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Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Underwater Workers (Divers) are required to be in possession of a diving licence which can be obtained by undertaking a certified diving course.
Other requirements include the following:
• Basic First Aid Certificate
• A ‘Fit for Diving’ certificate signed by a
Medical Doctor
Depending on the setting one is working in and the specific tasks required in that particular setting, certain specialised qualifications may also be required.
Knowledge and skills
Underwater Workers are expected to have:
• The ability to swim and manoeuvre oneself in water
• Knowledge of different diving modes and the respective techniques
• The ability to use diving equipment such as read gauges, dials and other indicators
• Knowledge of universal hand signals to communicate under water
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
• Knowledge of emergency and rescue
procedures
• The ability to instruct amateur or more junior
divers (where applicable)
Transferable skills should include:
• Written and verbal communication skills in Maltese and/or English
• Numeracy skills
• Organisational skills
• Problem solving skills and the ability to take timely decisions
• Time management skills and multitasking skills
• The ability to work under pressure
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A passion for life at sea and the environment • Accuracy
• Alertness
• Arm hand steadiness
• Manual dexterity
• Patience
• Physical strength and stamina
• The ability to remain calm in challenging
situations
Related career opportunities
• Deep Sea Fishery Worker
• Fish Farm Inspector
• Fisheries Protection Officer
• Fishing Operations Manager
• Inland and Coastal Waters Fishery Worker
• Marine Biologist
• Marine Researcher
• Navigation Officer
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