Are you TOO OLD to start training? Career change to COMMERCIAL DIVING
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- If you're thinking about making a CAREER change to COMMERCIAL DIVING in your 30's or even 40's then WATCH this. I go through a few topics that you NEED to consider before making the commitment.
If you have any topics or FAQ's you would like to see a video made on, let me know in the comments below.
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I’m in school currently now at 41!
42 and a current diver! Never too late!
@@thomasshoe92 what school did you go to? How long did it take and at what cost?
Stated my career at 43 and stopped at 56, Its for the younger guys and there is no place to move up to as you get older. You are still expected to dive. I was a Dive supervisor,/Dive Medic as well. Good luck!
What are you going to do instead? Weld? Live on the dole? Once a diver your always a diver, a job for superior men with guts. Keep diving.
@@neromachiavelli5670 True That man once a diver you always a diver !! , go for higher!! you`ll do well !! Go for Higher levels sure if you persist you will fin them!!
Thank you for talking about this. I am 26 and considering my options.
What happened? You working offshore or at Burger King?
@@gavinrush4995 I’m a professional DJ now lol
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Com’on!! Lifeline to my dream! More vids please! You rock
Been a long hiatus but will be putting out some new content soon.
Genuine Content.. Thanks bro 🤗
Much appreciated Deepak 🙏
Your videos are really good and straight to the point which is great im 23 years of age and saving to get into the commercial diving world, I dont have any diving experience so I'm looking at doing a Scuba diving course to see how its like, I'm also a heavy plant machinery mechanic would that be useful in the diving world? Thanks in advanced and again great videos
@KeiranS20 Thanks for your comment, I'm glad you found value in my videos. I would say it was a great idea to go get your Open Water certificate first before anything. Even get some advanced recreational SCUBA tickets under your belt to build up your comfort levels in the water. The main thing about the job is that you have to work in zero visibility and precarious conditions which can make even the most experienced divers uncomfortable. Also, what you learn in your advanced recreational tickets makes it easier to understand what they are going to teach you at the commercial schools. If you have that in-water confidence and a good knowledge foundation then you'll hit the ground running. And as for your plant and machinery experience, I would look at trying to develop your skills as a Mechanical Dive Technician. Having a dual job role as a diver and a tech will get you employed as techs a vital to the industry, and tbh, you'll probably get picked for a job over someone with just a dive ticket. To get into the technician side, find a job with a company and aim to do as much time in the workshop as you can. You'll pick up the necessary skills over time and you can pick up any additional certificates you need as you go like Kirby Morgan Hat Tech and others to service life support gear. Goodluck for the start of your journey mate, it's an exciting career.
You just earned yourself a subscriber! Fell in love after getting my open water, and plan on getting advanced soon. What specialties do you recommend to lay the foundation for tech diving?
Apologies for the late reply on this. So long as you've got your open water cert and a few dives under your belt, and meet any other minimum requirements for training you shouldn't need much else. They'll teach you all that you're required to know at the commercial course. I did my Dive Masters before starting commercial training and the extra knowledge did help but isn't a mandatory requirement. If I were to recommend anything it would be training to navigate in low visibility, in controlled conditions. Rescue diving. Learn your knots (bowline, rolling hitch, truckers hitch) and recovery with use of lift bags. Those skills will give a good foundation.
@@CommercialDivingFAQ Thank you so much! Working on Advanced Open Water now.
You mentioned you've got a video coming up about the various tickets that are needed in the commercial diving sector, do you intend to cover what advantages there are for certifying through different organizations, eg HSE or ADAS and how that might effect where you can work?
I hadn't planned on comparing the differences between HSE and ADAS because they're both IMCA recognised. But obviously depending on where in the world you work, you may be required to have one or the other. Fortunately, a conversion is possible and not to difficult to do. It could be a video in itself. Thanks for the idea!
Exact channel what I was looking for.Thanks Jed
I have done my B.Tech in Mechanical engineering and looking forward to become a commercial diver. If you dont mind here are few questions
1. I wear spectacles with power +2.50. Is it fine to go?
2. Does a CD certificate from South Africa or Norway have less weightage and considered inferior but the same from Austrlia or The US is considered supreme? What do the companies prefer?
