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Workboat Crewmember
Working on a wide variety of specialist boats.
Summary of this apprenticeship standard
- Level
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3 (equivalent to A levels at grades A to E)
- Typical length
- 24 months
- Current funding band
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Up to £20,000 per apprentice.
More information about funding - Entry requirements
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- set by employer
- must meet the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's strict medical requirements
- What apprentices will learn
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- communications
- navigation and vessel handling
- berthing and handling mooring ropes
- using winches to handle ropes, wires and chains
- cargo handling
- Qualifications
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- marine hydraulic loader crane operators certificate
- slinger and signaller's certificate
The International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
- basic safety courses: personal survival techniques, firefighting and fire prevention, emergency first aid, personal safety and social responsibilities
- proficiency in designated security duties
- navigational watch rating certificate (including 2 months statutory sea time)
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
- auxiliary engine course (AEC) parts 1 and 2
- efficient deck hand certificate (including 6 months statutory sea time)
Before taking their end-point assessment, apprentices must have:
- taken level 2 English and maths (equivalent to GCSE grades 9 to 4 or A* to C)
- Professional registration
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None specified.
- End Point Assessment
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View a list of end point assessment organisations for this standard
Organisation Phone Number Email International Association of Maritime Institutions 0191 4474160 secretary@iami.org.uk - More Information
The Institute for Apprenticeships has more detailed information about this apprenticeship.