Diving offshore in Galveston is a unique and beautiful experience. During our day trips we will dive two sites that are located roughly 70 miles offshore or a 3 hour boat ride. The first is the Kraken which is a 371 foot cargo ship that Texas Parks and Wildlife sank as part of the artificial reef program. The dive begins at 60 feet with an average depth of 100-110 feet. The main cabins of the vessel have been opened up to accommodate divers. On this dive you will see everything from french angels to large jacks and grouper. After that, divers will have an hour to two hour surface interval with the opportunity to take a swim in the clear blue waters of the Gulf. The second dive will be at an oil rig. The legs of the oil rig are teeming with sponge and coral growth as well as fish species. You will have the opportunity to see everything from small file fish to larger grouper and maybe even a shark or two. These are usually 80 foot dives. **Please note that this time of year, weather and sea conditions are not ideal. It is possible that the planned charters may have to be canceled. A preliminary weather call will be made 2 days prior with a final call the day of. The boat must be full with 6 divers. Symposium guests can register for charter dives by first creating a guest account and then adding this dive to their agenda. **Participants must provide Gear (scuba kit, mask, fins, snorkel, exposure protection) SMB (required) Computer (required) Line cutter (highly recommended) Light (recommended) Lunch Snacks Any additional beverages wanted If bringing your own cylinder, it must have a boot! Included in the price is a DM, weights, water and light snacks.
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All levels of experience are accepted and welcomed! The instructor, Glynn Palmer, Huish head repair technician, has been expertly trained to provide future technicians and staff members with a thorough understanding of each regulator in the Huish Outdoors product portfolio. These clinics include all current models of Atomic, Zeagle, Hollis and Oceanic regulators, Alternate Air Sources and Inflators. With theory and warranty coverage done online by the student ahead of time, practical application, including breakdown and assembly, is the total focus. Huish will provide regulator kits and tools for each clinic. There is an online component to the class, along with an exam. This must be completed before your clinic attendance. Instructions on how to complete this requirement will be sent to participants after registration for the workshop. After completing the clinic, a company issued Repair Certificate will be issued. **NOTE: Attendees can not purchase parts for any brands if they are not directly employed by an authorized Huish Outdoors dealer.
8:00 AM
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This class encompasses information regarding compressors, valves and O2 cleaning in ONE day. This 8 hour certification course teaches the regulations and fundamentals of conducting visual inspections of solid wall and composite SCUBA and SCBA cylinders. The full day course is suited for those new to visual inspection well as those who have been inspecting without formal training through its wide range of inspection subjects including damage limits, neck cracking, and laws affecting inspectors. Additionally, this course meets the OSHA and DOT requirements for employee HAZMAT training and attendants completing the course are qualified to conduct HAZMAT training for cylinder handlers . Previously certified inspectors may attend this full course under the cylinder inspection refresh for re-qualification (see corresponding agenda item for reduced cost). The course is open to anyone 18 years or older and no previous cylinder inspection experience is required. Participants receive certificate upon course completion. *Lunch Provided
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Cylinder Inspector Update Seminar - This course runs concurrently with the CTS Cylinder Inspection course and provides trained inspectors information on recent changes to cylinders and inspection standards as well as keeping you abreast of current happenings. Additionally, this update meets the OSHA and DOT 3 year retraining requirements for cylinder HAZMAT handling. Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion. *Lunch Provided
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This is the core certification course provided by PSI-PCI and in it, we teach the regulations and fundamentals of conducting visual inspections of solid wall and composite SCUBA and SCBA cylinders. The full-day course is suited for those new to visual inspection as well as those who have been inspecting without formal training through its wide range of inspection subjects including damage limits, neck cracking, and other cylinder issues, plus laws affecting inspectors. Additionally, this course meets the OSHA and DOT requirements for employee HAZMAT training, and attendants completing the course are qualified to conduct HAZMAT training for cylinder handlers. The course also provides an overview of a variety of associated topics including requalification, oxygen cleaning, valve repair, tools, and more. For more formal training on these topics refer to Specialties below. It is the only training formally endorsed, referred to, and utilized by the cylinder manufacturers; and recognized by USDOT, Compressed Gas Association, NFPA, and others. It continues to be the most up-to-date training available today on this subject. Previously certified inspectors may attend this full course under the VCIR for re-qualification (see below). The course is open to anyone 16 years or older and no previous cylinder inspection experience is required. Participants receive a certificate for Visual Cylinder Inspection upon course completion valid for 3 years per Federal training requirements.
