IMCA ROV Training Course.

The ROV Short Course, meets and extends the requirements of IMCA R04 (IMCA C 005 Rev.3) for ROV Pilot Technician, Grade 2, incorporating the new IMCA ROV Introductory Training Course. The course runs for three weeks (excluding weekends) and follows the Code of Practice for the Safe and Efficient Operation of Remotely Operated Vehicles, IMCA R 004 Rev.3.

The course is delivered by Blue ROVer and has been developed for students who have the necessary technical background/qualifications in one or more of the following disciplines: electrical, electronic, hydraulics, mechanics.

This is an intensive course with a high percentage of the course given over to practical ROV Piloting experience. The course advances day on day with ever increasing challenging dives of the Loch, giving you first-hand experience of what to expect when working offshore as an ROV Pilot Technician.​

• Practical experience flying Observation Class ROVs

• Wide variety of ROV dive operations including deep water and wreck/obstacle dives.

• Proficiency in ROV maintenance with a strong emphasis placed on fault finding.​

Additionally the course comprises classroom training in:-

• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

• ROV Safety including risk assessment, permits to work and accident reporting.

• ROV component parts

• Maintenance and fault finding

• ROV hydraulics

• High voltage 

• Communications within the ROV environment

• ROV offshore work place

Assessment includes a weekly progress test as well as a final written test which students must pass to successfully complete the course. There is also ongoing individual assessment and scrutiny of practical ROV piloting skills, culminating in a final personal assessment and report of individual students. On successful completion of the course students will be issued with an IMCA ROV Pilot Log Book and attendance certificate.