The International Diving Institute is a member of the: Association of Diving Contractors International (ADC) 5206 FM 1960 West, 281-893-8388 WASI/NASE Worldwide 801-363-9274 Sea Research Society 843-532-8222 IDI is licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, located at · ADCI (Association of Diving Contractors International) Monday - Friday 07:00am - 05:00pm Saturday 08:00am - 12:00pm Corporate Office and Retail Tuesday - Friday 10:00am - 06:00pm Saturday 10:00am - 05:00pm Classes will begin on the first Monday of the month and will last 16 weeks. There will be no new classes starting in December. See insert for specific dates. New Years Day January 1, 2005 Good Friday March 25, 2005 Memorial Day May 30, 2005 Independence Day July 4, 2005 Labor Day September 5, 2005 Thanksgiving Day November 24 & 25, 2005 DISCLAIMER: The International Diving Institute assumes no responsibility for any consequences that may arise from a student entering into a relationship with an instructor / employee outside of school activities. Sexual Harassment The International Diving Institute strives to maintain an academic and work environment that protects the dignity and promotes the mutual respect of all students and employees. In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, sexual harassment of students or employees will not be tolerated. Accuracy Policy Although the editor and publisher of this catalog have made every reasonable effort to attain factual accuracy, no responsibility is assumed for editorial, clerical or printing errors. Discrimination International Diving Institute does not discriminate in admissions or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or disability. We are in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Admissions Admission Requirements and Procedures 1) Be 18 years or older. 2) Schedule an interview with program faculty in order to review student's compliance with admission requirements. Interviews may be conducted by phone for students outside of 3) Complete the official International Diving Institute application/enrollment form. This may be obtained by visiting/contacting the admissions office. 4) Sign release and waiver of liability form. 5) Provide copies of current driver's license, birth certificate and social security card. 6) Submit official transcripts demonstrating high school graduation, GED or equivalent. 7) Submit to a formal background check with law enforcement agencies. 8) Submit to drug testing prior to admission and randomly throughout the program. 9) Undergo an approved physical examination by a licensed physician recognized by IDI's Medical Director within 30 days of the start date. (approximately $300.00) 10) Submit to a US Navy pressure tolerance test. International students are required to meet the same admission requirements as U.S. citizens. 1) Have a valid U.S. Visa for studying in the 2) Have transcripts accompanied by certified translations. 3) Provide financial documentation that they can pay tuition and living expenses in 4) Show proof of medical insurance. Important: All the above requirements will be fulfilled at the student's expense. Cancelation Student Services Insurance: The International Diving Institute does not provide medical insurance and is not responsible for the payment of personal hospital bills or physicians charges. The Institute strongly recommends that all students carry their own personal health, dental and accident insurance coverage. Dive Log Book: It is mandatory for all students to maintain an approved Diver's Log Book for all diving activities and experience. The student is responsible for keeping the logbook current and accurate. Library: The library maintains a wide selection of books, periodicals, journals and reference materials to support research, vocational study and recreational reading. In addition, computers with internet access are available. The library is open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm. · Use or possession of illicit drugs · Use of any substance that may impair the student mentally or physically · Cheating · Stealing · Falsification of records · Plagiarism · Behavior harmful to the Institute?s image, function, or contractual arrangements · Possession of weapons on campus · Violent, disorderly or disruptive behavior · Physical or sexual abuse or harassment · Discrimination by race, color, religion, age, disability, or gender. · Failure to meet financial obligations to the institute. · Failure to comply with municipal, state and federal laws. · Damaging property or equipment · Use of computer to view material the Institute deems inappropriate, for example: pornography, drugs, alcohol or anything that incurs charges. · Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times, and demonstrate a positive learning attitude. The safety of the staff and students must be the primary concern throughout all school activities. The following Safety Code requirements will be strictly enforced. Failure to comply with safety requirements and instructions will be grounds for disciplinary action. · Students will wear safety gear at all times o Steel toe boots o Hard hat o Other gear as instructed · Any unsafe equipment must be reported immediately o Equipment or gear in need of maintenance or repair must be tagged with a written explanation. · Tobacco of any kind is not allowed in the classrooms, work areas, or on the dive stations. · All accidents must be reported to an instructor immediately. · When operating the hyperbaric chamber no jewelry of any kind may be worn. A student who cancels or takes a leave of absence for medical reasons must have documentation from a physician. The student must also have a release from a physician to return to classes. Student Complaints Upon satisfactory completion of all course material, the student will be awarded a Certificate for Air/Mixed Gas Surface Supplied Diver. Additionally, students will receive a certificate for each advanced class successfully completed. 