Starting & Graduation Dates for IDI's
Surface Supplied Diving Course
for Commercial Divers.

Train for commercial diving and earn a recognized surface supplied diver/tender certification certificate.
International Diving Institute (IDI) is a state licensed commercial diving school offering classroom instruction, in water training and certification for commercial divers.

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Class Start-Up Dates*Graduation Dates*       
January 3, 2005April 26, 2005
February 7, 2005May 31, 2005
March 7, 2005June 29, 2005
April 4, 2005July 27, 2005
May 2, 2005August 24, 2005
June 6, 2005September 28, 2005
July 5, 2005October 26, 2005
August 1, 2005November 22, 2005
September 6, 2005Jauary 12, 2006
October 3, 2005February 8, 2006
November 7, 2005March 15, 2006
December 5, 2005April 9, 2006

One of IDI's hyperbaric chambers


Student Holidays for 2005

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
Christmas Holiday, December 19-31, 2005


* The Institute reserves the right to amend dates if required.

IDI Main Campus & Dive Training Site

1400 Pier Side Street, Bldg 190

North Charleston, SC 29405

Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

 

IDI Corporate Offices & Retail Store
206B East 5th N. Street
Summerville, SC 29483

Monday thru Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

 

Phone & Fax

Toll Free: 888-SAT-DIVE (888-728-3483)
Phone: 843-821-0001
Fax: 843-821-9933

Sergio Smith, CEO of IDI

Contact IDI now by clicking here.

Sergio A. Smith, CEO

International Diving Institute, founded in 1996, is a full service commercial dive school licensed by the state and a member of the Association of Diving Contractors International. As you read this, your journey as a professional diver has just begun! Just remember: "We train the world's divers!" and "Come weld with us!" If you think you have what it takes, call 1-800-Sat-Dive now!

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IDI logo sea green
2005 Catalog
(web version)

Welcome to the International Diving Institute.

We Train the World's Divers.™

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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.

888-SAT-DIVE (728-3483) toll free (for initial calls only)

Phone: 843-821-0001

Fax: 843-821-9933

Web Site: www.internationaldivinginstitute.com

IDI Corporate & Retail
206B East 5th North Street
Summerville SC 29483 USA

 

IDI Diver Training Facility
1400 Pier Side Street Building 190

North Charleston SC 29405 USA

 


© Copyright 2004, 2005 by International Diving Institute LLC, all rights reserved

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 Mission

 

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 Gulf of Mexico.

 

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). 


 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.

 

 Facilities
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, North Charleston, South Carolina, consists of a 21,000 square ft. area on the Cooper River. This facility also houses a fully functional hyperbaric chamber, and both topside and underwater welding and burning stations.  

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 Memberships

 

The International Diving Institute is a member of the:

Association of Diving Contractors International (ADC)

5206 FM 1960 West, Ste. 202

Houston, TX 77069

281-893-8388


 Affiliations

 

WASI/NASE Worldwide

360 South Fort Lane, Ste. 107

Layton, UT 84041

801-363-9274

               

                Sea Research Society

                1600 Meeting St.

                Charleston, SC 29405

                843-532-8222

 

 Licensure

 

IDI is licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, located at 1333 Main Street, Suite 200, Columbia, SC 29201. The phone number is (803)-737-2260. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality.

 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:

· ADCI (Association of Diving Contractors International)

 

 Hours of Operation


Main Campus and Dive Site

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

 

 Start and End Class Dates

 

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.             
                               

 Student Holidays

 

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

Winter Break                                 December 19 - January 1, 2006

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 General Policies

 

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. 

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 Admissions

 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.

 Admission Requirements and Procedures
An applicant must

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 South Carolina.  Call 843-821-0001 for an appointment.

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.


 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 are required to meet the same admission requirements as U.S. citizens.

International students must also:

1)       Have a valid U.S. Visa for studying in the U.S.A.

2)       Have transcripts accompanied by certified translations.

3)      Provide financial documentation that they can pay tuition and living expenses in US currency while enrolled in the Institute.

4)       Show proof of medical insurance.

 

Important: All the above requirements will be fulfilled at the student's expense.

 

 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

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Refund Policy

 Cancelation

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 CompletedRefund in Percentages
  1 - 6490
  65 - 12880
129 - 19270
193 - 25660
257 - 32050
321 - 38440
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.

 

 Student Services


 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.

 

 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. 

 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.

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 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:

·     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.

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 Safety Code

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.

 

 Medical Conditions

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.

 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.

 Student Complaints

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.

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 Academic Policies

 Graduation Requirements

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.

 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

ScoreGradeAchievement

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


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.

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 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.

