Skills
50 skills are associated with this occupation.
0 skills selected
Essential knowledge
2 skills
Essential skills / competences
16 skills
Optional knowledge
4 skills
Optional skills / competences
28 skills
Overview
Construction commercial divers work below the water surface to install, inspect, remove and repair equipment and structures in waterways, hydraulic works and marine facilities.
In job descriptions, look for underwater inspection, construction diving, hydraulic structures, marine installations, repair work, removal tasks, diving equipment, safety procedures and surface team communication.
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Construction commercial divers work from vessels, quays or work platforms with a surface team. Tasks can include underwater installation, inspection, cutting, removal, repair and condition documentation.
Skills and specialization
Useful depth includes diving equipment, underwater tools, construction drawings, inspection routines, communication lines, lifting or rigging support and strict safety procedures.
Salary context
Salary context depends on dive conditions, project risk, travel, offshore or inshore setting, emergency readiness, tool use, inspection responsibility and welding or cutting tasks.
Career paths
Development can move toward inspection lead, underwater welding or cutting, dive supervision, marine construction coordination, harbour works or specialist repair projects.
Good to know
Check depth, site type, surface-supplied or other equipment, inspection standards, tools, emergency cover, travel and whether the job is construction, maintenance, salvage or survey work.
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This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Occupation group
Underwater divers (7541)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5a596834-bc8f-4273-8d09-006957b60347 |
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| ESCO code | 7541.1 |
| ISCO group | 7541 |
| Concept type | Occupation |