ISCO Occupation Group 7541.3 Rescue Diver
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Rescue Diver: Rescue divers are divers that manage underwater emergencies. They prevent and manage problems underwater, handle dive emergencies and operate rescue equipment. Rescue divers manage diving operations in seas or waterways. They work under demanding physical conditions to rescue and retrieve people or objects.
Essential Skills
- Implement Dive Plans
- First Aid
- Dive With Scuba Equipment
- Display Warnings Around Dive Site
- Diving Vessels Systems
- Diving Operation Requirements
- Interrupt Diving Operations When Necessary
- Diving Equipment
- Ensure Health And Safety Of Dive Teams
- Provide First Aid
- Handle Stressful Situations
- Coordinate Rescue Missions
- Crisis Intervention
- Deal With Pressure From Unexpected Circumstances
- Assist In Maritime Rescue Operations
- Apply Crisis Management
- Check Diving Equipment
- Ensure Diving Operations Conform With Plan
- Perform Search And Rescue Missions
- Perform Diving Interventions
- Tolerate Stress
- Comply With The Planned Time For The Depth Of The Dive
- React Calmly In Stressful Situations
- Comply With Legal Requirements For Diving Operations
- Maintain Diving Equipment
Optional Skills
- Maintain Equipment
- Conduct Physical Examination In Emergency
- Assess Nature Of Injury In Emergency
- Assist With Emergencies
- Critique The Dive With The Dive Team
Alternative Names
- Emergency Rescue Diver
- Diver Life Support Technician
- Lifeguard
- Para-Rescue Diver
- Underwater Rescue Worker
- Search And Rescue Diver
- Dive Emergency Worker
- Dive Rescue Technician
