Program Structure

Modules 12

Levels 4

Duration 20 Days

Capacity Max. 6 / 2 Teams

A combination of methods: theory classes, simulation workshops, Class-A ROV simulator, and field practice in the pool.

NextNusa ROV Training Program Structure practice

Learning Method

This program uses a tiered approach: Knowledge → Understanding → Skill → Demonstration → Competency. Participants are not declared competent based on theory scores alone — practical and simulator competency is assessed and verified separately through appropriate assessment.

Participant Requirements (Entry Requirement)

General Requirements

Minimum education: Vocational High School (Technical) / Diploma / Bachelor's degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Marine, Geophysics, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field)
Minimum age of 18 years
Physically and mentally healthy
No history of illness that poses a risk to electrical work and field operations

Administrative Requirements

An official recommendation letter from the sending institution/company
Complete the training registration form
Sign a statement of compliance with training SOP & safety procedures

Note: Participants without a technical background may still take Level 1, subject to the same passing grade standard as other participants.

IMCA-Aligned Program
This program is developed with reference to applicable IMCA guidance (IMCA R002, C005, R004). The 4-level structure of this program is NextNusa's own instructional design, and is not a structure defined by IMCA.

Level & Module Structure

12 modules divided into 4 progressive competency levels, from basic safety to real operational practice.

Level 1

ROV Basics & Safety

Certificate valid for life

Module 1

ROV Introduction

A comprehensive introduction to the ROV industry — types of offshore work, organizational structure, operational cycles, installation and vessel types.

Module 2

Basic Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic & Control Knowledge

Fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems that form the foundation for understanding ROV architecture.

Module 3

ROV Safety

ROV operation safety procedures, HSEQ, and emergency response.

Module 4

Communication & Personal Skills

Operational communication and teamwork in the offshore work environment.

Level 2

ROV Systems & Components

Module 5

ROV Basic Theory

ROV system architecture, ROV classification, umbilical, TMS, and LARS.

Module 6

ROV Systems

Pre-dive and post-dive checklist procedures, power up/down, PPE usage.

Module 7

Preventive Maintenance

Electrical/hydraulic isolation and preventive maintenance scheduling.

Module 8

Project Activities

ROV components as well as project and dive/mission planning.

Why Do Levels 3 & 4 Have an Expiry Date?

Level 1 & 2 certificates cover fundamental ROV knowledge that does not expire. Levels 3 & 4 are different — they certify operational competency (simulator piloting, LARS, and real field practice) that needs periodic re-verification, because ROV technology, safety procedures, and industry guidance keep evolving. Being competent today is no guarantee of still meeting current standards a few years from now without an update. That is why Level 3 & 4 certificates are valid for 4 years from the date of issue, and can be renewed through an evidence-based track — without repeating the entire program.

Learn more about the certification & renewal policy →

Level 3

ROV & LARS Operation Simulation

Certificate valid for 4 years

Module 9

ROV Simulation

6 degrees-of-freedom piloting, thruster control, navigation, and fault handling — conducted on the PaleBlue ROV Trainer, an IMCA Class-A certified simulator.

Module 10

LARS Simulation

LARS/TMS deployment and recovery, including emergency LARS procedures.

Module 11

Administration

Dive log, real-time reporting, and operational QA/QC documentation.

Level 4

Real Operational Practice