Marine Corps COOL Snapshot - Mixed-Gas Diver

Mixed-Gas Diver

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Mixed Gas Diver certification is recommended for intermediate-level commercial divers. Applicants must have achieved the ADCI Entry Level Tender/Diver, and ADCI Air Diver certifications prior to pursuing the Mixed Gas Diver credential. In addition to the expectations of the earlier level divers, Mixed Gas Divers accomplish all tasks assigned by the diving supervisor; have adequate knowledge, training and familiarization with all life-support and equipment designated to the diving operations; read, understand and comply with all employer's policies and governmental regulations; ensure that the deepest depth attained during the dive has been established before the ascent; safely transition from the water to the decompression chamber without avoidable delay; plus other expectations. Mixed Gas Diver must meet training and experience requirements as well.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Mixed-Gas Diver

The following Marine Corps Enlisted MOSs provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:

Enlisted Occupation	Occupation Type	Related As	COOL$
0321 Reconnaissance Marine	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
0372 Critical Skills Operator	MOS	Some	COOL Bucks
2336 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician	MOS	Other

The following civilian occupations are related to this credential:

	Civilian Job	Job Family	Bright Outlook	Registered Apprenticeship	Local Salary Info
	Commercial Divers	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair	Bright Outlook		find local salary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Attainability:

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

Credential Prerequisite
Experience: 150 days
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Training
Membership
Other
Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

Exam
Written Exam
Oral Exam
Practical Exam
Performance Assessment

Exam Administration (View Details)

In-person exam
Remote proctored on-line exam
Third-party test vendor

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 5 years

Continuing Education
Exam
Continuing Education OR Exam
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AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI)

5206 Cypress Creek Parkway
Suite 202
Houston, TX 77069

Phone: (281) 893-8388

Fax: (281) 893-5118
Email: nancy@adc-int.org

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Credential Pre-requisite REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must have earned both the ADCI Entry Level Tender/ Diver and the ADCI Air Diver certifications.

Education REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must have completed at least:

100 field days as an air diver
50 working dives as an air diver.
50 field days participating in surface mixed-gas diving operations during which they performed at least 10 working mixed-gas dives.

For details on this requirement see the ADCI Consensus Standards, Section 3.5.

Other REQUIREMENTS

The Mixed-Gas Diver credential has the following other requirements:

Be at least 18 years old.

Applicant must have a valid Red Cross certification in First Aid and CPR.

Meet comprehensive ADCI Medical Requirements. For further information visit ADCI Consensus Standards Medical Requirements Sections 2.3-4.

Submit documentation of course completion along with copies of diving logs with the application. Diving proficiency establishes the required minimum number of open-water working dives required to obtain various designations. All dives must be performed during a 24-month period immediately prior to issuance of the designation. Work must be performed during each dive with proper supervision. All dives must have a minimum of 20 minutes bottom time. A number of shorter-duration dives may be combined to equal one dive of the required 20-minute bottom time.

Written Exam

Have adequate knowledge, training and familiarization with all life-support and ancillary equipment designated to the diving operations.
Read, understand and comply with all employer’s policies and applicable governmental regulations, as they relate to qualifications or performance while engaging in diving operations.
Maintain a high level of physical fitness.
Comply with all commands or instructions from the diving supervisor or designated diving person in charge (DPIC) during the conduct of diving operations.
Ensure that the deepest depth attained during the dive has been established before the ascent.
Safely transition from the water to the decompression chamber without avoidable delay.
Act as a standby diver when directed to do so. Be capable and qualified to carry out all of the duties and responsibilities of the diver as set forth above. (The standby diver is the individual possessing the required training and experience to enter the water at the diving station in order to render assistance to a stricken diver).
Act as a chamber operator as required by the diving supervisor.
Comply with regulations or instructions concerning the use, maintenance, repair and testing of all diving equipment provided for the operation.
Report to the diving supervisor any recent medical treatment or illness so that a proper determination can be made concerning fitness and/or ability to dive.
Immediately report all symptoms or suspected symptoms of DCS to the diving supervisor as early and accurately as possible.
Report to the diving supervisor any defect or malfunction of the diving equipment provided for the diving operation.
Follow safe diving practices at all times during the diving operation whether on deck or in the water. Bring to the attention of the diving supervisor any questionable items. Be alert for the safety of others as well as himself or herself.
Assist in the training of new personnel or tender/divers.
Remain awake and in the vicinity of the decompression chamber for at least one hour following treatment or a hyperbaric exposure outside the no-decompression limits.
Know and observe the rules for flying after diving or traveling to altitudes higher than the dive site.
Ensure that the diving equipment has been correctly maintained, prepared and tested before each dive. This requirement should never be delegated to others.

Exam Preparation Resources

There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Mixed-Gas Diver examination:

Best Sources
- ADCI - International Consensus Standards for commercial Diving and Underwater Operations
- ADCI- Application Form - Individual Commercial Diver Application

General References
- ADCI-Medical History Form

An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.

Testing Information

Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Mixed-Gas Diver credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor

For more information on the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) testing process, visit the agency website.

RECERTIFICATION

Mixed-Gas Diver

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Mixed-Gas Diver credential has the following recertification information:

The Mixed Gas Diver Certification is renewed every 5 years; to maintain the certification, it is required that fees are paid and that the application is submitted.

Note, often as ADCI certified divers gain experience, higher level certifications are earned. All ADCI diver certifications require that the lower level certification is earned prior to receiving any advanced level diving certification.

Note: Marine Corps COOL will only pay recertification fees for the current year, no arrears will be paid. Voucher requests for recertification fees must be submitted with proof of the current status of the certification (for example, a screen shot of your credentialing agency dashboard or a copy of a current fee receipt).