Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £27,000 to £55,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could: specialise in project management, research and development or consultancy, advise on maritime engineering safety, work on marine salvage operations and move into vessel design or shipping fleet management.
Courses for this career
See free Marine Engineer courses
Level 2
- Diploma in Marine Engineering (Foundation) L23 courses