The Diver Certification Board of Canada will issue the following certificates to commercial diving personnel who can demonstrate the appropriate competencies described in CSA Standard Z275.4
Restricted SCUBA Diver
This certificate allows the holder to dive on self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) to a depth of 20 or 30 metres depending on the training of the holder. Holders of this certification often work in seafood harvesting, aquaculture, underwater engineering inspections, archaeological investigation, police operations, underwater film production and emergency services rescue response.
Unrestricted SCUBA Diver
This certificate allows the holder to dive on self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA) to a depth of 40 metres. Holders of this certification often work in seafood harvesting, aquaculture, underwater engineering inspections, archaeological investigation, police operations, underwater film production and emergency services rescue response.
SCUBA Supervisor
This certificate allows the holder to supervise both Restricted and Unrestricted SCUBA divers.
Restricted Surface-Supplied Diver
This certificate allows the holder to dive using surface-supplied diving equipment to a maximum depth of 30 metres. Holders of this certification often work in seafood harvesting, aquaculture, underwater engineering inspections, archaeological investigation, police operations, underwater film production and emergency services rescue response
Unrestricted Surface-Supplied Diver
This certificate allows the holder to dive using surface-supplied diving equipment to a maximum depth of 50 metres. In addition to the working categories listed under Restricted Surface-supplied Diver, holders of this certification often work in the support of offshore hydrocarbon development and production and in support of marine construction.
Surface-Supplied Mixed-Gas Diver
This certificate allows the holder to dive using surface-supplied mixed-gas diving equipment to a maximum depth of 70 metres. Holders of this certification often work in underwater engineering inspections, archaeological investigation, police operations, underwater film production and mixed-gas diving operations in support of hydrocarbon exploration, development and production and in support of marine construction.
Surface-Supplied Tender
Surface-Supplied Mixed Gas Tender
Restricted Surface-Supplied Supervisor
Unrestricted Surface-Supplied Supervisor
Offshore Air Diving Supervisor
Surface-Supplied Mixed Gas Supervisor
Closed Bell Diver
This certificate allows the holder to work as a lockout oriented bell diver at depths greater than 70 metres while breathing mixtures other than air. Holders of this certification usually work in support of offshore hydrocarbon exploration, development and production and in support of offshore construction.
Bell Diving Supervisor
Hyperbaric Life Support Technician (LST)
Life Support Supervisor (LSS)
Diving Medical Technician (DMT) (Endorsement)
Note that DMT certification is for three (3) years only. Divers who renew their DMT certification should advise the DCBC so that we can issue a new certificate with an updated DMT endorsement at no charge.