54 North Maritime Training
Friday, 7th April 2017
Whitby has a wealth of maritime history going back hundreds of years, including connections with the whaling, cargo and fishing industries.
54 North Maritime Training was established in 2002 with the aim of delivering quality safety training to new entrants to the workboat industry, as well as further enhancing the skills of existing seafarers.
The company is a member of the National Workboat Association, and is very proud to be successfully delivering the Level 2 Diploma in Maritime Studies (Workboats Pathway) to the workboat industry. This level 2 apprenticeship programme is very comprehensive and serves as an excellent introduction to young people aged between 16 – 24 years who strive for a career in the maritime industry. New entrants are recruited from a wide geographical area to study at our dedicated training facility in Whitby.
This first-class apprenticeship course is made up of a mixture of both academic and practical hands-on learning. Each student is employed by a workboat company, and sent to Whitby for 10 weeks to learn the theoretical aspect of the course, the remainder of the course is spent onboard their company vessel building up a wealth of practical skills. Once qualified successful apprentices receive a portfolio of maritime safety certificates, as well as a comprehensive sea going logbook.
54 North Maritime Training continues to be a centre of excellence within the Workboat industry, providing essential safety training to any person wishing to start a career at sea. To date 54 North Maritime Training’s pass rate for all courses is 100%. The next apprenticeship intake is August 2017 and interested workboat employers should contact 54 North Maritime Training for further details.
