Shipwright (Boat Builder) Apprentice

Summary

If you feel you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to complete a 4-year apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in a top quality environment here at the Berthon’s Lymington shipyard.

Annual wage

£15,704 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.26 per hour (£15704 per annum) rising to £12.79 per hour (£26609 per annum) for a fourth year apprentice.

Training course

Boatbuilder (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, days and times to be discussed at interview

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 August

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

A Berthon Shipwright apprentice will learn how to carry out boatbuilding repairs and fit-out onboard private luxury sail/ motor yachts and small commercial vessels, including Royal Navy vessels. You will learn how to carry out complex internal and external repairs on modern composite yachts. You will learn traditional wooden boatbuilding skills (frames, beams and planking), how to remove and fit teak decks or decking systems, how to modify engine beds, fit bulkheads and floors, install bow and stern thruster tunnels, make through hull penetrations and install skin fittings and make and fit head linings and interior joinery.

What you will do in your working day:

• Composite moulds

• Complex composite hull repairs

• Stern tubes/ engine beds/ line-ups

• Keels and rudders

• Teak decks

• Deck fittings

• Traditional wooden boatbuilding

• Interior joinery

• Fitting interior and exterior assemblies and components

• Varnishing and finishing

• Sea Trials

Where you’ll work

The Shipyard

Bath Road

Lymington

SO41 3YL

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

• Boatbuilder Level 3 apprenticeship standard

• City and Guilds 2473 Level 2 and 3 in Boatbuilding

• Sponsorship to complete Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award

• Manufacturers’ technical training

• Student membership of IMarEST - the marine industry professional body

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 5 and above)
Resistant Materials or Science subject (grade 5 and 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
Positive Attitude
Practical wood working skills
Team working

Other requirements

Travel between employer and college must be arranged by apprentice. As part of the application process, you will be required to apply direct to the Bournemouth & Poole College to book and attend an academic interview. For course details: https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/boat-building-apprenticeship-composites-and-wood-trades-2

About this company

Berthon has a long history of training apprentices and also supporting the development of apprenticeships across the industry. You will get the opportunity to benefit from a national and international award-winning apprenticeship programme that will aid your progression. As an apprentice, you will ‘Earn as you Learn’ with competitive rates of pay as well as a national dividend and a Berthon pension (both subject to qualification).

After this apprenticeship

Berthon retains the overwhelming majority of its apprentice graduates. On successful completion of the apprenticeship the offer of a permanent skilled contract at skilled Level 1 with a current salary of £42099. Progression through 6 skilled levels and further training opportunities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000294523.

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Closes on Monday 31 March

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Company’s application instructions

Complete an Application Form on Employers website. https://www.berthon.co.uk/careers-at-berthon/berthon-marine-apprenticeships/

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