Upgrade refers to moving from one level of diving to another, e.g. from SCUBA diver to restricted or unrestricted surface supplied diver, or from diver to supervisor.  When upgrading the new certificate will be issued for a period of five years.

***NOTE***  The requirements to upgrade will be displayed below once you have selected the certificate type.

Certificate Type
Select Your Certificate Type:

Occupational SCUBA Diver

Upgrade Fee $240
This certificate allows the holder to dive on self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA).  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.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of your diving certificate(s).
  • A scan of your diver training certificate(s).
  • A scan of letter of assessment.
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED.
  • A scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification.
  • A scan of your current Diving Medical.
  • Copies of sufficient logs within the past 5 years. If logs are not stamped, be sure to include contact information for each employer.
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
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Restricted Surface Supplied Diver

Upgrade Fee $300
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

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of your diving certificate(s).
  • A scan of your diver training certificate(s).
  • A scan of your letter of assessment (if applicable).
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED.
  • A scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification.
  • A scan of your current Diving Medical.
  • Copies of sufficient logs within the past 5 years. If logs are not stamped, be sure to include contact information for each employer.
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
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Unrestricted Surface Supplied Diver

Upgrade Fee $360
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.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of training certificate(s).
  • A scan of diving certificate(s).
  • A scan of letter of assessment.
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED.
  • A scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification.
  • A scan of your current Diving Medical.
  • Copies of sufficient logs within the past 5 years.
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
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SCUBA Supervisor

Upgrade Fee $300
This certificate allows the holder to supervise both Restricted and Unrestricted SCUBA divers.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of diving certificate(s).
  • A scan of supervisor certificate(s).
  • A scan of supervisor training certificate(s).
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED.
  • A scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification.
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year experience as an occupational SCUBA diver.
  • Copies of log book entries (75 dive logs as a diver) within the past 5 years.
  • SHAMS/Mock Incidents documented (Decompression Sickness, Trapped Diver, Burst Lung and Lost Diver).
  • Proof of supervisory experience (16 supervisor logs).
  • A scan of letter of assessment (if applicable).
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
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Restricted Surface Supplied Supervisor

Upgrade Fee $425
This certificate allows the holder to supervise restricted surface supplied diving operations not involving power tools.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of your surface supplied diver certificate(s).
  • A scan of your supervisor training certificate(s).
  • A scan of your supervisor certificate(s).
  • Proof of a minimum of two (2) years experience as a diver.
  • Documented proof of Mock Incidents/SHAMS (Decompression Sickness, Trapped Diver and Burst Lung).
  • Documented proof of supervisory experience (25 assistant supervisor logs).
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED.
  • A scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification.
  • A scan of your diver medical if you wish to receive your diver endorsement.
  • Copies of sufficient logs (a minimum of 75 dive logs and 2 years experience) within the past 5 years. If logs are not stamped, be sure to include contact information for each employer.
  • A scan of your letter of assessment (if applicable).
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
Begin Application

Inshore Air Diving Supervisor

Upgrade Fee $480
This certificate allows the holder to supervise inshore unrestricted surface supplied diving operations involving power tools and deck decompression chambers.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of diving certificate(s).
  • A scan of supervisor certificate(s).
  • A scan of supervisor training certificate(s).
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identify.
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED.
  • A scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification.
  • A scan of your diver medical if you wish to receive your diver endorsement.
  • Must have a minimum of 3 years experience as an unrestricted surface supplied diver.
  • Copies of log book entries (200 dive logs as a diver).
  • SHAMS/Mock Incidents documented (Decompression Sickness, Trapped Diver and Burst Lung).
  • Proof of supervisory experience (25 supervisor logs) within the past 5 years.
  • A scan of letter of assessment (if applicable).
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
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Surface Supplied Mixed Gas Diver

Upgrade Fee $425
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.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of your surface supplied mixed gas diver training certificate(s).
  • A scan of your surface supplied diver certificate(s).
  • A scan of your letter of assessment.
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED.
  • A scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification.
  • A scan of your current Diving Medical.
  • Copies of sufficient logs within the past 5 years. If logs are not stamped, be sure to include contact information for each employer.
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
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Surface Supplied Mixed Gas Supervisor

