Advanced Apprenticeships are a popular choice for people looking to become fully qualified in their chosen field whilst earning a wage. Your training will be directly linked to the career you have chosen, gaining practical experience in the workplace, backed up by attendance at college on one day per week.

An Advanced Apprenticeship in Marine Engineering will develop your employability skills and give you valuable experience of a variety of marine engineering related activities. You will be working in a workshop environment where your duties could encompass many areas of work such as maintenance of electrical equipment and systems, re-commissioning equipment, functions of electrical components, electricity supply systems and functions of electrical machines and motors and installation of electronic navigation systems, preparation of and installation of these systems and how to commission them. Your exact duties will depend upon your employer.

Where possible staff 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 an Advanced Apprenticeship will be dependent upon suitable work placements being available.

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

On successful completion of this Advanced Apprenticeship in Marine Engineering (Level 3). You could then progress in your chosen career into Higher Education on a HNC/HND or Foundation or First Class Degree.

 

Progression onto Higher Apprenticeship Framework Level 4 is also an option.

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

Candidates for the advanced apprenticeship will require GCSE's in English, maths and a Science based subject at grades C/4 or above. They will also be required to have completed a Marine Engineering level 2. All applicants for advanced apprenticeship training will be required to attend an assessment and interview.

International entry requirements 

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS (Academic) 5.5 or equivalent that is approved by the Home Office which is available at www.gov.uk

Course costs

Course Code Start Date Costs 16-18 Costs 19-23 (with concessions) Costs 19+ (no concessions)
BP20056 Various TBC TBC TBC

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Course content

Course Content 

To gain the Advanced Apprenticeship you will work towards the following qualifications:

  • NVQ Level 3, Diploma in Marine Engineering
  • City and Guilds Level 3 in Marine Construction,Systems Engineering and Maintenance

    (Both of the above qualifications will be based upon units from the Marine Electrical Systems pathway)

Functional Skills:

  • Maths Level 2
  • English Level 2
  • ICT Level 2
  • Employment Responsibilities and Rights (a workbook to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as an employee and those of your employer)

More info

Start Day/Time 

Hours of attendance and start date will be confirmed at interview or enrolment.

Duration 

48 Months

Attendance 

Apprenticeship

Level 

Level 3

Qualification Name 

NVQ Level 3

Awarding Body 

City & Guilds

Curriculum Area 

Engineering - Automotive Marine Boatbuilding and Composite

Academic Year 

2024/25

Duration 

48 Months

Attendance 

Apprenticeship

Level 

Level 3

Qualification Name 

NVQ Level 3

Awarding Body 

City & Guilds