Qualification Standard

Authorising body: Ministry of Agriculture
Group of fields: Personal Care and Services
Occupation: Diver operator
Validity of standard: From 21/10/2022
Qualification level: 3

Qualification Standard

Vocational competence Level

Knowledge and comprehension of rules, procedures, methods and documentation for providing diving services

3

Selection of procedures to ensure the diving work at the surface workplace

3

Forming of diving teams and determining qualifications

3

Performing exploration of working conditions at the surface workplace

3

Preparation of diving gear according to the weather conditions and environment

3

Preparation and control of a set of diving equipment before and actual dive/immersion

3

Communication from the surface workplace with diving teams and individuals underwater

3

Crisis management from the surface workplace

3

Keeping written documentation about activities of diving teams

3

Providing the first aid at the surface workplace with a focus on diving emergencies

3

Implementation of the rescue work above the surface in search, rescue and evacuation of personnel, equipment and material

3

Proven knowledge of diving physics

3

Ensuring professional underwater surveys and removing emergency and dangerous states of underwater structures and equipment

3

Documentation of underwater structures and equipment at the surface

3

Ensuring diving services at the surface

3

Ensuring diving services in an enclosed body of water and without an open surface

3

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