To be support to our senior carpenters in boat preparation and customisation. Shipwright apprentice, using carpentry skills to customise luxury yachts to an owner’s specification. Support the retro fit team with retro preparation of boat prior to work being undertaken. Finish and clean boat post work to the highest standard prior to handover.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (exact working hours TBC)
Duration: 3 years
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
* Be support to our senior carpenters in boat preparation and customisation.
* Work as an apprentice shipwright, using carpentry skills to customise luxury yachts to an owner’s specification.
* Support the retro fit team with retro preparation of boat prior to work being undertaken.
* Finish and clean boat post work to the highest standard prior to handover.
Where you’ll work
Turnchapel Wharf, Barton Road, Plymouth, PL9 9RQ
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
SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE
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
All in-house training will be received by qualified and experienced staff within that area. You will also study the theory side of your apprenticeship one day per week through the means of taught sessions.
Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive a Level 3 Boatbuilder Apprenticeship Completion along with Functional skills in maths and English (if required).
Requirements
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths (grade 4/C)
* Science (grade 4/C)
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
* Logical
* Creative
* Initiative
About this company
Princess Motor Yacht Sales are the largest distributor of Princess Yachts and have a growing customisation department to meet the demands of our clients. Based at our facility in Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth.
The desire to work within a busy environment and grow within the company may lead to a permanent position within the business for the right candidate.
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