Diving
Technologies International, I
The International Register was
established in 1996 by the International Association of Scuba Technicians
in close cooperation with its members, the diving equipment manufacturers, and
dive industry experts. It is designed to recognize the Scuba Technician as
a qualified professional that has met a standard of proficiency.
Although, these are not the only
qualified scuba technicians, these are among the first to be certified within
the scuba industry. Providing safe and efficient service on underwater
life support systems with knowledge of multiple manufacturer's products.
The Register requires that
technicians provide proof of their training and have met the requirements for
their level of recognition.
To obtain this recognition, it is necessary for the scuba technician to have participated in an equipment program, a cylinder inspection program - provided by a recognized authority, and has attended the manufacturer’s training that covers the equipment to be serviced.
New applicants for REPAIR TECHNICIAN status or higher please submit by mail:
1. Statement of training of either, 40 hr intensive program, or College semester of training, or one year of OJT under a qualified technician, include facility/s name.
2. Copy of (at least 3) manufacturers seminars attended.
3. Be a Cylinder Inspector trained by a recognized agency.
4. Admission/Registration fee of $35.00
SENIOR TECHNICIANS must attest to having at least 8 years experience as a repair technician.
MASTER TECHNICIANS must meet above criteria and have at least 18 years experience.
TOP TECH awarded to factory repair and service trainers. This recognition is awarded at no charge to current trainers.
MEMBERS status is awarded those apprentice technicians just starting out or still undergoing training, also awarded to our supporters.
REPAIR FACILITIES and INSTRUCTIONAL CENTERS *Must be sponsored by a qualified, current, technician please send short resume of facility, courses, standards and programs offered. Must include a $15 yearly fee in addition to Technician fee, a separate annual certificate of registration will be issued for the facility.
The register recognizes and supports the training provided by the various manufacturers of scuba equipment and by independent training agencies, it further requires that proof of training and competency on the individual brands be provided by the Technician for the work performed.
MEMBER BULLETIN BOARD
MEMBERSHIPS FOR 2006 NOW DUE
If your name appears with a lower rating than requested, please insure we have copies of certifications dated 8 or 18 years ago in our files.
Any gaps of information require updates.
New certificates will be issued
Initial membership and registration $35.00
Yearly renewal membership maintenance $25.00
Repair facility and/or Instructional centers $15.00*
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Technician Honor Roll - Hall of Fame
Dedicated to technicians and historical figures who have improved and defined our craft, It is with reverend admiration that we acknowledge their contributions.
Bob Axelrod - Paul Caputo - Rex Cardenas - Humberto "Chino" Castillo - Jacques-Yves Cousteau - Enzo Dagnino - Emile Gagnan - Jim Habersky - Sam Ichikawa - Neil "Jake" Jacobson - Vern Pedersen
(Nominations may be submitted in writing with a brief bio for consideration)
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International Register 2006
Last update: Mar. 2, 2006
Empty spaces require updated information please contact divetec@aol.com
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State |
City |
# |
Organization Name |
Contact Person |
Wk. ph., email & website |
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CA |
Santa
Barbara |
#348 |
Santa
Barbara City College |
Barthelmess,
Don |
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FL |
Key
Largo |
#013 |
Hyperbarics
International |
Rutkowski,
Dick |
305-451-2551 |
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FL |
Miami |
#694 |
Barry University |
Kegeles, Sharon |
305-899-3499 skegeles@mail.barry.edu |
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FL |
Miami Beach |
#685 |
Mia Bch Fire Rescue |
Sumner, Paul |
954-536-3065 sumner@gate.net |
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FL |
Panama
City Bch |
#039 |
Navy
Exp. Diving Unit |
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904-230-3100 |
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FL |
Panama City Bch |
#091 |
FSU Acad.
Diving Prog. |
Zinzner, Mike Walsh, Dan |
(850) 872-4750 dwalsh@pc.fsu.edu |
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FL |
Tallahassee |
#688 |
FSU Acad.
Diving Prog. |
Dr.Marelli, Dan Kiwala, John |
(850) 644-8298 dmarelli@adp.fsu.edu (850) 644-8550 jkiwala@mailer.fsu.edu |
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FL |
Sunrise
|
#001 |
Diving
Technologies Int. Inc. |
Mola,
Rudy |
954-748-4772 |
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PA |
Allentown |
#476 |
Steigerwalt Associates Inc. |
Steigerwalt, Ernest |
610-437-1704 |
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TX |
Grapevine |
#048 |
Scuba Connections LLC |
Durrand, Mike |
817-431-2801 www.scubaconnections.net |
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UK* |
London |
#166 |
Harwood,
Mike MBE |
HM
Inspector Health&Safety |
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State |
City |
# |
Organization
Name |
Contact |
Wk.
ph., email |
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FL |
Sunrise |
#001 |
Diving
Technologies International., Inc. |
Rudy Mola |
(954)
748-4772 |
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FL
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Key Largo |
#121 |
WPS Regulator Service |
Joe Wilson |
(305) 453-9205 joewps@bellsouth.net |
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FL
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Key
West |
#86 |
Diving
Technologies Key West |
Bill Estes |
(305)
292-3221 wdivekw@aol.com
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NC |
Holly Ridge |
#022 |
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Jim Singleton |
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NV |
Las Vegas |
#65 |
Reg Tek Diving Repair |
Mike Thompson | (702) 645-5813 regtekrepair@aol.com |
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TX |
Grapevine |
#606 |
Grapevine Scuba |
Larry Williams | (817) 488-4999 law@grapevinescuba.com www.grapevinescuba.com |
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Country |
City |
# |
Organization
Name |
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Wk.
ph. & email |
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Malaysia |
Mersing |
#397 |
Diveasia Tioman Island |
Roger Ng Seong Leng | 60 7 799 4098 www.diveasia.com.my |
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Diving
Equipment Manufacturers
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State |
City |
# |
Organization
Name
|
Top
Tech |
Wk.
ph. & email |
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CA
|
El
Cajon |
#296 |
ScubaPro |
Willis,
Walt |
619-402-1512 |
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CA |
Garden
Grove |
#498 |
Catalina
Cylinders |
Decker,
Ward |
714-890-0999 |
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CA |
Riverside |
#014 |
Luxfer
Gas Cylinder |
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CA |
Riverside |
#242 |
Luxfer
Cylinder Refurb. |
Daltrey,
Colin
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909-369-0954
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CA |
San Leandro |
#370 |
OCEANIC |
Krause, Doug |
(510) 562-0500 dkrause@oceanicusa.com |
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CA |
Santa Ana |
# |
OTS |
Hott, John |
(800) 550-1984 jhott@oceantechnologysystems.com |
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CA |
Santa
Barbara |
#320 |
DSI
(Diving Systems Intl.) |
Morgan,
Bev |
805-965-8538 |
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CA |
South El Monte |
# |
Ocean Master |
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(626) 582-8000 |
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CA |
Torrance |
#340 |
Pelican
Products |
Graham,
Jim |
310-326-4700 |
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CA |
Vista
|
#440 |
Aqualung |
Phillips,
Tom |
760-597-5000 |
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CT |
Norwalk
|
#498 |
Dacor |
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CT |
Norwalk
|
#489 |
Mares
America Corp. |