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ROV Tooling Technician Grade I

Job Summary:

A Tooling Technician Grade I is regarded as someone who can undertake "first line" fault-finding on equipment, as well as routine maintenance.

In many cases, the Tooling Technician Grade I will be required to assist the Senior Tooling Technician in more complex technical activities, such as component-level fault-finding, system set-up and calibration.

In practice there is some overlap between the Tooling Technician Grade I and Senior Tooling Technician grades. It is not the intention of this programme to limit the technical activities undertaken by a Tooling Technician Grade I when they are clearly capable of undertaking some of the responsibilities of the Senior Tooling Technician grade, with the consent of the Tooling Supervisor or Assessor.

Entry Level Specifications:

  • Valid and current offshore medical certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
  • Valid and current offshore survival certificate that is acceptable in the region of the world in which they are employed
  • 180 days offshore experience at Tooling Technician grade II
  • Has achieved experience and successfully completed the competencies at Tooling Technician Grade II

The following competencies will be assessed through performance criteria:

CompetenciesPerformance CriteriaUnderpinning Knowledge Questions
1) The ability to perform activities in a safe manner in accordance with legislative and operating company requirements PDF Icon PDF Icon
2) The ability to participate in emergency procedures as required on the vessel or installation where operations take place PDF Icon PDF Icon
3) The ability to perform in a team and cooperate in all operational activities in a safe and reliable manner PDF Icon PDF Icon
4) The ability to undertake all routine preventative maintenance activities that are required to be carried out on Tooling electrical systems PDF Icon PDF Icon
4a) The ability to undertake all routine preventative maintenance activities that are required to be carried out on Tooling hydraulic and mechanical systems PDF Icon PDF Icon
5) The ability to undertake routine fault-finding activities on Tooling electrical, electronic and video systems PDF Icon PDF Icon
5a) The ability to undertake routine fault-finding activities on Tooling hydraulic and mechanical systems PDF Icon PDF Icon
6) The ability to remove, test and inspect Tooling equipment as used in routine ROV operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
7) The ability to perform all duties required of a Tooling Operator - including deck checks - during normal operational activities PDF Icon PDF Icon
8) The ability to undertake all routine administrative tasks that are required to be undertaken during normal Tooling operations PDF Icon PDF Icon
Supporting Documentation (click on arrow head to expand):
Assessment Plan
  • An assessment planning meeting should be conducted before an activity is assessed.
  • In practice this may take place at the beginning of the project and include your Assessor and if applicable any witnesses who may be involved in the assessment.
  • The Assessment form allows you to record what will be assessed, when, where and how it will be assessed.
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Assessment Feedback Form
  • An Assessment Feedback meeting should take place between you and your assessor once the assessment is complete.
  • It should provide an opportunity for your Assessor to inform you what went well or perhaps not so well.
  • Most importantly it will allow your Assessor to provide you with constructive feedback on how to address areas of weakness, if applicable, and achieve competence.
  • The Assessment Feedback form provides a written record of your feedback.
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Assessor Sign off Form
  • The Assessor Sign Off Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by your Assessors.
  • It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has assessed them over a Range of at least 3 activities.
  • You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence.
  • Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact an assessor, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted.
  • Please use one sign off form per assessor.
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Record of Witnesses Form
  • The Record of Witness Form should be downloaded, printed and completed by anyone who acts as a Witness during your assessments.
  • It provides the MTCS verification team with a 'snapshot' overview of the competencies you have completed and who has acted as a witness.
  • You should ensure this form is filled in each time you do an assessment, and eventually submitted as part of your evidence.
  • Please note that MTCS reserve the right contact a Witness, as part of the verification process, to confirm authenticity of evidence submitted. Please use one record of witness form per witness.
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Witness Statement
  • The Witness Statement should be completed by your line manager, Offshore Manager (or equivalent) or Agent.
  • It confirms that you are working in the role for you which you are certifying, and have the required amount of operational time in the role.
  • It also requires them to confirm you are deemed competent against IMCA guidelines for the role.
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