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Cadets (Officer Trainees)
Our principal Clients are arguably some of the most prestigious of the major cruise line operators in the world and between them, they operate fleets of classically designed vessels.
These fleets visit exotic destinations and are run to the highest standards of safety, service and professionalism by the onboard officers.
It is through our company and into the exciting and demanding environment of the cruise line industry that we wish to encourage prospective Deck (Navigation), Engineer and Electrotechnical Officers. The courses and career paths are very different, although all types of Officers share the same promotion opportunities, terms and conditions and career development prospects.
If you can show us you have the potential and commitment to succeed, we are offering you the chance of a fully sponsored marine cadetship. Working onboard vessels, often a likened to ‘Universities of the Sea’, combined with study periods at a recognised nautical college, will enable you to gain professional qualifications whilst enjoying a unique and adventurous lifestyle.
Entry Requirements
Viking will consider applicants that are due to complete or who have completed their 'A' levels/ 'Higher examinations and who have attained the industry recognised level of 120 UCAS Points. Candidates that have attained this academic level are older, therefore more mature and capable of dealing with the academic work and demanding environment on cruise vessels. 'A' levels or 'Highers' entry also provides the trainee with exemption from some of the curriculum allowing him/her to progress more quickly to the final training qualification.
Acceptable qualifications are:
- 2 'A' levels/Highers, one of which must preferably be Mathematics or Physics
- And a minimum of 5 GCSE's or Standard Grade passes generally at grade B or above, including Maths, English and a Physics-based Science
- Or an appropriate National Diploma or Scottish National Certificate
The regulatory authority for the marine industry stipulates that trainees are only acceptable if they meet their medical examinations standards. Additional, prospective deck officers will need to pass their colour and form vision test, demonstrating the absence of any colour deficiency.
Our selected trainees will need to be of the calibre required to progress in the premier end of the cruise industry. We therefore look for a number of qualities. These include, but are not restricted to, a real interest, determination, resilience, flexibility and a positive, enthusiastic approach. All of this allied to a personable appearance and pleasant, helpful disposition.
For those applicants who have recently passed an Engineering based degree (BSc or BEng), or industry based apprenticeship, and who display a mature outlook on life, we are able to offer a "fast track" system. Eligibility for this type of route will also be determined by the MCA's provision of a "Letter of Assessment", defining the exact make-up of your training. For further information in regards to this level of entrance, please contact the Training Manager.
Qualifications on Completion
At the conclusion of the initial training the successful trainee will have attained:
- Foundation Degree (FdSC) in Marine Operations & OOW Certificate of Competency - Deck
- Foundation Degree (FdSC) in Marine Engineering & OOW Certificate of Competency - Engine
- Other industry recognised qualifications are also available including HND (Higher National Diploma) or Scottish equivalents.
There is a national shortage of Officer Trainees (Cadets) within the marine industry largely due to a previous lack of advice, guidance and information on these careers and their prospects. Hence it is a good time to apply if you have the predicted examination grades and qualities that are needed.
Viking's commitment to industry training is demonstrated by our approval as a Training Provider under the Support for Maritime Training Scheme currently known as SMarT.
Applications
Please send a detailed personal profile of yourself including examination grades/predications, any clubs or societies you attend, any awards gained and any other relevant information about yourself. Also explain to us why you want to become an officer with Viking Recruitment.
The address is:
The Training Manager
Viking Recruitment Limited
Aycliffe Business Centre
Archcliffe Road
Dover
Kent, CT17 9EL
Tel: +44 (0)1304 240881
Or send by email to: training@vikingrecruitment.com
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