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2005 Catalog
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Welcome to the
International Diving Institute.

We Train the World's Divers.™
 

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
 

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

               www.shipwrecks.com

© Copyright 2005 by International Diving Institute LLC for composition and compilation, all rights reserved.

 Mission Statement

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

 Facilities
The corporate office and retail shop, located at 206 B East 5^th 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  

NASE Wordwide (NASE/WASI)

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

 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

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 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

 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

 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.   

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