Upgrade Fee $480
This certificate allows the holder to supervise surface supplied mixed gas diving operations.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of your Surface Supplied Diver certificate(s).
  • A scan of your supervisor training certificate(s).
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED.
  • A scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification.
  • A scan of your diver medical if you wish to receive your diver endorsement.
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year as a Surface Supplied Mixed-Gas Diver.
  • Proof of a minimum of 10 logged dives as a Surface Supplied Mixed-Gas Diver.  If logs are not stamped, be sure to include contact information for each employer.
  • Proof of supervisory experience (16 supervisor logs) within the past 5 year.
  • SHAMS/Mock incidents documented (Decompression Sickness and Burst Lung)
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
Begin Application

Surface Supplied Tender

Upgrade Fee $180
Tenders are part of the diver’s surface support team. They assist the diver during dressing-in, while the dive is underway, and during post-dive activities. Surface-supplied tenders work in the same diving categories as the surface-supplied diver.

To Renew, Upgrade, or Crossover Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED.
  • A scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification.
  • Copies of sufficient logs to demonstrate that you meet the requirements shown on the table of renewal requirements available HERE. If logs are not stamped, be sure to include contact information for each employer.
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
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Hyperbaric Chamber Operator

Upgrade Fee $120
Dive-support hyperbaric chamber operators can work from a shore base, from vessels and barges of various sizes, or from small floating platforms. They are required to work in all types of weather and environmental conditions and to conduct field maintenance on hyperbaric chamber systems. In contrast, clinical hyperbaric chamber operators commonly work in hospitals, wound care clinics, and critical care facilities. Logs must be as chamber operator, not as inside attendant, and may be for multiplace or monoplace chambers.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identify.
  • Copies of sufficient logs to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. If logs are not stamped, be sure to include contact information for each employer.
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
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  • appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
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Offshore Air Diving Supervisor

Upgrade Fee $545
This certificate allows the holder to supervise air diving operations in support of gas and oil operations or diving in waters under the jurisdiction of the National Energy Board of Canada (including waters controlled by Canadian petroleum boards).

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of your surface supplied diver certificate(s)
  • A scan of your Offshore Supervisor training certificate
  • A scan of your IMCA Air Diving Supervisor certificate
  • Meet the requirements as outlined in the Offshore Diving Supervisor Certification Scheme
  • Successful completion of the Canadian Regulatory Module Exam based on the Guidance Offshore Diving Regulations
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED
  • A scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification
  • A scan of your diver medical if you wish to receive your diver endorsement.
  • Copies of letter(s) of appointment
  • Copies of logbook entries within the past 5 years. If logs are not stamped, be sure to include contact information for each employer
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements
Begin Application

Closed Bell Diver

Upgrade Fee $600
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.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of your Closed Bell diver training certificate
  • A scan of your Unrestricted Surface Supplied Diver certificate
  • Proof of a minimum of one year as a surface supplied diver
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED
  • A scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification
  • A scan of your current Diving Medical
  • Copies of logbook entries (50 diving activities including 1 saturation dive). If logs are not stamped, be sure to include contact information for each employer
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements
Begin Application

Bell Diving Supervisor

Upgrade Fee $725
This certificate allows the holder to supervise lockout oriented bell diving operations at all depths using 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.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of your IMCA Bell Diving Supervisor certificate
  • A scan of your Closed Bell Diver certificate
  • Meet the requirements as outlined in the Offshore Diving Supervisor Scheme
  • Successful completion of the Canadian Regulatory Module Exam based on the Guidance Offshore Diving Regulations
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED
  • A scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification
  • A scan of your diver medical if you wish to receive your diver endorsement
  • Copies of letter(s) of appointment to support logs submitted with application
  • Copies of logbook entries. If logs are not stamped, be sure to include contact information for each employer
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
Begin Application

