Level 2 Maritime Studies Course in Poole

Name: Level 2 Maritime Studies Course in Poole
Price: 1954 GBP
Availability: InStock

Cost£1,954.00

Duration2 years

LevelLevel 2

DeliveryClassroom based

Start6 Sep 2027

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

Awarding bodySQA

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About this course

Level 2 Maritime Studies Course in Poole. Classes run at Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education, full-time over two years.

The course covers marine vessel maintenance in depth. You'll study health and safety, hand fitting, engine and plant maintenance, welding, lathe operations, pipework assembly, and electrical systems. In year two, units include fabrication, welding applications, and marine vessel plant maintenance. Entry requires a minimum Grade 4 in maths and three GCSEs at grades A* to D, including English. A relevant Level 1 qualification with Functional Skills in maths and English is also accepted.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Maritime Studies.

Who this course is for

Please note, places on this course are prioritised for 16 - 18-year-old learners. Adult applications will be considered once these have been filled.

This is a Marine course with a difference! A unique experience to study Marine Vessel Maintenance in greater depth.

This course runs over 2 years, providing you with a wealth of skills such as Health and Safety, Hand fitting, Engine, and Plant Maintenance, Welding, using Lathes, and Forming and Assembling Pipework, to name a few (hence the need for 2 years).

This course has been designed with the assistance of the Marine Industry and provides you with all the skills needed to progress into either our L3 Diploma or an Apprenticeship in Marine, Automotive, Aviation, or Engineering.

Entry requirements

You will require a minimum of Grade 4 in mathematics and 3 GCSEs in Grades A*-D (9-3) including English. Alternatively, successfully completing a relevant Level 1 qualification and achieving a Level 2 Functional Skill in maths and a Level 1 Functional Skill in English.

What you will learn

You'll apply health and safety practices in an engineering environment.
You'll produce components using hand-fitting techniques.
You'll carry out engineering activities efficiently and effectively.
You'll use and communicate technical information.
You'll operate lathes for turning operations.
You'll work with general fabrication and welding applications.
You'll form and assemble pipework systems.
You'll maintain marine vessel plant and electrical equipment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on workshop activities. Units are assessed as you progress through the course. Assessment covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills across engineering and marine maintenance tasks. The college will confirm the specific assessment methods for each unit before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bournemouth and Poole College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Deckhand, works on vessels in the maritime industry.
Fishing Deckhand, operates on commercial fishing boats.
Seafarer, works at sea across a range of vessel types.
Deck Officer, progresses from deckhand roles with further training.
Marine Maintenance Technician, maintains engines and vessel systems.
Marine Fabricator, works in boat building and repair.

What you could study next

Level 3 Diploma in Maritime Studies or a related engineering discipline, the natural next step after this course.
Apprenticeship in Marine, Automotive, Aviation, or Engineering, combining work and study.
Further professional maritime qualifications, for those aiming toward officer or specialist roles at sea.

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