Marine Diving Technician - Santa Barbara City College

Marine Diving Technician from Santa Barbara City College is a Campus Associate Marine degree that prepares you for a Transportation career. Program Description Our world increasingly relies upon the resources and knowledge gained from the ocean and marine environment, our last frontier. This reality requires the Marine Diving Technologies Program to continue to provide the highest quality divers and marine technicians worldwide. The program is open to all interested students for both diving and non-diving classes. The program serves the needs of entry-level students, employees in the workforce and students seeking personal enrichment. Students can attend parttime or full-time in both diving and non-diving marine related classes. Graduates can pursue multiple marine career paths in marine and underwater technology, working above and below the water with many types of sophisticated marine data collection instruments, diving and life-supporting equipment. Students who enroll in the Marine Diving Technologies Program have options to obtain an Associate in Science Degree or Certificate in marine technology. Industry-based certifications meeting the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ?Commercial Diver Training ? Minimum Standard ANSI/ ACDE-01-1998? and the International Diving Schools Association (IDSA) standards are also available for the field of commercial diving. The training is designed to meet the needs of the marine construction, research and tourism industries. These multi-billion dollar marine technology industries are dynamic and require personnel who have a broad training base involving technical skills above and below the water. The Associate in Science Degree curriculum includes instruction in all phases of commercial diving, hyperbarics, bell/saturation diving, emergency medicine, boating and marine science , to name but a few. Teamwork and safety are the prime emphases of the training. There are virtually unlimited opportunities and challenges for the individual who desires an exciting and rewarding future researching the world?s needs for resources, medicine, transportation, recreation, national defense and the extension of man?s ability to work on and under the sea. Program Student Learning Outcomes Meet the qualifications of an entry-level commercial diver established by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the United States Coast Guard, the American National Standards Institute and the Association of Diving Contractors Comprehend physical laws governing hyperbaric and industrial operations in a marine environment Conduct hyperbaric and industrial-related activities safely and in accordance with recognized agency and industry standards Apply knowledge of diving techniques and associated capabilities to determine proper operational procedures for diverse marine-related construction, inspection, maintenance, repair and decommissioning projects Perform the assigned duties of an entry-level diver as an individual or member of a support team in a safe, effective and efficient manner Career Opportunities Career opportunities and announcements are channeled directly through the Marine Diving Technologies Department, via an extensive contact system. Many employers solicit graduates during campus visits. The department also sponsors a seminar module each semester entitled ?Careers in Diving? for group information exchange and recruiting. The faculty are available directly for career counseling, and advice may also be obtained from the campus Career Center for job preparation and planning purposes. View more details on Santa Barbara City College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Marine courses.