Keeping commercial diving equipment in peak operational condition is not just a maintenance priority, it is a compliance requirement. For diving contractors and equipment managers working to International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) standards, regular testing and re-certification of life support panels is a non-negotiable part of safe operations.
That is why we are pleased to announce our Technician’s Service and Calibration Course. Delivered from our facility in Blackpool, the course brings together the practical skills technicians need to test, service, and re-certify diving support equipment to the required standard.
What the Course Covers
Our Technician’s Service and Calibration Course is a practical programme designed to give attendees a thorough working knowledge of the equipment they maintain. The curriculum covers the following areas:
- Overview and understanding of components
- Calibration of life support and depth gauges
- Testing of pressure relief valves
- Pipework, valves, regulators, and relevant fittings
- Relief valves
- Umbilicals and hoses
- Air quality testing
- Test and re-certification of panel as per IMCA D018
The IMCA D018 element is particularly significant. IMCA D018, formally titled ‘Guidance on the Construction and Use of Diving Control Panels’, sets out the requirements for diving control panel design, testing, and ongoing maintenance. Achieving re-certification in line with this guidance is a requirement for many commercial dive operations and an important demonstration of compliance for clients and contracting parties.
Who Should Attend
The course is best suited to attendees with a basic engineering or mechanical background. In practice, that means the programme is well matched to equipment technicians working in commercial diving support roles, dive supervisors who manage equipment maintenance programmes, and vessel or project managers responsible for ensuring their teams hold current certifications.
Given the fast-paced and time-critical nature of the commercial diving industry, having in-house technicians who can carry out proper testing and calibration procedures reduces downtime and supports compliance without relying entirely on third-party servicing.
Flexible Dates to Suit Operational Schedules
We understand that commercial diving operations rarely follow a predictable calendar. For that reason, course dates are flexible and arranged directly with attendees. This allows diving companies and vessel operators to plan training around project schedules rather than working around a fixed timetable.
To discuss availability, get in touch with our team:
- Phone: 01253 767788
- Email: info@iSubC.com
Why Technician Training Matters in Commercial Diving
Commercial diving equipment operates in high-pressure, safety-critical environments. Life support panels, gauges, and umbilicals must perform reliably every time. Errors in calibration or undetected faults in pressure relief valves or hose connections can have serious consequences for diver safety.
Training programmes that align with IMCA standards provide a structured framework for identifying, testing, and correcting issues before they become operational or safety problems. They also give dive companies documented evidence of competence, which is increasingly expected by contracting clients and regulators.
We are well placed to deliver this kind of training. As a globally recognised supplier of commercial diving equipment, we work with a wide range of products day to day and have direct hands-on experience of the components covered in the course. That depth of product knowledge translates into practical, relevant instruction rather than generic theory.
About iSubC Diving Equipment Ltd
We are a UK-based global supplier of commercial diving equipment. Operating from Whitehills Business Park in Blackpool, we supply both new and used equipment to clients in the oil and gas, marine construction, and scientific research sectors worldwide.
We offer bespoke engineering services built to IMCA standards, including witness and built-to-class systems. We hold extensive stock across our full product range, supported by flexible operational procedures to meet the demands of customers across global time zones.
Get in Touch
If your team needs to build competence in equipment servicing and calibration to IMCA D018 standards, our Technician’s Service and Calibration Course is a practical and flexible route to achieving it.
Get in touch to discuss availability and to book places for your team.
- Call: 01253 767788
- Email: info@iSubC.com
