From 19–21 November 2025 in Sozopol, Bulgaria, the Bulgarian BCT Hub is offering a 100% free Surface Supplied Diver Training, an intensive, full-time programme designed to prepare professional SCUBA divers for inshore and inland commercial diving projects such as construction, inspection, and shipping operations. The training is delivered in line with International Diving Schools Association (IDSA) standards and builds on extensive practical experience in the field.
Training Details
📅 Duration: 3 days (19–21 November 2025)
📍 Location: Sozopol, Bulgaria (premises of the Center for Underwater Archaeology)
🛏️ Accommodation: Free, shore-based self-catering accommodation is provided
✅Participation: 100% free
ℹ️ More information: aqua_prom@abv.bg
Why Join
The Surface Supplied Diver Training aims to train existing Professional Scuba divers to undertake Inshore Construction, Inspection and Shipping diving projects, as well as prepare candidates for Surface Supplied Diver Assessment & Certification.
- Safe use of Surface Supplied Diving Systems – both underwater and on the surface
- Emergency procedures
- Diving physics and physiology
- Decompression Theory (including Surface Decompression Procedures)
- Underwater Practical Operations, including mid water work
- Use of air bags, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, air lifts and air lances
- Underwater burning utilising Oxy Arc (Broco) cutting equipment (This module can only be passed theoretically as an introduction to the technology could be risky for divers with relatively little technical experience.)
- Basic surface and underwater rigging
- Procedures for assisting a distressed diver
- Kirby Morgan Helmet Maintenance
The training will help divers when enrolling in professional diver courses or competence recognition programs, as the knowledge gained and skills are aligned with international standards for underwater safety and operations.
Prerequisites
To participate, candidates must hold:
- A Professional SCUBA certificate (or equivalent)
- A valid diving medical
- Experience with a dry suit
- Dive accident insurance
Programme Content
This 3-day intensive training in Sozopol, Bulgaria combines theory and practice to prepare divers for commercial diving projects in line with IDSA standards.
- SCUBA vs. Commercial Diving – Full face masks, band masks, and rigid helmets.
- Equipment & Organization – Dive team roles, safety protocols, compressors, umbilicals, helmets, and control panels.
- Exercises & Rescue – Emergency drills, supervisor commands, diver/standby diver roles, and evacuation procedures.
- Tools & Operations – Use of pneumatic/hydraulic tools, inspection techniques, basic rigging, and theory on Oxy Arc cutting.
- Advanced Practices – Diving from boats/piers, seamanship, recompression chamber use, and decompression procedures.
This programme provides skills aligned with international standards and helps divers progress toward professional certification.
Certification Opportunity
At the conclusion of the training, divers can take an optional paid IDSA assessment (30m dive) for Surface Supplied Diver Certification.
Don’t miss out! Submit your application by September 30, 2025 via the Questionnaire.
Get ready for commercial diving!
