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Trainee
Deckhand
Job
role and responsibility - you must attend approved basic safety
training before you go to sea. There you will operate as part of a team
working mainly on the deck, but possibly also helping in the engine
room when required. You will also have responsibility for your own and
other crew members' health and safety.
Career
opportunities - you can decide which direction you wish your
career to take once you have become a competent deckhand. You have the
choice to follow either an engineering route or take the deck officer
career path.
Entry
requirements - all new entrants must attend courses covering
the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) statutory safety training requirements
in basic sea survival, first aid, fire fighting and basic health and
safety. In addition, you must be physically fit, have good eyesight
and be able to communicate and work well with others.
Qualifications
and training opportunities -
MCA
Approved Basic Safety Training: ·
You can
enrol on a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) programme, and achieve
other certificates such as radio operation and food hygiene along the
way.
On some
vessels you may be encouraged to develop your interest in engineering
through active assistance in undertaking routine maintenance tasks.
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Deckhand
Job
role and responsibility - You will be working as a key member
of the crew responsible for health and safety, preparing the deck and
equipment for the catch, operating fishing gear and other equipment
used for shooting and hauling fishing gear, repairing fishing gear,
gutting and storing fish and will certainly help to ensure the vessel
is kept clean and tidy.
Career
opportunities - you can continue your career along the deck
route by progressing to Mate and then onto Skipper once you have achieved
the relevant statutory qualifications.
Entry
requirements - you will need to have attended the Maritime
and Coastguard Agency (MCA) statutory safety training requirements in
basic safety awareness, sea survival, first aid and fire fighting. In
addition, you must be physically fit, have good eyesight and be able
to work well with others.
Qualifications
and training opportunities -
Qualifications:
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Mate (Unlimited
Area)
Job
role and responsibility - Your expertise in health and safety,
chartwork and navigation, electronic navigation aids, fish finding instruments,
radio communications, fishing techniques and care of the catch, will help
you to deputise for the Skipper as Chief Watch Commander of the vessel
when required. The Mate is often tasked with the responsibility for ensuring
that the fishing gear operates correctly and that the catch is stored
properly.
Requirements
- you will need to have attended courses covering the Maritime and Coastguard
Agency (MCA) statutory safety training requirements in basic sea survival,
first aid and fire fighting. In order to gain your Deck Officer (Fishing
Vessel) Class 2 certificate you will need to undertake a 12 week college
based course and pass the written examinations plus attend approved "Medical
First Aid", Radio Operation - GMDSS, advanced fire-fighting and a
NARAS course. In addition you must pass a MCA Oral Examination. You must
be physically fit with good eyesight, be aged at least 20, have sufficient
and suitable experience of working on fishing vessels, and possess crew
management skills with an understanding of all operational aspects of
a fishing vessel.
Career
opportunities - to progress to Skipper (Limited Area) and Skipper
(Unlimited Area) you will need to achieve the appropriate statutory qualification
which will require you to undergo further training and obtain further
seagoing experience.
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Skipper
(Unlimited Area)
Job
role and responsibility - You are responsible for all aspects
of health and safety, plus crew and vessel management. this includes:
supervising the operation of fishing gear; vessel navigation; deciding
on the method of fishing and the area of operation; management of business
arrangement with vessel owners and agents; accurately maintaining all
ship records and catch logs.
Requirements
- in order to gain your Deck Officer (Fishing Vessel) Class 1 certificate
you will need to provide evidence of suitable and sufficient watchkeeping
service completed whilst holding the Deck Officer (Fishing Vessel) Class
2 certificate, and have completed a 12 week college based course and passed
the written exams. In addition you must pass a MCA Oral Examination. You
will also need to have achieved "Proficiency in Medical Care"
and Navigation Control. You must be physically fit with good eyesight,
be aged at least 21, and possess crew management skills with an understanding
of all operational aspects of a fishing vessel.
NVQ
Qualifications available for Deck Officers -
- NVQ
Marine Vessel Operations (Mate Fishing Unlimited) Level 3
- NVQ
Marine Vessel Operations (Skipper Fishing Unlimited) Level 4
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Second
Engineer
Job
role and responsibility - You are responsible for health and
safety, maintaining, testing and diagnosing faults with all mechanical
and electrical equipment including: propulsion equipment; steering equipment;
on board pumping equipment, and all other machinery aboard the vessel.
On vessels with an engine power of 750KW or more you will assist the
Chief Engineer.
Entry
requirements - if you are working on a fishing vessel with
an engine power of 750KW or or more there is a statutory requirement
for the Second Engineer to hold the Engineer Officer Certificate of
Competency (Fishing Vessel) Class 2, and for the Chief Engineer to hold
the Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency (Fishing Vessel) Class
1.
To
be eligible to sit for the MCA Engineer Officer Certificate
of Competency Class 2, you must be over 19 years of age and meet the
following criteria:
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have
completed a 6 week approved course on the operation and maintenance
of machinery
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have
2 years sea service in an engineering capacity on a fishing vessel
with an engine of 100KW or more - or
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full
engineering apprentice and six months sea service in an engineering
capacity on a fishing vessel with an engine of 100KW or more - or
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full
engineering apprenticeship followed by 3 months in the Merchant
Navy or Royal Marines in an engineering capacity, plus 3 months
sea service in an engineering capacity on a fishing vessel with
an engine of 100KW or more - or
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30
months sea service in an engineering capacity on a fishing vessel
with an engine of 100KW or more - and
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pass
the Engineering Officer (Fishing Vessel) Class 2 Oral Examination
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hold
the Basic Fire Fighting, First Aid at Sea, Sea Survival and Safety
Awareness Certificates
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Advanced
fire Fighting Certificate
- Medical First Aid Certificate
Career
opportunities - you can progress to Chief Engineer once you
have achieved the MCA Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency (Fishing
Vessel) Class 1. This is a statutory requirement for all Chief Engineers
working on fishing vessels with an engine power of 750KW or more.
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Chief
Engineer
Job
role and responsibility - You will use your extensive knowledge
of health and safety, and fishing vessel machinery to deal with engineering
emergencies and to oversea and manage the maintenance and operation
of the vessel's engines and machinery. This includes: regular testing
of steering equipment; operation of all onboard pumping equipment; monitoring
instruments; diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, and monitoring
the condition of the engine equipment. You are also likely to be responsible
for any other engineering personnel working on board the vessel.
To
be eligible to sit for the Engineer Officer Certificate of
Competency Class 1 you must, whilst holding an Engineer Officer Certificate
of Competency Class 2, have satisfactorily completed at least:
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21
months qualifying sea service in an engineering capacity on a fishing
vessel with an engine of 750KW or more
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Basic
Fire Fighting, First Aid at sea, Sea Survival and Safety Awareness
Certificates, Advanced Fire Fighting Certificate, and Medical First
Aid Certificate
- Attending
a 12 week college based course and passing the written exams
- Passing
the MCA oral examination
- Having
the necessary sea time
NVQ
Qualifications - Engineers
Candidates
who have achieved the appropriate VQ Level 4 are not required to sit
the written component of the MCA examination, but will still be required
to undertake an oral examination.
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Hull GTA
2005
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and
sophisticated vessels may appear
attractive, but life at sea can be hazardous and it is essential to receive
the proper training. We offer every encouragement and assistance to anyone
entering the industry, including the opportunity of attending the pre
sea mandatory safety courses at our training facility in Hull.
has
never been a better time to train to meet the skill needs
of the industry.