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BACHELOR OF PROGRAMME LEARNING in SEC examinations in English, Mathematics
and Maltese. (Non-Maltese applicants have the
OUTCOMES
Science in Diving • Comprehensively understand the concepts option to replace Maltese O Level with their
native language O level).
of risk assessment with respect to scuba
Safety Management diving and creatively propose strategies how OR
An MQF/EQF Level 4 full qualification, AND a
to reduce risks.
• Systematically understand the human portfolio evidencing relevant experience in the
Entry Point in collaboration with DAN Europe physiology and acknowledge how this is diving sector for at least 3 years and evidence
of appropriate writing and analytical skills to
affected by regular/frequent diving activity
(recreational, technical and free diving);
PROGRAMME 9.3 • Comprehend the business elements, ensure that the prospective candidate can fully
and meaningfully participate in the course,
including the human resource management and work experience at professional and/or
MQF Level component and how does this operate in executive level for at least 5 years
the leisure industry. OR
2 3 4 5 6 7 • Determine detailed knowledge on the
various components making up diving Any ITS Diploma or equivalent MQF level 4
equipment and specific equipment used for certification
Total Credits specific use (recreational, technical and free OR
diving, research diving and other associated
180 ECTS activities whilst diving) Any ITS Higher National Diploma or equivalent

Programme Duration • Systematically identify diving related MQF level 5 certification
hazards/injuries and their treatment both
OR
32 Months including LITP and IITP in terms of basic first aid but also more Apply as a mature student, at least 23 years
Job Roles May Include advanced procedures, such as the use of the of age by the beginning of the academic year
hyperbaric chamber;
• Scuba Diving Instructor • Deploy established techniques on how to applied for, and subject to proficiency and/
• Director of Diving/diving business manager or aptitude tests as per direction of the ITS.
• Dive Safety Officer assist and partner with recompression chamber
• Diving Officer facilities, training and emergency assistance) The ITS also reserves the right to subject the
• Research Diver candidate for an interview and/or an RPL
• Scientific Diver
• Hyperbaric Chamber Operator procedure prior to acceptance.
• Diving Medical Technician ENTRY CRITERIA
• Gas Blender Applicants must also provide proof of their
A combination of a minimum of 3 Advanced English proficiency at B2 level
Additional Information and Intermediate levels, of which one needs to
be an Advanced level (MQF level 4) pass, and
A profiling interview upon admission may be these qualifications must add up to a minimum
conducted in order to better assist students with of 44 points as per matrix provided on page 66
their learning process. Admissions of special cases
will be referred to ITS’ Admissions Board. AND passes at grade 5 (SSC&P level 3) or better

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