Working with high voltage systems is inherently hazardous, and the best defence against incidents is a thorough understanding of safe working practice. The MTCS ROV High Voltage Course allows candidates to either gain a High Voltage Certificate or renew an existing High Voltage Certificate.

The MTCS online courses are applicable to a wide range of marine high voltage systems, and have become the de facto standard for much of the global maritime ROV industry.

The online course is designed to give ROV personnel a detailed understanding of HV safety, reflecting both industry best practice and current legislation whilst satisfying IMCA R005 – Guidance on safety procedures for isolation of ROV high voltage equipment (above 1㎸).

The following articles are intended to address queries we receive about the MTCS ROV High Voltage Course but, should you have any further questions, please contact our Support Team at enquiries@mtcs.info

The completion of a High Voltage Course is required for personnel to be compliant with health and safety legislation, including Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAW). Basically, your employer has a duty to train you in any activity that is deemed hazardous, in this case high voltage electricity.

Why do I need a High Voltage course?

The completion of a High Voltage Course is required for personnel to be compliant with health and safety legislation, including Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAW). Basically, your employer has a duty to train you in any activity that is deemed hazardous, in this case high voltage electricity.

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Who is the MTCS ROV High Voltage Course suitable for?

Who is the MTCS ROV High Voltage Course suitable for?

The MTCS ROV High Voltage Course is suitable for any person required to maintain or repair a work class ROV, Plough or Trencher that operate on voltages in excess of 1KV AC/1.5KV DC. A high voltage course is not generally required for small inspection ROVs because they do not tend to operate on high voltage…

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It has been a long running debate in the ROV industry as to whether someone who is required to isolate an ROV prior to maintenance should have an electrical background, qualifications, and experience.

Do I need to be an electrician to complete the MTCS ROV High Voltage Course?

It has been a long running debate in the ROV industry as to whether someone who is required to isolate an ROV prior to maintenance should have an electrical background, qualifications, and experience.

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No training course can automatically make someone competent, and competence can only be achieved by successfully demonstrating a specific task over a period of time in different scenarios. For example, the competence assessment within the MTCS High Voltage course requires someone to supervise the electrical isolation and ensure it is carried out safely and in accordance with procedures.

Does the course make me competent to isolate an ROV after completing the course?

No training course can automatically make someone competent, and competence can only be achieved by successfully demonstrating a specific task over a period of time in different scenarios. For example, the competence assessment within the MTCS High Voltage course requires someone to supervise the electrical isolation and ensure it is carried out safely and in accordance with procedures.

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