Scientific diving

• Recommended by a Belgian University or a Belgian research laboratory or equivalent
• For BSD, be at least diver level two with any diving training agency (CMAS 2* diver or equivalent like PADI Rescue all based on ISO24801-2)
• For BSD show proof (logbook scan copies) of 50 dives when registering to the course including 15 dives conducted between 15 and 24m with 5 dives conducted deeper than 25m
• Show proof (scan copy) of a current first aid certificate for basic life support AND oxygen first aid administration.
• Having a medical certificate for diving not older than a year at the date of the end of the course.
• Proof of an insurance covering the applicant for the professional scientific diving activity.
• It is recommended that the applicant have all his own diving gears excluding tank and weight.

for all BSD and ABSD:

• proof of at least 60 dives in the past 5 years of which 30 scientific dives
  A refresh course will need to be taken if no dive activity have been done in the past 18 months.
• CPR certification (first aid and O2 administration) not older than 2 years at the moment of renewal and delivered by an organisation which takes into account the rules of ERC (European Resuscitation Council).

additional for ABSD:

• proof of at least 5 dive activities at ABSD level in the past 5 years and at least 1 in the past year
  ABSD divers not able to comply with this rule will be renewed at BSD level

All needed documents (copy of logbook(s), CPR certification, proof of ABSD) together with a cover letter  explaining how you fulfil the requirements the for the renewal based on the document you provid, need to be sent on time to scientific_diving@belspo.be  

Participation to the continuous training is an opportunity to present you new techniques, to keep up to date with existing techniques and to operate scientific dives that some of you miss. You are strongly encouraged to participate at least one by year.

Scientific diver’s training at Barges in 2021 (Suspended due to Covid).