The training includes various diving methods such as SCUBA diving to 30 meters, surface oriented diving down to 50 meters, surface decompression, chamber operation, open bell (wet bell), closed bell (TUP), use of hot water suits, band masks, demand and free flow helmets with open neck seal to dry suits and  standard heavy gear.

Included in the course are also introduction to and basic training in various types of underwater work methods, rigging, insepction, salvage and construction using pneumatic and hydraulic driven power tools.  The students also take part in planning, hazard analysis, supervising, use of written diving procedures, emergency procedures, daily routines etc.

NYD offers its students an up to date practical and efficient training.  The students also receive classroom teaching and must prove their skills in theoretical and practical subjects; such as diving physics, equipment and diving plant, seamanship, communication, underwater tasks, underwater hazards, chamber operations, decompression, legislations, first aid and diving medicine.

TUP - TRANSFER UNDER PRESSURE

We are proud to announce that NYD is the only diving school in the world that offers TUP training in the Part 1 course.  From 2009 NYD has implemented this diving method into the Part 1 course as one of the mandatory elements.  The TUP method is an alternative to today's surface decompression.  The method reduces the divers' health risk and improve the companies' health and safety profile.  In manned surface oriented deep air diving operations down to 50 meters the TUP method improves safety and efficiency.  At NYD's modern offshore training facilities the Part 1 students are trained in using closed bell to transport the divers under pressure from the job to the surface chamber for decompression. They participate in bell handling,  lock outs, emergency training, procedures etc.

WHERE ARE THE PART 1 CERTIFICATES VALID?

We are proud to announce that a certified NYD diver is qualified to dive in any country in the world. When successfully passed the course the NYD divers receive the following certificates which allow them to work as professional industrial surface oriented divers all over the world:

1. PSA (Petroleum Safety Authority Norway) Offshore Part 1 (Internationally recognized by i.e. IMCA, HSE, NDC)
2. NLIA (Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority) Inshore Part 1
3. IDSA (International Diving Schools Association) Offshore Level 3

THE TRAINING STANDARDS

The NYD Part 1 course is based on the following internationally recognized standards in addition to the Norwegian and Swedish national legislations and requirements:

• NORSOK U-100:  Industrial standard for manned underwater operations in the North Sea
• IDSAs Administrative and Operational Procedures and Diver Training Standards
• EDTC Competence standards for diving personnel, offshore diver.

APPROVALS AND AUTHORISATIONS

NYD is approved and authorised by:

• The Norwegian Department of Education
• The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority
• Petroleum Safety Authority Norway
• International Diving Schools Association

For additional information, please contact NYD.