Marine Apprenticeships

Berthon Boat Company Ltd was awarded the title of Medium Employer of the Year at the 2012 Apprenticeship Awards. Berthon has opportunities for motivated young persons to join our apprenticeship program. You will receive on the job experience working on prestige private and commercial vessels coupled with City & Guilds and NVQ qualifications provided with the support of our training provider. If you feel you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to complete a 4-year apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to ‘Earn as you Learn’ in a top quality environment.

https://www.berthon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/030317-SFA-Brian-May-40R-interview-version.mp3 Brian May, Managing Director of Berthon, talks about how apprenticeships have benefited the business.

Apprenticeships are available in the following disciplines:

Marine Engineering

Marine Electrical

Shipwright

Painter/Sprayer

The Selection Process

The first stage of the selection process is to complete the application form below

In order to help your application we recommend you:

Gather evidence of your interest in the Marine industry.

Gather evidence of any relevant experience you have already gained in your chosen discipline.

Gain work experience in the trade you want to apply for either here at Berthon or in another manufacturing environment.

Research Berthon and the marine industry and consider why you want an Apprenticeship with Berthon.

Stand out from the crowd – the more evidence you can gather the stronger your application will become, this is your opportunity to sell your attributes.

If selected, you will attend an assessment, trade test and interview at our training provider Brockenhurst College. Successful applicants at this stage will then be invited to Berthon for a formal interview and tour of the facilities.

Pre-Requisites for a Berthon Apprenticeship: