Commercial Diver career guide
Commercial Divers carry out underwater inspections, repairs, construction and maintenance on offshore structures, ships and marine infrastructure.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Commercial Diver do?
Commercial Divers carry out underwater inspections, repairs, construction and maintenance on offshore structures, ships and marine infrastructure.
- Offshore platforms
- Harbours
- Ships
- Underwater environments
- Offshore contractors
- Marine engineering companies
- Renewable energy companies
- Oil and gas operators
How to become a Commercial Diver
Commercial divers work in demanding underwater environments supporting offshore energy, marine construction and infrastructure projects.
HSE-approved commercial diving qualification and specialist offshore safety training.
- College
- Direct employment or training
- Apprenticeship
Skills and progression for Commercial Diver
- Physical fitness
- Teamwork
- Health and safety
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Senior Commercial Diver
- Dive Supervisor
- Offshore Manager
- Operations Manager
- Business Owner
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