What are is the best dive school in the US. - cDiver.net2024-03-28T16:45:31Zhttp://community.cdiver.net/forum/topics/what-are-is-the-best-dive?commentId=2371245%3AComment%3A24759&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHello all,
This great school…tag:community.cdiver.net,2015-01-28:2371245:Comment:2053152015-01-28T17:22:08.390ZFrancisco Martinezhttp://community.cdiver.net/profile/FranciscoMartinez
<p>Hello all,</p>
<p>This great school still exists and is now called National University Polytechnic Institute.</p>
<p><a href="http://nupolytech.org/" target="_blank">http://nupolytech.org/</a></p>
<p>Hello all,</p>
<p>This great school still exists and is now called National University Polytechnic Institute.</p>
<p><a href="http://nupolytech.org/" target="_blank">http://nupolytech.org/</a></p> I've never tried work in that…tag:community.cdiver.net,2009-07-13:2371245:Comment:250662009-07-13T05:19:12.021ZMike Wolfehttp://community.cdiver.net/profile/MikeWolfe
I've never tried work in that part of the world and it's been many years since I worked in the Indian Ocean. But, from what I've heard, a Yank may have a tougher time finding work than a Ausy or Kiwi in their own backyard. I'd do a lot of research, maybe even contact a dive company or two before handing over 20 large for a piece of paper.<br />
Just my 2 cents worth.
I've never tried work in that part of the world and it's been many years since I worked in the Indian Ocean. But, from what I've heard, a Yank may have a tougher time finding work than a Ausy or Kiwi in their own backyard. I'd do a lot of research, maybe even contact a dive company or two before handing over 20 large for a piece of paper.<br />
Just my 2 cents worth. Thanks for posting the info h…tag:community.cdiver.net,2009-07-10:2371245:Comment:247592009-07-10T19:07:39.132ZAdam Broetjehttp://community.cdiver.net/profile/AdamB
Thanks for posting the info here guys. With all the different schools, certs, countries and companies all having a seemingly different answer, it's difficult to piece together what you really need to work.<br />
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We're putting together a resource that will sort all this out, so we love the input. If you have any thoughts/opinions that you feel need to be included, please share.
Thanks for posting the info here guys. With all the different schools, certs, countries and companies all having a seemingly different answer, it's difficult to piece together what you really need to work.<br />
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We're putting together a resource that will sort all this out, so we love the input. If you have any thoughts/opinions that you feel need to be included, please share. Mr. Mayo-
You sir are a newbi…tag:community.cdiver.net,2009-07-10:2371245:Comment:247522009-07-10T17:51:00.009ZDirk Hansonhttp://community.cdiver.net/profile/DirkHanson
Mr. Mayo-<br />
You sir are a newbie informational idiot! IMCA DMT is no more than an 80 hour first aid course. The U.S. scheme requires at DMT to be both a Nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician and and Board certified DMT through the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine. One of the few IMCA certs not recognized in the GOM is IMCA/DMT and for good reason-it isn't worth a shit! If I need a DMT I want one that spent the time (250/hr) and yes the Money to to be an emergency…
Mr. Mayo-<br />
You sir are a newbie informational idiot! IMCA DMT is no more than an 80 hour first aid course. The U.S. scheme requires at DMT to be both a Nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician and and Board certified DMT through the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine. One of the few IMCA certs not recognized in the GOM is IMCA/DMT and for good reason-it isn't worth a shit! If I need a DMT I want one that spent the time (250/hr) and yes the Money to to be an emergency provider not a first aid administrator. You'll learn boy-keep you mouth shut and listen alittle not all of any one scheme is the best.<br />
Rat HAt Diver Either go to school at DIT or…tag:community.cdiver.net,2009-07-08:2371245:Comment:244202009-07-08T13:43:20.195ZJMayohttp://community.cdiver.net/profile/JMayo
Either go to school at DIT or overseas. I'm attending school overseas right now that's almost a 3rd cheaper then going to any US school with DMT and accommodation and my flight. Look up the school in Norway or PDC in south africa where I'm at.. Full IMCA and DMT for only 1,100.. Do DMT at any other school in us and bring out the wallet.. (cda wants 4,500)
