IDEST – Tech Inspection 1 + 2 + IMCA + Composite Cylinder + 02

The complete, job-ready workshop pathway

From visual and hydrostatic cylinder inspection to commercial dive equipment maintenance, composite cylinder handling and oxygen cleaning, this bundle delivers a structured, practical route to end-to-end capability. Train on real rigs and benches, leave with auditable processes you can apply immediately.

Modules & duration

• Tech Inspection 1 – Visual Cylinder Inspection (1 day)
  ID/markings, rejection criteria, internal/external inspection, threads/neck checks, documentation & labelling.

• Tech Inspection 2 – Hydrostatic Cylinder Inspection (1 day)
  Hydro setup, safe pressurisation, expansion measurement, pass/fail decisions, drying, stamping & records.

• IMCA Dive Technician (5 days)
  Surface-supplied systems, helmets/masks, umbilicals, panels & pneumo, HP/LP compressors & air quality, gas management, hot-water units, testing/fault-finding, documentation aligned to IMCA guidance.

• Composite Cylinder Inspection (1 day)
  Identification, service-life limits, fibre/impact/resin damage modes, liner/neck checks, hydro considerations, rejection criteria, records.

• O₂ Oxygen Cleaning (1 day)
  Clean-area setup, contamination control, aqueous/ultrasonic methods, materials compatibility, oxygen-compatible lubricants, drying/verification (white-wipe), labelling & certificates.

Total duration: 9 days (deliver consecutively or modularly—see dates).

Who it’s for

• Dive centre/club technicians seeking full, in-house capability

• Recreational techs moving into commercial/inshore work

• Equipment officers managing mixed cylinder fleets (steel, aluminium, composite)

• New starters with mechanical aptitude seeking a structured route

Key outcomes

• Conduct visual and hydrostatic cylinder inspections to UK best practice and IDEST-aligned procedures

• Inspect composite cylinders confidently, apply service-life & rejection rules

• Apply IMCA-aligned maintenance to SSD equipment (helmets, panels, umbilicals, compressors & gas)

• Execute oxygen cleaning workflows for cylinders/valves with verification and documentation

• Produce traceable records (logbooks, certs, labels) ready for audits

Format, locations & cohort size

• Format: Instructor-led workshops, demonstrations and supervised bench practice

• Locations: Reading, Swindon, Bristol (serving Berkshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire & Hampshire)

• Group size: Small cohorts to maximise hands-on time

Assessment & certification

• Knowledge checks and practical competency assessments within each module.

• Awards: Diving Academy Certificates of Completion per module, confirming training to IDEST-aligned procedures and IMCA guidance/manufacturer best practice.

• Note: IDEST accreditation/test-station approvals and IMCA certification/company approvals are controlled by those bodies/employers and are not granted by this course.

What’s included

• Expert tutors & workshop access

• Hydro rig, training cylinders, service benches, tools and consumables

• Course handbooks, checklists and documentation templates

• Refreshments (tea/coffee/water)

Entry requirements

• Minimum age 18

• Mechanical aptitude; basic electrical understanding helpful for IMCA

• Prior servicing experience beneficial but not essential