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Launch a Career Below the Surface with Florida Commercial Diving Institute

Our Mission is Simple: Train for Success. Dive for Life.

At Florida Commercial Diving Institute (FCDI), we believe that a career shouldn’t just be a job—it should be an adventure with purpose, skill, and opportunity. Our mission is to teach students the hands-on skills, technical knowledge, and safety practices needed to build long-term, high-demand careers in the commercial diving industry.

We’re more than just a school. We’re a post-secondary vocational institute dedicated to delivering results: graduates who are fully prepared to meet the needs of today’s commercial, maritime, and recreational diving industries. Every course we offer—from surface-supplied diving to underwater welding—has been carefully designed with career outcomes, jobsite readiness, and individual goals in mind.

Why Choose a Career in Commercial Diving?

Commercial diving is one of the most exciting and in-demand skilled trades in the world. With the right training, you’ll gain access to lucrative, adventurous jobs across the globe—from deep ocean salvage work to power plant maintenance and everything in between.

FCDI graduates are trained to perform critical underwater tasks at depths of up to 1,200 feet. Our alumni are working professionals in both offshore and inland environments, including:

Offshore Careers

• Oil & gas platform maintenance and inspections
• Underwater welding on pipelines and rig structures
• Hyperbaric welding and deepwater operations
• Wind farm construction and subsea infrastructure
• Support diving on large marine construction projects

Inland & Inshore Careers

• Dam, dock, and bridge inspections
• Nuclear power plant and hydroelectric facility maintenance
• Municipal water treatment plant repairs
• Inland marine salvage and ship maintenance
• Environmental response and spill containment diving

Jobs You Can Do With Your Commercial Diving Certification

With your FCDI commercial diving training, you’ll be qualified for a wide variety of roles, including:

• Commercial Diver (Inshore/Offshore)
• Underwater Welder & Burning Specialist
• Diver Medic Technician (DMT)
• Salvage Diver
• Hazmat/Contaminated Water Diver
• Bridge and Infrastructure Inspector
• NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) Diver
• ROV Tender/Technician
• Hyperbaric Chamber Operator
• Dive Supervisor or Tender (with experience)
• Aquaculture & Fisheries Diver
• Environmental/Scientific Diver

Training That Makes a Real Difference

Unfortunately, many new divers entering the field from other schools lack the basic underwater skill set that dive contractors demand. This gap in hands-on training creates real risks—for the diver, their team, and the job itself.

At FCDI, we do things differently.
We ensure every student is prepared to perform, not just pass. Through rigorous training, extensive dive time, real equipment, and direct instructor feedback, we help students become confident, competent, and contract-ready professionals.

Our programs are led by industry veterans with real-world experience. You’ll gain the benefit of their knowledge, including best practices, safety techniques, and jobsite efficiency that can only come from years in the field.

Career Support That Goes Beyond Graduation

FCDI works closely with a nationwide network of dive contractors, energy companies, marine engineering firms, and government agencies. While employment is never guaranteed, our graduates enjoy exceptional placement rates and connections to employers who trust FCDI training.

From resume support to employer introductions and alumni job boards, we’re committed to helping you transition from student to employed commercial diver with confidence.

Join the Brotherhood of Commercial Divers

When you train at FCDI, you’re not just another number on a roster. You become part of a tight-knit fraternity of divers who push each other, support each other, and take pride in their craft. From your very first dive to your final certification, you’ll be surrounded by a community of peers and mentors who want to see you succeed.

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