 Manuals to be used in training

 

  1. Commercial Diving Training Manual
  2. US Navy Training Manual
  3. NOAA Training Manual

 Educational Products to be used in training

 

  1. Introduction to Commercial Diving (Power Point by ADC)
  2. ACDI CD Media Presentation
  3. ADC Medical History
  4. The Hazards of UW Burning
  5. The Hazards of Diving DELTA P
  6. The Dive (Video)

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 Advanced 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.

ClassTotal HoursTotal Weeks
Non-Destructive Testing

80

12

Under Water Welding

80

12

Under Water Burning

80

12

Hyperbaric Chamber Operator

40

12

Gas Systems Mobilization

40

12

HAZ- HazMat

46

12

NASE Instructor

120

14

KM-Tec/Regulator Repair

16

12

Sea Research Society Shipwreck Research

16

12

Rigging

40

12

Crane Operation (Basic)

25

12

Forklift Operation (Basic)

8

8


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 Owners and Faculty      


 Owners           

 

 Sergio Smith
 President       

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 Aquaba, Jordan; Souda Bay in Crete, Greece; and all over the Mediterranean Sea. Mr. Smith also worked with the University of Sassani in Sardania as an archeological diver.  He is fluent in English, Italian, French, and Haitian. He served with the Navy Special Warfare Group and was assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 12 in Charleston, South Carolina, where he was responsible for all air/mixed gas systems. The Navy certified him as a Master Repair Technician and Instructor in 1983. He opened East Coast Dive Connection in 1996 before retiring from the Navy after 20 years.

 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 University of South Carolina in 1976.  He obtained a Bachelor Degree of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with academic concentration in marine archeology.  Dr. Spence's past work has been funded by such institutions as the Savannah Ships of the Sea Museum, the College of Charleston, and the South Carolina Committee for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. In 1991 and '92, Dr. Spence served as Chief of Underwater Archaeology for Providencia, a 40,000 square-mile archipelago in the Western Caribbean. He has worked on the wrecks of Spanish galleons, pirate ships, Great Lakes freighters, modern luxury liners, Civil War blockade-runners and submarines. He has authored more than two dozen books, and has served as editor for a number of nationally distributed magazines. Spence was the discoverer of the Civil War submarine Hunley, and in 1995, at the official request of the State of South Carolina Hunley Commission, he donated all of his rights to the wreck to the State. The Hunley has been described as the most important underwater archaeological discovery of the 20th century. Although Spence has discovered numerous historically significant shipwrecks, including the Confederate cruiser Georgiana, and has salvaged millions of valuable artifacts, he considers his identification of George Trenholm, who was the owner of the Georgiana, as the "Real Rhett Butler" to have been his most important literary discovery. His work has been written up in hundreds of periodicals including the New York Times; USA Today; Heutzu (Germany); Vi Menn (Norway); MacLeans (Canada); Tresors de l'histoire (France); Life; and People. He has also been a guest on numerous radio and television shows including NBC's Today Show where he was interviewed by Jane Pauley. His book, Treasures of the Confederate Coast: The "real Rhett Butler" & Other Revelations, prompted major features in such international publications as the London Sunday Express and Italy's Oggi magazine. Spence is also an award-winning cartographer and has published a number of maps and charts dealing with shipwrecks and treasure.

 Michael Hielscher,                        
 Vice President; Head Instructor
Mr. Hielscher attended Technical College/University, Roskilde Denmark and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1983. He entered The Royal Danish Navy in 1983 and served as a Senior Diving Instructor and Assistant Chief Instructor. After military services Mr. Hielscher continued his diving career in the North Sea as a Saturations Diver and Supervisor for Inshore Marine Service A/S in Denmark. Mr. Hielscher transferred to The Gulf of Mexico where he worked as a Saturation/Mixed Gas Diver for Global Divers International, and Cal Dive International. Mr. Hielscher has over twenty years of offshore diving and supervising experience, before joining the International Diving Institute. Mr. Hielscher is certified as: Bell Saturations Supervisor (IMCA), 1990; Air Supervisor (IMCA), 1990; Navy Diving Supervisor, Bell Saturation Diver (IMCA), 1987; NDT - Det Norske Veritas (DNV), 1988; UW Welding - UW Blasting, 1986; and Safety Offshore Certification, 1989. Mr. Hielscher speaks Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, German, and English.
 

 Faculty


 Ralph M. Shealy, MD, FACEP                                             

 Diving Medical Director: (ADC Medical Requirements

 Medical Director (Operations)                                            
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: 2719 Coddell Court Mount Pleasant, SC  29466-7930; Cellular 843-224-6484; Pager 843-570-1065; Home 843-849-7221; SC AHEC 843-792-4431; EMS Communications (24/7) 843-745-4000; 800 MHz private page 751109.

