Guidance on module outlines for ROV-related training courses

 

Version history

December 2023 Rev. 1.2 – Quality check; headers, footers & document map added; layout improved; no change to content

June 2020 Rev. 1.1 – Minor amendments made during review

November 2016 Rev.1 – To reflect current practice and to align with IMCA R002

November 2003 – Initial publication

 

Summary

This document has been produced to present a modular approach to ROV training in order that training can be tailored to the level of previous experience of someone entering the industry.

It has been designed to follow IMCA R002 Requirements for IMCA-Approved ROV Introductory Training Courses entry level requirements and introductory modular course outline for new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) personnel.

Details of the competence requirements for ROV personnel are contained in the latest revision of IMCA C005 – Guidance on competence assurance and assessment: Remote Systems & ROV Division. In the entry level requirements for ROV/pilot technician grade II, contained in that document; it specifies that such personnel should meet the requirements as set out in this document.

It shall be noted that the information contained within this publication is intended to set out the requirements for new personnel to receive an introductory course in ROV systems. This training should not be construed as achieving any level of competence defined in IMCA C005.

Further, any party wishing to follow the guidance as provided in this publication shall not issue any qualification or certification that claims to be ‘IMCA-approved’ or recognised.

This document is not intended to be exhaustive in its description and outline of the  technical background, typical qualifications and character traits that would apply to new personnel to the offshore ROV industry.

Nor is the suggested content of the framework guaranteed to satisfy the demands of safety awareness in a constantly changing industry that can be challenging, exciting and rewarding to be a part of.

 

Contents

• Introduction
• Glossary of terms and abbreviations
• Application and delivery
• IMCA R002 – Entry level requirements and introductory modular course outline for new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) personnel
• IMCA R010 – Outline syllabus
• Content of training course modules