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Adult Aspiring Shipbuilding

at Wirral Metropolitan College, Birkenhead · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate30 weeksFlexible

What the college says

Many adults can study this course for free. Check the 'Can I study for free?' section below to see if you're eligible. Delivered in collaboration with Cammell Laird. Interested in engineering? Love working with your hands or solving problems? The Aspiring Shipbuilder Programme at Wirral Met College, delivered in partnership with Cammell Laird, is your chance to step into a career that combines tradition, innovation, and exciting opportunities. This hands-on course introduces you to the world of shipbuilding and ship repair. You'll explore how ships are designed, built, and maintained – all while developing the technical and professional skills that employers are looking for.

What you need to get on

You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course. Applicants may be considered on their individual skills and experience. You do not need formal qualifications for this course. However, you must be able to read and write clearly, interpret tasks, be willing to work independently, produce answers in a legible and understandable form and organise information clearly and coherently. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this cou

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Twelve Quays

    Morpeth Dock Shore Road, Birkenhead, CH41 1AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Birkenhead

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