UWS315 - Construction Diving Techniques

Subject Title
Construction Diving Techniques

Subject Description
This subject is designed to provide basic theory and practical skills based on the requirements of today's diving industry. Regardless of where in the world that a diving operation is carried out, be it on an offshore oil rig in the North Sea or a dredging barge in the Great Lakes, a diver's main duties will involve the construction and repair of structures. This subject will help you achieve the basic knowledge of construction required by the diving industry of today. This subject will examine marine structures with emphasis on marine building materials covering their design and application as related to pipelines, pile structures, seawalls, docks, dams and offshore structures. Many diving jobs have to be carried out in polluted water. Diving will teach you to portect yourself and finish the job safely and efficently following the divng regulations.

Credit Status
One credit in the Underwater Skills Program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Provide knowledge of the skills required by the diving industry and the application of basic skills in order to complete a wide range of underwater construction tasks safely and efficiently.

2. Explain the requirements and procedures while working on pipeline and sub-sea assemblies:
a. Inspection and repair or replacement of valve assemblies
b. Inspection and repair or replacement of riser clamps
c. Christmas tree mock-up work
d. Tie-ins

3. Explain the function of offshore drilling platforms, drilling ships and production platforms.

4. Explain basic exploration drilling procedures as related.

5. Explain the safety precautions to be taken before undertaking diving operations where hazardous flow conditions may be encountered.

6. Explain the main duties of a diver on pipeline, piling and dredging operations.

7. Explain the various methods of repairing deteriorated concrete seawalls, piles and docks using concrete.

8. Explain the various methods of pouring concrete underwater.

9. Explain the principles of differential water pressure and the operation of sluice gates and intakes.

10. Interpret a simple engineering drawing.

11. Explain hazards, techniques and safely procedures to diving in contaminated environment.

12. Explain precautions and techniques for diving in potable water.

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