ROV training courses are as good as the length they run and the things they do in that time. Usually that means a bit of everything and at least a basic grounding in safety but few if any are going to give the skills to dock a work-class to a moving TMS!
I totally agree that a newbie needs to bring something else. I look for High Voltage training, Industrial Hydraulics or working with aircraft or weapons systems – this last one always seems to transfer well to ROVs.
(You also need a little bit of luck to get your first break).
Don,
Aircraft experience is really attractive on a new CV or resume… nuff said.
Scot, if you haven’t worked on ROVs before then the experience of working on weapons systems, aircraft systems or dive tech is a good basis – if nothing else it teaches you how to use a crimp tool and trace faults and work systematically through the system. These skills are often lacking in trained "pilots".
What’s so odd about that? I have met more ex-RAF and ex-Navy in ROV crews than anywhere else. What’s your suggestion – more time at Fort William – I think not. cheers
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