How to become a professional diver in Poland and find a job?

For the average diver, professional diving is a subject they usually know little about. Most associate it with a diving helmet, expensive training courses and working at dizzying depths. But is it really so? We decided to bring a little closer the issue of how to become a professional diver in Poland.

What are the requirements to take the course and become a professional diver?

In Poland, in order to join the course for class III diver, the basic condition is to be at least 18 years old. We must also perform special medical ex aminations strictly for diving. On the website of the Maritime Office there is an up-to-date list of doctors from whom such examinations can be carried out, as well as the scope in which they should be done.

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Do you need to have any diving qualifications beforehand?

Of course it is best to already have some diving experience and familiarity with underwater, but it is not essential. If we are familiar with diving, we are certified and have some experience, it certainly won’t hurt us. In case we have not had any previous have dealt with divingbut have decided that we want to become a professional diver, it is also possible.

In fact, everything depends on us. During the course for class III diver, which is organised by PC SERVICE company, people without diving experience have special additional training classes. They last three days, during which the student learns the realities of operating in a new environment. Interestingly, people with no previous experience behave very differently. Some students get the hang of it straight away, while others have some problems and it takes them longer.

Is it necessary to have your own equipment on the course?

No, a student starting a class III diver course does not need to have his own equipment. The company organising the training provides basic equipment, such as a dry suit. However, as in the case of traditional diving, it is best to have your own diving equipment. This is, of course, for practical reasons. A borrowed wetsuit will never fit as well as one you buy for yourself. And it is comfort, streamlined equipment and the ability to move smoothly underwater that are extremely important in this profession. In turn, all the rest of the equipment, from diving helmet, full-face masks, fins, etc., is provided by the company organizing the training.

How long does a class III diver course take and what does it look like?

The course takes approximately 20 days. During this time you must meet all the requirements of the regulation. And this is the basis if we plan to become a professional diver in Poland…

If you are interested in the above text, its definitely more elaborate version will appear in the latest, 18th issue of DIVERS24 Magazine.