Academy Pathway

The ROVOP Academy is our in-house training programme, supporting the continual professional development of our ROV personnel.

Whether joining as a trainee or after 20+ years of offshore experience, the ROVOP Academy supports our offshore personnel in meeting their career aspirations through over 30 modules of training, competency management and mentoring.

The ROVOP Academy is a cornerstone of our business, demonstrating our commitment to our personnel and clients to provide the highest possible quality of service.

At the center of the ROVOP Academy is a $400,000 ROV simulator on which pilots train, plan subsea tasks before mobilising offshore. The simulator features 30 built in scenarios, as well as featuring realistic onboard sensors and virtual environmental conditions.

Starting Out

Trainee Pilot Technician - Pilot Technician
The ROVOP Academy provides a structured development programme with training and competence focused on the right skills needed to progress to a Pilot Technician. Key training at this level includes:
- HSEQ courses
- ROV System specific courses to enable you to fly the ROV, carry out system maintenance and assist the ROV Supervisor in problem solving
- Scenario training on our simulator. Scenarios include, 30 realistic subsea training exercises, 3D visuals, onboard sensors and virtual environmental conditions
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Moving Forward

Pilot Technician - Senior Pilot Technician
The ROVOP Academy will provide you with a structured development programme with training and competence focused on the right skills needed to progress to a Senior Pilot Technician. In addition to the courses provided at previous levels, typical courses include:
- Technical courses including manipulators and other peripheral tooling and sensors
- Launch and recovery systems for safe and efficient operations
- ROV Fibre Optic Systems
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Moving Up

Senior Pilot Technician - Supervisor
The ROVOP Academy supports personnel all the way through their Career at ROVOP. With technical and HSEQ experience as a Supervisor, we start to focus on team management and communication skills in order for you to get the best out of your team. Courses may include:
- Safety & Leadership
- Accident, Incident reporting & investigations
- Supervisor Skills
- Competence Assessor training
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Leading the Team

Supervisor - Onshore/Offshore Project Manager

With proven experience and supervisory skills, the ROVOP Academy will focus on further supervisory, Health & Safety and performance management skills. A mutual understanding of areas for development through appraisals will highlight where we can focus on to further develop our personnel.

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Academy Pathway

Starting Out

Moving Forward

Moving Up

Leading the Team

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