Training
The BMF training service is passionate
about the development and progression of the UK marine industry.
From career prospects to recruitment to training grants and short
courses, we are here to assist and advise.
By promoting an environment for training and recruitment, we
hope to encourage UK marine based companies to invest in training
for the benefit of the industry. We manage a number of short courses as well as develop national and
regional qualifications from entry to advanced level.
Our work ensures the longevity of the industry by providing our
professionals with relevant training programmes for personal or
company wide improvement.
If would like to discuss in-house training please contact the
training team
BMF Apprenticeship Graduation Awards 11 January 2012
Minister Recognises Importance of Marine Industry
Apprentices
The inaugural British Marine Federation
(BMF) Apprenticeship Graduation Awards took place at the 2012
Tullett Prebon London Boat Show and saw 20 apprentices awarded for
their outstanding achievements.
Guest of honour John Hayes, Minister of State for Further
Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning was present to welcome the
apprentices into the marine industry and to award them with their
certificates of achievement. The Skills Minister has responsibility
for skills and apprenticeship strategy and is a supporter of the
work the BMF and National Boat Shows (NBS) is doing to p
romote and
support apprenticeships in the marine industry.
John Hayes said: “The leisure marine industry is a model of
manufacturing success, concentrating on design, innovation and
quality. The industry demonstrates the importance of manufacturing
in Britain and how good we are at it; Britain is very good at
making things and we are quite rightly the envy of the world.
“Apprentices
make a life changing difference to
companies and to individuals. My congratulations to the
employers, trainers and above all the sixty young people who have
graduated today.”
Sarah Dhanda, BMF Business Development Director commented: “I am
delighted with the success of our first ever Apprenticeship
graduation ceremony, it is important to recognise the success of
apprentices from across the country and the contribution that they
make to the success of the industry. It is particularly pleasing to
be awarding 68 certificates to graduating apprentices in the
current economic climate. “
The awards were open to all BMF member companies who had
apprentices completing their training in 2011. Apprentices from
over eight companies received their awards on the day with a
further 40 some apprentices being recognised.
What our members say about this service...
Watch the video below to find out about the British
Marine Federation and what it does on behalf of its
members and the industry.