Marine Engineer Apprenticeship Level 3
Marine engineering apprentices work on boats such as yachts, motorboats, workboats, commercial vessels and superyachts. Apprentices will learn how to install, maintain, fault find and repair marine engines, ancillary systems and equipment. They will also learn about vessel design and produce solutions to meet boat layouts, restrictions and engineering requirements, or produce boat engineering systems from engineering and technical drawings to specifications.
Marine engineering apprentices learn how work to fine tolerances using a variety of measuring equipment, machines and tools learning how to manufacture, assemble, strip, repair and re-build components.
Apprentices will understand the importance of complying with organisational and statutory health & safety legislation, sustainability requirements and how to work with minimum supervision. Marine engineering apprentices learn how to be good communicators and problem solvers. Apprentices will learn about commissioning and testing boat systems, working to high levels of quality and accuracy and their work often includes taking part in sea trials. Marine engineers typically work with associated trades such as Boatbuilders and Marine Electricians and have a strong marine industry understanding. Upon successful completion of their apprenticeship, apprentices should be highly skilled and capable of adapting to changing demands as boats become more complex.
This is a Level 3 apprenticeship with a duration of 4 years. Apprentices attend the College for one day per week, with the remaining working week spent in the workplace, for a minimum of 30 hours. The College encourages prospective apprentices to reach out to employers for apprenticeship opportunities or vacancies, however the College can provide support in finding a suitable employer to undertake this apprenticeship.
Please note to complete an apprenticeship with us, you will be required to find an employer vacancy. If you do not have an employer, the below links are useful places to find an apprenticeship:
South Devon College is committed to supporting all interested students in finding an employer and offer careers guidance, CV writing skills and interview techniques to help support your search for an apprenticeship.
Course Details
- You will be required to have achieved Maths at Level 2
- You will be required to have achieved English at Level 2
- You must have completed an appropriate vocational qualification at Level 2
- You should have a genuine interest in this subject
Diagnostic testing of engines and mechanical equipment
Installation of different types of marine engines including inboard, outboard and zero emission propulsion (electric)
The shaping, fabrication, manipulation and precision alignment of marine engineering components and materials to accepted tolerances
The assembly, removal, overhaul and refit of marine engineering components, sub-assemblies and systems using appropriate machinery, equipment, tools and materials
How to conduct/undertake planned or routine maintenance to required specification
The checking/testing/diagnostics of marine engineering components to company and manufacturing standards
Support the commissioning, testing and sea trials of vessels
The Advanced Apprenticeship in Marine Engineering is a direct progression from the Intermediate Apprenticeship. The Advanced Apprenticeship will take two years to complete. In the first year, your apprentice will attend college at Noss Marine Academy for two days per week. During these two days, your apprentice will learn advanced engineering skills, testing and diagnostics and general boating skills. At this level, marine engineering apprentices are expected to be able to conduct routine servicing, maintenance and engine removal unassisted. Once completed, graduates go on to work as qualified marine engineers in boatyards, marinas and engineering companies.
Course Applications
Please choose your preferred study option below (subject to change).
This course costs: £0.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
This course costs: £
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
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