New Zealand Certificate in Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus (SSBA) Construction Diving to 50 metres (NZQA Level 5)

Key information

Duration: 8 weeks full time (Monday-Friday)

Location: Huntly NZ.

Domestic Student Fee $11,212

International Student Fee $17,960

Comprises of: ADAS PART 3 SSBA 50m, ADAS
Chamber operators and the ADAS Offshore Diver Medical Technician (DMT) Courses

Version: 1

Qualification type: Certificate Level 5

Credits: 44

Career opportunities

Graduates of this qualification are   employed in positions in the offshore construction diving industry that require underwater construction and infrastructure maintenance work in roles such as:

  • Pipeline development and maintenance
  • Drilling platform commissioning/decommissioning and maintenance
  • Well head construction and maintenance
  • Reef and salvage operations
  • Wave turbine installation and maintenance
  • Offshore cable laying and maintenance
  • Support of deep sea research and exploration
  • General maritime infrastructure development and maintenance.

Graduates who gain the appropriate Certificate of Competency will be able to work as offshore construction divers to depths of up to 50 metres.

Prerequisites

  • NZ L4 Certificate in SSBA Construction 30m (or) and ADAS SSBA 30m (part 2) or Internationally recognized equivalent
  • AS/NZ 2299.1 Occupational diving medical clearance

Government Funding

See our course schedule page for the next available intake, location and course costs or get in touch today

13th January 2025 (limited spaces-get in touch today!)

28th April 2025 (enrolments now open)

4th August 2025 (enrolments now open)

This course is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority
(NZQA)

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Student loans and allowances are available,  places are limited so please get in touch today to secure your position

Please contact us for further information or
apply online.