training providers - Page 2

chris.moody · 19 January 2014, 18:07

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Originally Posted by Chrissybabe

To be honest to begin with I would do anything, day trippers, some rescue boat cover, support boat driving really anything like the gentleman said, experience is the key. I am willing to do just about anything it takes lol within reason. I am happy to assist people to gain experience I really am open to most opportunities

Day trips & support boat - Adv PB commercially endorsed required
Rescue boat cover - PB2 and safety boat

The route I took was PB2, safety boat, first aid, SRC VHF, Powerboat Instructor, Advanced PB, ML5, sea survival, Advanced PB exam, Commercial endorsement

With those qualifications I work as a charter skipper (ribs and hard boats) and teach RYA PB2 and Safety Boat.

If you have any specific questions PM me.

Chris

Chrissybabe · 19 January 2014, 18:11

That is pretty much the route that I was hoping to follow. There is a place in wales called seawake, they do the first aid, radio and sea survival all together, separate days of course lol. Thank you very much that is really helpful, chris.

Ribandmotorhome · 19 January 2014, 18:35

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Originally Posted by Chrissybabe

I saw that on another thread. The mrs is not ready for a full time move yet, but it looks fab. Something like that but closer to here would be great. Dont get me wrong, I wouldn't mind working away as long as I can afford to come home when im off lol. Thanks though

Would there really be any time off with that job though? 1000 of visitors

Chrissybabe · 19 January 2014, 18:49

Probably not much, that is my point haha. It would be a lovely lifestyle though

Ribandmotorhome · 19 January 2014, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Chrissybabe

Probably not much, that is my point haha. It would be a lovely lifestyle though

I asked the wife if she is planning to leave me. Cos that's just the place i would go.
She said no.
Oh bug_ger!!

Chrissybabe · 19 January 2014, 18:59

Lol haha

wavelength · 19 January 2014, 23:46

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Tried him. He couldnt help. Must be a busy chap though. Shame because he dis look good. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Its a long time since anyone said I looked good....and she had had several too many even then.

A lot of people chasing jobs out there, & although I do know of the odd one still sailing WT transfer boats on advanced powerboat, its no longer the norm.
Yep we are very busy with the renewables clients, I keep promising m'self I will retire from it but it never seems to happen, we will do some training when it warms up a bit, cos we enjoy it, but a lot of that time is promised to enforcement guys.

simon23 · 20 January 2014, 07:27

Sorry to butt in but im thinking about a career change at 44years old .are their many jobs on maybe windfarm support at the bottom of the ladder .is this deck hand ? What qualifications do i need ?
Is my age a problem ?
Are their many jobs ?
Roughly how much would i earn ?
Thanks for any advice in advance .

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Chrissybabe · 20 January 2014, 07:40

That is a great question/ questions, I personally dont know the anwsers but will be interested to find out. Good luck.

simon23 · 22 January 2014, 07:12

Was it something i said ?

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chris.moody · 22 January 2014, 11:03

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Originally Posted by simon23

Sorry to butt in but im thinking about a career change at 44years old .are their many jobs on maybe windfarm support at the bottom of the ladder .is this deck hand ? What qualifications do i need ?
Is my age a problem ?
Are their many jobs ?
Roughly how much would i earn ?
Thanks for any advice in advance .

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I'm 50 and age has not been a problem. Do bear in mind from 60 onwards your medical is yearly not 5 yearly

For rib charter work you need RYA commercially endorsed Adv powerboat. To teach powerboating you need RYA Powerboat Instructor qualification. I have no idea what you need for windfarms, I think they prefer a higher qualification.

Rib training and charter skipper work tends to be done on a self employed basis not as an employee. Work is very seasonal, you would need another income alongside it

I have not had any problem finding work but that will depend on where in the country you are looking for work.

Chris

Barrowboy · 22 January 2014, 12:14

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I have not had any problem finding work but that will depend on where in the country you are looking for work.

Chris[/QUOTE]

...and I'm sure Chris will agree that your success will also depend on your attitude, time-keeping, sense of humour and general demeanour around your employers' customers.

chris.moody · 22 January 2014, 12:59

I agree. How you deal with customers is a big part of the job. The skippers that can make sure the clients have a great day get lots of repeat work. The skippers that are not good with the clients, or break boats, struggle getting work.

