Apprenticeship Programs in Marine Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Warehousing, and Logistics in Newport, Isle of Wight
Established in 1951, the Isle of Wight College is a general further education college (GFE) with a broad curriculum to reflect the needs of the island community. The main campus is sited in a central location on the outskirts of Newport, the county town of the Isle of Wight and the island's principal retail center. The Isle of Wight College achieved college-wide accreditation to the matrix Standard in June 2010 is part of its’ commitment to ‘Putting Students First’.
The College is the island's major provider of further education and training for some 8,000 learners and has built more accommodation over the past five years. It is also a Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) in four areas; care, hospitality, marine engineering and early years.
For apprenticeship programs, you will attend The Isle of Wight College (Southampton College for Marine) on a day release one day per week for the underpinning knowledge and some practical input, and Maths and English if required. You will also be assessed and reviewed approximately every 4-8 weeks in the workplace by a member of the team.
Training Programs
Engineering Apprenticeships (Marine)
- Engineering - Marine Level 2 - City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Marine Engineering (Foundation): This qualification is aimed as learners aged 16 and above who would like to gain the basic knowledge and skills required during their initial training to become a Marine Engineer.
- Learners will be required to do a work experience placement of a minimum of 36 hours. If students are able to gain an industry placement, that is brilliant, but not essential at this level.
- Successful completion of the Level 2 course can lead to further study at Level 3 subject to gaining an apprenticeship.