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Diver

OFO Code: 684101

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
684101
Occupation
Diver
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SKILLED AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, FISHERY, CRAFT AND RELATED TRADES WORKERS
Unit group
6841 · Underwater Divers

Official description
Underwater divers work under the surface of water, using underwater breathing apparatus to inspect, install, repair, and remove equipment and structures, conduct tests or experiments, rig explosives, photograph structures or marine life or find and recover missing items and persons.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Abalone Diver, Fisheries Diver, Pearl Diver, Hyperbaric Welder Diver, Mining Diver, Underwater Worker, Scientific Diver, Offshore Diver, Underwater Salvage Worker, Clearance Diver, Onshore Diver, Saturation Diver

  • Reporting on condition of wrecked ships
  • Checking and maintaining diving equipment such as helmets, masks, air tanks, diving suits, harnesses and gauges
  • Descending into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits
  • Communicating with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones
  • Drilling holes for underwater blasting
  • Taking safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths, and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin
  • Inspecting for suspected damage and making minor repairs to ships' hulls and underwater installations
  • Obtaining information about diving tasks and environmental conditions
  • Working under water to lay and repair bridges, piers and harbour-wall foundations
  • Performing various underwater tasks connected with salvage work or recovering dead bodies
  • Removing underwater obstructions

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