Occupational SSBA to 30m (Part 2)

Yes, Part 1 (or an equivalent occupational scuba qualification) is a prerequisite for Part 2. Most students take them back-to-back as our 8-week combined course; if you're already Part 1 certified elsewhere, you can join straight into a Part 2 intake.

Kirby Morgan helmets, the industry standard for commercial diving in Australia. You'll learn to don, doff, communicate and bail out from each.

Surface Supplied Breathing Apparatus: gas delivered from the surface through an umbilical, instead of from a back-mounted scuba cylinder. It's the standard for commercial diving worldwide because it gives unlimited duration, two-way comms and a topside team monitoring you the whole dive.

Yes, ADAS Part 2 is the qualification employers actually hire from for onshore commercial work in Australia. Australia is currently short on commercial divers; we have active links with contractors and help you prepare for the job hunt: CV, interview prep, and guidance on which contractors are hiring.

Part 2 standalone is $7,500, with no surprise add-ons for equipment hire or assessment. ADAS certification fees are separate and cover the cost of your ADAS certification. We collect these at the end of your course and pay them to ADAS on your behalf. If you don't already hold Part 1, the Combined SCUBA and SSBA to 30m (Part 1 & 2) course is cheaper than buying them as two separate intakes, which is why roughly 95% of our students take the combined route.

Onshore Part 2 doesn't qualify you for offshore oil & gas directly. That requires ADAS Part 3 (SSBA to 50 m) or Part 4 (closed-bell saturation). But Part 2 is the foundation; many of our graduates step up to Part 3 or Part 4 after a few years working onshore, and offshore IMCA member contractors recognise both.