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Guidance on competence assurance and assessment: Remote Systems & ROV Division
This document provides comprehensive guidance on competence assurance and assessment for personnel working in Remote Systems & ROVs. It includes details about competence levels, assessment procedures, and version history.
Revision 3.5 | April 2025
Guidance
Recommended Practice
- Introduction
- Overview
- Competence Assurance
- Competence Assessment
- Assessors and Verifiers
- Competence Tables - Remote Systems & ROV Division
Date: Reason: Revision: Date:April 2025 Reason:Added Remote Pilot grade II Revision:Rev. 3.5 Date:October 2024 Reason:Amendment of Section 6.3 to better align IMCA C004 and C005 Revision:Rev. 3.4 Date:August 2024 Reason:Added hand tool safety to Pilot Tech following increase in injuries Revision:Rev. 3.3 Date:April 2024 Reason:Document QA check - preface and layout updated; no change to content Revision:Rev. 3.2 Date:June 2020 Reason:Minor amendments to terminology in the competence tables Revision:Rev. 3.1 Date:December 2016 Reason:Minor editorial changes made as part of IMCA's five-year review process Revision:Rev. 3 Date:January 2011 Reason:Technical updates; streamlining and consistency of language Revision:Rev. 2.1 Date:November 2009 Reason:Review and update of tables; new positions included, client representative tables included Revision:Rev. 2 Date:July 2003 Reason:Extended to include further positions Revision:Rev. 1 Date:January 1999 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. 0 -
Catalogue of national diving regulations
This document aims to assist IMCA Members in identifying their legislative duties related to offshore energy diving projects in various countries of the world. The document lists national regulations, codes of practice and guidelines relevant to offshore diving activities in the listed countries.
March 2025
Guidance
Informative Guidance
Background
Aims
Europe & Africa Region
Middle East & India Region
Asia-Pacific Region
North America Region
South America Region
International Instruments Relevant to Offshore Diving Activities
Date: Reason: Revision: Date:March 2025 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. -
Requirements for IMCA-approved ROV introductory training courses
This document outlines the requirements for IMCA-approved ROV introductory training courses, detailing the purpose, approval process, course format, admission requirements, learning objectives, and syllabus.
Revision 4.9 | March 2025
Guidance
Recommended Practice
Introduction
Purpose of Course
Course Approval
Course Format
Admission Requirements for Trainees
Learning Objectives and Course Syllabus
Facilities, Course Equipment and Student Materials
Course Instructors
Trainee Assessment and Certification
References
Appendices
Evidence Portfolio
Simulator Portfolio
Example Trainee Certificate
IMCA Guide to Live Online Training
Date: Reason: Revision: Date:March 2025 Reason:Addition of Appendix 4 – IMCA Guide to Online Training Revision:Rev. 4.9 Date:November 2024 Reason:Removed sole use of Class 1 & 2A from training equipment, reworded Section 4.0 Revision:Rev. 4.8 Date:September 2024 Reason:Itemised simulator components added, and changed section 10 to appendix 1 Revision:Rev. 4.7 Date:July 2024 Reason:Requirements for hybrid training delivery amended in section 4 and to section 10 tables Revision:Rev. 4.6 Date:February 2024 Reason:Online training removed from options Revision:Rev. 4.5 Date:August 2023 Reason:Minor revision to section 10 tables Revision:Rev. 4.4 Date:June 2023 Reason:Minor update to section 5.1 Revision:Rev. 4.3 Date:February 2023 Reason:Minor revision to section 10 tables Revision:Rev. 4.2 Date:January 2023 Reason:Section 10 - Updated guidance on evidence portfolio requirements Revision:Rev. 4.1 Date:November 2022 Reason:Restructured to reflect IMCA G010 and training course approval scheme Revision:Rev. 4 Date:July 1996 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. 0 -
Guidelines for isolation and intervention: Diver access to subsea systems
This document provides comprehensive guidelines for isolation and intervention in subsea systems, specifically for diver access. It is aimed at project managers, engineers, and safety personnel involved in developing safe isolation schemes for subsea systems.
Revision 0.1 | March 2025
Guidance
Recommended Practice
Introduction
Glossary
Principles of Isolation
Flowline/Manifold/Tree and Wellhead Systems
Subsea Control and Umbilical Systems
Isolation Flowchart and Isolations Summary Table
Typical System Drawings
References
Date: Reason: Revision: Date:March 2025 Reason:Page 2, reference links & bookmarking updated; no change to technical content Revision:Rev. 0.1 Date:October 2009 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev. Date: Reason: Revision:Rev. -
DP practitioner accreditation scheme handbook
This DP Practitioner Accreditation Scheme Handbook outlines IMCA's accreditation process for Dynamic Positioning (DP) practitioners, detailing the requirements, examination process, and revalidation criteria.
Revision 0.3 | March 2025
Guidance
Informative Guidance
Date: Reason: Revision: Date:March 2025 Reason:Links updated Revision:Rev. 0.3 Date:March 2024 Reason:Update of page 2, document categorisation, and layout; no change to technical content Revision:Rev. 0.2 Date:March 2022 Reason:Minor edit to Section 3.5 Revision:Rev. 0.1 Date:May 2019 Reason:Initial publication Revision:Rev.