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72999.06 – Commercial divers

Commercial divers perform underwater activities related to construction, inspection, search, salvage, repair and photography. Apprentices are also included in this occupation.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Commercial diver
  • Commercial scuba diver
  • Search and rescue diver

Core competencies

  • Repairing and Troubleshooting to weld and install pilings for cofferdams and footings for piers and to maintain and repair these and other structures, such as dry docks, breakwaters, marine ways and bridge foundations
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment to continually check and maintain diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, gauges, air compressors, diving suits, underwater cutting torches and welding equipment
  • Multi-Limb Coordination to effectively use multiple limbs simultaneously for tasks such as operating underwater tools, maneuvering through complex underwater environments and coordinating movements with team members
  • Depth Perception to accurately judge distances and spatial relationships underwater, ensuring safe navigation, effective positioning of tools and precise execution of tasks
  • Attention to Detail to inspect vessels, buoyage systems, pipelines, sluice gates, plant intakes and outfalls and other materials, both visually and by non-destructive testing.
  • Knowledge in Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Operations to understand operating underwater equipment, such as diving helmets, air compressors, hydraulic tools, welding and cutting equipment and cameras

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Perform underwater activities related to construction, inspection, search, salvage, repair and photography.

Additional information

  • There is little or no mobility among occupations in this unit group.
  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

72 – Technical trades and transportation officers and controllers

Sub-major group

729 – Others technical trades

Minor group

7299 – Others technical trades

Unit group

72999 – Other technical trades and related occupations

Occupational profile

72999.06 – Commercial divers

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