Apprentice Boatbuilder

Summary

We are world class boatbuilders and you will be working alongside a very experienced team, and you will be trained in the latest methods and practices in carbon fibre composite manufacturing. Duties include Co-ordinating with senior team members to plan workloads and eventually taking responsibility for your own work schedules.

Annual wage

£14,144 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Boatbuilder (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 0700am to 1600 pm. (Exact shifts TBC)

42 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 September

Duration

4 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Training to be provided. You will be given a full health and safety induction and individual training on all hand and power tools that you will be expected to use. Training will be provided, in house, on all the techniques required to produce our boats. You will be studying at college for a level 3 boat builder apprenticeship qualification. Level 3 Boat Builder Apprenticehsip Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/boatbuilder-v1-2 Functional Skills in English and Maths as required

Where you’ll work

18 Queensway

New Milton

Hampshire

BH25 5NN

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Boatbuilder (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Prepare the work area

Maintain safe, clean and efficient work methods and environments

Identify and minimise hazards and risks in the workplace

Select, use, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials

Follow and maintain work procedures, method statements and production records

Make the most efficient and effective use of resources, time and materials

Prepare for meetings and discussions

Use appropriate listening, questioning, recording and presentation techniques

Use appropriate marine terminology

Use estimating techniques to support discussions

Review and verify designs and plans

Finalise time and cost of the work to be done

Identify and source equipment, machinery, tools and materials

Make, produce and use jigs and templates as required

Set up tools and machinery

Manufacture or repair components to the required specification

Move components using the appropriate safe methods

Check components for robustness, fit and tolerances

Analyse problems with machinery, equipment,

tools and material, proposing/implementing solutions where appropriate

Move, shape and manipulate components to achieve best fit

Select and use appropriate methods for holding materials and components in place during assembly, and for the connecting, fixing and assembly of materials and components

Safeguard materials and components during assembly

Select suitable methods of repair that are effective and maintain original construction

Select suitable methods for fault finding and analysis

Make repairs whilst safeguarding the integrity of components and the surrounding area

Identify, mark, store and organise dismantled parts for reassembly

Determine the order and work methods

Install and fix components using the most appropriate method and material

Ensure that joins are suitably made and treated

Position and fit items

Finalise fit out for deck hardware

Check joins are sealed and fit for purpose

Prepare surfaces, treat suitably and ensure are free from defects and protected

Soften or suitably finish edges

Assess quality of work

Assess fixtures and fittings for quality and stability

Contribute to the commissioning of the boat as required

Assemble required documentation

Brief recipients verbally with necessary documentation

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade Grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Initiative
Problem solving skills
Team working
Timekeeping

Other requirements

We can close this vacancy earlier as required. As part of the application process, you will be required to apply and book an academic interview with Bournemouth and Poole College. For course information https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/boat-building-apprenticeship-composites-and-wood-trades

About this company

Builders of Carbon composite foiling sailing dinghies

After this apprenticeship

Prospect of progression to a higher-level qualification. Prospect of a permanent position for the right candidate on completion of the apprenticeship

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