Commercial Diving Training Complete
January 2026
Kaymac Marine is pleased to welcome Rhys Curtis back to the team following the successful completion of an intensive 20-week commercial diving course in Scotland. Rhys has been with Kaymac Marine for two years, and during this time, he has become a strong civil team member, undertaking several courses and obtaining certification, including CSCS, Cat & Genny, 360 Excavator, Forward Tipping Dumper and Confined Space Training, making him a real asset to our team. His return marks an exciting milestone in both his personal development and Kaymac’s ongoing investment in future talent as part of our multiskilled dive team.
Rhys undertook his training at the Professional Diving Academy (PDA), one of the UK’s leading commercial diver training centres. Located in Dunoon, on the west coast of Scotland, the academy is renowned for producing highly skilled, safety-focused divers ready to work in demanding marine environments.
The course ran from 6 October to 12 December 2025 and represented a significant commitment, both in time and investment. While no formal qualifications were required for Rhys to enrol on the programme, the course itself is widely recognised as one of the most rigorous entry routes into commercial diving in the UK.
During the 20 weeks, Rhys completed a comprehensive blend of classroom learning, practical training, and real-world diving scenarios. On successful completion, he achieved an impressive suite of industry-recognised qualifications, including:
- HSE Professional SCUBA
- HSE Surface Supplied
- HSE Surface Supplied (Top-Up)
- PDA Chamber Operator
- PDA First Aid at Work, including AED (Diving Endorsement)
- PDA Oxygen Provider (Diving Endorsement)
- PDA Commercial Nitrox
These qualifications equip Rhys with the skills required to safely support and carry out a wide range of commercial diving operations, from inshore inspections to more complex marine construction and maintenance works.
Unlike many trainees, Rhys did not attend college before his diver training; instead, he focused on becoming a multi-skilled operative with our civils teams before fully committing to the PDA programme. This immersive approach reflects his commitment to building a long-term career in the marine sector and aligns closely with Kaymac Marine’s ethos of developing capability from within.
Kaymac has a long-standing history of investing in its people, supporting individuals through specialist training and qualifications that strengthen both personal careers and the company’s collective expertise. Rhys’s achievement is a clear example of this approach in action.
Now back with the team, Rhys will begin applying his newly gained knowledge and certifications on real projects, working alongside Kaymac’s experienced diving and marine delivery teams. His progression not only enhances Kaymac’s in-house diving capability but also reinforces the company’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of skilled marine professionals.
We congratulate Rhys on completing such a demanding course and look forward to seeing him continue to grow and contribute to Kaymac Marine’s future success.
