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Boatmaster
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Transport and logistics
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Ensuring the safe operation and passage of a vessel.
What you'd do
Plan and execute passages on rivers, canals or estuaries
Operate vessel controls and monitor engine systems
Moor, lock through and handle the vessel in confined spaces
Brief passengers on safety procedures before departure
Monitor weather conditions and adjust plans accordingly
Complete logbooks and voyage records accurately
Respond to onboard emergencies using correct procedures
What you'd learn
Navigation and passage planning on inland and coastal waters
Rules of the road for inland waterways and collision regulations
Vessel stability, trim and load principles
Engine monitoring and basic machinery checks
Emergency procedures including MOB and fire response
Passenger safety management and crowd control
Meteorology and interpreting weather forecasts for voyages
Ready to look for a place?
See live Boatmaster apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.