Professional Diving Services’ diverse range of diving works
which includes scientific, aquarium and underwater construction, now also
includes a three year maintenance contract with Taronga Zoo in Sydney, headed
up by an all-female dive team. PDS is committed to the development of
Australia’s commercial diving industry by offering a diverse range of
commercial diving employment opportunities and first-class occupational diver
training through our sister company Professional Divers Training Academy
(PDTA).
In recent years, PDTA has seen an increase in female
occupational diving students, and we are proud of our all-female dive team
doing a great job at Taronga Zoo. This highly qualified team whom hold a
range of qualifications from scientific to supervisor and Part 3 (SSBA to 50m)
certificates, is tasked with the daily ongoing below-water maintenance of the
seal and penguin habitats.
Recently, the Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS) paid tribute to PDS’s all-female dive team at Taronga Zoo. Please follow the link below to read the article published in ADAS’ June newsletter.