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Workshop to learn how to run safe dive operations from a vessel, including vessel setup, tools and resources, and accident management. Workshop will include a vessel tour, vessel diving operations discussion and demonstration, and dive accident management discussion and demonstration. **Transportation provided from MG
8:30 AM
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The OTS Guardian full-face mask technical/maintenance course will provide hands on training in the following areas of the Guardian FFM system: Function of the regulator and mask. Inspection of the external components. Breakdown of the second stage regulator. Breakdown of the mask body. Parts identification. Inspection and cleaning of the internal components. Repair and replacement of parts. Re-assembly of the second stage regulator. Re-assembly of the mask body. Adjusting the second stage regulator. Testing the regulator with the Magnahelic. Troubleshooting the regulator. Tool kit includes: Manual 6-in-1 Screwdriver Applicator with Silicone Grease Regulator adjustment tool/gauge Pin wrench Dummy plug OTS backing/valve wrench Inner clamp ring socket T-handle hex key, 3/32 T-handle hex key, 7/64” Snap ring pliers Exploded view Bench Mat GFFM Technician Tee-Shirt (please note size on registration) Time requirements: Six hours of classroom instruction, excluding breaks and lunch. Required Items: Guardian FFM (If student has no access to a mask, please advise, these materials can be provided at no additional cost.) Upon completion of class the student will receive OTS Service Certification - valid for three years. *Lunch Provided. **AAUS office will provide additional registration forms upon enrollment in this course.
9:00 AM
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Provide participants with brief classroom education followed by hands-on experience with surface supply air diving used to expand scope and safety of diving operations. Workshop led by Moody Gardens Dive Safety Officer Jake Emmert. Participant must supply exposure protection (3mm should be appropriate for most) and booties. All other gear will be provided. *Lunch Provided
9:00 AM
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Learn to freedive down to a maximum depth of 20m/66 feet! This program teaches fundamental freediving techniques for comfortable enjoyment in the aquatic world to depths of 20m/66ft. You will also practice Static Apnea to help develop your breath-holding abilities and in-water comfort. Your PFI Freediver course will cover fundamental topics such as: Essential safety procedures for breath-holding at Freediver Level, Proper breathing techniques for freediving and snorkeling, Confined water skill development, Open water skill development, Equalization for depth diving, Equipment for freediving and snorkeling and the fundamental physics and physiology of freediving. Equipment needed: Mask, snorkel, fins, appropriate exposure protection, weight system (weights provided onsite), timing device or freedive computer. Heated outdoor pool -3mm considered appropriate for most. **Transportation provided from MG
1:00 PM
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All levels of experience are accepted and welcomed! The instructor, Glynn Palmer, Huish head repair technician, has been expertly trained to provide future technicians and staff members with a thorough understanding of each regulator in the Huish Outdoors product portfolio. These clinics include all current models of Atomic, Zeagle, Hollis and Oceanic regulators, Alternate Air Sources and Inflators. With theory and warranty coverage done online by the student ahead of time, practical application, including breakdown and assembly, is the total focus. Huish will provide regulator kits and tools for each clinic. There is an online component to the class, along with an exam. This must be completed before your clinic attendance. Instructions on how to complete this requirement will be sent to participants after registration for the workshop. After completing the clinic, a company issued Repair Certificate will be issued. **NOTE: Attendees can not purchase parts for any brands if they are not directly employed by an authorized Huish Outdoors dealer.
1:00 PM
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This 2-hour program is updated annually and designed to provide current PSI-PCI trained inspectors information on recent changes to cylinders and inspection standards as well as keeping you abreast of current happenings. Additionally, this update meets the OSHA and DOT 3 year recurrent training requirements for cylinder HAZMAT handling. Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion valid for 3 years per Federal training requirements.
5:30 PM
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