Underwater Welding Gear
GEAR CHECKLIST
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Students are required to have the following equipment in order to complete the diving portions of the program. You may bring any gear you already own or purchase new/used equipment from any retail source.
Costs given below are an estimate and do not include tax. No specific manufacturers are required, but all equipment should be in good, working condition and be approved by CDI diving instructor.
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Personal Protective
Equipment
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Hard Hat ( 1st one supplied by school )
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Safety Gloves
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Hearing Protection
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Safety Glasses
.................................(approx) $11.97+tax
Scuba/Diving
Equipment
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Wetsuit
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Diver Boots
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Diver Gloves
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Diving Hood
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Mask
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Fins
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Snorkel
..................(approx)$485.35+tax
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Welding
Equipment
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Welding Helmet
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Grinding Shield
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Slag Hammers
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Steel Wire Brushes
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Welding Gloves Sleeves
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Grinder w/grinding wheels
........................(approx)$185.99+tax
TOTAL...............(Approx) $683.31+tax
PPE items can be found at any hardware store.
For a list of SCUBA/dive gear retailers, see below.
Welding gear can be purchased at any Vern Lewis or other welding supply store.
CDI offers packages for students please contact us for more information.
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Below is a list of diving gear shops that can provide you with the required gear for the CDI Commercial Diver Program. Items are not sold as a package through these vendors and would need to be purchased separately. Contact CDI for pricing on current class packages and assistance choosing the right equipment for your needs.
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Inland Water Divers – Goodyear, AZ
El Mar Diving Center – Mesa, AZ
L.P. SCUBA – Phoenix, AZ
No Limits SCUBA – Chandler, AZ
Saguaro Diving & Sports – Mesa, AZ
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Worldwide Supplier of Commercial Diving Equipment – Seattle, WA
WHERE TO BUY YOUR GEAR
