text: They have produced a leaflet to assist people who wish to join the ROV industry, it is available at [url]http://www.imca-int.com/documents/careers/IMCA-Careers-wtb-ROVPilotTechnician.pdf[/url]
  [quote]Generally there are no statutory requirements for ROV personnel to have particular qualifications.
  Many of the larger ROV contractors train personnel in-house, allowing them to focus training on a particular area of commercial interest. A number of independent training establishments offer more general or other specialised training.[/quote]
  [quote]There is no world-wide approval system for training providers[/quote]
  IMCA say what we have always said on ROVWorld to anyone wishing to join the ROV industry:
  [quote]Employers normally require ROV personnel to have a good background in electronics or hydraulics. Candidates who do not have formal qualifications (academic, trade or in the armed forces) in one of these areas are unlikely to be considered.[/quote]