Thanks again
Apologies for the late reply.
1. Can you wear contacts? I don't wear glasses so am unaware of the limitations around wearing contact lenses at +2.50. There is options to get inserts for a Kirby Morgan dive helmet that can hold corrective lenses but it's not practical to wear normal framed "spectacles" when diving as the gear isn't designed for it.
2. This isn't such a straight forward question to answer as it really depends on where you plan to use your qualification. Internationally, IMCA is the governing body for offshore dive work and most tickets (apart from the US) are equally recognized by them. On the IMCA website they will have a list of approved dive schools which you should really take a look at. The US has there own governing body and their tickets don't transfer internationally without doing a cross over ticket. I would say HSE (UK) or ADAS (Australia) accredited schools are the way to go but again it depends where you live and where want to work. Go for the one that is the governing authority for your country.
Hi thank you for the video. I live in Utah and I’m not so sure what it would be like out here as far as job wise… ? Any advice thanks much !
Apologies for the delay on this, there is work diving in water towers across the country but my advice, if able, relocate to the coast. Somewhere with a large port.
1:50 Can you expand on that ? It seems crazy expensive.
Maybe a daft question but what’s the typical means of being able to afford the out lay to start training, obtain the necessary gear and Medicals etc etc ?? Thanks.
Hello Jed. I'm 33 and I work for an oil and has installation company (you probably know about) and I'm seriously thinking in getting through the diving career. My main concern is for some reason not be considered medical fit (I think I'm healthy) after investing. So can you get a certification before the course? And what doctors can pass that certification? Regards
Hii sir.
Iam a colour blind person. This won't be a barrier for me to be a diver i guess???
Je change de carrière à 50ans, je ferai le cours de scaphandrier en mars 2025 à l’âge de 51ans et je compte bien faire ce métier jusqu’à ma retraite! 🤪
Hey I’m currently in high school and was thinking about a career in welding and came across commercial diving (and underwater welding) and was wondering exactly how you get into the career, which exact qualifications do I need as well as the costs involved. I was also wondering what ‘tickets’ were. Cheers
Hi, thanks for reaching out. I can't give you the specifics of cost or exact qualifications as each dive school and country offer different training scopes. But if you do a little research on google about Commercial dive schools in your region, you should come up with a few options that might suit your needs. From memory, an Offshore air diving certificating cost around $20,000-25,000. Welding and diving are commonly associated together but in all honesty, welding makes up a very small part of what the diving industry requires. Ticket's are qualifications or certificates. Apologies for my slang, it's a common term used within the industry. If you're just starting out, the first thing you should do is go get a recreational open water dive certificate and an occupational diving medical. These are two prerequisites needed to start commercial training and you soon know whether this career choice is right for you. I hope that answers your questions.
Hey there great content. Do you think it’s worth going to commercial dive school to start a career? Thanks!
Going to commercial dive school is the only way to get started.
My wife and her girlfriend are going to look into taking classes. They’re going scubadiving tomorrow and wearing the Kirby Morgan helmets.
Hello friend, how much does a course at a Commercial diving school cost?
nice video bro pls i will be going for commercial diver school in norway pls do you know any that i can apply
There's plenty of options internationally but I hear NYD is the school in Norway. They have high standards so you should be trained well. Good luck for your studies!
Hello sir!
Im a commercial diver level 2 with 1 year job experience from iran.
Im 29 years old.
Im looking for a country for emigration.
Im not sure to opt.
Is britain nice choice to emigration for a commercial diver?
What the best company to take job offer?
Whats your idea?
Thanks for guide
Hey mate, any tips for getting into the inudstry in AUS/NZ?
Hey Tom, yes I can probably give you a few. What level are you at with qualifications/experience?
@@CommercialDivingFAQ Im doing Adas part 1 2 and 3 start of next year, and struggling to find any resources or positions on any job sites
Im 31 and soon will be out the army for not progressing rank, but i always look for job that needed get done or cross train with other vehicle mechanics i can figure things out and repair stuff, think i can make it to saturation diving?
Absolutely! The hardest thing is getting your first offshore job, then your first Sat. Catch 22 with this industry is you need experience to get the job but need the job to get experience. Coming from your background, I don't see you having a problem working in this industry. Might also be worth looking at becoming a Mechanical Dive Technician to supplement your diving. It's a great feather in the cap to getting employed. All the best.
