Marine apprenticeship

In order to gain a place on the Apprenticeship programme, a local Volvo Penta Marine dealership must sponsor you. Here, you will be a full time employee of the dealer from day one and become part of the technical team while you train.

You will carry out your training at Bournemouth & Poole College. The centre is equipped with the latest Volvo Penta products and you will have use of the most up to date equipment and tools. You will also be trained by experienced lectures, with the latest industry knowledge. You can find out a little more about the college & course on the website https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/marine-engineering-electrical-apprenticeship-level-3

Yes. All apprentices who are successful in gaining a position at a Volvo Penta Marine dealership will be contracted and paid as a full time employee with that dealer.

You will achieve a City & Guilds Advanced Marine Engineering Level 3 Diploma. The duration of this qualification will be 4 years. At the end of your fourth year, you will become a fully qualified Volvo Penta Marine Engineer. The qualification is recognised and highly valued throughout the marine industry.

No, it doesn't. At Volvo Penta Marine you will be encouraged to increase your knowledge with future technical training courses, at their UK headquarters in Warwick. The opportunities within a global organisation like Volvo are endless. For the right, focused individuals we can offer a clear career path that may even lead to product or training specialist at Volvo.

• Full time employment at an authorised dealer
• Block release tuition
• An international recognised accreditation
• Fully paid for training course, all qualification fees and accommodation.
• Team building and special events

Attendance at Bournemouth & Poole College will be on a block release basis. Apprentices will be required to attend college on a 10 day block, eight times a year. <br><br>Accommodation and travel cost(s) will be covered by the company. Apprentices stay at the college Monday-Friday and can return home for the weekend.

Apprentices will stay in student accommodation.

Your travel arrangements will be arranged in advance by your dealership, and depending on where your dealership is based, you may be travelling by car, bus, train or air.

Driving
If apprentices choose to drive to college, you should ensure that their insurance covers for business use. Parking is available at the college free of charge.

Air
The nearest airport is Bournemouth/Southampton.

Train
The nearest train station to the college is Parkstone Train Station. Train travel will be booked in advance through the company.

• Mentoring/Buddy Scheme – Volvo Penta Marine dealers provide continuous support to their apprentices to ensure that they receive the best experience possible and develop to the best of their ability at every opportunity.
• Ready to study facilities - Bournemouth & Poole College
• Expert Lecturers – Our lectures are experienced in the marine industry, therefore they truly understand how apprentices need to develop and assist by delivering “Award-Winning” training.
• Salary – Our apprenticeship(s) give apprentices the opportunity to earn whilst you are learning.
• Be part of our brand – Our apprenticeships offer the opportunity to work for a premium brand that values their employees’ development, whilst being involved with the best Apprenticeship Programmes’ in the UK.