How to become a marine engineering technician
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You could do a foundation degree in marine engineering or marine technology.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
- at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree
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College
You could take a course to get some of the skills you need.
Relevant courses include:
- Level 2 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Level 2 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology
- Level 3 Diploma in Marine Engineering
- Level 3 Diploma in Marine Construction, Systems Engineering and Maintenance
- T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level
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Apprenticeship
To become a marine engineering technician, you could do a Marine Engineer Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Work
You could train as a marine engineering technician with the Merchant Navy or Royal Navy.
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Further information
You can find more advice about careers in marine engineering from the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology and British Marine.