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Shape tomorrow: Engineer your future

Marine apprenticeship

The future belongs to those who engineer it. At Volvo Penta, we pride ourselves on product innovation and excellence. We provide a commitment to our customers that they will always receive the best service levels. To achieve this we must ensure that our people are trained to the highest possible standards.

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Skill

With ongoing training, a successful business can adapt to changes in the market or technology. This is why we created the Volvo Penta Marine Apprenticeship Programme.

Future

We provide all our apprentices with the skills needed to become fully qualified and successful individuals, with a secure vocation at Volvo Penta. A Volvo Penta Marine trained apprentice will become a top-class asset to our business for years to come.

Industry

Volvo Penta marine engines power diverse applications around the UK and Ireland, offering cutting-edge features such as the IPS System, supported by our global dealer network. This leading, cutting-edge technology makes our marine engine business an exciting industry to be part of!

Marine Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship

This qualification highlights the scope and opportunities in the marine industry, developing transferable skills across production, manufacturing and service sectors. It focuses on marine processes and principles to support learners in installing, maintaining, fault-finding and repairing marine engines and systems. The course spans four years, covering both foundation and advanced levels.

Level 2:
Unit 201 – Introduction to the Marine Industry
Unit 203 – Business Improvement Techniques
Unit 208 – Marine Engineering Processes and Principles
Unit 209 – Servicing and Maintenance of Marine Engines and Ancillary Systems
Unit 210 – Servicing and Maintenance of Marine Propulsion Systems

Level 3:
Unit 203 – Business Improvement Techniques
Unit 351 – Safe and Effective Working in the Marine Industry
Unit 352 – Principles of Marine Construction and Components
Unit 353 – Installation and Repair of Vessel Services
Unit 354 – Installation, Fault Diagnosis and Repair of Marine Engines
Unit 355 – Installation and Repair of Marine Propulsion Systems

Working in a Volvo Penta dealership

To join this apprenticeship, you must be employed by an authorised Volvo Penta dealer, where you'll receive hands-on training with a mentor while supporting the business. Contact your local dealer to check for apprenticeship opportunities using our Dealer locator to find your nearest location.

Residential Training
Training takes place in 10-day blocks at Bournemouth and Poole College (Poole Campus, North Road, BH14 0LS), alongside other Volvo Penta apprentices. Accommodation is provided for those not local and you will travel to the college daily from your accodamodation.

Volvo Penta specific training
Additional training at Volvo Penta’s UK & Ireland HQ covers advanced topics like propulsion systems, diagnostics, service, maintenance, installation and repair.

Volvo Penta Marine Training Partner

Based at Bournemouth & Poole College, the fully equipped workshops allow you to work on the latest Volvo Penta Marine engines, drivelines and propulsion systems, with the most up to date equipment and tools.

The marine industry is constantly changing and we are committed to giving you an innovative training programme that keeps up with them. That is why your lecturers always have the latest knowledge on our products, to enhance your training experience.

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What are the benefits of a Volvo Penta apprenticeship?

- Full-time employment at a Volvo Penta dealer
- Competitive salary
- Holiday pay
- Training with expert support and guidance
- Internationally recognised accreditation
- Fully paid training course, including all qualification fees and accommodation
- Transferable skills to prepare you for working in the Marine Industry
- Manufacturer training at Volvo Penta HQ training facility
- Working in a closed Volvo Penta only cohort

Attendance at Bournemouth & Poole College will be on a block release basis. Apprentices will be required to attend college on a 10-day block, four times a year. Accommodation will be provided by Volvo Penta (off site) and travel/food expenses will be covered by your employer. You will be required at college Monday – Friday and therefore have the weekend to either stay in your accommodation or travel home if required.

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 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.

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