Hard Skills
AdvancedUnderwater Welding and BurningThe application of welding and thermal cutting techniques in hyperbaric environments to repair or construct submerged structures.
ExpertDecompression Theory and Chamber OperationThe mastery of gas laws and pressure management to prevent decompression sickness through controlled ascent and the use of recompression chambers.
IntermediateUnderwater Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)Employing inspection methods such as magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and visual testing to identify flaws in underwater materials without damaging them.
Soft Skills
AdvancedEnvironmental Hazard AwarenessThe ability to perceive, evaluate, and respond to underwater risks such as currents, entanglement hazards, and marine life.
IntermediateHyperbaric Communication ProtocolThe standardized use of umbilical-based communication systems to relay technical data and safety status between the diver and surface support.