92 - 100 A Excellent 84 - 91 B Good 75 - 83 C Fair 0 - 74 F Failure Progress Reports Progress reports are maintained daily. The instructor will inform the students of their progress at the end of each term. Academic Probation and Suspension Students who score below a 75 on their test will be given a warning. If they fail to meet one or more of the conditions of the warning, they will be placed on academic probation for 14 days (two weeks). During that period the student must meet the stated requirements established by the instructor. If the student is absent during the probation period, termination may result. If the student scores below a 75 while on probation, he/she will be put on suspension for 30 days. If the problem occurs after returning from suspension, termination will result. Transfer Credits Manuals to be used in training Educational Products to be used in training Admission to the advanced training classes requires enrollment in the full curriculum or possession of a current Air/Mixed Gas Commercial or Surface Supplied Diver Certificate recognized by IDI. 80 12 80 12 80 12 40 12 40 12 46 12 120 14 16 12 16 12 40 12 25 12 8 8 Sergio Smith Sergio Smith is the President of The International Diving Institute, formerly known as East Coast Dive Connection. He has been diving over 35 years and he has been the East Coast Regional Director for NASE Worldwide since 2000. He has lived all over the world and been a diving instructor in many places including the Gulf of Faculty Diving Medical Director: (ADC Medical Requirements Medical Director (Operations) John Chalfin, DMT Instructor Mr. Chalfin is a C. Russel (Rusty) Whiting, Jr. Public Safety Diver Instructor Rusty Whiting is the owner of Whiting and Associates Dive Consulting in Johnny Cercopely HAZ-MAT/Safety Instructor Mr. Cercopely obtains a U.S. Coast Guard Captain - OUPV License. He has more than 24 years of industrial safety and security experience for the private industry. He earned an Emergency Medical Technician certification for the State of ACDE Association of Commercial Diving Educators ADC/ADCI Association of Diving Contractors International ANSI American National Standards Institute CEO Chief Executive Officer CP Corrosion Potential CPR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation DMT Diver Medical Technician EMS Emergency Medical Services EMT Emergency Medical Technician EOD Explosive Ordinance Disposal FACEP Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians HAZ-MAT Hazardous Materials HSE Health and Safety Executive IDI International Diving Institute IMCA International Marine Contractors Association KBM-Tec Kirby Morgan Technician MPI Magnetic Particle Inspection MUSC Medical University of South Carolina NASE National Association of Scuba Educators NDT Non-Destructive Testing NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration OUPV Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration PADI Professional Association of Diving Instructors PSD Public Safety Diver SC AHEC South Carolina Area Health and Education Consortium SCUBA Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus SSI Scuba Schools International US United States UW Underwater WASI Worldwide Association of Scuba Instructors Topic Page Absences 9 Academic Probation and Suspension 10 Accuracy Policy 5 Acronym Key 20 Admission Requirements and Procedures 6 Advanced Training Available 16 Affiliations 4 Attendance Policy 9 Code of Conduct 8 Complaints 10 10 Dates, Classes Begin (see at the top of this web page) 4 Discrimination 5 Dive Log Book 7 Dormitories 7 Facilities 3 18 Fees/Tuition 6 Financial Aid 7 Grading 10 Graduation Requirements 10 Graduate Placement Assistance 8 Holidays 5 Hours of Operation 4 Insurance 7 8 Licensure 4 Make Up Work 9 Manuals and texts 15 Medical Condition 9 Memberships 4 Mission Statement 3 Owners 16 Progress Reports 10 Readmission 10 Refund Policy 7 Safety Code 8 Sexual Harassment 5 Tardiness 9 Transfer Credits 10 The International Diving Institute is licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 1333 Main Street, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29201; 803.737.2260. Licensure indicates only that the minimum standards required by the state have been met and it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality by the State. International Diving Institute (IDI) is a member of Association of Diving Contractors International (ADC) and trains to the Standards published by the Association of Commercial Diving Educators (ACDE), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the National Association of SCUBA Educators (NASE), and the Sea Research Society (SRS). Each IDI elective course (advanced program or certification) that a diver takes increases the diver's overall effectiveness as a commercial diver (deepsea diver) and thus his worth to his employer and should result in higher pay. Each elective should not only be thought of as an investment in a diver's financial future, but also an investment in the diver's personal safety and enjoyment of his work in the field of commercial diving (also known as professional or deep-sea diving). 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General Information The Institute (IDI)
IDI was first established in 1996 as the East Coast Dive Connection LLC and quickly became an innovator in diver training. In 2004, ECDC was reorganized and renamed International Diving Institute LLC and sought and received both state licensure and ADC membership.
The corporate office and retail shop, located at 206 B East 5th North Street, Summerville, South Carolina, is a 6,000 square ft. facility providing academic classrooms, a library, and administrative offices.
The main campus and dive site, located at 1400 Pier Side Street, Memberships
Affiliations
Licensure
Program Assessment and Verification of Training
In order to ensure compliance with our Mission Statement we utilize an external organization to assess and verify the competency of our students and staff and further to audit our training programs. This external organization is: Hours of Operation
Main Campus and Dive Site Start and End Class Dates
Student Holidays
General Policies
Physical Attributes and Aptitude
The work done by commercial divers is very demanding. It requires physical and psychological endurance. Students seeking admission should be mechanically adept, hard working and responsible.
An applicant must
It is recommended but not required that students have
1) Open water certification by a recognized certification agency.
2) Personal medical insurance.
