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Port Operative Apprenticeship Level 2 A & P FALMOUTH LIMITED

• Undertake vessel mooring & unmooring operations • Maintaining, installation and removal of safe access equipment to vessel’s whilst alongside Falmouth Docks • Assisting in crewing of vessel’s for docking and undocking operations • Slinging and banksman duties as required for port operations • Undertake maintenance of port infrastructure.

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Closing date: 26 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,440.00

  • Working week

    Approx 40 hours. Monday to Friday 07:45 to 16:00. Some evenings and weekends will be part of the training and job requirement. Full shift patterns are to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    27 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000069540

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

·       Operate Port Operations equipment such as vehicles, Forklifts, Cranes and other associated equipment

·       Operate port operations small craft and workboats for operations within the port

·       Undertake mobilisation taskings for tows to and from the dockyard

·       Undertake training as required for the role

·       Undertake stevedoring and cruise operations

·       Assist with warehousing and storage of goods

Undertake counter pollution response as required

 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Port Operative Level 2

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On completion of this level 2 apprenticeship, progression onto becoming a competent Transport and logistics Port Operative, involving a wide range of industry specific training.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

The apprenticeship will involve a mixture of 6—8 week maximum college attendance at Searegs Ltd, Plymouth, over the year, with travel and accommodation provided as required plus on the job training which will include completion of a several additional short courses as well as an end point assessment.

About the employer

A&P Falmouth is part of the A&P Group, we are a Ship repair facility operating 3 dry docks as well as Port Operations and Marine Designs. k With a proud history of quality driven Engineering Excellence spanning six decades from three strategic locations in the UK, A&P remain committed to our workforce and being a partner of choice to all of our customers.

Employer

A & P FALMOUTH LIMITED

Address

The Docks

Falmouth

TR11 4NR

Contact

David Mayle

david.mayle@ap-group.co.uk

07821842356

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Training

Training provider

SEAREGS TRAINING LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Port operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please apply by sending a CV and cover letter to Training & Development Officer David Mayle at david.mayle@ap-group.co.uk

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 26 Aug 2022