Commercial Diving
College or University: Louisiana Technical College
Type of degree: Courses for working professionals
Brief overview of program: The purpose of the Commercial Diving program is to provide classroom instruction and practical experience to prepare students for entry level employment in the commercial diving industry.
The Commercial Diving program provides individuals with the knowledge necessary to understand the physics and physiology of hyperbaric environments as well as hands-on experience in areas such as equipment maintenance and equipment operations. Students perform actual underwater work similar to that done routinely by divers in oilfield operations.
The program emphasizes safe and efficient work practices, basic occupational skills, and employability skills. The content is organized into competency-based courses that specify occupational competencies which the student must successfully complete.
Website: Click here for program website
Tuition (2007):In State: 1200.00, Out of State: 1800.00
Number of students enrolled in 2007: 12 Where do most of the students go upon graduating or leaving the program?
Continue Education: 10% | Enter Workforce: 80% | Do not know: 10%
For the students that enter the workforce, what are the most common occupations that they pursue with this degree or certificate? Diver/Tender
Offshore/Oilfield support
Description of Facilities: Three steel practice tanks and dock-side diving.
Program Faculty: Roger Thacker
Coastal School of Deep Sea Diving
Jerry Shepherd
College of Oceaneering Student Support: Pell Grants are available to those who qualify.
Program Point of Contact: Laurie Morrow
Email: laurie.morrow@ltc.edu Department: Campus Administrator Institution address: P.O. Drawer 2148
Morgan City,LA 70381 Phone: 985-380-2436 ext. 206
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