Either go to school at DIT or overseas. I'm attending school overseas right now that's almost a 3rd cheaper then going to any US school with DMT and accommodation and my flight. Look up the school in Norway or PDC in south africa where I'm at.. Full IMCA and DMT for only 1,100.. Do DMT at any other school in us and bring out the wallet.. (cda wants 4,500) Id actually like to work in a…tag:community.cdiver.net,2009-07-06:2371245:Comment:242452009-07-06T23:26:26.563ZJoshua McGillhttp://community.cdiver.net/profile/JoshuaMcGill356
Id actually like to work in australia, or something along those line but yes outside the US
Id actually like to work in australia, or something along those line but yes outside the US DIT is a good school. It is j…tag:community.cdiver.net,2009-07-06:2371245:Comment:241722009-07-06T04:47:20.254ZMike Wolfehttp://community.cdiver.net/profile/MikeWolfe
DIT is a good school. It is just horribly expensive. If you intend on working in the GOM, no school will give you a competitive advantage over any other that can justify the costs. Different story if you are aspiring to go to Singapore and hunt for a job.<br />
Yes the big companies recruit students from the large dive schools. The reason for this is the huge turnover rate of tenders. Why the high turnover rate? This job is not for everyone. If you come to the GOM, expect long hours, hard work, heat…
DIT is a good school. It is just horribly expensive. If you intend on working in the GOM, no school will give you a competitive advantage over any other that can justify the costs. Different story if you are aspiring to go to Singapore and hunt for a job.<br />
Yes the big companies recruit students from the large dive schools. The reason for this is the huge turnover rate of tenders. Why the high turnover rate? This job is not for everyone. If you come to the GOM, expect long hours, hard work, heat and humidity, and weeks or months offshore at a time, board off your ass.<br />
Just flip a coin and choose a school so you can get down here and join the fun. My advice: Young Memorial for a career in the GOM. That Canuk school, if you really believe you can work internationally.<br />
MW Is Divers Institute of Techno…tag:community.cdiver.net,2009-07-05:2371245:Comment:241432009-07-05T21:59:32.000ZJoshua McGillhttp://community.cdiver.net/profile/JoshuaMcGill356
Is Divers Institute of Technology (DIT) in Seattle not that good? ive been looking at that school it seemed pretty good, canadian certs and all
Is Divers Institute of Technology (DIT) in Seattle not that good? ive been looking at that school it seemed pretty good, canadian certs and all Hey Colin,
When I went to tha…tag:community.cdiver.net,2009-07-04:2371245:Comment:240402009-07-04T22:03:40.488ZTony Wellshttp://community.cdiver.net/profile/TonyWells
Hey Colin,<br />
When I went to that school (in the early 80's) it was known as Commercial Diving Center (CDC) and the main two diving courses were;<br />
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a) Air/Mixed Gas Diver<br />
b) Bell Saturation Diver<br />
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Both courses were 4 months long, were very hands on and I thought it was a pretty good school during that time. Now I heard that they pretty much broke up all the course (to charge more) and no longer offer the Bell Sat course.<br />
<br />
Anyway, just my two cents to this forum. Have a good one guys! Good luck!<br />
Tony
Hey Colin,<br />
When I went to that school (in the early 80's) it was known as Commercial Diving Center (CDC) and the main two diving courses were;<br />
<br />
a) Air/Mixed Gas Diver<br />
b) Bell Saturation Diver<br />
<br />
Both courses were 4 months long, were very hands on and I thought it was a pretty good school during that time. Now I heard that they pretty much broke up all the course (to charge more) and no longer offer the Bell Sat course.<br />
<br />
Anyway, just my two cents to this forum. Have a good one guys! Good luck!<br />
Tony I am currently at The Ocean C…tag:community.cdiver.net,2009-05-11:2371245:Comment:158462009-05-11T04:09:31.230ZMainTanehttp://community.cdiver.net/profile/TaneWalston
I am currently at The Ocean Corporation in Houston Tx and am loving every minute of it. It lasts 7 months. Usually guaranteed a job when we graduate most of them are gulf of mexico
I am currently at The Ocean Corporation in Houston Tx and am loving every minute of it. It lasts 7 months. Usually guaranteed a job when we graduate most of them are gulf of mexico