Hi sir how about the commercial diving scope now and future am planning to become a commercial diver like need to go saturation diver level kindly help me out some ideas thanks
The industry is recovering slowly from the drop in oil price and from covid but there is work out there. Inshore civil construction is still alive. In terms of Sat, it's great to have big goals but also look to the mid term goals too. Starting from training, you will be an air diver for a few years inshore before getting an opportunity to go offshore as an air diver, usually you'll need about 4 years experience but there are exceptional circumstances that this could happen earlier. Once you're offshore as an air diver, you'll need to get at least 100 dives at various depths and a substantial amount of bottom time to do your Sat course. Saturation could take you between anywhere between 5-10 years to achieve in your career. I also Sat work is hard to get when you don't have previous Sat experience. But if you progress through the industry well, build up a good network, make it offshore as an air diver and invest in furthering your training it can be done. It takes a lot of persistence, commitment and dedication but it IS achievable.
Any advice for financing dive training?
I was able to get a student loan to study. I'm not sure what resources are available to you in your region.
Foremost i would like to thank u for the information,it is helpful,,,but my question is 'i wanna start this diving career at the age of 30,,,i don't have any experience in my life other than to be a truck driver,and academically i have only high school certificate,is it possible to start as commercial diver? ,How much does it needs to complete the course? Currently im in Dubai,,thanx too you as my guidance
Absolutely, you can start commercial diving with only a handful of prerequisites. Have a current recreational dive ticket, first aid ticket and be medically fit enough to obtain a occupational dive medical. Practical hands on life skills are what really benefit people in this industry and as a truck driver, I'm sure you've had plenty of experience with machinery, changing tires and just all around getting your hands dirty from time to time. I don't see you having any issues with getting into it. Prices for courses aren't fixed across the board so you will need to do some investigating but generally are around $20,000 USD. In Dubai you could inquire through this outfit mecdco.com/
Note: I have no affiliation with mecdco, there may be others so you will need to do your own research. They were just the top of the list when I did a quick search. All the best.
I wish I could do this but I'm blind as a bat. I was going to do it when I was 22 when my vision was good but my parents talked me out of it. I'm 33 now but am lost without my glasses.
Plenty of divers out there with specs mate. You can use contacts for diving or stick welding lenses inside the visor with little suction cups. There's even a system made by Kirby Morgan to mount prescription lenses to the oral nasal (nose/mouth cup inside the helmet).
Mortality for sat divers in Australia is shocking and getting worse. Fed has removed most of the restrictions on employers and we all know the CEO doesn't give a fuck about expendable grunts working under contracts with waivers. Get a sales job or lean a trade. You can just dive for fun, kids.
Hey mate, I’m an ex-Navy medic. Currently working as a trade qualified Diesel fitter in North Queensland. I still have my paramedic registration and have done a bit of dive med in the navy. I’ve done a lot of diving and want to go pro. I think I’m a good candidate with my background and want to go pro.... however I’m colourblind. Will this effect me?
Hi JB, it sounds like you would be a great candidate for this industry. My only advice would be to organize an appointment for a Occupational Dive Medical with a registered diving physician, they're the only ones who can make that judgement.
@@CommercialDivingFAQ thanks for the reply man means a lot! I might go do one to see how it goes
@@CommercialDivingFAQ I Did a dive medical in the navy guessing it’s similar. Just spirometer ecg bloods fitness valsalva etc?
@@medic9544 Yep thats it. They may or may not to a colour test too. I haven't had one in ages so may not be a requirement
Hi. Thanks for your video. I'm 45years old I been chef for 20years I live in Denmark, I have good helty and the advance diver padi certificate. I would like to go at the NYD school in Norway, do you know someone started at this age and found the job after? Thanks for help me.
Hi Ivan, being 45 doesn't rule you out of making a career change. You've got 20 years in front of you so long as you can keep getting a medical, you can keep diving. It's a personal choice and up to you to weigh up the pros and cons. Factors to consider are listed in the video but the main ones are possible income over cost and the possibility of health deterioration in the later years that might stop you from getting a medical.
how much does having a mechanical engineering degree help with getting hired out of dive school assuming it helps at all?
