Bell Diving Supervisor (Competence Scheme)

(Last edited: Monday, 31 January 2022, 10:10 AM)

Bell Diving Supervisor

Job Summary:

A Saturation Diving Supervisor is regarded as someone who is fully conversant in all diving activities associated with the subsea marine operations.

They can successfully supervise the Dive Team during operations and will report directly to the Diving Superintendent/Offshore Project Manager when offshore.

The Saturation Diving Supervisor is expected to coach and assess members of the Dive Team and act as a witness during the competence assessment process.

Entry Level Specifications:

  • An appropriate HSE/IMCA diving qualification
  • min 3 years as a Saturation Diver
  • Demonstrated competence and loged 400 lockout hours as a Saturation Diver
  • Complete and pass Saturation and Air Dive Supervisor training courses
  • 350 hours as a trainee Supervisor on the bell control panel on a minimum of 50 bell runs over a minimum period of 90 days
  • Act as a trainee air Supervisor on 10 offshore commercial air dives
  • min 360 hours logged as ALST
  • Sit and pass IMCA saturation Diving Supervisor examination
  • Current and valid survival certificate
  • Current and valid medical certificate

The following competencies will be assessed through performance criteria:

CompetenciesPerformance CriteriaUnderpinning Knowledge Questions
1) The ability to implement and supervise company safety management systems in accordance with legislative and operating company requirements PDF Icon PDF Icon
2) The ability to supervise bell diving operations in a safe and reliable manner PDF Icon PDF Icon
3) The ability to supervise a team during all operational activities in a safe and reliable manner PDF Icon PDF Icon
4) The ability to supervise emergency procedures as required on the vessel or installation where operations take place PDF Icon PDF Icon
5) The ability to supervise gas reclaim and life support equipment PDF Icon PDF Icon
6) The ability to supervise umbilical handling requirements during dive operations 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
Download all the documents for this grade - This will download a zip file, which you will need to unzip or extract before you can use it.
For help doing this visit: How to unzip folders (Google search)
Zip File Icon

» Competence Scheme