Advance open water to DCS

[readysalted]

Hi all,
I was talking to a guy who has just finished his aow course, the shop he went to has signed him up for a DCS course, now I was a DCS, but have gone inactive so may be not up to speed on the changes, but I thought you had to have at least 50 logged dives before you start the course ?
I did not want to say anything, in case I am wrong, but I have no doubt we will meet again,
FYI we are in austraila..
Thanks all

 

[davetowz]

What is DCS?

 

[Osric]

SSI Dive Control Specialist is the first Google result for "SSI DCS course". SSI :: Become a Dive Professional > Professional Training > Dive Control Specialist :: SSI Dive Control Specialist (DCS) :: take your dive @ diveSSI.com

Osric

 

[Cave Diver]

What is DCS?

I was wondering the same thing. My first thought was zero to bent. :shocked2:

 

[Doubler]

I think it is SSI equivalent to a Divemaster. I thought the guy got bent during his AOW course.

 

[tstormdiver]

A dive control Specialist (DCS) in SSI is a combination of a Dive Master & Assistant Instructor.

From the latest & greatest I can find on Australia/ Asia's Standards, the prerequisites for DCS is:

* 18yrs old minimum
* First Aid/ CPR
* Equipment of professional quality
* Current medical statement not older than 1 yr, signed by a licensed medical practitioner
* Be an SSI certified Dive Master or equivalent of Dive guide + Science of Diving Specialty program must be conducted as part of the DCS course
* Minimum of 60 logged dives totaling a minimum of 40hrs

Certification & active status Requirements:
* Minimum of 75 logged dives totaling a minimum of 50 hrs
* Proof of current First Aid & CPR
* Provide & Maintain certification in the emergency administration of Oxygen
* Pass a fitness & watermanship evaluation, if one has not been passed in the 12 months
* Comply with all annual renewal procedures
* Maintain professional liability insurance
* Be affiliated with an SSI Dive Center or resort &, when necessary with an active SSI instructor.