Seafarer Deck Rating Apprentice – Marine
Role
At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.
We are currently recruiting for a Seafarer Deck Rating Apprentice to work with the Tarmac Marine fleet of marine aggregate dredgers. Our marine team are specialists in marine and wharf operations, ship engineering and mineral resources.
Tarmac Marine operates in the English North Sea, English Channel, Bristol Channel and Irish Sea. Our fleet of four ships are purpose built for aggregate dredging and as part of a network of wharves and processing plants Tarmac Marine supplies high quality natural sand and gravel aggregates into major UK construction projects.
Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Main Responsibilities:
Tarmac are looking to further invest into Seafarer Deck Rating Apprentices. Through a combination of core college courses where the candidate will gain the Efficient Deckhand Qualification followed by sea time leading to the Able-Bodied Seafarer certificate of proficiency issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
- An Able Seafarer works on ships as a watchkeeper and helping to maintain the fabric of the vessel.
- During the seafarer deck rating apprenticeship, you’ll spend significant periods of time at sea, maintaining the safety and security of the vessel, cargo and personnel on board, and undertaking a range of practical seafarer skills including ropework, anchoring, mooring and other operations vital to the vessel.
- You’ll work shifts over, so early mornings and late nights are possible, and you’ll likely work with other seafarers of different nationalities.
- Integral to your role will be adhering to safety and environmentally responsible working practices and international regulations. You’ll also have a range of security duties to carry out during the course of your work
Training
- You will receive training to prepare you for the Seafarer (Deck Rating) Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard End Point Assessment
- This will include Block Release Training to North Kent College, Gravesend Campus at stages during your Apprenticeship Programme. This will invole staying at a hotel local to the college during week days.
- Qualifications list;
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Award in Maritime Studies: Deck Rating – SQA Code GC6K 62
Level: 2 -
Certificate in Maritime Studies: Able Seafarer (Deck) – SQA Code GK54 54
Level: 2 -
STCW Personal Survival Techniques
Level: 2 -
STCW Basic Firefighting and Fire prevention
Level: 2 -
STCW Elementary first aid
Level: 2 -
STCW Proficiency in security awareness
Level: 2 -
STCW Personal safety and social responsibility
Level: 2 -
MNTB Entry into Enclosed Spaces
Level: 2 -
MCA approved Steering Certificate
Level: 2 -
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Certificate
Level: 2 -
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties
Level: 2 -
MCA approved Navigational Watch Rating Certificate (including 2 months statutory sea time)
Level: 2 -
MCA approved Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) Certificate (including 6 months statutory sea time)
Level: 2
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- Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you'll move into an Able Seafarer Deck position.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Seafarer (deck rating) (level 2)
- Training Provider
- NORTH KENT COLLEGE
- Working Week
- You’ll work a shift rota over 24 hours, so early mornings and late nights are possible. You will work 3 weeks on and 1 week off during the sea phase. Days and Shifts to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration
- 21 Months
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 14th July 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 16th September 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Willing to work offshore
- Work in Marine Environment
- Able to work at Heights
- Able to work Confined Spaces
- Willing to Work Shifts
- Drive and Ambition to Succeed
- Passion for Safety
- Confidence
- Understand and follow orders
Qualifications
- English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)
- Mathematics GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)
About the Employer
- Company
- Tarmac Marine Crewing Services
- Location
- Burnley Wharf, Marine Parade, Southampton, England
- Employment Type
- Intermediate Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £15,000.00
- Posted
- Company
- Tarmac Marine Crewing Services
- Location
- Burnley Wharf, Marine Parade, Southampton, England
- Employment Type
- Intermediate Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £15,000.00
- Posted