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Diving Supervisor Mock Exams
Free IMCA ADS & BDS Mock Exams (from Beyond the Surface Offshore) I've just released a mock exam system for the IMCA Air Diving Supervisor and Bell Diving Supervisor qualifications. Realistic questions covering physics, physiology, regulations, and work practices. Every question has detailed explanations and references back to the actual IMCA documents you need to know. This is the real difficulty level. It's free until we lock it behind the Beyond the Surface Offshore Premium. Once it migrates in a few weeks, it's members-only. If you're prepping for your ADS or BDS, get on it now. https://beyondthesurfaceoffshore.com/imca-supervisor-exam-pass/
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Ropes Access North Sea
Transcription of LinkedIn Post Are there any Rope Access NDT technicians available for scopes over the next few weeks? We have several scopes mobilising across various offshore assets next week covering structural inspections, tank inspections and advanced NDT support. Below scopes available: 19th Jun 1 week ๐Ÿ”ต Rope Access - NDT Minimum PCN EC 24th Jun 1 week ๐Ÿ”ต Rope Access - NDT Minimum PCN UT 25th June 3 weeks ๐Ÿ”ต Rope Access - NDT Minimum PCN UT, EC beneficial 26th June 3 weeks ๐Ÿ”ต L3 Rope Access - NDT Minimum PCN UT ๐ŸŸก Rope Access - NDT PCN UT, EC, MPI (all or a mix considered) x 2 1st July 3 weeks ๐Ÿ”ต Rope Access - NDT Phased Array + TOFD 1st July 3 weeks - 3/3 for 3 trips ๐Ÿ”ต Rope Access - NDT PCN, UT, MPI, EC 2nd July 3 weeks - 3/3 for 2 trips ๐Ÿ”ต L3 Rope Access - NDT PCN UT Minimum ๐ŸŸก Rope Access - NDT PCN UT, EC, MPI (all or a mix considered) x 2 Confined Space required or willing to attend. โญ If youโ€™re available, or know someone who is, please get in touch. โœ‰๏ธ Message me on LinkedIn ๐Ÿ“ง Email me Susan.penny@trac.com ๐Ÿ“ค Feel free to share this post, would be much appreciated! #roperaccess #ndt
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Divers Falmouth UK onshore
Falmouth Divers are looking for divers for an ongoing project in Devonport, Plymouth. Work available from Monday 22nd June - Friday 10th July With additional work available until the end of July for the right candidate. Monday - Friday working each week. Must have a current SC clearance pass for Devonport access. Please do not contact us about this position if you do not have a current SC clearance. Plymouth / South West locals preferred. However digs can be provided weekdays if needed. Please email your certs, medical and cv to adamjones@falmouthdivers.com or whatsapp/ text 07800592207 for more information. (please do not call).
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Divers Falmouth UK onshore
๐Ÿ“Œ ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐Ÿš€ START HERE: How to Break Into Offshore (Diving, ROV, NDT, Ropes access))
๐Ÿ“Œ WELCOME TO BEYOND THE SURFACE I'm Stu. 25 years offshore across commercial diving, ROV, NDT, and rope access. This community is where aspiring divers get the truthโ€”not school marketing, not Instagram nonsense. ๐Ÿ†“ FREE (Everyone gets this) โœ… Module 1 Courses (Diving, NDT, Rope Access) โ€” Complete intro to each pathway โœ… Live Jobs Board โ€” Active offshore positions posted weekly โœ… Free Tools & Calculators โ€” Gas laws, salary calc, packing checklist, medicals, diving fatalities database, and more โœ… Community Feed โ€” Ask questions, share experiences, get real advice โœ… CV Builder Starter โ€” Basic diving CV template This is genuinely useful. Many people stay here and never need more. ๐Ÿ’Ž PREMIUM โ€” ยฃ19.99/month ๐Ÿ”“ Modules 2โ€“7 (Complete structured pathways for Diving, NDT, Rope Access) โ€” Everything from "how to choose a school" to "how to get your first job" to "how to specialize and level up" ๐Ÿ”“ Mock Exams (CSWIP 3.1U, 3.2U, 3.4U, NDT L1/L2) โ€” Real exam questions with full explanations ๐Ÿ”“ Professional CV Builders โ€” Done-for-you templates used by working divers NDT Techs and Ropes Access Techs in the industry ๐Ÿ”“ Exclusive Podcasts & Live Q&As โ€” Ask me anything about careers, training, certifications, first trips offshore ๐Ÿ”“ Everything from Module 1 (plus the premium pathway stuff above) Premium is for people serious about breaking in. Not casual browsers. ๐Ÿ‘‡ NEXT STEPS 1๏ธโƒฃ New here? Explore Module 1 free โ€” takes 20 mins, shows you exactly what you're getting into 2๏ธโƒฃ Want the full pathway? Upgrade to Premium (ยฃ19.99/month) โ€” Modules 2โ€“7, exams, CV builder, the works 3๏ธโƒฃ Questions? Drop a comment below or DM me COMMUNITY RULES โ€ข Be respectful โ€” we're all helping each other here โ€ข No spam, no affiliate links โ€ข Share real experience โ€” good and bad Search before posting โ€” someone might've already answered it โ€ข Use the right category Welcome aboard ๐ŸŒŠ โ€”Stu
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@Tex Ratu Hi Tex, there are routes explained in the classroom section.
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@Lukรกลก Vรกvra hi Lukas welcome to the community.
Underwater ROV training
Where would I be able to find training and information for underwater ROV
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Hi Kelly! Great question. Here are a few pointers to get you started with ROV. First, look into the IMCA Pilot Technician (PT) competence framework. This is the industry standard that most offshore ROV operators hire against, so understanding the PT1/PT2/Supervisor progression gives you a clear target. For training providers, some well-regarded names are Fathom Systems (UK), The Underwater Centre in Fort William, Rovtech, and iRov (good for online theory before going practical). Short awareness courses exist alongside longer PT1 prep programmes, so start with an awareness course to see if it's the right fit. If you have an electrical, mechanical, or hydraulics background, that's a real advantage. ROV companies actively recruit people with those skills. A common route into the industry is to get your offshore survival certs first (OPITO BOSIET and HUET), work your way offshore in another capacity to build hours, then transition into ROV. It's a competitive entry-level market so offshore hours help. Whichever route you take, make sure any course you invest in is aligned with the IMCA framework. There are some cheaper options out there that won't carry much weight with employers. The ROV Professionals group on Facebook is also worth joining for real-world advice and job leads from people already in the industry. Good luck with it!
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Stu Sutcliffe
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Offshore pro with 20+ yrs in diving, ROV & NDT. Helping you break in, move up, & build a strong offshore career with real-world advice.

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