TIV — Technicien en Inspection Visuelle

The TIV qualification trains divers to carry out visual inspection of scuba cylinders and service cylinder valves. It's a technical certification within the FFESSM framework, distinct from recreational or instructor training, and one of the less common offerings in club programmes.

At Sevran Plongée, having this on the curriculum makes sense given the club's 40-cylinder inventory. Members who hold the TIV can carry out inspections that would otherwise require going to an external service centre, which has practical value for a club running this volume of equipment.

The course covers inspection procedure, visual defect identification, valve revision, and the regulatory context governing cylinder use in France. It's a niche specialty but a useful one for anyone involved in club equipment management or aspiring to a technical support role.

No information is provided on session dates or fees — contact the club directly to find out when the next TIV formation is scheduled.