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Aspiring Shipbuilder in partnership with Cammell Laird

at Wirral Metropolitan College, Birkenhead · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate1 yearFlexible

What the college says

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 will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's to be Maths or English at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) to study at this level. If you have a beginner/Introductory qualification in the subject you want to study and a maths or English GCSE at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) you can study at this level. NB If you have already gained a Level 2 in Engineering this course may not be suitable. Please contact Admissions on 0151 551 7777 to discuss in the first instance. En

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?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

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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