MARINE TECHNOLOGY & WATER SPORTS COURSESwww.llandrillo.ac.uk

A Message from the PrincipalWe offer a wide range of full-time and part-time courses at our campuses in Pwllheli and Rhos-on-Sea, including water sports, sailing, marine engineering and apprenticeships. Our outstanding facilities and teaching, along with our proximity to a wide range of marine organisations, make this the perfect place to study.

The marinas, sailing clubs and water sports centres around North Wales alone provide hundreds of jobs, and the proposed Pwllheli National Sailing Academy & Events Centre will create further opportunities for the Outdoor Sector, as well as boosting the local economy.

Whether you are leaving school and interested in a career in the marine industry or you are an experienced sailor looking to update your skills and knowledge, I hope you will find something in this brochure to suit you.

I look forward to welcoming you in the near future.

Glyn Jones OBEPrif Weithredwr / Pennaeth CEO / Principal

Marine Industry in North-West WalesThe UK maritime sector is the largest maritime sector in Europe and directly employs over 410,000 people. With a turnover of £56 billion the sector is bigger than automotive and more than double the size of aerospace and agriculture combined. Excellent opportunities exist for learners to progress into the industry at local, national and international levels.

Situated in North West Wales, Coleg Llandrillo and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor are located in an enviable location with good access to the marine, boatbuilding and water sports industries.

Marinas at Caernarfon, Conwy, Deganwy, Holyhead, Port Dinorwic , Porthmadog and Pwllheli provide over 1,000 berths. The marinas, together with sailing clubs at Caernarfon, Felinheli, Holyhead, Llandudno, Pwllheli and Rhyl, provide a range of marine-related employment opportunities, along with the chance to develop your sailing skills to a high level. The total annual economic benefit of the Conwy and Deganwy marinas alone is worth around £6 million to the local area.

Offshore renewables presents the marine industry with an unprecedented growth opportunity. RenewableUK recently showed the sector doubling direct UK employment to over 10,000 between 2007 and 2010.

Plas Menai, the National Watersports Centre for Wales, is also based locally on the Menai Strait offering employment opportunities to high calibre students and further specialist training in many aspects of water sports including sailing, windsurfing or kayaking.

Following a successful bid for £8.3m, the Pwllheli National Sailing Academy & Events Centre (opposite) will open its doors in 2013. Gwynedd Council has been working in partnership with Pwllheli Sailing Club, Welsh Government, North Wales Water sports, Plas Menai, Coleg Llandrillo Cymru and the Welsh Yachting Association to develop the Academy and the Events Centre.

As one of the educational stakeholders in the bid, the College offers courses in Rhos-on-Sea and Pwllheli which will allow you to gain experience and qualifications and will help you gain employment in the sector.

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Marine Technology at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru and Coleg Meirion-DwyforThe College has two bespoke marine engineering centres.

Opened in September 2009 at a cost of over £8 million, the new Marine & Built Environment Centre (MBEC) at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru’s Rhos-on-Sea Campus includes a specialist Marine Engineering and Boatbuilding facility with a range of full and part-time courses.

In Pwllheli, there is a dedicated Marine Engineering Centre at the Hafan site allowing students to study Engineering at Levels 1, 2 and 3 with a marine-based focus.

Subjects at both sites include woodwork, glass reinforced plastic, propulsion systems and marine electronics. These are all taught alongside traditional construction and engineering subjects. These courses will prepare you for employment in a range of fields including marine engineering, boatbuilding, yacht skippering, commercial vessel operations, marine electronics and marine retailing.

Contents4 Courses5 Full-time Courses8 Part-time Water Sports & Sailing Courses10 Short Courses12 How to Apply How to Contact Us

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The £8.3 million flagship project developed by Gwynedd Council has secured around £8 million of funding from the Welsh Government through the European Regional Development Fund and the Targeted Match Fund.

CoursesThe College has a range of full-time, part-time and short vocational qualifications from Level 1 through to Level 3. You can also study a range of a marine-related Apprenticeships.

