Kirby Morgan Hat Technician

Become a certified Hat Tech.

Kirby Morgan helmets have been the gold standard in commercial diving since 1975. The iconic yellow SuperLite® 17B set the working standard for the industry worldwide.

All dive helmets must be torn down, inspected, and rebuilt annually. This isn’t optional – it’s a mandatory safety requirement. Soft goods including O-rings, teflon spacers, and all non-metal components must be replaced yearly to ensure diver safety.

This certification allows you to: Service your own equipment and your company or employers equipment.

This certification does NOT allow: Commercial repairs for profit – only authorized KMDSI dealers can perform repairs for profit. Face port insert replacement and fiberglass/gel coat repair are not covered.

Once completed you certification is issued by KMDSI/Dive Lab and is recognised worldwide. It has a 3 year expiry for your initial certification and then 4 years if you refresh your training before expiry. 

What you will learn.

• Complete Teardown & Inspection

  Learn to strip down helmets and band masks to the bare shell, inspect every component, and identify wear patterns and potential failures.

• Demand Regulator Overhaul

  Master the correct procedures for overhauling demand regulator side blocks and all associated helmet components using manufacturer guidelines.

• Annual Maintenance Protocols

  Follow KMDSI/Dive Lab recommended procedures for routine maintenance, monthly inspections, and annual overhauls to ensure optimal performance.

• Fault Diagnosis

  Develop expertise in identifying problems, understanding when repairs should be performed by dealers, and maintaining detailed service records

Equipment Taught.

• SL17A/B/C/K

• SL27

• KM37 & KM 37SS

• KM47 & 77 (if requested)

• KM97

• KMB18/28 Band Masks

• KMACS Panel

The enrolment process.

• Click here for Contact Us form or call for further information and enrolment details.
• Courses are run on an “as needed” basis and in conjunction with supervisor training. Let us know what dates suit and we will work out a schedule.