International students
International students must also: Tuition and Fees
Application Fee (non-refundable) $100.00 Tuition $8,500.00 Open Water Certification $250.00 Commercial Diving Equipment (approximately) $1800.00 Dormitory (4 months) $900.00 Refund Policy
Cancellation must be made in person or by certified mail. All monies except the application fee of $100.00 will be refunded if the school does not accept the applicant or if the student cancels within three business days after signing the enrollment agreement. Cancellation after classes have begun, but prior to 60% completion of the program, will result in a pro-rated refund (See table).
Cancellation after completing 60% of the program will result in no refund. Termination date for refund computation is the last date of actual attendance by the student unless earlier written notice is received. Refunds will be made within 30 days of termination or receipt of cancellation notice. Hours Completed Refund in Percentages 1 - 64 90 65 - 128 80 129 - 192 70 193 - 256 60 257 - 320 50 321 - 384 40 385 - 640 0
Financial Aid
Financial Aid (in the form of loans) is available for those who qualify. Students who require financial aid should contact the office for required paper work.
Dormitories: The International Diving Institute provides two facilities for student housing. One facility is adjacent to the corporate office and can accommodate up to fourteen students, two in a room. The other facility is located near the dive facility and can accommodate up to eight students. Each facility complies with county and state fire and building codes.
Graduate Placement Assistance: Securing employment is a cooperative effort between the student and the Institute. The Institute therefore does not and cannot guarantee employment. The Institute does however, provide assistance to graduates through personal contacts, media advertising, and employment surveys. Additionally the Institute provides didactic instruction on developing resumes and conducting employment interviews. Student Conduct
Code of Conduct
Noncompliance with this code of conduct may result in disciplinary action that may include dismissal from the program.
The International Diving Institute's code of conduct does not permit the following: Safety Code
Medical Conditions
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend all classes and practical training.
Absences: A student with more than four (4) unexcused absences a month will not be awarded credit for the class.
Tardiness: Up to 15 minutes will be considered tardy, 15 minutes or more the student will be considered absent for the day. If the student is tardy three (3) times in one month it will be considered one (1) absence.
Makeup work: Any work missed must be made up within the next four weeks.
Readmission: Students who have left the program for any reason and desire to return must reapply and submit a letter requesting readmission. If the student was dismissed from the program for violation of the drug/alcohol policy, he/she must provide proof of counseling/rehab along with the letter for readmission.
Students are encouraged to first discuss their concerns with the faculty and owners of the Institute. Unresolved issues may be addressed with the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. Academic Policies
Graduation Requirements
Grading
The student will be evaluated in both academic and practical aspects of the course.
Each section must be successfully completed with a score of 75 or more prior to advancement to the next section in the program.
Grades will be assigned as follows Score Grade Achievement
The Institute makes no claim or guarantee that credit earned will transfer to another school. It is the policy for the institute that no credit will be granted for previous work, unless conducted by an organization certified to conduct Prior Learning Assessments/Verification of Training or by an organization certified to perform Credit Acquired Transfer protocols. Course Outline and Objectives
In order to receive an ADCI certification card one must have adequate training and possess a valid certificate. The Institute's curriculum meets the ACDE/ANSI Standards and the student will receive an ADCI certification card upon graduation. The benefit of obtaining an ADCI certification card is that it is recognized and accepted internationally. Course Outline Total Hours
640 Hours (hour is equivalent to 60 minutes)
To view the Course Outline broken down by hours please click on the "Course Outline" button at the top of this web page.
Advanced Training Class Total Hours Total Weeks Non-Destructive Testing Under Water Welding Under Water Burning Hyperbaric Chamber Operator Gas Systems Mobilization HAZ- HazMat NASE Instructor KM-Tec/Regulator Repair Sea Research Society Shipwreck Research Rigging Crane Operation (Basic) Forklift Operation (Basic) Owners and Faculty
Owners
President
Edward Lee Spence
Vice President for Public Relations
Edward Lee Spence, is an internationally known expert on shipwrecks and sunken treasures, and has been described as one of the founding fathers of marine archaeology. He graduated Cum Laude from the
Michael Hielscher,
Vice President; Head Instructor
Mr. Hielscher attended Technical College/University,
Ralph M. Shealy, MD, FACEP
Dr. Shealy is the Charleston County EMS Medical Director, and the Charleston County Rescue Squad Co-Director. He received his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 1978. He is an active member of the SC AHEC Bioterrorism Training Network. Dr. Shealy also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Shealy may be contacted directly via:
John Stoddart
Homeland Security Instructor
John Stoddart is a Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, Chief Petty Officer, and Hull Maintenance Technician in the United States Navy. He completed SCUBA diver training at the Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific,
Carl Whitaker,
Rigging/Crane Instructor
Carl has been diving over 25 years and became a certified NASE Master Instructor in 2000. He has more than twenty years of experience in diesel and hydraulic engines. Mr. Whitaker earned instructor certifications for Mobile Cranes, Forklifts (1998), and Rigging (2000) from the Crane Institute of America.
William Kitchener,
Welding Instructor
Mr. Kitchener is an expert welder and a rescue diver. His welding career began at Detyen's shipyard in
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