HNC module level would be the correct level, Degrees are too much and do not really help teach you to solder etc. which is what you are required to do with ROVs!
Please read through the forum on discussions regarding Training Schools. They are not mandatory, there is no such thing as an official ROV qualification, generally people are taken on for their rtechnical ability and learn about ROVs on the job. The Training Schools can only offer a "taster" of ROVs, and it is up to an individual to work out of they feel it is value for money – many feel it is not.
But either way be aware you are trying to get into a very competitive industry. One batch of 8 trainees we took on had 1400 people apply.