- Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
- Check and maintain diving equipment, such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, or gauges.
- Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
- Descend into water with
Diver | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Divers work underwater at sea, or in rivers, lakes, canals and reservoirs.
Divers typically work around 42 to 44 hours per week.
As a Diver you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
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Future outlook for Divers
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Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
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Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
