The profile sought is a technician or project manager level, which corresponds to a baccalaureate level (Bac+2, Bac+3 or Bac+4).
Various schools and universities, such as the Centre régional universitaire de la formation permanente de Montpellier (CREUFOP), the University of Nancy, the Institut des Sciences de l’Environnement & des Territoires d’Annecy (ISETA) and the Institut national des sciences et techniques de la mer de Cherbourg (INTECHMER) deliver these diplomas.
Scuba diving experience is often helpful. If some candidates already have the certificate of aptitude for hyperbaric work class 1 mention B, the others can follow a training course and obtain this qualification after the hiring, subject to the required medical aptitude.
The French legislation being very strict in this matter, this diploma is essential for dives in aquariums (cleaning of windows, structures and decorations, introduction of new specimens, etc.) or at sea within the framework of observation or collection missions.
When hired, other qualifications may be of interest to the employer, such as a driver’s license, first aid certificate, boating license or the ability to speak one or more foreign languages.