Inshore Diving Safety Specialist

Upgrade Fee $600
The inshore diving safety specialist is an individual who demonstrates extensive competence in inshore diving operations through a combination of training, knowledge, and experience. To assist consulting engineers, clients, contractors, and supervisors in operational procedures, legislated due diligence requirements, quality assurance, and risk assessment, an inshore diving safety specialist applies this competence to specific diving projects to which he or she is assigned.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity
  • A scan of your surface supplied diver certificate(s)
  • Copies of logbook entries/letters of appointment showing at least 8 years of inshore supervisory experience in seven of the categories in Section 27.2 of CSA Standard Z275.4. If logs are not stamped, be sure to include contact information for each employer
  • Proof of experience in supervising diving operations in seven (7) of the twelve (12) categories in Section 27.2 of Z275.4 including the direct supervision of 10 decompression dives
  • Proof of experience as an unrestricted surface supplied supervisor for at least three (3) months in each of two(2) of the past five (5) years
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself
  • A scan of your diver medical if you wish to receive your diver endorsement
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements
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Offshore Diving Safety Specialist (Surface Supplied)

Upgrade Fee $850
The offshore diving safety specialist is an individual who demonstrates extensive competence in offshore diving operations through a combination of training, knowledge, and experience, and applies this competence to the specific diving project for which the appointment was issued.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of your unrestricted surface supplied diver certificate
  • Proof of 5 years as a diver
  • A scan of your DCBC or IMCA Offshore Supervisor certificate
  • Proof of 5 years as a supervisor
  • A scan of your DP Induction OR
  • A scan of your DP Introduction certificate plus proof of 700 panel hours on a DP Vessel
  • Copies of logbook entries showing proof of experience in the past 5 years.
  • Successful completion of the Canadian Regulatory Module Exam based on the Guidance Offshore Diving Regulations
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.  If you wish to be endorsed for Bell Diving Supervisor or Offshore Air Diving Supervisor, you will be required to provide copies of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED and a scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.
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Offshore Diving Safety Specialist (Bell Diving)

Upgrade Fee $850
The offshore diving safety specialist is an individual who demonstrates extensive competence in offshore diving operations through a combination of training, knowledge, and experience, and applies this competence to the specific diving project for which the appointment was issued.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of your closed bell diver certificate
  • Proof of 5 years as a diver
  • A scan of your DCBC or IMCA Offshore Supervisor certificate
  • Proof of 5 years as a supervisor
  • A scan of your DP Induction certificate OR
  • A scan of your DP Introduction certificate plus proof of 700 panel hours on a DP Vessel
  • Copies of logbook entries showing proof of experience in the past 5 years.
  • Successful completion of the Canadian Regulatory Module Exam based on the Guidance Offshore Diving Regulations
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.  If you wish to be endorsed for Bell Diving Supervisor or Offshore Air Diving Supervisor, you will be required to provide copies of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED and a scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.
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Hyperbaric Life Support Technician (LST)

Upgrade Fee $300
The primary responsibility of an LST is maintaining an environment to sustain life within the lockout oriented bell diving (saturation diving) complex.  The LSTs job includes appropriately maintaining oxygen levels, carbon dioxide levels, temperature & humidity.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED.
  • Copies of logbooks showing 1800 panel hours. If logs are not stamped, be sure to include contact information for each employer.
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
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Life Support Supervisor (LSS)

Upgrade Fee $360
This certificate allows the holder to supervise life support operations within the lockout oriented bell diving (saturation diving) complex.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED.
  • A scan of your current Life Support Technician (LST) Certificate.
  • Copies of log books showing 2400 panel hours. If logs are not stamped, be sure to include contact information for each employer.
  • Copies of leadership training certificates.
  • Copies of letter(s) of appointment.
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
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Diving Medical Technician (DMT)

Upgrade Fee $120
This certificate will recognize and treat injuries or ailments suffered by occupational divers by the practical application of advanced first aid and also be capable of administering emergency treatment while under the direction of a doctor pending the arrival of more skilled medical aid.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Contact Our Office at 902-826-2190.

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ROV Pilot/technician Level 2

Upgrade Fee $120
The entry level qualification applicable to all classes of ROV

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A nationally recognized technical or trade qualification certificate.
  • A scan of ROV pilot technician Level 2 certificate.
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • Copies of sufficient logs to demonstrate that you meet the requirements for renewal.
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements
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ROV Pilot/technician Level 1

Upgrade Fee $300
ROV Operator category specific to Classes l and ll or Classes III and IV

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • Meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z275.4 Section 32.5.4.
  • Meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z275.4 Table 6.
  • Have six (6) months documented experience working as an ROV Pilot/Technician Level 2.
  • Have 75 hours logged piloting experience as an ROV Pilot/Technician Level 2.
  • Proof of 20 hours piloting an ROV or simulator.
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • Copies of sufficient logs to demonstrate that you meet the requirements.
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
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ROV Senior Pilot/technician

