Boat Building Apprenticeship (Composites and Wood Trades)

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In brief...
Apprenticeships are a popular choice for young people aged 16 - 24 looking for on-the-job training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications whilst earning a wage. Most of your training will be directly linked to the career you have chosen, gaining practical experience in the workplace, backed up by attendance at college one day a week.
An Apprenticeship in Boat Building will develop your employability skills and give you valuable experience in the Marine industry. You will be working in a workshop environment where your duties could encompass many areas of work such as learning about composites and wood trades, however you will specialise in one of these in your third year Your exact duties will depend upon your employer.
Where possible staff from College Work Based Learning will assist in finding you an employer and a place of work (although students who are already employed are welcome to apply if sponsored by their employer).
Your offer of Apprenticeship training will be dependent upon work placements being available.
Apprenticeships are a great option for school leavers who want to get straight onto the career ladder. An Apprenticeship is equivalent to 5 GCSE's.
What courses can I do after this?
Successful completion of this course may lead to higher level courses such as HNC or Degree Level.
To do this course you should have...
Candidates for the apprenticeship will require GCSE's in English, maths and a Science based subject at grades C or 4.
All applicants for apprenticeship training will be required to attend an assessment and interview.
Course Code | Start Date | Costs 16-18 | Costs 19-23 (with concessions) | Costs 19+ (no concessions) |
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ECN3BX0059 | Various | TBC | TBC | TBC |
* Please note fees are subject to change.
Course Content
Course units:
201. Introduction to the marine industry
202. Principles of boatbuilding technology
203. Business improvement techniques
206. Interior installation and fitting out of boats
207. FRP manufacture for marine construction
301. Safe and effective working in the marine industry
302. Principles of boat construction
304. Construction and repair of hulls and boat structures
307. Fibre reinforced plastics technology for marine construction