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ADCI Certification
Protocol
June 19, 2012
6th Edition Updates
ADCI Improves Protocol and Process for
Certification Cards and Testing
ADCI is launching updates
to the Supervisor test to
sync with the 6th Edition
of the Consensus Standards.
The updated tests
will launch on July 2,
2012. These updates include
the Practice Tests,
Tutorials, and Final Exams.
In addition to the updates,
ADCI is introducing the
new LST Test. This LST
Test will use the same system
and protocol as the
existing Supervisor Test.
Details of the new protocol
will be explained in the
following pages.
We have two new additions
to the office staff to
implement this new protocol
.
Brenda Sherman has
joined the staff full time
and will be our Administrative
Assistant handling
Diver Certifications. Her
e-mail address is
Brenda@adc-int.org.
Our newest staff member
is Joan Roberts and will
work with us on a part
time basis. Joan will handle
our Supervisor and
LST Testing. Her e-mail is
exams@adc-int.org.
The following protocols
are designed to make processing
easier and faster in
order to minimize your
wait time. The more
ADCI Certification History
ADCI Diver Certification
Cards were first introduced
around 1998. At
that time, 611 divers were
initially certified. Experienced
Divers were
“grandfathered in” for a
period of two years. The
first certification cards
were light blue with a
photo, logo, and identifying
information. Even
though these cards expired
years ago—every once in a
while we still see one…..
Since 2000, we have used
New Procedures Improve
Certification Process for
Divers and Supervisors.
closely you follow the protocol,
the faster we will be
able to process your application.
the format we currently
have—white card with
photo and logo, with the
most recent update including
the new ADCI logo. At
this time, we have over
45,000 certified divers,
LSTs, and supervisors.
Inside this Update:
Diver Certification 2
Supervisor Test 2
Process Flow 3
Contact Info 4
Special points of
interest:
• Keep this bulletin
handy for quick
reference on check
lists and protocols.
• Refer to the check
list for your application
to ensure
faster service.
• Tips and hints to
speed up processing
for your applications.

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ADCI Certification Protocol
The following Protocols are provided for each circumstance and type of application. By
following these protocols, you are facilitating a quicker processing time for you applications.
For all applications, allow 3-4 weeks processing time.
Diver Certification—ADCI Member
Company and Member School
1. Please use the ADCI Member Company Application or Member School Application.
2. Include a passport style photo for the diver. If the diver holds an ADCI card, please
include the cert number or indicate that he has a previous card. If in doubt, include a
passport style photo for that diver—clearly labeled.
3. If the diver has never had an ADCI card, please include a copy of his dive school diploma.
4. Include an ID number (unique numerical identifier) for each diver.
All of our forms can be
downloaded at
www.adc-int.org.
Formal Training
is now a
requirement for
certification. If
you have never
had an ADCI card
before, you must
present a copy of
your dive school
diploma with
your application.
5. We are happy to invoice Member Companies and Member Schools. If your company
requires a PO Number, include the number on the application or a copy of the PO with
the application. If you do not want to be invoiced, be sure to include payment with the
application.
Diver Certification—Individual
1. If you are not applying through a member company or member school, you must use
the application for individuals.
2. Refer to the Chart of Requirements and submit all required documentation for the
classification of card on your application. If you have never had an ADCI card before
you must provide a copy of your dive school diploma and a passport style photo.
3. If you have an ADCI card, please attach a copy, or provide the cert number on your
application, or otherwise indicate that you have an ADCI card.
4. Include payment by check, money order, American Express, MasterCard, or VISA.
Replacing a Lost or Stolen Card
If your certification card has been lost, stolen, or otherwise misplaced—and it is NOT expired:
1. Use the application for Lost or Stolen Card.
2. If at all possible, provide your certification card number on the application.
Lost your Certification
Card?
3. Include payment with application—Check, Money Order, VISA MasterCard, American
Express.
If the Certification Card has expired, you must renew the card through a member company
or using an individual application.