Upgrade Fee $360
Senior ROV Operator, category specific to Class I, II, III, or IV

To UpgradeYour Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • Meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z275.4 Clause 32.5.2.
  • Meet the applicable requirements of CSA Standard Z275.4 Table 6.
  • Proof of one (1) year’s experience as an ROV Pilot/Technician Level 1.
  • Proof of 80 hours piloting an ROV or simulator.
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • Copies of sufficient logs to demonstrate that you meet the requirements.
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
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ROV Pilot/Technician Supervisor

Upgrade Fee $480
Supervisor of ROV operations, category specific to the Class I, II, III, or IV

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • Meet the requirements of CSA Standard Z275.4 Clause 32.5.3.
  • Have one (1) year’s experience as an ROV senior pilot/technician.
  • Have 100 hours of logged piloting experience as an ROV senior pilot/technician.
  • Proof of formal administrative/leadership management training .
  • Proof of completion of an industrial safety supervisor course.
  • Logs of 20 ROV deployments as a trainee supervisor.  If logs are not stamped, be sure to include contact information for each employer.
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements
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UXO SCUBA Diver

Upgrade Fee $240
This endorsement enables UXO SCUBA divers to safely and competently, and with a knowledge of the practical application of techniques and equipment used in UXO diving operations.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of your diving certificate(s).
  • A scan of your diver training certificate(s).
  • A scan of letter of assessment(s).
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED.
  • A scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification.
  • A scan of your current Diving Medical.
  • The qualification of UXO technician (UXO TECH) in accordance with the DND Range Clearance and UXO Activities Manual
  • A qualification in UXO diving from
    • a military EOD school in Canada or the United States, with naval EOD or UMD training consisting of a minimum of 50 hours of instruction, or a verifiable equivalent qualification from a foreigh military organization recognized by the DND; or
    • a formal (i.e. university, college, or institute) underwater UXO instruction training course recognized by the DND and consisting of a minimum of 50 hours of instruction.
  • Copies of sufficient log book entries within the past 5 years. If logs are not stamped, be sure to include contact information for each employer.
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
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UXO SCUBA Supervisor

Upgrade Fee $300
This endorsement enables UXO SCUBA supervisors to work safely and competently as supervisors of UXO SCUBA divers, and with a knowledge of the practical application of techniques and equipment used in UXO diving operations.

To Upgrade Your Certificate Please Include the Following:

  • A scan of diving certificate(s).
  • A scan of supervisor certificate(s).
  • A scan of supervisor training certificate(s).
  • A scan of a photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to verify date of birth and identity.
  • A scan of your current workplace First Aid training certificate, including CPR and AED.
  • A scan of your current O2 Provider certificate, or equivalent certification.
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year experience as an occupational SCUBA diver.
  • Copies of log book entries (50 dive logs as a diver) within the past 5 years.
  • SHAMS/Mock Incidents documented (Decompression Sickness, Trapped Diver, Burst Lung and Lost Diver).
  • Proof of supervisory experience (16 supervisor logs).
  • Proof of qualification of UXO technician supervisor (UXOTS), and have a minimum of five (5) years of combined military and civilian EOD or range/UXO clearance experience, in accordance with the DND Range Clearance and UXO Activities Manual.
  • Proof of qualification in UXO diving from:
    • a military EOD school in Canada or the United Sates, with naval EOD or UMD training consisting of a minimum of 50 hours of instruction, or a verifiable equivalent qualification from a foreign military organization recognized by the DND ; or
    • a formal (i.e. university, college, or institute) underwater UXO instructions training course recognized by the DND and consisting of a minimum of 50 hours of instruction.
  • A scan of letter of assessment.
  • A recent passport-style photograph of yourself.
  • The appropriate fee payable by interac eTransfer to tchilds@divercertification.com, credit card or PayPal.

Missing Information

  • If you are missing a piece of information you may proceed to complete and/or save the rest of the application.   You will be unable to submit the application until all required documentation is attached.

Endorsement(s)

  • You will be able to select your endorsement(s) during the application process.
  • The fee for the certificate type chosen includes any endorsements.
  • If you wish to be endorsed for diver, please include your diving medical.
Begin Application