Training Providers in Whitby

Established in 2002 and ideally located situated in the Mission to Seafarers' Centre adjacent to the fish quay, the school, which is mainly funded via the Learning and Skills Council and the Sea Fish Industry Authority, is going from strength to strength.

The school offers training for new entrants to the fishing industry and experienced fishermen. Our most successful course is the full apprenticeship which offers an NVQ Level 2 in Marine Vessel Support - Deckhand. Apprentices reside within Whitby and with board and lodgings paid for them, they receive an allowance whilst training. Other courses for experienced fishermen are run via Sea Fish Industry Authority funding and are mostly free.

We opened with financial support via a grant from Defra and kitted out to include a lecture room, IT suite, library/study room and kitchen as well as the administration offices. Trainees use computers with broadband internet access and interactive computer programmes with simulations.

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