Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Commercial Diver License, the applicant has to approach the respective institute or Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme link
2. Choose a reputable commercial diving school that offers training programs recognized by the relevant Australian government authorities.
3. Enrol in a commercial diving training program that meets the requirements of ADAS. The training will typically involve both classroom education and practical hands-on experience in various diving techniques and environments.
4. Undergo a comprehensive medical examination to ensure that you're physically fit to engage in commercial diving activities. The medical assessment must be conducted by an ADAS-approved medical practitioner.
5. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
6. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
7. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
9. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
10. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
11. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
12. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
14. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
15. This entire process can be completed within 3 - 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• Passport size photographs
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Certificate of recreational diving competence
• Medical fitness certificate
• Provide First Aid certificate
• Physical diving test results
• Any other documents (if required)

Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme
ABN 20 874 189 445
Office Address
526 Duncan Road
Dunoon NSW2480
Australia
Telephone: +61 2 6689 5656
Fax: +61 2 6689 5657
Contact link

To be eligible to apply for a commercial diver's licence in Australia, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Hold a certificate of recreational diving competence
• Be in good health and have a medical fitness certificate issued by a medical professional trained and experienced in underwater medicine
• Be able to swim competently
• Hold a Provide First Aid certificate
• Pass a physical diving test

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

• The validity of a Commercial Diver License in Australia is 5 years.

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• This entire process can be completed within 3 - 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender/age
• Residential Address
• City
• ZIP code
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Fax
• Postal address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• A Commercial Diver License in Australia is a permit that allows a person to work as a commercial diver in the country. The license is issued by the relevant state or territory government, and the requirements vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

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The commercial diving training course typically covers the following topics:

• Basic diving skills
• Advanced diving skills
• Safety procedures
• Emergency procedures
• Diving physics
• Diving physiology
• Diving medicine