Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Diving Safety Management (Part-Time)

Overview

This course aims to offer its students an educational programme having the fundamental elements of diving, tourism and risk management combined. The final purpose of this new programme is to have dive professionals and businesses grow their competence and better understand the risks associated with scuba diving, as well as increasing key business skills related to this specific industry.

Programme Learning Outcomes

• Comprehensively understand the concepts of risk assessment with respect to scuba diving and creatively propose strategies how to reduce risks.
• Systematically understand the human physiology and acknowledge how this is affected by regular/frequent diving activity (recreational, technical and free diving).
• Comprehend the business elements, including the human resource management component and how does this operate in the leisure industry.
• Determine detailed knowledge on the various components making up diving equipment and specific equipment used for specific use (recreational, technical and free diving, research diving and other associated activities whilst diving).
• Systematically identify diving related hazards/injuries and their treatment both in terms of basic first aid but also more advanced procedures, such as the use of the hyperbaric chamber.
• Deploy established techniques on how to assist and partner with re compression chamber facilities, training and emergency assistance.

Entry Criteria

• A combination of a minimum of 3 Advanced and Intermediate Levels, of which one needs to be an Advanced Level (MQF/EQF Level 4) pass. These must add up to a minimum of 44 points as per the provided matrix, AND passes at grade 5 (SSC&P Level 3) or better in the English and Mathematics SEC examinations.
• OR A full qualification at MQF/ EQF Level 4, AND a portfolio evidencing relevant experience in the diving sector for at least 3 years, along with evidence of appropriate writing and analytical skills to ensure that the prospective candidate can fully and meaningfully participate in the course, and work experience at professional and/or executive level for at least 5 years.
• OR Any ITS Diploma or equivalent MQF/EQF Level 4 certification.
• OR Any ITS Higher National Diploma or equivalent MQF/ EQF Level 5 certification.
• OR Apply as a mature student, at least 23 years of age by the beginning of the academic year applied for, and subject to proficiency and/ or aptitude tests as per direction of the ITS. The ITS also reserves the right to subject the candidate for an interview and/or an RPL procedure prior to acceptance.
• Applicants must also provide proof of their English proficiency at Level B2.
• In addition to any of the above entry requirements and given that this course includes numerous practical (diving) components, it is mandatory for applicants to be in possession of an EN standard Level 2 diving certification (e.g. PADI Rescue Diver or an equivalent certification from a recognised certification agency) and have a minimum of 30 logged dives. Candidates who do not have both of these requirements may be allowed to enrol on the condition that they provide proof of having attained such requirements by the end of the first academic year.

Course Structure

The course is part-time and consists of 8 paid semesters, with two semesters reserved for work placements. The next cohort is expected to start in 30th September 2024 unless otherwise advised.

Course Modules

• UG6070 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
• HNDFL Foreign Language for Hospitality
• UG6012 Training and Development
• UG6071 Web2.0 and its Applications in Tourism, Culture and Heritage
• UG6037 Tourism Economics 1
• UG6000 Human Resources Management in Hospitality Part 1
• UG6006 Human Resources Management in Hospitality Part 2
• UG6072 The Risks & Medical Aspects of Diving
• UG6073 Diving Technical Aspects and Diving Equipment
• UG6029 Qualitative Research and Innovation Methods
• UG6074 Occupational and Business Health & Saftey in the Workplace
• UG6075 Insurance and Issue
• UG6076 Legal Aspects and Regulations Diving Industry and Legal Liability Issue
• HND5204 Hospitality Computing Applications
• UG6055 Public Policy
• UG6077 RCAPP (Recompression Chamber Assistance and Partnership Program) - 1
• HND5206 Introduction to Tourism Marketing
• UGD5211 Local Placement
• UG6078 Oxygen First Aid & Site Neurological Assessment for Divers and Freedivers - 1
• UG6079 Deep Diver 40/45/50
• UG6080 Basic Research Operator - 1
• UG6081 Dive Medicine for Divers - 1
• UG6082 Underwater Physiological Monitoring and Telemedicine Techniques - Wireless Sensor Network and Communication Systems - 1
• UG6083 Underwater Physiological Monitoring and Telemedicine Techniques - Sensor Network for Underwater and Surface Monitoring - 1
• UG6084 First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries - 1
• UG6109 Writing a Dissertation Proposal
• UG6086 Enriched Air Diver - 1
• UG6087 Gas Blender - 1
• UG6088 Underwater Physiological Monitoring and Telemedicen Techniques - Biomedical Signals and Sensors - 1
• UG6051 Tourism Economics 2
• UG6091 Equipment Specialist Lab - 1
• UG6001 Employee Engagement and Relationships
• UG6030 International Placement
• UG6108 Diver Medical Technician - 1
• UG6092 Freediver - 1
• UG6093 Divemaster Course
• UG6094 The DAN Hotline
• UG6095 Ecological Aspects- Awareness
• UG6096 Fire safety Awareness
• UG6097 Rebreather Diver - 1
• UG6099 Deep Diver 65 - 1
• UG100 open Water Scuba Instructor - II
• UG6101 Research Diver (Scientific Diver) - 1
• UG6102 Paediatric Basic Life Support & AED and First Aid - II
• UG6105 Advanced Oxygen - II
• UG6045 Dissertation

Fees

• EU/EEA Nationals: €2953.50 per semester
• Non-EU/EEA Nationals: €3118.75 per semester

Possible Career Opportunities

• Scuba Diving Instructor
• Director of Diving/diving business manager
• Dive Safety Officer
• Diving Officer
• Research Diver
• Scientific Diver
• Hyperbaric Chamber Operator
• Diving Medical Technician
• Gas Blender

Additional Information

A profiling interview upon admission may be conducted in order to better assist students with their learning process. Admissions of special cases will be referred to ITS’ Admissions Board.

For English Language Requirements for International & Mature Students refer to International Students page.

For Grade Point Equivalent refer to Additional Information page.