Application
Procedure for the
Marine Diving Technology Program
Students who desire to enroll in the Marine Diving Technology program need to follow the steps below to insure their success in the program. You can either contact the department for an application and information packet at 805-965-0581, x2426, or you can download the forms from this website. You can apply to the college for admission electronically, but all other applications need to be submitted directly to the Marine Technology program. The fall 2010 semester start date is August 23, 2010.
STEPS TO APPLY TO THE MDT PROGRAM:
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SBCC – Admissions & Records: Apply online at www.sbcc.edu. There is no fee
for submitting application for admission to the college.
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Obtain, complete and submit the MDT Application (Application for Diving & Hyperbaric Exposure). Attach a copy of your basic scuba certification and enclose your $50.00 application fee. The earlier you apply, the more successful you will be in getting all of your classes.
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Complete the physical exam using the Commercial Diving Physician’s Examination Report form by August 9, 2010, but no earlier than May 21st
as the examination is good only for a year.
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Mail all documents to the Santa Barbara City College, Marine Technology Department at 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. These documents do not need to be mailed in ALL together, but we encourage you to mail your APPLICATION in early.
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Be prepared to take the swim evaluation during MDT 101, scheduled on Wednesday, August 18, 2010. Meet at the Marine Technology building at 7:00 a.m. sharp.
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The MDT department will contact you upon receipt of your application either by phone or by e-mail.
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IMPORTANT DEADLINE: All of your required documents need to be in our
Office by August 9, 2010 for the Fall semester. Please note, the sooner you apply,
the sooner you will be able to enroll in your classes. There may be limited space
in the classes so you are encouraged to apply early.
Submit
all forms via mail
to:
SBCC Marine Technology, 721 Cliff Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93109
USA
Click
here to see a
list of Commercial
diving classes.
Click here to see
a list of SCUBA diving
classes.
Click here to
see a list of Specialty
diving classes.
NOTICE OF PHYSICAL EXAM REQUIREMENTS
– All trainees who desire to participate in Openwater
diving are required
to complete and submit the COMMERCIAL
DIVING PHYSICIAN’S EXAMINATION REPORT FORM as required
by the Association of Commercial Diving Educators for training and
subsequent qualification/certification as a Commercial Diver in
accordance with ANSI/ACDE-01-2009 Commercial Diver Training Minimum
Standard- and the Association of Diving Contractors (ADC). This documents that the participants
are free from medical contraindications to diving.
Trainees must have a qualified
licensed physician’s clearance to dive prior to beginning
training in openwater diving. The examination is valid for one
year from the date of completion and is accepted by most employers.
NOTICE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY – Santa Barbara City College and the Marine Technology Department
is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy work and training environment
and is dedicated to providing a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Safety is of paramount importance to our program. The Marine Technology
department’s substance abuse and prevention policy incorporates
provisions for illicit drug testing. An industry standard drug screen
is a required part of the SBCC DIVING PHYSICIAN’S EXAMINATION
REPORT FORM in accordance with industry protocol.
The goals and objectives of maintaining safety in drug-free work
environments are attainable through cooperation at every level and
by explicitly and forcefully prohibiting the use, manufacture, distribution,
dispensation, and possession of illicit drugs, drug paraphernalia,
and alcohol at all our training locations and diving operations
under the auspices of the Marine Technology Department.
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