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.

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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

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