Marine Electrician Apprentice

Summary

In this trade you will learn the fundamentals of electrical power to build your ability to install electrical systems, such as: lighting, our stunning audio and visual systems, full engine-room electrical fit out, including power generation/management with AC and DC circuits, generator and battery power sources and sophisticated navigation.

Wage

£15,825 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.55 per hour in year one, rising to £15.55 per hour upon completion of training after year four, plus overtime

Training course

Marine electrician (level 3)

Hours

Days to be confirmed 7am- 3.30pm (4 days a week) and 8.30- 5pm (1 day at college)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

12

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

Drilling penetrations through bulkheads (making holes in walls)
Fitting cable management and containment systems such as cable trays and trunking
Running cable looms across the boat Installing electrical components.
Everything from domestic appliances such as washing machines and ovens, to complex machinery, navigation computer networks and high end audio video systems
Final fit of high end/luxury components such as luxury light fittings Inspection and testing of installed circuits and components
General housekeeping and application of LEAN tools such as 5S

Where you’ll work

Sunseeker House
West Quay Road
BH15 1JD

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

Marine electrician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Prepare for and contribute to meetings and hold discussions. Use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques and marine terminology to aid effective interactions with colleagues, customers, contractors, suppliers and others, to achieve required marine electrical and electronic task outcomes.
Make recommendations to customers and other interested parties to ensure optimal compliance and performance of marine electrical and electronic equipment and systems, that meet customer requirements. Apply appropriate customer service principles and techniques. Meet customer needs (internal and external) and deliver required customer service in accordance with organisational policy and processes when undertaking a marine electrical and electronic work role.
Maintain the safety of self along with others by following safe systems of work when conducting marine electrical and electronic work operations. Identify and comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing marine electrical and electronic work operations.
Consider sustainability and environmental impacts and apply environmental best practice when planning and performing marine electrical and electronic work operations.
Follow approved industry guidance and techniques, and operational work methods, practices, processes, principles, and procedures when undertaking the different marine electrical and electronic work operations, within required time frames.
Select, use, maintain, and store appropriate resources safely and correctly (tools, equipment, machinery and consumables).
Design, plan and set up to produce and install marine electrical and electronic systems including assemblies and sub-assemblies from marine electrical engineering drawings, electrical formulae and technical specifications in the correct manner (This will typically include design of electrical panels, power distribution requirements and best use of available space), ensuring the necessary resources are selected.
Follow quality improvement principles, techniques, and methods and identify any areas for improvement.
Use various wiring support mechanisms and systems to route and secure cables in accordance with regulations and best practice and install cables using appropriate segregation and separation methods, in accordance with required specifications in relation to positioning bulkhead penetration.
Conduct required tests and checks when performing work operations on different marine electrical and electronic systems.
Restore work area to a safe and tidy condition in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
Complete relevant records and documentation relevant to marine electrical and electronic systems, in accordance with organisational documentation and any other relevant information and guidance.
Install, position and secure marine electrical and electronic equipment and components (propulsion, navigational, safety, domestic, operational, generation, communication, audio visual and IT, protection and ancillary systems) in accordance with design specification and following all required steps and checks for the approved work operation process and operational standards.
Support commission and system tests in accordance with the manufacturer's design specification, company best practice and processes and perform basic crew roles.
Check, test, and diagnose marine electrical and electronic equipment and components in boats to company and marine standards, using appropriate company and marine standards and other relevant documentation.
Power down, remove, repair and reuse or replace electrical and electronic equipment, circuits and cables. Lockout and tagout electrical and electronic equipment, circuits and cables.
Dispose of waste materials, in accordance with safe working and environmental practices and approved procedures.
Carry out required modifications and rewiring using approved materials and techniques, adhering to required specifications and instructions.
Fit required new marine electrical and electronic equipment adhering to best practice.
Perform routine servicing in the specified sequence using appropriate techniques and procedures.
Deal with any problems that may present themselves within their own area of responsibility.
Check, test, and diagnose battery condition and alternating current (ac) power systems and record results.
Prepare for and contribute to meetings and hold discussions. Use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques and marine terminology to aid effective interactions with colleagues, customers, contractors, suppliers and others, to achieve required marine electrical and electronic task outcomes.
Make recommendations to customers and other interested parties to ensure optimal compliance and performance of marine electrical and electronic equipment and systems, that meet customer requirements. Apply appropriate customer service principles and techniques. Meet customer needs (internal and external) and deliver required customer service in accordance with organisational policy and processes when undertaking a marine electrical and electronic work role.
Maintain the safety of self along with others by following safe systems of work when conducting marine electrical and electronic work operations. Identify and comply with all relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and other relevant information and guidance when planning and performing marine electrical and electronic work operations.
Consider sustainability and environmental impacts and apply environmental best practice when planning and performing marine electrical and electronic work operations.
Follow approved industry guidance and techniques, and operational work methods, practices, processes, principles, and procedures when undertaking the different marine electrical and electronic work operations, within required time frames.
Select, use, maintain, and store appropriate resources safely and correctly (tools, equipment, machinery and consumables).
Design, plan and set up to produce and install marine electrical and electronic systems including assemblies and sub-assemblies from marine electrical engineering drawings, electrical formulae and technical specifications in the correct manner (This will typically include design of electrical panels, power distribution requirements and best use of available space), ensuring the necessary resources are selected.
Follow quality improvement principles, techniques, and methods and identify any areas for improvement.
Use various wiring support mechanisms and systems to route and secure cables in accordance with regulations and best practice and install cables using appropriate segregation and separation methods, in accordance with required specifications in relation to positioning bulkhead penetration.
Conduct required tests and checks when performing work operations on different marine electrical and electronic systems.
Restore work area to a safe and tidy condition in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
Complete relevant records and documentation relevant to marine electrical and electronic systems, in accordance with organisational documentation and any other relevant information and guidance.
Install, position and secure marine electrical and electronic equipment and components (propulsion, navigational, safety, domestic, operational, generation, communication, audio visual and IT, protection and ancillary systems) in accordance with design specification and following all required steps and checks for the approved work operation process and operational standards.
Support commission and system tests in accordance with the manufacturer's design specification, company best practice and processes and perform basic crew roles.
Check, test, and diagnose marine electrical and electronic equipment and components in boats to company and marine standards, using appropriate company and marine standards and other relevant documentation.
Power down, remove, repair and reuse or replace electrical and electronic equipment, circuits and cables. Lockout and tagout electrical and electronic equipment, circuits and cables.
Dispose of waste materials, in accordance with safe working and environmental practices and approved procedures.
Carry out required modifications and rewiring using approved materials and techniques, adhering to required specifications and instructions.
Fit required new marine electrical and electronic equipment adhering to best practice.
Perform routine servicing in the specified sequence using appropriate techniques and procedures.
Deal with any problems that may present themselves within their own area of responsibility.
Check, test, and diagnose battery condition and alternating current (ac) power systems and record results.