ADCI Certification Protocol
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ADCI Supervisor or LST Certification
1. Please use the dedicated application for Supervisor or LST.
2. Non-Member Companies and Individuals must provide documentation to support
your qualifications for Supervisor. If you have never had an ADCI card before, a copy
of your dive school diploma must be included in your application.
3. The Proctor for your test must be your supervisor at work, a designated person at your
workplace who has been authorized to Proctor, or you may arrange for a proctor with
the Public Library or a local college.
4. Include payment with your application. (Member Companies can be invoiced). Check,
money order, VISA, MasterCard, American Express.
5. If your application is approved, your login and password for the test will be sent to
your Proctor. At this point all test information must go through your proctor.
6. When you pass your test, the Proctor will notify our office and your card will be made.
How ADCI Processes Your Application
When the ADCI office receives your application, we check for all components: correct application
used, all information provided, photo, payment, documentation. We verify
whether you have had an ADCI card, the category and expiration.
Next, the application goes to the Executive Director for review and approval. If there are
questions or deficiencies, the application is held for more information or it is rejected and
notice is sent. If approved, the application is sent to Accounting.
Accounting will then create an invoice or register payment according to the type of application.
If paying by credit card, the charge will be made. Personal checks must clear the
bank before the application is released for processing. If the credit card is declined, the
application will be held until payment can be made.
Please allow 3 to 4
weeks for processing
your application.
The ADCI
Consensus
Standards
provides
authoritative
guidelines for a
very high
standard of safety
within the diving
industry.
Once Payment or invoicing is complete, the application goes to processing for the card to
be made and mailed; or in the case of a Supervisor or LST, processing will send login and
password to the Proctor. Supervisor and LST cards are made after the test has been
passed.
Responsibilities of ADCI
The Certification Card Program was developed to assist our Member Companies and their
clients. Certification gives them the added assurance that dive operations will be conducted
in the safest possible manner by well qualified personnel; thereby lowering the risk
of injury to the diver and the client’s risk of liability. Safe Practices and Proper Training
saves lives, keeps dive contractors in business, and keeps divers employed. ADCI takes the
responsibility of vetting certification applications very seriously, and endeavors to be thorough,
consistent, and fair.
Proper Certification of
your divers provides
added confidence for
your Client.

Association of Diving
Contractors International
5206 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Suite 202
Houston, Texas 77069
Phone: 281-893-8388
Fax: 281-893-5118
www.adc-int.org
Founded in 1968, the Association of Diving
Contractors International, Inc. was originally
a small group of diving companies
with a goal to create a non-profit organization
dedicated to the art and science of
commercial diving.
The ADCI Consensus Standards for Commercial
Diving and Underwater Operations
are industry-wide safety standards
and is the foundation upon which ADCI
was built.
www.adc-int.org
With a diverse membership comprised of
600 companies in over 40 nations, the
ADCI has positively influenced the commercial
diving industry on a truly international
level.
Contact Information for ADCI
ADCI Office
5206 Cypress Creek Pkwy
Suite 202
Houston, TX 77069
Ph. 281-893-8388
Fx. 281-893-5118
www.adc-int.org
Executive Director:
Phil Newsum
pnewsum@adc-int.org
Office Manager and
Accounting:
Barbara Treadway
btreadway@adc-int.org
Marketing Manager and
Conference Director
Rebecca Roberts
rroberts@adc-int.org
Membership Assistant
Sarai Villa
sarai@adc-int.org
se habla español
Certifications Assistant
Brenda Sherman
brenda@adc-int.org
Exams Assistant
Joan Roberts
exams@adc-int.org
All Certification Forms and
Applications are posted on
our Web Site—
www.adc-int.org
Please send card applications
to Brenda Sherman
brenda@adc-int.org
Please send all supervisor
and LST applications to
Joan Roberts
exams@adc-int.org
All Applications and
Forms are posted to our
web site.