Commercial Divers
O*NET Code: 49-9092.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Work below surface of water, using surface-supplied air or scuba equipment to inspect, repair, remove, or install equipment and structures. May use a variety of power and hand tools, such as drills, sledgehammers, torches, and welding equipment. May conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, or photograph structures or marine life.
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💼 Also Known As
Aquarium DiverArea Commercial DiverCertified DiverCommercial DiverDeep Sea DiverDive TenderDivemasterDiverDiver TenderHard Hat DiverMarine DiverNavy DiverNon Destructive Testing Under Water Welder (NDT U/W Welder)Non Destructive Testing Underwater Welder (NDT U/W Welder)PlongeurRoute DiverSalvage DiverScuba DiverSkin DiverSubmarine Diver
⚡ Skills (21)
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Listening4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Speaking4/100
Quality Control Analysis4/100
Operation and Control3/100
Time Management3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Coordination3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
+ 11 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (5)
0Diving logbook software
Data base user interface and query software
0Diving table software
Data base user interface and query software
0Dynamic positioning DP software
Analytical or scientific software
0Remote operated vehicle ROV dive log software
Data base user interface and query software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Salary: $50,000
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📊 Skills Comparison
Commercial Divers → Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (11)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Troubleshooting
Current: 3Target: 3
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Repairing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Operation and Control
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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