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I'm looking at a couple of Commerical Diving Schools.
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I'm a looking at going to a decent dive school, I've been looking at UnderWater Centre, Fort Willaims Scotland, and DIT in Seattle. Has anyone gone through either school? Any other suggestions? I'm…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric Farrand Dec 12, 2009.
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Eric Farrand replied to dustin ray campbell's discussion Preparing for DIT"Bill, Mike thanks for the corrections and information links. Sorry again for the typing errors. I never thought to try and search for IMCA as a separate search when I was looking for schools. Appreciate the help."
Eric Farrand replied to dustin ray campbell's discussion Preparing for DIT"as for additional information. The bus system in seattle itself is fairly decent, but kinda crowded for the school shift. If you can acquire a car for cheap its a bit pricer but lots faster than public trans. Apartments are available everywhere,…"
Eric Farrand replied to dustin ray campbell's discussion Preparing for DIT"I was referring to the fact that CDA is the only other school in the states to offer an IMAC, Your right though, I was bitching. My bad, won't happen again."
Eric Farrand replied to dustin ray campbell's discussion Preparing for DIT"I actually have the school bookmarked. When I ran the costs, it was comparable, including the visas fees, langauge issues and such. I assume you attended that school?"
Eric Farrand replied to dustin ray campbell's discussion Preparing for DIT"I am curious Joseph, where would you recommend to go for 18.5K 7 months of school without accomadations? The norwegian school with the exchange rate, air fare etc... costs about the same. CDA I don't know anythiny about for costs. However, the…"
Eric Farrand replied to John Byron Carlisle IV's discussion TOO OLD ASS"I'm currently employed as a DOD contract electrician, wasn't planning on financing my schooling. As for the mind over matter, that is a correct if you don't mind it don't matter. Thanks a bumch for the side knowledge."
Eric Farrand replied to John Byron Carlisle IV's discussion TOO OLD ASS"Thanks for the advice, but I'd decided on DIT because of location and the fact it offers the International cert. I'm hoping to skip the whole GOM that everyone seems to be trying to go onto. I'm planning on trying for a tender spot…"
Eric Farrand replied to John Byron Carlisle IV's discussion TOO OLD ASS"I'm encouraged to know that another guy is changing careers, after 15 yrs as a sparks, I'm starting anew next year at DIT. I've been lurking the boards here trying to keep my mouth shut and eyes and ears open...which seems to be the…"
Eric Farrand replied to Eric Farrand's discussion I'm looking at a couple of Commerical Diving Schools."I am definately going to a school that offers IMCA cert or recipocates (like DIT and CDA). I couldn't find any large amount of independant reviews for either school or any school so I was hoping to find some advice, and comments from prior…"
Blake Cunningham replied to Eric Farrand's discussion I'm looking at a couple of Commerical Diving Schools."Im really not sure on any of that. I know they had a casualty not all that long ago with some student using a kirby morgan band mask and thats why we cant use them at DAI.
One of the seasoned instructors at DAI told us that the texas school was ok…"
Dirk Hanson replied to Eric Farrand's discussion I'm looking at a couple of Commerical Diving Schools."You will be making a huge mistake going to the Ocean Corp. I hear it is a good school but it doesn't meet the IMCA standard. Only two U.S. schools meet that standard and any other school is a waste of money. It is a gobal economy and more so in…"
Jeffery Barbee replied to Eric Farrand's discussion I'm looking at a couple of Commerical Diving Schools."Also the instructors at the Ocean Corp have years of experience like 20 plus years. Their have been no casualties, and the school is 7 months long and you will be a level 2 inspector as well UT that is. that way when diving is slow you can go right…"
Jeffery Barbee replied to Eric Farrand's discussion I'm looking at a couple of Commerical Diving Schools."yes I did attend the Ocean Corp. I do not know if they know anything about UC in Scotland but they are expensive. The ocean corp is 16000 All the schools are about the same but some you get more certs than the others so it is up to you and the money…"
Eric Farrand replied to Eric Farrand's discussion I'm looking at a couple of Commerical Diving Schools."Did you attend The Ocean Corp? And do you know anything about the Underwater Centre in Fort Williams Scotland?"
Eric Farrand replied to Eric Farrand's discussion I'm looking at a couple of Commerical Diving Schools."I hadn't heard about the casualtiesHow long is DAI? How much time do they spend making sure you can do your technical skills correct? Are the instructors very knowledgable?"
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- At 6:45pm on January 6, 2010,
Amanda Schwab said… - I liked DIT...Definately had no problems with the school at all but other people thought it was over priced and could go somewhere else for the education. I heard the school in Florida just got the credibility to give students cards to dive international like DIT but they also offer food and housing for out of state students but I dont know if that is extra or not. Like I said I really liked DIT and enjoyed my time there. I would research all your options though and see what best fits you
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