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Marine Industry Apprenticeships are delivered over a 2 to 3 year period, depending on which level you aspire to.

As a Yacht & Boat Builder/Marine Engineer you will work for one of the following types of companies: ship builder, ship repairer, conversion company, boat builder or a repair and maintenance firm. The work of these companies could range from building hulls on sea-going vessels, to restoring the fixtures and fittings on traditional narrow boats.

You will use carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding and painting skills or become a marine engineer servicing and repairing boat engines.

Your tasks will typically include:

·         Making out construction materials using engineering templates

·         Welding, cutting and shaping parts or sections

·         Assembling boat sections and pipe work

·         Installing engines

·         ‘Fitting out’ the vessel with furnishings, navigation and communications equipment, heating and lighting

You will usually work 37-40 hours a week but urgent repair work may mean you have to work weekends or shifts, including nights. This should also include your day release at college.

You will need the ability to understand technical plans and drawings, and it is very important that you can work as part of a team. The ability to solve problems and having good maths and IT skills is also important.

Job Roles: Yacht & Boat Builder, Craftsman, Marine Electrician, Marine Engineer.

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME
NVQ Level 2 Marine Engineering or Boat Building

PLUS

Level 2 Certificate in Boat Building Maintenance & Support

Mandatory Units (all to be taken)

·         Developing self and working safely in a marine environment

·         Marine Technology

·         Marine engineering processes and principles

Optional Units (3 to be taken)

·         Yacht and Boat Building assembly and sub assembly

·         Production of hulls and decks and structural components

·         Installation and fitting out of boats

·         Composites for marine construction

·         Servicing and maintenance of marine engines

·         Marine propulsion systems

·         Maintaining electrical equipment/ systems

·         Principles of marine electrical systems

·         Prepare surfaces and marine coatings

·         Apply marine coatings

Extras

·         Employment Rights and Responsibilities

·         Level 1 Key Skill in Communication

·         Level 1 Key Skill in Application of Number

·         Level 2 Key Skill in Working with Others

·         Level 2 Key Skill in Improving own Performance

ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP
NVQ Level 3 Marine Engineering

Mandatory Units (all to be taken)

·         Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements

·         Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation

·         Working efficiently and effectively in engineering

Pathways available:

·         Electrical Installation and Testing

·         Electrical Maintenance and Overhaul

·         Pipework

·         Structural steelwork

·         Mechanical Installation and testing

·         Mechanical Maintenance

·         Mechanical Overhaul

·         Woodwork/Outfitting

·         Interior Finishing

·         Composites

·         Sheet Metalwork

·         Marine Welding

·         Coating

·         Rigging

·         Yacht and Boat Electrical/Electronic Installation

·         Yacht and Boat Mechanical Installation

·         Yacht and Boat Electromechanical Installation

·         Yacht and Boat Maintenance and repair

·         Yacht and Boat Woodwork/Outfitting

·         Wooden Yacht and Coating and Finishing

Extras

·         Induction Work Book

·         Technical Certificate

·         Level 2 Key Skill in Communication

·         Level 2 Key Skill in Application of Number

·         Level 2 Key Skill in ICT

·         Level 2 Key Skill in Working with Others

·         Level 2 Key Skill in Improving own Learning

Awarding Body: British Marine Federation

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