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Apprentice Marine Engineer

SVITZER MARINE LIMITED

LOCATION
📍 Berkshire
PAY
💶 Competitive
HOURS
⏰ 45 hours per week hrs/week
DURATION
📅 4 Years
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SECTOR
Engineering and manufacturing

Employer information

Requirements

Apprenticeship Standard: Small vessel chief engineer (level 4) (Level 4) Desired skills: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative

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About this apprenticeship

Learning day to day operations of engineering aspects of the vessel at sea and alongside (not at sea)
Learning about vessels engines, thrusters and auxiliary equipment
Bunkering
Fault finding and diagnosis or issue on board the vessel
Conducting basic repairs (Potential to go to dry dock for full overhaul)
Record keeping
Stakeholder management i.e. Contractors etc. 
Preparing for surveys and audits
Plus a lot more, this list is non-exhaustive

Training

The training will be split between sea phase and college phases. 
Sea phase relates to your onboard practical training, during this time you will:

Work 2 weeks on and 1 week off (You may not live aboard the vessel depending upon the local operation and may have to travel to/from for work/job)
You will be required to complete a Training Records Book and create an evidence workbook

College Phase – You will train at our nominated provider Fleetwood Nautical School and be required to live on campus during these phases:

You will complete all STCW Basic and Advanced Safety Training courses during these phases
You will also complete a level 3 and level 4 qualification in Marine Engineering
You will complete Workshop Skills course

What you could go on to do

If performance standards are met individuals will hopefully achieve Chief Engineer <9000kW <3000gt CoC. 

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