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Shipwright (Boat Builder) Apprentice
Apply From: 08/01/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
Employer
BERTHON BOAT COMPANY LIMITED (THE)
Vacancy Description
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:
1. Composite moulds
2. Complex composite hull repairs
3. Stern tubes/engine beds/line-ups
4. Keels and rudders
5. Teak decks
6. Deck fittings
7. Traditional wooden boatbuilding
8. Interior joinery
9. Fitting interior and exterior assemblies and components
10. Varnishing and finishing
11. Sea Trials
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Shipwright (Boat Builder) Apprentice
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).
Vacancy Location
The Shipyard Bath Road Lymington SO41 3YL
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
1
Vacancy Reference Number
1000294279
Key Dates
Apply From
08/01/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-03-31 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-08-01 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
• 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
Learning Provider
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
Skills Required
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Positive Attitude
Practical woodworking skills
Team working
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