Diver - Tasks and specialisations
Kairukuruku
Tasks & duties
Divers may do some or all of the following:
- inspect, build and repair structures using underwater tools and equipment
- search for objects, structures or criminal evidence
- conduct rescues
- work underwater to cultivate aquatic plants or animals
- film or take photographs underwater
- instruct dive students
- harvest seafood, such as paua, for export or for sale on the local market
- carry out non-destructive testing (such as testing for cracks on the legs of oil rigs at sea)
- use underwater equipment to communicate with people on the surface
- conduct surveys and collect samples for scientific purposes
- lead underwater marine tourist activities
- guide certified divers on underwater tours
- clean and wash diving equipment such as wetsuits
- survey and clean boat hulls
- help to remove rubbish and pollution from the sea
- complete any necessary paperwork
- work in a retail store selling diving goods and services.
A diver collecting samples from the sea floor
Photo courtesy of Steve Mercer, NIWA
Claire Murphy talking to a student before a dive
Specialisations
Divers may specialise in:
- underwater filming or photography
- underwater construction and ship survey work
- marine farming
- diver training
- dive tours and lessons for tourists.
Updated
September 2009
