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Certificate IV in Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Operation
Certificate IV in Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Operation
52418WA
7163
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
This course is designed to provide an entry point to the operation of remotely operated vehicles, predominantly used in the offshore oil and gas industry. The course has been designed and run at the request of an industry advisory group and is therefore fully supported by employers and the overarching peal industry body - International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA).
Schedule
1. Core units
To gain the Certificate IV in Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Operation, a client must complete 5 core units and all units in either Specialisation Group 1 or Specialisation Group 2:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39600 | Maintain awareness of high voltage and work safely with ROV systems | 16 | Module | |
| W5564 | MEM18020B | Maintain hydraulic system components | 36 | Unit of competency |
| 39602 | Operate a remotely operated vehicle | 24 | Module | |
| 39603 | Participate in remotely operated vehicle induction training | 30 | Module | |
| 39601 | Work with remotely operated vehicle electrical systems | 24 | Module |
2. Specialisation Group 1
All units in either Specialisation Group 1 (Or all units in Specialisation Group 2)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8828 | PMAOHS215B | Apply offshore facility abandonment and sea survival procedures and practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W8252 | MSAPMOHS212A | Undertake first response to fire incidents | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W8827 | PMAOHS214B | Undertake helicopter safety and escape | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Specialisation Group 2
All units in Specialisation Group 2 (If Specialisation Group 1 not selected)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S5428 | TDMMF5607A | OBSERVE PERSONAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES | 12 | Unit of competency |
| S5435 | TDMMF6207A | PREVENT, CONTROL AND FIGHT FIRES ON BOARD AN OCEAN-GOING VESSEL | 21 | Unit of competency |
| S5398 | TDMMF1107B | SURVIVE AT SEA IN THE EVENT OF VESSEL ABANDONMENT | 16 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7141 | 51715 | Certificate IV in Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Operation | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
2. This course (Registred id:52418WA) has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from Julie Quake, Curriculum Coordinator, Challenger Institute of Technology Ph: 08 9229 8471.
4. This course was entered on to STARS on 21/9/2011.