Careers Information
The marine leisure industry is varied and exciting, and offers a wealth of career openings. These pages will help you to find out about the various opportunities available in this diverse sector, as well as give you advice on entry routes into your chosen career and marine qualifications and training courses.
There is no set career pattern in the industry. People tend to specialise in particular
areas and expand their experience, qualifications and ability as time goes on. Some
people develop their careers in one company whilst others move from firm to firm.
Take a look at the whole industry before deciding what you want to do and then
find out what skills are needed for your chosen career. The boating industry values
people with a wide range of skills and practical experience and those who are
prepared to work hard and use their initiative. People skills are especially
important for some jobs.
Job types include: 
- Welders
- Boatbuilders
- Yacht Designers
- Plumbers
- Watersports Instructors
- Marina Managers
- Electricians
For details about the entry routes and skills required for these roles, and many more, please download our information booklet here.
You can find out about exciting jobs and work experience opportunities that may be available.
Alternatively, you can find out about apprenticeships and qualifications that will help you make your way up the career ladder.
You can even find a number of training providers and colleges that offer specialist courses and training.