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name: construction-commercial-diver
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'construction commercial diver' (also: underwater welder, offshore diver, surface supplied diver, commercial diver in construction industry, inshore diver, construction diver). Use when the user asks for typical construction commercial diver work such as: typical construction commercial diver responsibilities"
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# Construction Commercial Diver

Construction commercial divers work below the surface of the water to install equipment, such as hydraulic structures, waterways and marine facilities. They also inspect, remove and repair the structures.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- check diving equipment
- comply with legal requirements for diving operations
- comply with the planned time for the depth of the dive
- cope with decompression
- diving equipment
- diving operation requirements
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- implement dive plans
- inspect construction supplies
- interrupt diving operations when necessary
- keep records of work progress
- maintain diving equipment
- use lift bags
- use rigging equipment
- use safety equipment in construction

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5a596834-bc8f-4273-8d09-006957b60347), O*NET 30.3 (49-9092.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*