Chris

Chrissybabe · 22 January 2014, 13:08

That is a fabulous snippit to remember! I am really excited to be training in this field. You guys have been very helpful and informative. Can't thank you enough 👍

Solent Ranger · 29 January 2014, 06:01

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Originally Posted by chris.moody

I'm 50 and age has not been a problem. Do bear in mind from 60 onwards your medical is yearly not 5 yearly

That is incorrect! It is only on reaching 65 that it is a requirement to have a medical every year. I know because I have just had my last 5 year ML5.

chris.moody · 29 January 2014, 07:27

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Originally Posted by Solent Ranger

That is incorrect! It is only on reaching 65 that it is a requirement to have a medical every year. I know because I have just had my last 5 year ML5.

Oops, thanks for correcting my mistake.

Solent Ranger · 29 January 2014, 08:39

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Originally Posted by chris.moody

Oops, thanks for correcting my mistake.

You have 5 years longer than you thought.

wavelength · 29 January 2014, 10:14

a bit more correction.... the ENG1 (allegedly stricter) medical as required now by most if not all of the renewables energy operators is a two year certificate max (unlike the 5 on the ML5).
This became a one year max on an ENG1 at 65 in the past.
This is no longer the case and the ENG1 can still be issued with a two year validity at any age. Unfortunately I know having officially become a very old *** recently. But having my ENG1 last week & expecting 1 year at best I was pleasantly surprised to be given the full two year ticket after a thorough medical. Doctor says things have changed.
One of my crew extremely p****d off. The young upstart was given a 1 year restricted ENG1 and told to lose weight.

My ENG1 doc off to specsavers immediately after my medical

and I keep threatening to retire but they keep finding ways of persuading me to stop!

Barrowboy · 29 January 2014, 10:57

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Originally Posted by wavelength

a bit more correction.... the ENG1 (allegedly stricter) medical as required now by most if not all of the renewables energy operators is a two year certificate max (unlike the 5 on the ML5).
This became a one year max on an ENG1 at 65 in the past.
This is no longer the case and the ENG1 can still be issued with a two year validity at any age. Unfortunately I know having officially become a very old *** recently. But having my ENG1 last week & expecting 1 year at best I was pleasantly surprised to be given the full two year ticket after a thorough medical. Doctor says things have changed.
One of my crew extremely p****d off. The young upstart was given a 1 year restricted ENG1 and told to lose weight.

My ENG1 doc off to specsavers immediately after my medical

and I keep threatening to retire but they keep finding ways of persuading me to stop!

A couple of years ago an MCA approved doc, who should remain nameless but he's in Liverpool, told a mate of mine on a Friday afternoon that he'd have to lose weight, or display serious intent to lose weight, before he'd issue an ENG1.

My mate enquired how he could demonstrate 'serious intent', to which the doc replied: '...if you come back on Monday and have lost 7 lbs, I'd consider that to be serious intent.'

My mate didn't have his normal 12 pint sesh on Friday or Saturday, refrained from his 'full monty' early hours kebab and didn't go near the curry house all weekend. Back to the doc on Monday and he'd lost the required amount. ENG1 issued.

Normal service has since been resumed of course but, fortunately, he's not a professional mariner just an occasional visitor to offshore substations and he was starting from a very high base!

Ribandmotorhome · 29 January 2014, 11:06

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Originally Posted by Barrowboy

A couple of years ago an MCA approved doc, who should remain nameless but he's in Liverpool, told a mate of mine on a Friday afternoon that he'd have to lose weight, or display serious intent to lose weight, before he'd issue an ENG1.

My mate enquired how he could demonstrate 'serious intent', to which the doc replied: '...if you come back on Monday and have lost 7 lbs, I'd consider that to be serious intent.'

My mate didn't have his normal 12 pint sesh on Friday or Saturday, refrained from his 'full monty' early hours kebab and didn't go near the curry house all weekend. Back to the doc on Monday and he'd lost the required amount. ENG1 issued.

Normal service has since been resumed of course but, fortunately, he's not a professional mariner just an occasional visitor to offshore substations and he was starting from a very high base!

He best have a big poo then before he goes! :-) next time