It will help if you supplement being a Diver with also being a Mechanical Dive Technician
Is better to have experience in construction or welding before getting into commercial diving?
Definitely, construction experience is valuable but most of what you need to know you will learn in the job as things are done little differently down under. Welding is also a great life skill but I would say construction is far more valuable in the subsea world.
@@neromachiavelli5670 Keep going with your welding school. It's extremely valuable to have a plan b if the dive industry has a slump, as it is at the moment. Have the possibility to work in both industries is really beneficial and having a welding ticket as a diver might open a few doors that otherwise wouldn't bee there so you're on a good track. In regard to the video ideas, they both would be good for the content. I will definitely look into making some vids on it.
@Nero Machiavelli In terms of negative long term effects, some have been assumed, but there's not many that have been proven. There was thoughts Long Bone Osteoporosis would develop as the bone tissue would be repeatedly saturated in high pressures of Nitrogen but later was proved that it didn't pose and unreasonable risk due to diving. Other studies have been done on the effects on the brain to include short term memory lose. But I guess the biggest one would have to be the severe effect of HPNS (High-pressure nervous syndrome) that effects sat divers when the dive beyond 150m breathing helium. Acute symptoms can be relieved by ascending from depth but chronic symptoms can have a long lasting effect on brain function/nervous system.
@Nero Machiavelli and to your second question, you don't need to be a muscle head to have a successful career diving but you do need a certain amount of strength for lifting dive equipment and stamina for swimming mid water with cumbersome gear and heavy tools so it does pay to look after your health and keep a relative level of fitness.
Commercial Diving FAQ cool cool, thanks for answering all my questions this channel is super legit. I’m now considering also going to construction after I get my welding certification. So that I get both certifications in my toolbox, is there anything specific within construction that’d be useful once I getting into commercial diving? I assume rigging, chainsaw and build inspection will come in-handy.
Hello, I am dive master in padi and I am 35 years old and I would like to start my career in commercial diving, am I old or this age is normal to start in this field????
A lot of guys I did my course with were in their mid 30's and are still diving now, some 13 years later. Don't let age hold you back! 30 years until your 65. That's plenty of time to build a career.
Hi. I have a diploma In mechanical engineering. I live in India. Any suggestions on where to start. I have been working on a desk job. I do have a good fitness level and good at swimming if that helps. I m 37. Thanks for this video.
Have you dived before recreationally? I would start there and first seeing if you are comfortable in the water, swimming on is a tad different from swimming in. Grow some confidence with being in an underwater environment. If your at that point already, try diving in unfavourable conditions a try like diving with no visibility while keeping yourself safe. If you can handle that then the next step would be looking onto commercial dive schools in India or abroad. See how much they cost and decide whether the investment is worth while for you.
Thanks for the reply..
Just one more query .. how’s the job opportunities..
@@trevheiro hey.. i am also from india. I would like to do a commertial diver course. Do you know any bedt institutes to do commertial diving course. If you know. Please let me know.
@@rjronath8394 You can try NYD In Norway. It’s a good place. U can check their website.
Hi I'm from india.I want to be a commercial diver. Which course I needed to complete.please reply
If you're just starting out, the first thing you should do is get a recreational open water dive certificate and an occupational diving medical. These are two prerequisites needed to start commercial training and you will soon know whether this career choice is right for you. Also google commercial diving schools and see what is available in your country. You might also consider traveling abroad for training. You need to find a school that offers qualifications which are recognized by IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association) if you want to work offshore. See the link to know which qualifications are recognized by IMCA. www.imca-int.com/information-notes/diver-diving-supervisor-certification/
Im from Philippines how what age limit in comercial diver thanks
I would say, just like a normal job, anywhere between 18 to 65. So long as you can still obtain an annual medical. There is room to climb the management ladder too so you don't need to be wet all those years.
Hello Sir,
My age is 33 yrs. Can I join commercial diving course ?
Tell me the right place, fee and opportunity.
All depends on where in the world you are. Google is your best bet. Just make sure you find a course that gives you an IMCA Approved qualification. It's globally recognized apart from a few countries. i.e America and some countries in Europe