Apprenticeship training course
Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2)
Undertaking the testing, fault diagnosis and maintenance of electrical, mechanical and fluid power equipment on ships and submarines.
- Qualification level
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2
Equivalent to GCSE. - Typical duration
- 18 months
- Apprenticeship category
- Engineering and manufacturing
- Maximum funding
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£12,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training. - Also known as
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- Marine Engineer
- Motorman/ Motorhand
- Weapons Engineer
- Skills
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Skills an apprentice will learn
- Comply with quality, safety, health and environmental regulations.
- Read, analyse and interpret engineering data, drawings and documentation used in the operation and maintenance procedures.
- Use hand and power tools to measure, mark out, cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.
- Assembly, removal, maintenance and overhaul components, equipment and systems.
- Apply assembly and installation methods and techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, terminations, connectors, seals, gaskets, and jointing materials).
- Undertake testing, inspection and diagnostic activities on components, equipment and systems, making adjustments where applicable
- Comply with correct entry procedures and precautions for confined spaces.
Full information on Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.