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Marine Engineering Apprenticeship Level 2

Summary

“From large luxury powerboats and sports boats to wooden dinghies and narrow boats, the marine industry encompasses a wide range of professions dealing with watercraft. As an apprentice, you could learn a variety of skills and techniques to build boats of all sizes and for all functions. You might use carpentry, electrical, plumbing and welding skills as well as more traditional maritime craft skills like rigging and sail making.” – National Apprenticeship Service

This apprenticeship is for people who want to become a qualified Marine Engineer.

An apprenticeship is a great way to gain a qualification and earn real money. At the end of the course, you will have a nationally recognised qualification and no debts to pay! 100% of our marine engineering apprentices are offered permanent positions by their employers once they have completed their apprenticeship.

During this apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to select your pathway to suit your job and interests e.g. boat building, marine engineering or surface finishing.

With a Level 2 Marine Engineering Certificate, you are qualified to the level of a junior craftsperson and may progress to a more senior position with more responsibility. Thereafter you can start working towards the Level 3 Marine Engineering Diploma, by enrolling in the advanced apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship could be the foundation in your career and could take you in a variety of directions; in the future you could work as a designer, fitter, operator, project manager or programme director.

You may be interested in studying further and complete a Diploma in Engineering Leadership, Diploma in Business Improvement, Diploma in People Management, FdSc Engineering, HNC Engineering or a BSc(Hons) Mechanical Design and Manufacture.

Course Title	Location	Hrs/Wk	Start	Fee
Marine Engineering Apprenticeship Level 2	Falmouth Marine School (map)	TBC	TBA	PLEASE CALL*
Additional Information - You will attend lectures 1 day a week for 2 years.
Marine Engineering Apprenticeship Level 2	Falmouth Marine School (map)	TBC	TBA	PLEASE CALL*
Additional Information - You will attend lectures 1 day a week for 2 years.

Who is this course for?

This apprenticeship is designed for people who want to train on the job to become qualified in marine engineering; while laying the foundation for a career in building, fitting out, finishing or maintaining boats.

You must have good practical skills, be able to follow technical drawings and work carefully and methodically. This course supports a variety of positions e.g. boat builder, laminator, marine electrics and marine engineer.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this apprenticeship, you need to be aged 16 and over, ideally have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C (preferably English, Maths and IT) and be employed within a suitable position.

If you are interested in this apprenticeship and do not have the required GCSEs or an employer, speak to one of our Cornwall College Business Liaison Officers on 0800 731 7594.

Course overview

You will attend lectures at the Falmouth campus 1 day per week for 2 years.

During this apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to select your pathway and units to suit your job e.g. installation and fitting out of boats, servicing and maintenance of marine engines, principles of marine electrical systems or producing and repairing hulls and decks.

Depending on your workplace, you may have the opportunity to work on variety of boats e.g. ships, tankers, ferry boats, fishing vessels or sporting boats.

You will put together a portfolio of evidence to show that you are competent at the tasks you do every day, while receiving support from experienced Cornwall College tutors.

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the following qualifications:

Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Marine Engineering
Level 2 Certificate in Boatbuilding Maintenance and Support

What's next?

Progression Routes

Marine Surface Finishing Apprenticeship Level 3

Why choose us?

We are the leading provider of professional business training in the South West
Our trainers have recent and relevant industry experience
CCB provides learning for companies who want to train their staff as well as individuals who are seeking their own personal development
With over 1000 courses including business skills, qualifications, bespoke training as well as a range of apprenticeship programmes, we help you add new skills to your organisation
CCB offers flexible course delivery
We can tailor any course to suit your business needs
We have funding available to make your training budget go further
An independent research study has shown that companies that have trained with CCB have seen 17% more growth than companies that have not

Additional Information

If you are interested in this apprenticeship, contact Cornwall College Business and complete an online apprenticeship form. If you meet the requirements, you will be invited for an interview and be given advice and guidance on how to proceed.

There are no apprenticeship course fees charged for anyone between the ages of 16 and 18. For those aged 19 and over, fees do apply.

* All prices shown on this website are accurate to the best of our knowledge, however, we reserve the right to amend the price of a course without prior notice. Prices may be subject to additional charges for registration, books or examinations. Please call our course booking team to find out the latest prices for this course - 0800 731 7594.