Deck Rating Trainee
As a Deck Rating you will be part of the mooring operations team and once fully qualified, you will steer the ship and also act as a look-out on the bridge. Our Deck Ratings also assist with the operation and maintenance of the ship's deck equipment.
Role overview
- Reports to: Chief Officer
- Start date: September each year
- Salary: begins at £20,123
- Location: City of Glasgow College (term-time) and Western Isles fleet (sea-time)
- Course duration: approximately 18-20 months
- Shift pattern: two weeks on, two weeks off
Please note: The recruitment process for our 2024 Modern Apprenticeship intake is now closed. Check back in early 2025 for information on next year's intake.
You will undertake a course of study and gain sufficient skills and experience leading to the award of:
- Navigational Watch Rating Certificate in accordance with STCW II/4
- Efficient Deck Hand Certificate with intention to progress to STCW II/5 Able Seafarer Deck Certification
The programme is a great hands-on learning experience, and the crew are very supportive. I applied for this apprenticeship for a change in career and because I had an interest in going to sea. Having heard great things from friends and family about working for the company, I decided to give it a go! I’d recommend it to anyone – it gives you a good work-life balance and comes with many benefits.
Tanya Mackay, Deck Rating Trainee
Key tasks and principal accountabilities
- Complete training tasks as described in the MNTB Deck Rating & Able Seafarer Deck Training Record Book, obtaining monthly signatures as required
- Carry out helmsman duties as necessary in order to qualify for a steering certificate
- Assist with mooring operations (under supervision)
- Assist with vehicle deck cargo operations (under supervision)
- Assist with general maintenance routines as directed by Bosun
- Duties as required by muster list in an emergency (no direct responsibility)
- Assist mobility impaired passengers to passenger lift
- Watchkeeping duties (under supervision) in order to gain experience leading to the award of a Navigational Watch Rating Certificate
- Security gangway duties in the absence of a night watchman (doubled up with an experienced Deck Rating)
- Attend allocated college courses in accordance with the schedule set by the company and/or the college
To diligently study to ensure a high level of understanding and knowledge of topics required for the award of:
- Personal Survival Techniques (PST) Certificate in accordance with STCW A-VI/1-1
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting Certificate in accordance with STCW A-VI/1-2
- Elementary First Aid Certificate in accordance with STCW A-VI/1-3
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (PSSR) Certificate in accordance with STCW A-VI/1-4
- Efficient Deck Hand Certificate
- Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats in accordance with STCW A-VI/2