Requirements for IMCA-approved ROV introductory training courses
- Recommended Practice
- Revision 5 - August 2025
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.
Contents
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
Revision
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Rev. 5 - August 2025Inclusion of reference to IMCA R025 in introduction and reference to new IMCA guidance on simulator requirements
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Rev. 4.1 - August 2025Inclusion of reference to IMCA R025 in introduction and reference to new IMCA guidance on simulator requirements
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Rev. 4.9 - March 2025Addition of Appendix 4 – IMCA Guide to Online Training
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Rev. 4.8 - November 2024Removed sole use of Class 1 & 2A from training equipment, reworded Section 4.0
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Rev. 4.7 - September 2024Itemised simulator components added, and changed section 10 to appendix 1
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Rev. 4.6 - July 2024Requirements for hybrid training delivery amended in section 4 and to section 10 tables
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Rev. 4.5 - February 2024Online training removed from options
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Rev. 4.4 - August 2023Minor revision to section 10 tables
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Rev. 4.3 - June 2023Minor update to section 5.1
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Rev. 4.2 - February 2023Minor revision to section 10 tables
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Rev. 4.1 - January 2023Section 10 - Updated guidance on evidence portfolio requirements
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Rev. 4 - November 2022Restructured to reflect IMCA G010 and training course approval scheme
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Rev. - July 1996Initial publication