Divers Institute of Technology

Our 7-month program in commercial diving is comprised of the following subjects, taken in the order listed. The program is only available in its entirety for new students. However, individual refresher courses may be taken by Alumni.

The Divers Institute of Technology is located in Seattle, Washington. Contact us online for additional information or to learn more about our programs.

The Divers Institute of Technology offers 7-month intensive programs geared towards preparing students for careers in commercial diving and underwater welding.

Divers Institute of Technology in Seattle, Washington was founded in 1968. DIT is, and has always been, Veteran Owned and Veteran Operated. From its inception, DIT has had one goal: to ensure that all graduates entering the diving industry possess the core skills and competencies necessary to compete in their new career.

Updated Post 9/11 GI Bill Information Effective August 1, 2012, the Post 9/11 GI Bill will pay qualified veterans up to $18,077.50 to attend DIT (please see the table below for detailed information on eligibility). Veterans will also receive $1,545.00 per month (if 100% eligible) for housing allowance (note: please visit the Basic Housing Allowance website here for up-to-date, current rates).

Upon completion of our 900-hour program, and meeting the requirements set forth by each certifying authority while in school, graduates may earn the following certifications: Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Unrestricted Surface Supplied Air Diver Certification, issued by the Divers Certification Board of Canada (DCBC) Association of Dive Contractors International (ADCI) Entry Level Tender/Diver Certification First Aid, CPR, Oxygen provider, A.E.D.

Commercial diving is a career like no other. Divers Institute of Technology has been training world-class divers since 1968. Our faculty and curriculum are respected throughout the industry, with DIT graduates working all over the globe.

The Divers Institute of Technology underwater welding program teaches the best divers to perform to the highest standards, while never compromising safety underwater. Commercial diving is a competitive industry. DIT trains divers for underwater welding in a world-class commercial diving program.

The Divers Institute of Technology offers an intensive, 7-month program for those interested in commercial diving. As a leading educational facility in the industry, DIT has been training world-class divers since 1968, developing a global reputation for diving smartly and safely.

An underwater welding and commercial diving school veteran owned and operated Divers Institute lets you become a commercially marketable diver in just 7 months.