 

 John Chalfin,    

 DMT Instructor

Mr. Chalfin is a Vietnam veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Terra Technical College (1989), and a Business Management Degree from the University of Indiana (1989). Mr. Chalfin is President and CEO of Hartland Diving LLC, which does work in power plants and industrial sites. He also holds a membership in The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society and he is a board registered Hyperbaric Medical Technician (2000) and Clinical Hyperbaric Technician (2004). He became an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a Public Safety Dive (PSD) Instructor in 2000 and he became a DMT Instructor in 2003.

 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, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in 1990, and spent 2years as an EOD Assistant before graduating from Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Indian Head, Maryland, in 1993.  Stoddart has 19.5 years of military service with eight years at an underwater mine countermeasures unit, and 3 years in publications and render-safe procedure development to include underwater ordnance and operations.  Stoddart has performed duties as a U.S. Navy Diving Supervisor in both SCUBA and the MK 16 Mixed Gas Underwater Breathing Apparatus since 1994 and as a Demolition/Burn Operations Supervisor since 1997.  Chief Stoddart is currently serving as the Operations Officer and an instructor at a U.S. Navy reserve unit in Charleston, South Carolina.  Additional responsibilities include planning and supervision of SCUBA diving and demolition operations, and training and evaluation of Ordnance Clearance Detachments in diving and mission specific EOD areas such as Force Protection/Harbor Defense diving operations.  Chief Stoddart is a qualified Emergency Medical Technician and instructor in Basic Life Support, and has a number of equipment maintenance qualifications. He is an avid SCUBA diver and enjoys diving in the rivers and on the artificial reefs of South Carolina.  His military diving has taken him from the hospitable waters of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Mediterranean to the harsh environment of German harbors and the North Sea

 

 C. Russel (Rusty) Whiting, Jr.

 Public Safety Diver Instructor 

Rusty Whiting is the owner of Whiting and Associates Dive Consulting in Georgia and has been diving over 35 years.  He is a Regional Training Director for NASE Worldwide and the National Director for NASE Worldwide Pro Staff.  Rusty has lived in Taiwan, The Philippines, Hawaii, and throughout the United States.  In 1980, Rusty instructed the First Public Safety Dive Team for Georgia, consisting of Georgia State Trooper's for the Civil Defense.  He has instructed Law enforcement officers and fire/rescue personnel in north Florida, Georgia, and Alabama for the last 25 years as public safety divers.  Rusty is the lead diver for the Butts County Sheriff's Dive team in Georgia and works closely with many agencies throughout Georgia and the surrounding states.  He has instructed sport diving for 27 years, making dives from Block Island, Rhode Island, down the East Coast through the Florida Keys and the Gulf of Mexico.  He is now serving as the Public Safety Dive Instructor for the International Diving Institute.


 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 SC in 1980. He was certified as a Rescue Diver and a Master Diver with PADI in 1993. He is a NASE Instructor (2001) and holds a Hazardous Material Technician Certification from Georgia Technical College (1991). Mr. Cercopely owns Nine Eleven Emergency Response Training Solutions, which offers training in Confined Space, Entry and Rescue, First Aid & CPR, Hazardous Material, Operations Response and Fire Fighting.

 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 Charleston, S.C. more than 23 years ago.  There he obtained certifications as a welder/brazer, hull welder and pipe welder; he repaired ships for the United States Navy.  Mr. Kitchener transferred to Fluor Daniel Construction where he performed intricate welding processes on piping for hazardous chemicals. He obtained welding certifications while there as well.  William is also a member of the Charleston County Sheriff office's and Charleston County Rescue's underwater recovery team.

To read more about IDI's owners and faculty please click here or on the "Info on Instructors" button at the top of this web page. The first three (Smith, Hielsher and Spence) are both owners and faculty, while the remainder are instructors only.

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 Acronym Key

AcronymAbbreviated from and/or meaning of acronym

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

SRSSea Research Society

SSI

Scuba Schools International

US

United States

UW

Underwater

WASI

Worldwide Association of Scuba Instructors


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 Index
 
Note:Page numbers are to the printed version of catalog.
 Links are to related pages on the IDI web site.
 Use your find tool to locate words on this web page.



 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

Course Outlines and Objectives

10

Dates, Classes Begin (see at the top of this web page)

4

Discrimination

5

Dive Log Book

7

Dormitories

7

Facilities

3

Faculty 

18

Fees/Tuition

6

Financial Aid

7

Grading

10

Graduation Requirements

10

Graduate Placement Assistance

8

Holidays

5

Hours of Operation

4

Insurance

7

Library 

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

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