The good news for those looking to train and become a marine engineer is there is no shortage of opportunities to join the maritime industry as an engineer.
There is one clear route to kickstart your career in marine engineering; a Maritime Engineering Cadetship.
Much like an engineering apprenticeship, an marine engineering officer cadetship is a paid alternative to conventional academic higher education.
The three-year course encompasses classroom-based studies, sea placements and personal mentoring throughout.
Each Cadetship is sponsored by a marine charity or commercial maritime company.
Trainee Marine Engineering Officers who qualify will be provided with a wealth of opportunities that long term can be continued at sea or ashore.
Marine Engineering Cadetship Entry Requirements:
HND in Marine Engineering
- GCSE Maths at grade 5 (or above) or Scottish Standard National Level 5
- GCSE’s English, Physics or Combined Science and at least two other subjects grade 4 (or above) or Scottish Standard National Level 4.
Foundation Degree in Marine Engineering
- GCSE Maths at grade 5 (or above) or Scottish Standard National Level 5
- GCSE’s English, Physics or Combined Science and at least two other subjects grade 4 (or above) or Scottish Standard National Level 4.
- Minimum of 48 Tariff points or 120 UCAS points pre-2017, through A Levels or their equivalents, preferably in Mathematics or a Science based subject. (For Marine Engineering and Marine Electrical/Electronic Engineering BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma’s are considered.)
Honours Degree in Marine Engineering
- GCSE Maths at grade 5 (or above) or Scottish Standard National Level 5
- GCSE’s English, Physics or Combined Science and at least two other subjects grade 4 (or above) or Scottish Standard National Level 4.
- Minimum of 80 Tariff points or 120 UCAS points pre-2017, in accordance with the requirements of the sponsoring company, through A Levels or their equivalents, including Mathematics or a Science based subject.
Applying to become a Marine Engineering Cadet
Chiltern Maritime is the UK’s Top Ranked Officer Cadetship provider with an 85% success rate.
Application via our online portal is the official means of application for a maritime cadetship for many of our cadetship sponsors and charities.
We’ve made it easier than ever to apply online for a marine engineering cadetship via our online application process.
