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Marine engineering technician apprenticeships

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Marine engineering technician apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role


    • University

    You could do a foundation degree in marine engineering or marine technology. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science at least 1 -Level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree.

     

    College
    You could take a course to get some of the skills you'll need in this job. Relevant courses include: 

    • Level 2 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 
    • Level 2 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology 
    • Level 3 Diploma in Marine Engineering
    • Level 3 Diploma in Marine Construction and Maintenance
    You'll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course. 

    Apprenticeship
    You could get into this job through a marine engineer Level 3 apprenticeship. You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths.

    Work
    You could train as an engineering technician with the Merchant Navy or Royal Navy, then move into the commercial marine industry after you leave. 

    Marine engineering technician apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • maths knowledge 
    • complex problem-solving skills
    • knowledge of engineering science and technology 
    • the ability to use your initiative 
    • the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools 
    • knowledge of physics 
    • design skills and knowledge 
    • thinking and reasoning skills 
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need IT skills and a knowledge of computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM).

    Marine engineering technician apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    Your day-to-day duties could include: 

    • fault-finding and repairing electronic, hydraulic and mechanical equipment on boats and ships
    • helping to design and develop new marine equipment 
    • providing engineering support on board a dive support vessel 
    • refurbishing older craft with new navigation and communications systems 
    • using underwater craft like remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to inspect undersea pipelines 
    • supervising a team of craftspeople in a ship or boatyard 
    • maintaining weapons systems, radar and sonar on board Royal Navy warships
    Working environment
    You could work in an office, at a shipyard, at a port, on a ship or underwater. Your working environment may be physically demanding, outdoors in all weathers and you may spend nights away from home. You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.

    Career path and progression - Marine engineering technician apprenticeships

    With experience, you could move into a supervisory role or engineering project management work. You could specialise in a particular area, like boat design, specialist equipment sales and support or marine insurance.

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