What does a Professional Diver do?

You dive professionally for underwater construction, repairs and inspections.

What education does Professional Diver require?

Apprenticeship (EFZ) (36 months)

How much does a Professional Diver earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 55'000, mid ~CHF CHF 69'000 per year (approximate).

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Professional Diver

Crafts & Construction

Professional divers work as specialised underwater construction workers. They carry out woodwork, chiselling, flame-cutting and welding work as well as assembly, inspection and search work underwater or on the surface, for example repairing and replacing buoys. They carry out the following activities:

Entry

~CHF 55'000

CHF 4'583/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 69'000

CHF 5'750/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 84'180

CHF 7'015/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelApprenticeship (EFZ)

Duration36 months

Your path to Professional Diver

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Secondary School

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Decision

ApprenticeshipHigh SchoolSpecialized School

Apprenticeship (EFZ)

Company + vocational school

3–4 years

Optional: Vocational Baccalaureate+1 year

Opens path to UAS

Work directlyBMS during apprenticeshipBMS after apprenticeship

Career Start

Qualified professional

Starting salary: CHF 55'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science6/10

💻 IT2/10

🔧 Manual9/10

🎨 Artistic1/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity3/10

🤝 Social Contact5/10

💪 Physical Demands8/10

🔮 Future Outlook5/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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