From early next year, those looking to pursue a career in the fishing industry will be able to take part in a free course at Coleg Llandrillo college in Wales.
Two Introduction to Commercial Fishing courses, created by Seafish and funded by the Welsh Government and the European Fisheries Fund, will be delivered by Coleg Llandrillo’s Marine Centre, and will run twice starting on Monday 13 January and Monday 3 February 2014 respectively, for three weeks.
The course will prepare students for work as a commercial fisherman by providing a snapshot of what’s involved in the day to day work of a fisherman at sea. As well as equipping students with the essential skills needed to begin work at sea, the three week course will also give them practical training at sea on a 43ft vessel.
The course covers key areas including navigation, engineering, boat handling, rope work, catch handling, seamanship and fishing gear construction. Students will also undertake basic safety training in sea survival, fire fighting, first aid and health and safety.
After completing the course, students will be supported by Seafish and the college to help them find work or progress their learning which could include places on the Maritime Studies Apprenticeship programme.
For more information or to apply, please contact Andy White (Marine Coordinator, Coleg Llandrillo) by email on a.white@gllm.ac.uk before Wednesday 11 December.
