Seagoing Careers John Bazley Head of School of Professional Studies Warsash Maritime Academy
Royal Navy
Merchant Navy
Royal Navy Merchant Navy Commercial Yachts
On-board Personnel Certificated Officers: Navigation/Deck Marine Engineering Marine Electro Technical Specialist Personnel: Purser Hotel Services Entertainment Service Ratings: Seaman Motormen
Ratings Training Deck and Engineering Disciplines via a Level 2 Marine Apprenticeship requiring employment and/or sponsorship. No specific entry criteria ( although typically 3 GCSE’s) however applicants must be over 16 years of age, be able to meet strict medical standards and demonstrate that they have the potential to obtain rating certification and qualifications.
Officer Training GCSE Entry: HE Access Course followed by Higher National Diploma Entry Criteria: 4 GCSE’s at Grade C or above including Maths, Science and English (or equivalent) A Level Entry: Foundation Degree Programme Entry Criteria: In addition to GCSE requirement at least 120 UCAS Entry via a Merchant Navy Cadetship Programme
Features of a MN Cadetship 3 Year sandwich programme including sea service and college time Leads to award of Higher Education Qualification plus first Certificate of Competency Cadets are sponsored by a shipping/training company who pay all academic and professional fees and in many cases other living expenses plus an allowance.
Considerations for Potential Candidates: Lifestyle
Considerations for Potential Candidates: Intensity of Training Programme SeptOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug Year 1 College At Sea Year 2 College At Sea Year 3 At Sea College & STCW Courses Award of HND/ FdSc and CoC
Considerations for Potential Candidates: Commitment
Superyacht Careers Many pathways Predominately progression from basic level Increasingly MN Certification Required
Why Go to Sea? Exciting lifestyle World wide shortage of seafarers - especially Engineers Excellent salary (on qualification £23 - £28K – tax free) Great and varied career prospects at sea and ashore
Sources of Careers Information: Marine Apprenticeships: Officer Cadetships: Commercial Yacht Sector: Marine Industry Education and Training:
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