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Diver

Divers work underwater to inspect and repair things, search the ocean floor for scientific work, or gather information for important projects. It is skilled, risky work that takes serious training and focus.

Diver

8

Sport and Exercise Science

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY8
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST53%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £27,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (8), and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.

The role

As a diver, you go underwater to do a job - maybe inspecting a bridge underneath the water, checking a pipeline, searching for something lost, or helping scientists study the sea. You wear a special suit and breathing gear and you work in conditions that look like nothing you see on land. The work can be dangerous, so you follow strict safety rules and you stay in constant contact with your team above the surface.

Dives can last a few hours and need careful planning. You learn about the underwater environment, check your equipment is perfect, go down, do the job - which might be taking samples, measuring something, or fixing something - and come back up. You need to be calm and good at concentrating because you are in an extreme environment where mistakes matter. You work with scientists, engineers, and other specialists who depend on the data and observations you gather.

Daily responsibilities

  • Conduct underwater inspections of structures, pipelines, and marine life.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on underwater equipment and installations.
  • Collect samples for scientific research, including water, sediment, and marine organisms.
  • Utilize advanced diving technology and safety equipment to ensure safe operations.
  • Collaborate with marine biologists and engineers to conduct assessments.
  • Document findings and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders.
  • Adhere to strict safety protocols and environmental regulations during all operations.

Does a degree help here?

A UK degree, particularly in marine biology, environmental science, or engineering, provides a significant advantage in this field. It equips candidates with essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills, making them more competitive in a job market that values both academic credentials and hands-on experience.