The Alevels im taking for the FD Course

[linnez]

I was wondering if the courses im taking suit all of the companies and if i would get accepted into the FD course , Im taking Btec Science , ICT, Geography and Media , I was wondering if they are good for all companies

[Martyboy]

My company specify the following regarding the FD course:

A level/highers entry:

Foundation Degree Marine Operations and MCA Certificate of Competency
Foundation Degree Marine Engineering and MCA Certificate of Competency
B.Eng Marine Engineering and MCA Certificate of Competency
BSc Nautical Studies and MCA Certificate of Competency

Entry Requirements:

120 UCAS points in unspecified A Levels or Scottish Highers Plus 5 GCSE / Scottish Standard Grades at grades A - C / 1 - 3 including Maths, English and a Science based subject

Other's may vary

[linnez]

In my Gcses i got 9 A-C's so if i get about 280 ucas points what im aiming for would that be good.

[Bulman]

Looks okay, I'm no expert but you've only got the science btech to really do with the cadet ship, but you should get the required UCAS! If I was you I'd try get some hobbies or clubs under your belt to to make you more employable, because you may not stand against a person with science and maths A levels but you can in other ways like leadership, interest in your applied cadetship etc

[linnez]

Ive currently been doing Alevel maths but i havent been a big fan of it , I personally dont think id achieve as well in it , as i would in Btec science Alevel , I thought Geography was Naval too ? and Ict kind of case of the technology

[soopaspud123]

what GCSE's do you have? You might be able to start applying for the HND route, I was going for the FD but this was something I really wanted to do for many years so I recently started studying on the HND, it doesnt give you as much of a back-up plan if it does all go wrong, but if you're dedicated enough to the course then it's something to look at

[linnez]

B maths B english C in seperate sciencs (3gcses ) A geography , B Pe and the rest Cs in like history :3 , I applied for september with Clyde marine but i failed my interview i messed it up so i might apply for january , ive applied for chiltern ,sstg and some others forjanuary intake i applie on the 2nd just waiting for replies

[soopaspud123]

could easily get into HND on that mate, use ALL of your experience in the interview, chiltern are a VERY good company in my experience (other companies are available), always picking up new sponsors, send me a PM if I can help at all (recently had my succesful interview with them) Good luck mate

[linnez]

Yerhh thats why im hoping to get accepted for january cause i can expect the questions especially with clyde marine id love to get in with them tbh , which college you at ?

[Martyboy]

Yerhh thats why im hoping to get accepted for january cause i can expect the questions especially with clyde marine id love to get in with them tbh , which college you at ?

I'm curious, why would you love to get in with Clyde??

[linnez]

The variety of companies which are partnered with them im a big fan of the such as Rccl and zodia , Its a good wide range

[soopaspud123]

you can get that with other companies mate. Im with Technip, through chiltern maritime who operate offshore, which is ideal for me as it opens up a range of jobs. but Technip have asked Chiltern to pt me on a different ship type for my 2nd phase of training so I could be on anything from a superyacht to a supertanker before the offshore construction vessels in phase 4 I'm studying at warsash

[EH75]

Clyde is a bit of a lottery in terms of what company you get and consequently the training you receive and the chance of a job at the end.

There are loads of other companies to look at with better prospects on all three fronts tbh.

[linnez]

I dont know tbh , Im more into the cargo and passenger vessels not a big fan of the offshore vessels but if i get aa interview for clyde ill pm you for advice im applying on the first day we can

[EH75]

What I would say is that if you go with Clyde you generally don't get told exactly what company will sponsor you until the day you start college. You'll be allowed to state 3 preferences but might not even get one of those! So you could choose a couple of cargo companies and a passenger one and get put on offshore anyway! There are a few good companies though Clyde like but no guarantee you will get placed with them.

I would recommend you apply to as many companies as possible to give yourself the best chance of success. Just work through all of these... http://www.careersatsea.org/apply/sp..._companies.php

Another point to consider is that the January intake is generally smaller and not as many companies take people on for it, so there will probably a smaller choice of companies.