Shipwrights' Apprenticeship Scheme

What marine apprenticeships are available?

New apprenticeship standards have been developed in Marine Engineering, Boatbuilder and Marina and Boatyard Operative. Fresh standards in Marine Electrician are also under development. These new standards are all set at level 3 which is equivalent to two ‘A’ levels. This means a marine apprenticeship programme is now more challenging than ever before, attracting talented young people who are ready to meet the demands of a modern marine business like yours. Standards are also reviewed regularly to ensure they are still relevant to the fast-changing needs of the sector. In academic year 2019-20, we also funded for the first time our first Workboat Crewmember Apprentices at level 3, working for a commerical marine organisation. In 2020-21 we will also begin funding the new Boatmaster apprenticeship standard for commercial operators on the Thames and elsewhere. A very exciting development!

What are apprenticeship standards?

Standards are designed and written by a group of representative employers and not solely by academics. They outline the knowledge, skills and behaviours that a role requires. Because they are designed by employers from the sector, they are relevant, contemporary, and designed to be ‘fit for purpose’ for your business. Under these new standards, the apprentice is now independently assessed at the end of their training. Therefore, their final grade is awarded in an impartial and objective way – just as with all other qualifications. Standards are also reviewed regularly to ensure they are still relevant to the fast changing needs of the sector.

The Shipwrights Company bursaries and how they can help…

Established in 2014, and supported by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, the Baltic Exchange Charitable Foundation and other donors, the Shipwrights company has been offering grants to approximately 20 employers a year to financially support an apprentice in their first year. The initial year is often the most financially difficult for an employer when recruiting a new apprentice - and at the Shipwrights we understand the pressures on an SME business. The bursary is only open to SMEs businesses who do not pay into, or benefit from, the apprenticeship levy.

What other help is available?

Your dedicated scheme manager will:

Help you with the ‘end to end’ application process
Refer you to a training provider that can meet your needs
Advise on managing an apprenticeship programme from recruitment to graduation
Provide information, advice and guidance on apprenticeship standards
Signpost you to further training opportunities through our partners at British Marine….and so much more!
Interested in applying or just finding our more....
Then contact our dedicated bursary scheme manager at sascheme@shipwrights.co.uk

Lloyd's Register Foundation

The Lloyd's Register Foundation's strategy for 2014-2020 focuses funding on four strategic themes: promoting safety and public understanding of risk; advancing skills and education; supporting excellent scientific research, and accelerating the application of research. The Shipwright's Apprenticeship Scheme satisfies the second of these strategic themes; advancing skills and education. For more information on the LR Foundation, the projects they fund, and how to apply and get involved click on their website logo below.

New ‘Association of Apprentices’ group

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Increase in apprenticeship minimum wage as of April 1st

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New package of financial incentives for apprentices

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Ellis Bell of Spencer Rigging – Kverndal Apprentice 2020-21

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Kevin Hunt, MD of Scorpion RIBs, interviewed for National Apprenticeship Week.

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New case studies added for National Apprenticeship Week 2021

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9 Apr

Delighted to read the news that @ibtc_uk have partnered with @EastCoast_Coll to deliver the level 3 Boatbuilder Apprenticeship. A much needed addition to the marine sector's apprenticeship provision.
Contact: 0800 085 8860 http://www.eastcoast.ac.uk apprenticeships@eastcoast.ac.uk

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8 Apr

Ellis Bell, our sponsored apprentice @SpencerRigging, has made a very impressive start to his Boatbuilder & Rigging apprenticeship. Here he has spliced a number of ropes for the RNLI, which are short mooring strops for inshore RIBs. A very exacting and specialist skill! 🪢👏

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8 Apr

Here is the exceptionally talented Will Tewson, apprentice at @RobPerryMarine, getting to grips with a formidable outboard motor 🚤! Will is making tremendous progress and is funded by us via a generous grant from @SteliosPhilFdn

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8 Apr

Check out the very talented Thom Dyer, one of our sponsored apprentices this year, enjoying life @Island_RIBs. Navigating the Solent waters as part and parcel of his apprenticeship training and development. 😀⛴️🌊

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10 Feb

For National Apprenticeship Week, Kevin Hunt the Managing Director of Scorpion RIBs in Lymington, has been interviewed by @MaritimeUK. A fascinating watch with some wise advice for all young budding marine apprentices out there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Ie5VKebjQok&feature=youtu.be

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The Shipwrights' Company Apprenticeship Scheme

Apprentice Case Studies

2019-20 apprentices

2018-19 apprentices

A selection of case studies from earlier years of our Apprenticeship Scheme

Read the latest news on the Shipwrights' Apprenticeship Scheme

New ‘Association of Apprentices’ group

Increase in apprenticeship minimum wage as of April 1st

New package of financial incentives for apprentices

Ellis Bell of Spencer Rigging – Kverndal Apprentice 2020-21

Kevin Hunt, MD of Scorpion RIBs, interviewed for National Apprenticeship Week.

New case studies added for National Apprenticeship Week 2021

Tweets from @ShipApprentices