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KBA Europe Accredited By IMCA To Deliver ALST, ADS And BDS Course In Aberdeen, UK
KB Associates Europe (KBAE) is pleased to announce its accreditation by International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) to deliver the Assistant Life Support Technician course (ALST), Trainee Air Diving Supervisor (ADS) and Trainee Bell Diving Supervisor (BDS) at its training facility in Aberdeen. This adds into their portfolio the IMCA approved training courses – IMCA Diver Medic Technician course which are currently held at the Chichester Medical Education Centre (CMEC) in the UK.
KBA Group has been delivering these courses in Singapore since 2006, in Lakes Charles Houston USA, New Delhi, India and in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. With the new accreditation of KBA Europe, candidates are re-assured of the quality of training they receive worldwide as well as the professionalism of KBA instructors who have over 25 years in the commercial diving industry. Their wealth of diverse training and field experience offer invaluable knowledge and skills to the candidates.
“Since our inception of delivering IMCA training courses, we have trained a total of 827 Trainee Air Diving Supervisors, 333 Trainee Bell Diving Supervisors and 703 Assistant Life Support Technicians till date with delegates coming from different countries and nationalities. Our outreach to European market beyond Asia Pacific and USA is our continuous aim to promote industry training and competence by bringing training closer to you at home in our new Aberdeen training facility.” – Mr. Brendan Kearns, Managing Director of KBA Europe.
For further information in regards to training courses, training schedules or in-company packages, please contact KBA(E) on +44 (0)1224 872741 or visit their website at www.kbaeurope.org.
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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire
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Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.
Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:
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If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.
Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.
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Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.
Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit www.thebreakers-somabay.com.
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