Cylinder Inspection & Maintenance Courses in Northwest Ohio
Earn up to three certifications in one weekend!
Join Great Lakes Tech Diving for in-person cylinder inspection and maintenance training in Wauseon, Ohio (Toledo area). Our winter training weekends are designed for individual scuba divers and dive shop personnel who want to expand their knowledge and qualifications.
Complete the Visual Cylinder Inspector course on Saturday, followed by Valve Repair Technician and Oxygen Cylinder Cleaning Technician on Sunday.
Take one course, two courses, or complete all three in a single weekend.
Winter 2027 Training Dates
| Month | Saturday (VCI) | Sunday (VRT & OCCT) |
|---|---|---|
| January | January 23 | January 24 |
| February | February 20 | February 21 |
| March | March 20 | March 21 |
Weekend Course Schedule
Saturday: Visual Cylinder Inspector (VCI)
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
This full-day course covers the principles and procedures of visual cylinder inspection, including cylinder construction, inspection standards, identification of damage and defects, and inspection documentation.
Classroom instruction is combined with practical inspection exercises.
Tuition: $350
Sunday: Valve Repair Technician (VRT) & Oxygen Cylinder Cleaning Technician (OCCT)
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Valve Repair Technician (VRT)
Learn about scuba cylinder valve construction, inspection, maintenance, and servicing procedures.
Tuition: $200
Oxygen Cylinder Cleaning Technician (OCCT)
Learn the principles and procedures involved in cleaning cylinders and valves for oxygen service, including contamination concerns, cleaning methods, and verification.
Tuition: $200
Prerequisite: Students must hold a current PSI-PCI Visual Cylinder Inspector certification to attend VRT or OCCT. Students who complete VCI on Saturday may attend Sunday's courses.
Special Combination Tuition
Complete both Sunday courses, VRT and OCCT, for $350, a savings of $50!
Or take advantage of the full weekend:
Complete all three courses in one convenient weekend for $700.
Training Location
Wauseon, Ohio (Toledo area)
All in-person courses are conducted in Wauseon, Ohio, conveniently located in northwest Ohio.
Our location is easily accessible via the Ohio Turnpike to students traveling from throughout Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.
The exact training address and directions will be provided upon registration.
Registration
Ready to reserve your place?
Contact Great Lakes Tech Diving for registration, course information, or questions about prerequisites.
Advance registration is recommended to ensure student materials are available.
We welcome both individual divers and dive shop personnel interested in completing multiple certifications during a single weekend.
Questions or Ready to Enroll?
For course information, prerequisites, scheduling, or registration, contact Great Lakes Tech Diving. We welcome inquiries from individual divers and dive shops.
rick5440@gmail.com