Your training plan

Level 3 Marine Engineering Apprenticeship Standard. https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/marine-engineer-v1-0

Functional Skills in English and maths as required.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4 orabove)
Maths (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
Timekeeping

Other requirements

At shortlist stage, you will be asked to apply to the Bournemouth & Poole College to confirm academic criteria and eligibility. This is a requirement in the process.

About this company

Sunseeker founders dreamt of building a new kind of yacht. Breaking boundaries in early design, we’ve revolutionised the motor yacht industry since our conception in 1967. We've always set our sights on the top of the ladder, using our passion and drive to trailblaze with innovation and energy. Technical and design excellence is fundamental to the very fabric of being a leading yacht manufacturer. Company record-breaking new product development investments will double the Sunseeker range to 22 models by the end of 2023. Expert hands and extraordinary attention to detail. Passed from generation to generation, these are the most valuable skills required to make a Sunseeker. In an era of digital production and automated assembly, we stay committed to creating hand-built, hand-finished boats. With a workforce of c.2000 Team Members, the hustle and bustle of our Shipyards and workforce creates a place like no other. With long serving employees and over 150 apprentices in training, our Sunseeker family gives a true reflection of our local community

After this apprenticeship

The opportunity for a permanent contract with private medical insurance, dental care and an extra 3 days holiday. Promotion opportunities and further education options also exist on the completion of training.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306390.

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Closes in 31 days (Monday 31 March)

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Company’s application instructions

Apply at https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/Sunseeker/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1760 If successfully shortlisted, you will then be invited to attend an interview and assessment day held at the Bournemouth & Poole College.

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