Certification of Diving Personnel
Description: This bank contains applications received from divers and information regarding such certification and related correspondence. Certain applications are supported by medical certificates. As of March 2003 the Board no longer issues diving certificates and has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Diver Certification Board of Canada to undertake the certification of divers.
Class of Individuals: Individuals seeking certification as divers or other diving personnel.
Purpose: To provide a record of the qualifications and experience of divers and other diving personnel for purposes of certification and to record such certifications.
Consistent Uses: Information may be shared with other agencies or authorities that certify diving personnel in other jurisdictions.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained in an individual's file until he or she reaches the age of 70 and is thereafter destroyed, provided that at least two years have elapsed since the last administrative action.
RDA Number: TBD
Related Record Number: NSO NSO 030
TBS Registration: 003315
Bank Number: NSO PPU 005