Air Diver

Job Summary:

An Air Diver is regarded as someone who is fully conversant in all air diving activities associated with subsea marine operations.

They can successfully participate in the diving team during operations and will report directly to the Diving Supervisor when offshore.

The Air Diver is expected to take part in the competence assessment process.

Entry Level Specifications:

• Valid IMCA/HSE saturation diving qualification
• Current and valid survival certificate
• Current and valid medical certificate confirming fitness to dive
• Desirable - First aid or Diver Medic qualification
• Completed employer company familiarisation
• Inspection work only - appropriate inspection qualification

The following competencies will be assessed through performance criteria:

Competencies	Performance Criteria	Underpinning Knowledge Questions
1) The ability to adhere to company safety management systems in accordance with legislative and operating company requirements
2) The ability to conduct air diving operations in a safe and reliable manner
3) The ability to operate decompression systems as used in air diving
4) The ability to conduct emergency procedures as required on the vessel or installation where air dive operations take place
5) The ability to conduct umbilical handling requirements during dive operations
6) The ability to operate subsea and topside equipment as used in air diving (rigging and lifting)
7) The ability to operate subsea and topside equipment as used in air diving (hydraulic/cleaning/welding and cutting/inspection)
8) The ability to operate subsea and topside equipment as used in air diving (air lift and dredging)
Supporting Documentation:
Assessment Plan
Assessment Feedback Form
Assessor Sign off Form
Record of Witnesses Form
Witness Statement
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