The practical, full-time courses are designed to provide you with the specialist knowledge, understanding and skills to work within the Marine sector, as well as an industry-recognised qualification that is highly regarded by employers.

On completion of your course you could move into employment or onto a professional or University Level qualification.

Our part-time and short courses will enable you to gain a range of qualifications to equip you either for work or leisure purposes.

Full-time Courses

Entry Level 1 Pwllheli Rhos

Engineering Pre-Apprenticeship Level 1 Programme

Intermediate Level 2

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Boatbuilding, Maintenance & Support

NVQ 2 Boatbuilding & Support Services

NVQ 2 Engineering (PEO - Performing Engineering Operations, Marine)

Advanced Level 3

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering (Marine Engineering)

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sailing & Vessel Operations

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Marine Engineering

QCF Level 2/3 Yacht Maintenance & Commercial Skippering

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Part-time Water Sports & Sailing Courses

Intermediate Level 2 Pwllheli Rhos

BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Sailing & Water Sports

BTEC Level 2 Subsidiary Certificate in Sailing & Water Sports

Advanced Level 3

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sailing & Water Sports

BTEC Level 3 Short Courses in Sailing & Water Sports

Short CoursesPwllheli Rhos

Maintenance & Repair for Boat Owners

RYA Day Skipper Course

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Course

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

Full-time Courses

Entry Level 1

Engineering Pre-Apprenticeship Level 1 ProgrammeThis course is primarily for school leavers who have an interest in engineering or are considering engineering as a career. This course will introduce you to mechanical engineering, bench fitting and turning, providing you with the knowledge for progression onto a Level 2 qualification.

Entry RequirementsThere are no formal entry requirements for this course, just a willingness to learn.

Where can I go next?Successful completion of ALL elements of this course will allow you to progress onto a Level 2 Marine Engineering course.

Duration1 year

Intermediate Level 2

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Boatbuilding, Maintenance & SupportThis course is aimed at those who wish to gain a broad range of practical skills in boatbuilding. It will develop your knowledge of outfitting, carpentry and composites as well as building your theoretical understanding of Marine Engineering and boatbuilding processes.

Entry RequirementsGCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics. Students with appropriate experience or aptitude will also be considered.

Where can I go next?On completion of the course you could progress onto City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Marine Engineering or employment in the Marine industry.

Duration1 year

NVQ 2 Boatbuilding & Support ServicesThis qualification is suitable for those seeking recognition of their competence in a wide variety of marine activities such as boat production, maintenance or repair of boats under supervision.

Entry RequirementsYou should be working in a boatbuilding, outfitting or maintenance environment, be motivated and enthusiastic with appropriate mechanical and practical aptitude.

Where can I go next?On completion of the course you could progress onto Level 3 course at the Pwllheli or Rhos-on-Sea Campuses. The qualification will improve your employability in the Marine industry with learners showing excellent progression into a variety of different jobs both at home and abroad.

Duration1 year

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Intermediate Level 2

NVQ 2 Engineering (PEO - Performing Engineering Operations, Marine)This qualification is designed to give new entrants into engineering occupations a basic understanding of safety and general engineering practices in a Marine environment.

Entry RequirementsYou should be working in a boatbuilding, outfitting or maintenance environment, be motivated and enthusiastic with appropriate mechanical and practical aptitude.

Where can I go next?On completion of the course you could progress onto Level 3 course at the Pwllheli or Rhos-on-Sea Campuses. The qualification will also improve your employability in the Marine industry.

Duration1 year

Advanced Level 3

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering (Marine Engineering)This course will provide you with an Engineering qualification using aspects of marine engineering whenever possible. Topics on the course include mathematics, electrical and mechanical principles of engineering along with electro, pneumatic & hydraulic systems, computer-aided design and vehicle engine principles.

Entry Requirements5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Mathematics, or a relevant Level 2 course.

