Apprenticeships at Cockwells Modern and Classic Boatbuilding

We run it own apprenticeship programme, and will advertise vacancies on this site when available. Cockwells is a commercial boatbuilding company rather than a training provider and therefore availablity depends upon workload and the progression rates of our existing apprentices. Our programme consists of a full-time position, where the trainee receives 'on the job' training from experienced boat builders. The trainee has a formal skills review every 6 months minimum to assess and record skills development and performance.

A formal NVQ certified apprenticeship programme has been developed with input from Dave Cockwell. The programme is available via www.eal.org.uk in conjunction with cornwall college. This programme involves the apprentice going to college one day a week as well as working four full days per week. We are happy to support apprentices wishing to embark on this programme. The apprentice will be assessed regularly by an NVQ assessor and must be committed to full attendance and taking responsibility for developing their portfolio of work evidence.

	Craig Chad: 2nd year apprentice and graduate of the Lyme Regis Boatbuilding Academy, Craig joined Cockwells in November 2005 and continues to further his knowledge and skills. He has recently completed the lofting for our 'new build' passenger ferry, which is an integral part of the boatbuilding process.
	David Brunyee: 1st year apprentice and graduate of the IBTC College in Lowestoft. David has the benefit of experience in restoring his own 40ft Westerman, he is making excellent progress in developing his natural talent.
	Dan Broadley: joined Cockwells most recently in January 2008, having previously worked as Maintenance Manager for Bristol Ferry Boat Co.
	Joe Cole: our youngest apprentice left school in July 2007 having just completed GCSE's at Penryn College and immediately began his apprenticeship at Cockwells.
	Finlay Robertson: joined Cockwells in June 2007 having just completed the Boatbuilding Level 2 course at Falmouth Marine School.
	Matthew Saunders: joined Cockwells in September 2007 having just completed the Boatbuilding Level 2 course at Falmouth Marine School.
	Damian Lyall: joined October 2007 having just completed a boatbuilding course at the International Boatbuilding Training College in Lowestoft. This is a complete career change for Damian who previously worked for the Home Office as a Forensic Scientist.

For training providers offering course in boatbuilding, you can contact the following organisations:

International Boat Building Training College
http://www.ibtc.co.uk/, Lowestoft, Suffolk; 01502 569663.

Boat Building Academy
http://www.boatbuildingacademy.com/, Lyme Regis, Dorset; 01297 445545.

Falmouth Marine School
www.college-falmouth.ac.uk/, Cornwall; 01326 310310.

Pembrokeshire College
http://www.pembrokeshire.ac.uk/, Haverfordwest; 0800 716236.

Southampton Solent University
http://www.solent.ac.uk/, East Park Terrace, Southampton; 023 8031 9000.