Navy NEC · Engineering
M1DV Diver First Class
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Diver First Class dives and supervises dives using Air and Mixed Gas USN Diving Apparatus and oversees the testing, repair, and adjustment of diving equipment and support systems. The diver also supervises recompression chamber operations, diagnoses and treats diving-related injuries, and oversees underwater inspections, repair, salvage, rescue, demolition, and small boat operations.
Core Skills
- air and mixed gas diving
- dive team supervision
- recompression chamber operations
- diving equipment maintenance
- underwater inspection and salvage
- underwater cutting and welding
- precision underwater demolition
- diving medicine and injury response
- submarine rescue systems
- dive training and qualification
Civilian Software & Tools
- Diving logbook software
- Diving table software
- Dynamic positioning DP software
- Remote operated vehicle ROV dive log software
- Web browser software
Civilian Career Paths
- Mechanical Engineering
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
- Emergency Medicine
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Diving Medical Technician (DMT)
- AWS Certified Welder
- AWS D3.6M Underwater Welding Certification
Career Growth
- Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) Commercial Diver Certification
- ACDE Commercial Diver Certification
- Association of Diving Contractors International Supervisor Certification
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
What the Work Involves
- Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
- Check and maintain diving equipment, such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, or gauges.
- Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
- Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
- Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
Related Occupations
- Riggers
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- Ship Engineers
- Sailors and Marine Oilers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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