L3 Boatbuilding Apprenticeship

COCKWELLS MODERN & CLASSIC BOAT BUILDING LTD

CORNWALL, TR11 5NS

Closes on Friday 23 May

Posted on 19 November 2024


Summary

With this apprenticeship you will acquire all the practical skills required to become a multi-talented boatbuilder. You will also be able to understand and interpret a production plan and drawings, helping you turn any concept into reality.

Annual wage
£13,937 a year

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Training course
Boatbuilder (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm. Friday 8.00am - 2pm

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 15 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

8

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

  • With this apprenticeship you will acquire all the practical skills required to become a multi-talented boatbuilder
  • You will also be able to understand and interpret a production plan and drawings, helping you turn any concept into reality
  • Refitting and repairing existing boats
  • Each apprentice will get an introduction into all relevant boatbuilding skills however they will be able to select areas they wish to specialise

Where you’ll work

MYLOR CREEK BOATYARD

MYLOR BRIDGE

CORNWALL

TR11 5NS

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

CORNWALL MARINE NETWORK LIMITED

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

  • Cockwells Training Academy are offering the opportunity to undertake a 4-year Level 3 Boatbuilding Apprenticeship. During the Apprenticeship you will gain City & Guilds level 2 and 3 qualifications
  • Cornwall Marine Network are providing high quality apprenticeship training at the Cockwells Training Academy, offering fantastic opportunities for enthusiastic individuals to join a highly skilled team of craftsmen and women in the role of an Apprentice Boatbuilder
  • Functional Skills in English and maths if required
  • Delivery method and location of training to be confirmed

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Maths and English (grade 4)

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

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

Other requirements

Would involve working outdoors and some heavy lifting. Travel between sites in Mylor Bridge and Ponsharden

About this company

With over 25 years’ boatbuilding experience Cockwells is a reputable global brand and a growing company. Mylor Creek Boatyard, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5NS

After this apprenticeship

Become a qualified boat builder, laminator and fabricator.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CORNWALL MARINE NETWORK LIMITED

Carol Churcher

carol.churcher@cornwallmarine.net

07375924249

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288066.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 23 May

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