ADAS was invited to present at the bi-annual International Diving Seminar, held in Bergen, Norway and hosted by NUI
International Updates – IDRCF Meets, South African Certifications Update
After two years of virtual remote meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IDRCF and EDTC were able to meet face-to-face again in September 2022 in Marseille, France. In other news, the South African Department of Labour (SADOL) has introduced a legal requirement for commercial diving personnel to register with SADOL and revalidate that registration every four years.
International Diving Regulators and Certifiers Forum
After two years of virtual remote meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IDRCF (International Diving Regulators and Certifiers Forum) and EDTC (European Diving Technology Committee) were able to meet face-to-face again in September 2022 in Marseille, France. Representatives from the UK (HSE), Norway (PSA), Canada (DCBC) South Africa (SADOL), France (INPP), Australia (ADAS), IMCA and USA (ADCI) gathered to discuss latest safety trends, training developments, harmonisation of programmes and recognition agreements.
South African Certification Update
The South African Department of Labour (SADOL) has introduced a legal requirement for commercial diving personnel to register with SADOL and revalidate that registration every four years.
All commercial divers, diving supervisors, chamber operators and diving instructors who hold training certificates issued by the Department are now required to complete the registration and revalidation process in order to ensure continuing validation of their certification. The aim of this process is to ensure that diving personnel maintain their skills and abilities.
All qualifications for these roles issued by the Department of Employment and Labour before 20 May 2022 will be valid until 06 June 2024. Registration and revalidation will be required for individuals to work beyond this date.
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