Shipwright (Boat Builder) Apprentice

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

Training:

• 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

Training Outcome:

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.

Employer Description:
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).

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, days and times to be discussed at interview

Skills:
Attention to detail,Communication skills,Positive Attitude,Practical wood working skills,Team working