Apprentice Boat Restorer
THE PIONEER SAILING TRUST LTD
Shipyard Estate, CO7 0AR
Closes in 5 days (Wednesday 27 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 October 2024
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Summary
Are you interested in a career in boat restoration? With this apprenticeship you will acquire all the practical skills required to become a skilled boat restorer, competent in understanding the important significance of boats to the nation's heritage. Skills included: wood working/joinery, engine maintenance, project management.
- Annual wage
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£12,313.60 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Apprentices will earn apprentice national minimum wage for the first year of training and will then go on to NMW for their age.
- Training course
- Heritage engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
8:15am to 4:15pm
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 20 January
- Duration
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2 years 2 months
- Positions available
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2
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
- Apprentices work alongside trainers and on a daily basis to achieve relevant practical and theoretical qualifications
- Maintenance tasks on traditional vessels including, calking, decking, planking, replacement planking, painting, rigging, spar making, sail repairs, basic engine checks
- Boat restoration projects - reading a drawing, lofting, backbone, planking, decking, framing, fitting
- Planning a project, job cards, recording information, time management, lean manufacturing techniques
Where you’ll work
Harkers Yard
Shipyard Estate
CO7 0AR
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
THE PIONEER SAILING TRUST
Your training course
Heritage engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Formal training will include 1 week per month with the full cohort at our training establishment in Brightlingsea, but continuous training opportunities will be provided throughout your time with us
More training information
- You will also be given the opportunity to learn to sail and be part of the crew on Pioneer and our other boats
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 4 or above (or equivalent))
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
Boatyards are open to all weather and can be cold and wet - especially in the winter
About this company
Pioneer Sailing Trust is a charity with over 25 years experience of sail training with partner organisations across the region. We also use our extensive experience of restoration and boatbuilding to offer apprenticeships and training opportunities to maintain our national marine heritage.
After this apprenticeship
- During your apprenticeship you will receive information and guidance with regards to a wide range of career opportunities in the industry
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE PIONEER SAILING TRUST
Simon Burwood
training@pioneersailingtrust.org.uk
01206303373
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284673.
Apply now
Closes in 5 days (Wednesday 27 November at 11:59pm)
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