Dive Superintendent (Competence Scheme)

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Dive Superintendent

Job Summary:

A Dive Superintendent is regarded as someone who is fully conversant in all aspects of subsea marine operations.

They can successfully manage the Project Team during operations and will report directly to the Client Representative when offshore.

The Dive Superintendent is expected to coach and assess members of the Project Team in line with the assessment standards.

Entry Level Specifications:

  • Completed diver training to IMCA recognised closed bell or surface supplied diver qualificiation ( see IMCA note in doc C003)
  • Demonstrated competence as a bell or air supplied dive supervisor ( see IMCA note in doc C003)
  • Has received training in aspects of leadership
  • Passed Survival course and holds valid medical certificate
  • If workig on DP vessel has passed introductory dynamic positioning course
  • Completed employer company familiarisation training

The following competencies will be assessed through performance criteria:

CompetenciesPerformance CriteriaUnderpinning Knowledge Questions
1) The ability to operate the company safety management system in the workplace PDF Icon PDF Icon
2) The ability to manage the Project Team during emergency situations PDF Icon PDF Icon
3) The ability to assess the risks posed by the environment and make operational decisions PDF Icon PDF Icon
4) The ability to ensure safe and effective seamanship techniques are carried out by the Project Team when working offshore PDF Icon PDF Icon
5) The ability to coach personnel and assess their skills in the workplace PDF Icon PDF Icon
6) The ability to implement effective management and leadership techniques in the workplace PDF Icon PDF Icon
7) The ability to liaise with both site and shore based client and company personnel (as appropriate) PDF Icon PDF Icon
8) The ability to manage administrative requirements in the workplace PDF Icon PDF Icon
9) The ability to manage and co-ordinate mobilisation and de-mobilisation activities PDF Icon PDF Icon
10) The ability to understand and implement company management systems in the workplace PDF Icon PDF Icon
Supporting Documentation:
Assessment Plan PDF Icon
Assessment Feedback Form PDF Icon
Assessor Sign off Form PDF Icon
Record of Witnesses Form PDF Icon
Witness Statement PDF Icon
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