Colleges of Further Education

BLACKPOOL AND THE FLYDE COLLEGE

School of Maritime Operations
Fleetwood Nautical Campus, Ashfield Road, Broadwater, Fleetwood, Lancs. FY7 8JZ
Tel: 01253 779123                             www.blackpool.ac.uk

NVQs

  • Cadet & Officer, Marine Engineering Operations, Marine Vessel Operations, Marine Vessel Engineering

Certificates/Diplomas

  • HND Nautical Science

Degrees

  • BSc Maritime Studies
  • BSc Nautical Science

CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

Kings RoadCentre, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 5QG
Tel: 01752 305300             www.pcfe.ac.uk

Certificates /Diplomas

  • HNC Marine Engineering
  • Fdsc Marine Engineering
  • Fdsc Ship Technology & Naval Technology

Marine Apprenticeships

CITY COLLEGE SOUTHAMPTON

(BMF Member)
Maritime Technology Centre, Hazel Road, Woolston, Southampton, SO19 7GA
Tel: 023 8043 4005            http://www.southampton-city.ac.uk/

NVQs

  • Yacht & Boatbuilding (Levels 2 + 3)
  • Performing Engineering Operations (PEO – Levels 1 + 2)
  • Performing Engineering Operations (PMO – Levels 1 + 2)
  • Marine Engineering (Levels 2 + 3)
  • Marine Electrical & Electronic (Levels 2 + 3)
  • Marine Composites (Levels 2 + 3)

City & Guilds

  • Boat Maintenance Production and Support (Engineering) (Levels 2 + 3)
  • Boat Maintenance Production and Support (Boat Building) (Levels 2 + 3)
  • Boat Maintenance Production and Support (Electrics) (Levels 2 + 3)

Certificates/Diplomas

  • BTEC National Diploma in Engineering Manufacturing (Marine Design)
  • BTEC National Certificate in Engineering Manufacturing (Marine Design)

Marine Apprenticeships

  • Yacht & Boatbuilding (Levels 2 + 3)
  • Marine Engineering (Levels 2 + 3)
  • Marine Electrics (Levels 2 + 3)
  • Marine Composites (Levels 2 + 3)

CORNWALL COLLEGE

(BMF Member)
FalmouthMarine School, Killigrew Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3QS 
Tel: 01336 310302            http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/ & www.falmouthmarineschool.ac.uk

City & Guilds

  • Boatbuilding Techniques Introduction 2
  • Boatbuilding & Maintenance 3
  • Traditional Boatbuilding 3
  • Boat Construction, Maintenance & Support

NVQs

  • Boatbuilding Techniques Introduction Level 1
  • Boatbuilding Techniques Level 2
  • Boatbuilding & Maintenance Level 3
  • Watersports Instructor Level 2
  • Performing Engineering Operations Levels 1 and 2

Certificates/Diplomas

  • BTEC Nationals Programme in Marine Engineering & Design
  • Watersports National Diploma

Degrees

  • FdSc Marine Environmental Management
  • FdSc Marine Leisure Management
  • FdSc Marine Science
  • FdSc Boat Design and Production
  • FdSc Marine Sports Science
  • FdSc Operational Yacht Science

Other courses – Surfboard Design & Construction Short Course, Expedition Experience Entry Level, An Introduction to Marine Studies, Expedition Experience.

EAST RIDING COLLEGE

Lancaster Road, Carnaby, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO15 3QY
Tel: 0845 1200037             www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk

Certificates

  • Level 1 Service & Repair of Marine Craft Engines and associated systems (Foundation)
  • Level 2 Service & Repair of Marine Craft Engines and associated systems (Intermediate)(Covering outboards, inboards and jetski, light marine craft)

Part-time programmes

  • Jetski & Outboard Maintenance (NCFE)
  • RYA Coastal Skipper
  • RYA Yacht Master

GLASGOW COLLEGE OF NAUTICAL STUDIES

21 Thistle Street, Glasgow, G5 9XB              
Tel: 0141 565 2500            www.glasgow-nautical.ac.uk

NVQs

  • Marine Vessel Engineering, Level 2 & 3
  • Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) Level 2

Certificates/Diplomas

  • HNC/HND Merchant Navy Deck Officer & Cadet Course
  • HND/VQ Merchant Navy Engineering Officer Trainee
  • Professional Diploma in Marine Engineering
  • Scottish Professional Diploma in Marine Management (SCQF Level 9)

Degrees

  • BSc Nautical Science

GREAT YARMOUTH COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

GreatYarmouth College of Further Education, Southtown, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk,  NR31 0ED
Tel: 01493 418418 (Business and Enterprise Support Team) www.gyc.ac.uk

