Job Description

Learning the tasks involved in being a competent deckhand on a fishing vessel that spend multiple days at sea for a fishing trip, including: sorting the catch by identifying species and preparing them for cold storage, clearing the fishing gear of debris and operating deck machinery.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work Fisher Level 2 apprenticeship standard qualification Practical training in all aspects listed above to compliment the courses and formal training provided by South Devon College. Peer-to-peer training with other deck hands plus mentoring by an experienced skipper. Where you'll work New Fish Quay Brixham Devon TQ5 8AW

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: English (grade 2) Maths (grade 2) Seafish Course - Time on a Fishing Vessel (grade TBC) Desirable qualifications Other in: Previous experience on fishing vessels (grade NA) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Problem solving skills Team working Determination to succeed Energetic Safety awareness Other You will need to have great physical fitness and determination, as well as be able to handle sea sickness. You will also need to be able to work well in the wet and cold weather - while maintaining an adventurous spirit.

Employer

WATERDANCE LIMITED

Devon, TQ5 8AW

Provider

SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE

About Employer

Waterdance is a family-owned fishing company and is part of the Greendale Group. We have over 20 boats based in Devon and Cornwall including beam trawlers, netters, and potters. Our boats land regularly at Brixham, Newlyn, Salcombe and Exmouth. These ports provide direct access to the western channel where clean deep waters and strong currents create the perfect environment for world class seafood. Sustainable fishing methods ensure that these stocks remain intact.