Hi guys,
I've recently applied to, and am continually applying to carious cadetship programmes and just have a few questions. Just a bit of background:
I am 18 years old with 8 GCSEs all above C, however, I did not undertake any higher education apart from a business apprenticeship. I have been eager to get into the maritime industry and undertook courses last year to join the superyachts. I have already completed my STCW and a couple of rec courses (powerboat level 2, PWC, Radar) I have spent the rest of my time since school working and saving for this career path before stumbling upon cadetships. I have experience mainly in the hospitality sector.
Would any of this put me in an advantageous position when applying for a cadetship? Or would my lack of higher education restrict me in finding a suitable program?
Secondly, are you awarded with your MCA OOW unlimited CoC on completion of your cadetship? some websites are not too clear about this.
Also how long is the process, from applying, to offer as I'm applying in January to probably start in September?
Finally, how competitive is the process of becoming a cadet? I am looking to jump onto cruise ships but will accept offers from tankers to cargo ships to obtain my OOW unlimited ticket. I am putting all my efforts into my application but just want an idea of how competitive it is getting to that desired cadetship offer.
Sorry for all the questions, just trying to get a better idea on what I'm getting myself into and what I need to do. Thanks for all the help!
I've recently applied to, and am continually applying to carious cadetship programmes and just have a few questions. Just a bit of background:
I am 18 years old with 8 GCSEs all above C, however, I did not undertake any higher education apart from a business apprenticeship. I have been eager to get into the maritime industry and undertook courses last year to join the superyachts. I have already completed my STCW and a couple of rec courses (powerboat level 2, PWC, Radar) I have spent the rest of my time since school working and saving for this career path before stumbling upon cadetships. I have experience mainly in the hospitality sector.
Would any of this put me in an advantageous position when applying for a cadetship? Or would my lack of higher education restrict me in finding a suitable program?
Secondly, are you awarded with your MCA OOW unlimited CoC on completion of your cadetship? some websites are not too clear about this.
Also how long is the process, from applying, to offer as I'm applying in January to probably start in September?
Finally, how competitive is the process of becoming a cadet? I am looking to jump onto cruise ships but will accept offers from tankers to cargo ships to obtain my OOW unlimited ticket. I am putting all my efforts into my application but just want an idea of how competitive it is getting to that desired cadetship offer.
Sorry for all the questions, just trying to get a better idea on what I'm getting myself into and what I need to do. Thanks for all the help!
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