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Seagoing Careers John Bazley Head of School of Professional Studies Warsash Maritime Academy

Seagoing Careers John Bazley Head of School of Professional Studies Warsash Maritime Academy. Royal Navy. Royal Navy. Merchant Navy. Royal Navy. Merchant Navy. Commercial Yachts. On-board Personnel. Certificated Officers: Navigation/Deck Marine Engineering Marine Electro Technical.

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Seagoing Careers John Bazley Head of School of Professional Studies Warsash Maritime Academy

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  1. Seagoing CareersJohn BazleyHead of School of Professional StudiesWarsash Maritime Academy

  2. Royal Navy

  3. Royal Navy Merchant Navy

  4. Royal Navy Merchant Navy Commercial Yachts

  5. On-board Personnel Certificated Officers:Navigation/Deck Marine Engineering Marine Electro Technical Ratings: Seaman Motormen Specialist Personnel: Purser Hotel Services Entertainment Service

  6. 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.

  7. Officer Training Entry via a Merchant Navy Cadetship Programme • GCSE Entry: HE Access Course followed by Higher National DiplomaEntry Criteria: 4 GCSE’s at Grade C or above including Maths, Science and English (or equivalent) • A Level Entry: Foundation Degree ProgrammeEntry Criteria: In addition to GCSE requirement at least 120 UCAS

  8. 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.

  9. Considerations for Potential Candidates: Lifestyle

  10. Considerations for Potential Candidates: Intensity of Training Programme

  11. Considerations for Potential Candidates: Commitment

  12. Superyacht Careers • Many pathways • Predominately progression from basic level • Increasingly MN Certification Required

  13. 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

  14. Sources of Careers Information: Marine Apprenticeships:http://www.maritimeskills.org/apprenticeships.htmOfficer Cadetships:http://www.careersatsea.org/index.phpCommercial Yacht Sector:http://www.warsashsuperyachtacademy.com/careers/careers.aspxMarine Industry Education and Training:http://www.warsashacademy.co.uk/home.aspx

  15. What it is all about…….. And finally…

  16. June 2014 Passing Out

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