Diver

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What does a diver do?

Executes underwater activities related to construction, installation, repairs, maintenance, demolition, and inspection of underwater equipment or structures May perform underwater welding, oxygen cutting, carpentry, cement laying, electrical work, plumbing, or blasting May perform related work (for example, recovery of various objects)

The diver may be equipped with a self-contained or non-self-contained, limited or unlimited breathing apparatus 

 Prepare to erect walls, floors, roofs.

What does it take to become a diver?

EXCELLENT PHYSICAL CONDITION – AUTONOMY – CAREFULNESS – LEADERSHIP – COMPOSURE INTEREST in acquiring knowledge related to application of concepts of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, construction, and electricity APTITUDE for moving heavy objects Divers are often faced with critical or unforeseen situations. They must work in environments that involve specific risks, such as confined spaces, underwater currents, contaminated water, ice, and changes in pressure. Low visibility and water temperature are other difficulties that divers experience. 

Hourly wage

According to the collective agreements (May 2023)
Between $39.10 and $46.00

Job prospects
Very good

Training
AEC 1,350 hours

Interesting! Which academic program should I take?

Training required:

Attestation d’études collégiales – Plongée professionnelle (ELW.08)

Training offered in the following regions :

Bas-Saint-Laurent
Would you like to know about the program content? Consult Inforoute FPT

Academic prerequisites

There are different options for accessing the training program

Be at least 18 years old at the time training begins

AND 

  • Hold a secondary school diploma

OR

  • Hold a vocational studies diploma

AND

  • Hold a Level 1 recreational diving certificate
  • Hold a class A licence (certification of qualification in underwater diving)
  • Obtain a medical certificate issued by a physician specializing in diving
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