L3 Boatbuilding Apprenticeship (Sept 2025 start)

Summary

With this apprenticeship you will acquire all the practical skills required to become a multi-talented boatbuilder. You will also be able to understand and interpret a production plan and drawings, helping you turn any concept into reality.

What you’ll do at work

• Acquire all the practical skills required to become a multi-talented boatbuilder.
• Understand and interpret a production plan and drawings, helping you turn any concept into reality.
• Refitting and repairing existing boats.
• Get an introduction into all relevant boatbuilding skills and select areas to specialise.

Where you’ll work

Mylor Creek Boatyard | Mylor Bridge | Cornwall | TR11 5NS

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

Cornwall Marine Network Ltd.

Your training course

Boatbuilder Level 3 (Equal to A level)

Your training plan

• Cockwells Training Academy are offering the opportunity to undertake a 4-year Level 3 Boatbuilding Apprenticeship. During the Apprenticeship you will gain City & Guilds level 2 and 3 qualifications.
• Cornwall Marine Network are providing high quality apprenticeship training at the Cockwells Training Academy, offering fantastic opportunities for enthusiastic individuals to join a highly skilled team of craftsmen and women.
• Functional Skills in English and Maths if required.
• Delivery method and location of training to be confirmed.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

• Maths and English (grade 4).

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Creativity
• Initiative
• Non-judgmental attitude
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Would involve working outdoors and some heavy lifting. Travel between sites in Mylor Bridge and Ponsharden.

About this company

With over 25 years’ boatbuilding experience Cockwells is a reputable global brand and a growing company. Mylor Creek Boatyard, Mylor Bridge, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5NS.

After this apprenticeship

Become a qualified boat builder, laminator, and fabricator.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Cornwall Marine Network Ltd. | Carol Churcher | carol.churcher@cornwallmarine.net | 07375924249

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280959.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 23 May 2025.

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