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4.12 Diving Superintendent
Entry Requirements:
The entry requirements of a DIVING SUPERINTENDENT/OFFSHORE MANAGER are very
difficult to quantify precisely as there are several ways in which such a person may develop
their career to the point at which they are considered for promotion to such a position.
The most likely routes to this position are:
� Be a very experienced diving supervisor, qualified as such for the type of diving involved
� Be considered suitable by their employer
There may be other acceptable routes to this position and each case will need to be judged on its
own merits.
Competences:
The competences required of a DIVING SUPERINTENDENT/OFFSHORE MANAGER are
the following:
4.12.1 Academic/Knowledge Requirements
� Be very knowledgeable about all relevant regulations, codes, guidance notes and
safety notices or memoranda affecting the diving operations
� Be very knowledgeable about the diving techniques and equipment to be used
� The ability to understand in detail the technical aspects of the work to be carried out
4.12.2 Leadership and Control
� The ability to exert leadership over the personnel under their control
� The ability to communicate efficiently with all parties involved
� Have the necessary management skills to carry out the tasks required of them
� The ability to remain in charge at all times, including emergencies and unplanned
happenings
EDTC Competence Standards March 2003 Page 23