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Underwater Diver.

Three questions I want to answer in my research about this job:

 * How much can I earn?
 * What're the conditions of this job?
 * What're the chances of getting this job?

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Question 1: How much can I earn?
Pay for divers varies depending on skills, experience, and the type of diving they do. Commercial divers usually work on short-term projects and are paid a daily rate, which can range from $130 to $1,000 or more. Some commercial divers are employed full time and paid a fixed salary.
 * Newly qualified divers can expect to earn between $28,000 and $40,000 a year.
 * Those with five years' experience or more usually earn between $40,000 and $60,000.
 * Highly experienced divers with specialist skills can earn up to $80,000.

Question 2: What're the conditions of this job?

 * work irregular hours. They may also work weekends and be on call
 * work off boats for days or weeks at a time. They may also spend long periods underwater in lakes, rivers, harbours and at sea
 * may work in extreme conditions including in icy or cold water, water with poor visibility, and in windy or changeable weather conditions
 * may travel throughout New Zealand or work on contract overseas in places such as Antarctica or the North Sea.

Question 3: What're the chances of getting a job?
Chances of getting work as a diver are poor, as it is a small occupation and jobs do not often become available. According to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment estimates, 187 people were working as divers in March 2012 – down from 201 in March 2009. Because of the small size of the occupation and relatively high number of people wanting to enter the occupation, competition for positions that become available can be high.

Opportunities best for diving instructors
Job opportunities are best for diving instructors, as turnover is higher than in other diving roles. Diving instructors often move into other diving roles or move overseas for diving work. Diving instructor work tends to be seasonal, with more jobs available in the warmer months, from October to March.

Commercial diving has potential to grow
Though there are only a small number of commercial divers, their numbers are expected to increase in the long term. Increasing oil and mineral exploration work being done around New Zealand will require commercial divers, and maintenance of New Zealand's ageing marine infrastructure and ports is also expected to provide work. Most entry-level commercial divers get experience during and immediately after completing a diving course through their training provider, doing work such as underwater cleaning and ship maintenance.

Employers varied
Most diving instructors are employed by dive schools, and companies or resorts offering dive experiences for tourists. Employers of commercial divers include: The Royal NZ Navy, Police, and Customs Service also have dive teams. However, people are selected from within each organisation to train as divers – they don't recruit people already trained as divers.
 * salmon and other fish farming businesses
 * oil rig operators
 * aquariums and marine science research institutes
 * commercial diving contractors
 * underwater photographic and nature film studios
 * ship-building, repair and salvage firms.

A summary of what a diver does:

Divers work underwater and do a variety of tasks such as construction work, rescuing property from wrecked ships, commercial seafood gathering, photography, police work, and dive instructing. They may work close to shore, out at sea, or in lakes and rivers. Tasks & duties: Divers may do some or all of the following:
 * inspect, build and repair structures using underwater tools and equipment
 * search underwater areas for objects, structures or criminal evidence
 * conduct rescues
 * clean and inspect boats or marine farm structures
 * guide certified divers on underwater tours
 * inspect, clean and wash diving equipment such as wetsuits and tanks
 * instruct dive students
 * complete any necessary paperwork.

Specializations: Divers may progress to running their own dive business. They may specialise in:
 * underwater filming or photography
 * underwater construction and ship survey work
 * underwater cable laying
 * underwater search and rescue
 * marine farming
 * diver training, and tours for tourists.

Personal requirements: Divers need to have: Depending on their area of specialization, divers may also need to have knowledge of:
 * knowledge of diving techniques, and excellent diving skills
 * knowledge of diving equipment, and the ability to repair any equipment that breaks down on-site
 * an understanding of relevant health and safety regulations
 * knowledge of underwater hazards such as rips and currents
 * knowledge of first aid and the ability to deal with emergencies.
 * underwater inspection and survey techniques
 * search and rescue procedures
 * construction methods and materials
 * underwater photography
 * the behaviour of marine life.

Conclusion: I would like to become a diver ( I don't really i just have no idea what i want to do)