IDEST Technical Training

Professional Training for Diving Equipment Technicians

Safe diving starts long before anyone enters the water. Behind every filled cylinder, every serviced regulator and every breathing gas system is a trained technician following recognised procedures and understanding the responsibilities that come with working on life-support equipment.

Wiltshire Scuba provides professional technical training designed for individuals and organisations involved in the inspection, servicing and maintenance of diving equipment, combining structured classroom learning with extensive practical workshop experience.

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Our Technical Training Courses

IDEST Technician Inspection Course – Part 1

Visually inspect diving cylinders inside and out, and decide whether one can be filled, needs testing or needs further work. The entry point to the pathway. Three to four hours, £250.

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IDEST Technician Inspection Course – Part 2

Hydrostatic testing to BS EN 1968, so your centre can test cylinders and issue certificates. Part 1 is a prerequisite. Five to six hours, £250.

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IDEST & IMCA Triennial Update

The three-yearly requalification that keeps a visual cylinder inspection technician current. For people who already hold the qualification. Three to four hours, £350.

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IDEST Composite Cylinder Course

Extend your inspection scope to composite cylinders under EN ISO 11623. For technicians already qualified on steel and aluminium. One to three hours, £170.

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IDEST Oxygen Cleaning Course

Oxygen clean cylinders so they are safe to fill with mixed gas. For staff of an existing IDEST inspection or test centre. Six to eight hours, £170.

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IDEST Regulator Servicing Course

Strip, service and test a regulator properly, and take away an IDEST technician registration card. Six to eight hours, £250.

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IDEST Compressor Maintenance Course

Operate and maintain a breathing air compressor safely, and meet the operator competency requirement of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000. Six to eight hours, £150.

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IMCA Dive Technician Course

Cylinder inspection and valve work to IMCA Code of Practice D018, for technicians in the offshore industry. Six to eight hours, £350.

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Who Are These Courses For?

Dive centre technicians

Equipment service engineers

Commercial diving support staff

Fire and Rescue Services

Universities and research organisations

Military and government organisations

Dive clubs with workshop facilities

Individuals pursuing a technical career within the diving industry

If you’re unsure which course is appropriate, we’ll be happy to discuss your current experience and recommend a suitable training pathway.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous technical experience?

Not always. Some courses are designed as entry-level programmes, while others require prior qualifications or experience. Each individual course page explains the relevant prerequisites.

Will I be working on real equipment?

Yes. Practical workshop sessions use genuine diving equipment so that you gain realistic experience throughout the course.

Are these courses suitable for dive centres?

Absolutely. Many of our technical training programmes are designed specifically for technicians working within dive centres and equipment servicing environments.

Do these courses qualify me to service all diving equipment?

No. Some equipment manufacturers require additional product-specific training or authorisation. Individual course pages explain the scope and intended learning outcomes.