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Maritime electrical fitter
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
3.5 yrs
typical
Sector
Engineering and manufacturing
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Manufacture, install, test, fault diagnose, maintain, overhaul and remove electrical systems on maritime vessels.
What you'd do
Install cabling for power, lighting, and control systems during new builds or refits
Terminate and connect cables at switchboards, distribution panels, and equipment
Test insulation resistance, earth continuity, and polarity on completed circuits
Carry out planned maintenance on generators, switchboards, and motors
Diagnose and repair electrical faults on ship systems using appropriate test equipment
Complete work completion records and test sheets for classification surveyor review
Follow safe working procedures in confined, live-working, and hot-work environments
What you'd learn
AC and DC electrical theory applied to maritime power systems
Marine electrical installation standards and classification society rules
Cable selection, routing, and termination in a ship-building or refit environment
Switchboard, control panel, and power distribution equipment maintenance
Marine safety regulations including LSA and FFA electrical systems
Electrical fault diagnosis using test equipment including multimeters and insulation testers
How to read maritime electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and wiring schematics
Ready to look for a place?
See live Maritime electrical fitter apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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