Marine Apprenticeships

  • Boat Building

NVQ’s

  • Boat Building - Level 2
  • Marine Engineering – Level 2
  • Marine Electrical Installation – Level 2
  • Boat Building – Level 3
  • Marine Engineering – Level 3
  • Marine Electrical Installation – Level 3

City & Guilds

  • 2451 Level 2 Certificate in Boat Building Maintenance and Support

Other Courses

  • Day Skipper Course
  • Bespoke courses by arrangement

HIGHBURY COLLEGE

Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA
Tel:  023 9238 3131         www.highbury.ac.uk

Highbury college has built a dedicated training centre located at Trafalgar Wharf (former Vosper Thorneycroft site) just north of Portsmouth, and  now offers Apprenticeships in Marine Engineering  and also level 2,3 City and Guild in the following.

Boat Production, Maintenance &Support.  Lv 2, Lv3
Boat Construction, Maintenance & support (Engines and Propulsion Systems) Lv2

Other related courses:

NVQ performing engineering operations (PEO) level 1, 2
Marine Engineering
Yacht Maintenance
Step up to Marine Engineering
City & Guilds Level 2
2D&3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Introduction to Composites
ACS Gas for Boats

Bespoke training is also available to meet client requirements in all aspect of marine engineering for individuals or groups.

ISLE OF WIGHT COLLEGE

Medina Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TA
Tel: 01983 535210             http://www.iwcollege.ac.uk/

Certificates

  • Marine Engineering Level 2
  • Boat Building Maintenance & Support Level 3
  • Boat Building Maintenance & Support 19+
  • Boat Building Maintenance & Support Level 3 (Part Time)

LOWESTOFT COLLEGE

St Peters Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3NB
Tel: 01502 583521 / 525025            http://www.lowestoft.ac.uk/      

City & Guilds

  • Electrical Installation Certificate

Certificates/Diplomas

  • Boatbuilding Certificate/Diploma

Short Courses

  • Various maritime short courses (contact the college for details)

National Sea Training Centre at North West Kent College
Dering Way, Gravesend DA12 2JJ
Tel:01322 629 600      www.nwkcollege.ac.uk

Short Courses

  • Maritime First Aid
  • Fire Fighting
  • Radio Communications
  • Seamanship and Port Operations
  • Marine Engineering

Maritime Open Learning - National Vocational Qualifications

PEMBROKESHIRE COLLEGE

(BMF Member)
MITEC Centre, The Docks, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA73 3AA
Tel: 01437 765247             www.pembrokeshire.ac.uk

City & Guilds/ NVQs

  • Boat Building and Fitting Out (Levels 1, 2, & 3)
  • Marine Engineering (Levels 1, 2, & 3)

Diplomas & Certificates

  • National Diploma Marine Engineering

Degrees

  • BSc Sail and Power Boat Studies

Short Courses
Boat Repair and Engine Maintenance, RYA Basic Navigation and Safety, RYA Day Skipper Theory, RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory, Yachtmaster Ocean Theory, RYA Diesel Engine, RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate, City & Guilds 4353 2D AutoCAD, City & Guilds 4353 3D SolidWorks.

SUSSEX DOWNS COLLEGE
(formerly Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology)

1 Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XH
Tel: 01273 483188             www.sussexdowns.ac.uk

  • 24 week course in Navigation RYA Day Skipper & Watch Leader
  • 24 week course in Navigation 2 RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster

SOUTH TYNESIDE COLLEGE
School of Maritime Studies, St Georges Avenue, South Shields, Tyne & Wear,
NE34 6ET
Tel: 0191 456 0403            www.stc.ac.uk

Diplomas

  • HND Nautical Studies
  • HND Marine Engineering
  • HND Marine Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Degrees

  • BEng Marine Engineering
  • BSc Marine Operations

Short Courses

  • Range of offshore courses, RYA, MCA Deck & Engineering qualifications, Diesel Engine courses, Marine electrical maintenance.

TRESHAM INSTITUTE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Church Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4PD
Tel:  0845 658 8990           http://www.tresham.ac.uk/
Email:  info@tresham.ac.uk

Apprenticeship

  • Marine Engineering, Boat Building and Maintenance

WEYMOUTH COLLEGE

Cranford Avenue, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7LQ
Tel: 01305 761100             www.weymouth.ac.uk

City & Guilds

  • Yacht & Boatbuilding

Marine Apprenticeships

NVQs

  • Level 2 Boat Production and Support Services (Q1054219)
  • Level 3 Boat Building and Maintenance (Q1053047)