Whitby and District Fishing Industry Training School

Progression Opportunities

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Information, advice and guidance regarding progression opportunities is given upon application enquiry, interview, induction and throughout the training period.

All the qualifications have a direct link into Maritime and Coastguard Agency statutory certification system.

For the qualified Level 2 Apprentice progression opportunities lead to:

Full time employment as a deck hand
Further training to become a <16.5m Skipper
Level 3 or Advanced Apprenticeship
MCA Class 2 Deck Officer (fishing vessel) certificate
MCA Class 1 Deck Officer (fishing vessel) certificate
Application to Merchant Navy as deck hand
Application to Royal Navy as deck hand
Maritime & Coastguard Agency
R.N.L.I.

There will also be opportunities for working on vessels in the Wind Farm industry. Wind farms are currently being planned for construction off the North East coast.