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Port Marine Operations Officer

Ensures the safety of vessels transitioning in and out of a port

Overview

This Higher port marine operations officer apprenticeship standard will provide you with a level 4, qualification. This apprenticeship standard was approved on the 01/05/2018 and typically takes 24 months to complete. However, it is important to note that the duration of the apprenticeship standard stated does not include the End-Point Assessment period.

What the course covers

With over 100 ports around the UK and a substantial number of products entering the country by boat, the port marine operations officer is an essential cog in the economy. This course will set the apprentice up for a role with several significant responsibilities. Notably, the safety of those in the port, including the surrounding environment, are dependent on their leadership and management.

Some of the roles they will take part in include: berthing vessels, port control and marine services, operation of harbours or marinas, conservancy, environmental protection, statutory compliance and operation of harbour marine craft.

This apprenticeship provides a significant opportunity to anyone interested in the marine environment, operations management and health and safety. The vast number of potential jobs or emergencies that might arise during the course will require the candidate to achieve a certain medical standard of physical health.

The apprentice will learn how to use complicated systems such as the Global Navigation Satellite Systems, carry out essential conservation surveys, marine navigation, emergency response, weather forecasting, basic maintenance of vessels and relevant health, safety and security procedures and legislation.

Careers and jobs associated

  • Port Marine Operations Officer
  • Berthing Master
  • Dock Masters
  • Assistant Dock Masters
  • Harbour Master
  • Assistant Harbour Master
  • Hydrographer
  • Vessel Traffic Services

Visit the port marine operations officer apprenticeship standard, on the Institute for Apprenticeships site, to find further information on skills and knowledge learnt, assessment methods and more.

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