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Looking for sponsored training leading to an exciting career? Do you wish to talk about the options open to you? Ship Safe Training Group (SSTG) are hosting an open day at their offices in Rochester Kent ME1 1SR. Opening on 06/07/24 at 9.00hrs-16.00hrs all welcome! Feel free to come along and have a chat with our recruitment team:MERCHANT NAVY OFFICER TRAINING WITH SHIP SAFE TRAINING GROUP (SSTG).
Minimum qualifications and residency status for consideration for interview are:
GCSE or equivalent, grade ‘C’ or 4 in Maths, GCSE or equivalent, grade ‘C’ Physics or Dual Science, English grade C or 4 and one other subject grade C or 4.
In addition, applications will only be considered from British or EEA citizens who have Indefinite leave of stay in the UK documents.
HNC, HND, FD, BSc courses are run at Warsash part of Solent University, Southampton, Fleetwood near Blackpool, South Tyneside near Newcastle and Glasgow Nautical College. The successful candidate chooses which college they wish to go to.
We currently have 15 member companies that look to recruit trainee deck, engineer and ETO officers; the financial package varies depending on which company the trainee chooses however the standard package is:
All tuition fees paid.
A monthly allowance of between: £800-1100 will be paid while at college, sea, or on leave. Different companies offer different rates. The candidate chooses their sponsoring company from a list supplied after a successful interview.
Accommodation costs while at college will be your responsibility to arrange and pay for normally from your training allowance.
Travel costs to and from college at the beginning and end of term will be paid.
Travel costs to the ships are paid.
£150 allowance towards the expense of the college uniform and the cost of the ENG1 medical will be reimbursed once you start college.
Once the trainee has finished his or her studies they will have a professional qualification, known as an unlimited ‘Officer of the Watch’ certificate of competency; issued by the Maritime and Coastguard agency which will allow you to work on any type of ship.
There is no tie in with the sponsor company at the end of the programme; age restrictions you must be 16 years or older to apply there is no upper age limit to applying for consideration for interview and possible sponsorship
College start dates are January and September every year.
More can be discussed at our offices on 06/07/24 or please visit our website at www.sstg.org an on line application is available on our website.
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The Precinct Office, ME1 1SR Rochester, United Kingdom, Rochester, United Kingdom
