Boat Outfitting

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

Technical Certificate - City & Guilds 2463

NVQ - EAL Performing Engineering Operations Level 2

Level

Level Two

What's it all about?

Are you good with your hands? Do you have an eye for detail? Do you like the idea of working on luxury yachts? This unique full-time course is aimed at those who wish to gain a broad range of outfitting, carpentry and practical skills relating to the marine industry.

Progression

On successful completion you may progress to:

an Apprenticeship
an appropriate level 3 course at the College
employment within the industry.

Entry Requirements

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:

four GCSEs at grades D-F ( English and maths at grade C)
a BTEC foundation diploma in a related subject
an NVQ level 1/technical certificate in a related subject
equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration

One year

Business Benefits

Provides the necessary foundation knowledge and skills employers require.

Are there any exams?

You will be assessed through assignments, practical end tests and two City & Guilds online examinations.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

The course includes the following units:

working safely in an engineering environment
working efficiently and effectively in engineering
using and communicating technical information
using wood for pattern, model making and other engineering applications assembling pattern, model and engineering woodwork components
producing composites mouldings using wet lay-up techniques.

When can I study?

9.00am - 4.30pm, three days per week

Course Facts

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Start Date:

September

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Material Fees:

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

BOC

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.