Our training centre
BC-opleidingen has an extensive training centre with facilities specially designed for training professional divers. From indoor pools to outdoor locations, from decompression chambers to our own training vessel.
All facilities are equipped to the latest standards and are continuously maintained for optimal training conditions.
Diving tower
The tower contains three connected indoor pools: a 9-metre basin with a 5-metre platform, a 3.5-metre basin and a 1.35-metre connecting section.
- 22 mounted cameras at various depths
- Overhead crane for positioning instruction equipment
- Three connected indoor pools
- Rental available for external parties
Diving pit
An outdoor location for deep diving with an adjustable floor that allows depths of 0, 9, 15 and 21 metres. Ideal for realistic training conditions.
- Adjustable floor: 0, 9, 15 and 21 metres depth
- LARS system available
- Hot-water suits and professional tools
- Suitable for professional preparation
Water incident vehicle
A modular emergency vehicle configured for SCUBA or surface-supplied air training, used in fire service diving programmes. This unique vehicle enables realistic training scenarios for emergency services.
Decompression chamber
A chamber with a 1600mm diameter in a 20-foot container, equipped with a high-capacity compressor for surface decompression and instruction.
Compliant with WOD-SOE and IMCA regulations, suitable for both training and operational use.
Training vessel 'Diva' & Platform 'Serva-1'
Instruction vessel and training platform for SCUBA, OLV and SSE diving operations. Both are actively used in practical training on the water.
Boat 'Diva'
Instruction vessel used for various diving operations and practical training on the Markermeer.
Platform 'Serva-1'
A practically equipped pontoon for SSE diving on open water. It consists of two couplable sections of 3 × 9 metres (together 6 × 9 metres) and can be transported by truck.
LARS & Equipment
Equipment used for B30 to B50 diving operations and examinations. The LARS (Launch and Recovery System) is used during both training and official certification examinations and is essential for professional diving operations.
The training programmes use professional diving systems: the SCUBA programmes use, among others, the Interspiro MKIII and DP1, and the SSE programmes use the Kirby Morgan band mask 18B and the Kirby Morgan Superlite 27B and 37SS.
Other facilities
In addition to our water facilities, the centre has extensive supporting amenities.
Classrooms
Several classrooms for theory lessons, briefings and medical instruction.
Virtual Reality Dome
Innovative VR dome for immersive training scenarios and simulations.
Technical rooms
Video evaluation room and technical rooms with air compressor stations.
Want to see the facilities?
Come and visit during one of our information afternoons and see our unique facilities with your own eyes.