Where can I go next?On completion of the course you could progress onto a university level course or employment within the Marine industry.

Duration2 years

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sailing & Vessel Operations This course will develop your knowledge, skills and understanding in a range of sailing & vessel operations needed for employment in the Marine or Leisure industries.

Entry Requirements5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or a relevant Level 2 course.

Where can I go next?On completion of the course you could progress onto a university level course or employment within the Marine or Leisure industries.

Duration2 years

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Advanced Level 3

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Marine Engineering This course provides progression from the Level 2 Certificate by both expanding on your practical skills and introducing new subjects such as propulsion systems, vessel support systems, marine engines and marine electrical systems.

Entry Requirements5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or a relevant Level 2 course.

Where can I go next?On completion of the course you could progress onto a university level course or employment within the boatbuilding industry. In the past, learners have been successful in securing paid cadetships as engineering officers for commercial shipping companies.

Duration2 years

QCF Level 2/3 Yacht Maintenance & Commercial SkipperingThis course will provide you with the broad base of engineering skills required to maintain and repair leisure and commercial craft. Alongside this you will gain a number of RYA and MCA qualifications which are well recognised by the global industry.

Entry Requirements5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Mathematics, or a relevant Level 2 course. Candidates with suitable experience will also be considered. Candidates must be able to swim at least 50m.

Where can I go next?Opportunities for employment exist on a truly global scale. On completion of the course you could progress onto a university level course or seek employment within the Marine industry as a skipper or crew member in the luxury yacht, tourism, training or commercial sectors. Positions also exist repairing and maintaining vessels either at home or abroad.

Duration2 years

Adam Edgar

Courses: Boatbuilding & Repair Level 2 Site: Rhos-on-Sea

When I completed a BTEC Extended Diploma in Outdoor Education at the College in 2010, I was reluctant to go to University due to the high cost. The dinghy sailing and power boating that I had previously experienced on the Outdoor Education Course had spurred an interest in the sea, so I was keen to continue my studies with the Marine department.

I enjoyed most parts of the course; it was all relevant to the industry. I particularly enjoyed developing joinery skills in the work shop. The Day Skipper, which involved a three day yacht trip, the Power Boat course and the VHF radio course were also great fun. It was good to get out on the water.

I now work in Conwy Marina for Network as a Trainee Engineer. I enjoy the variety of work, which mainly involves the repair and commissioning of new and used motor and sailing yachts for the leisure industry in the local area. I still attend College on a day release basis in order to gain the Level 3 qualification.

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Part-time Water Sports & Sailing CoursesThese part-time qualifications are designed to provide you with specialist work-related qualifications and will give you the knowledge, understanding and skills needed for employment. These qualifications can also provide you with career development opportunities if you’re currently working within the Marine sector.

Level 2

BTEC Level 2 Subsidiary Certificate in Sailing & WatersportsThis course will provide you with an introduction to the skills, qualities and knowledge required for employment in the sailing and watersports/outdoor adventure sector.

The course consists of two modules:- Injury in Sport- Practical Sailing Skills

Entry Requirements? GCSEs grade C-E

Where can I go next?On completion you will have the gained skills to allow you access a Level 3 course at the College, or gain employment in a watersports related establishment.

Duration1 year

BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Sailing & WatersportsThis course is a development of the Subsidiary Certificate and will further develop your knowledge of the sailing and watersports/outdoor adventure sector.

The course consists of two mandatory modules:- Injury in Sport- Practical Sailing Skills

Plus one optional unit from:- Outdoor & Adventurous Activities- Leading Outdoor & Adventurous Activities- Work Experience in the Sports Industry

Entry Requirements? GCSEs grade C-E

Where can I go next?On completion you will have the gained skills to allow you access a Level 3 course at the College, or gain employment in a watersports related establishment.

Duration1 year

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Level 3

BTEC Level 3 Short Courses in Sailing & Watersports This course is a progression from Level 2 and will further develop your skills, qualities and knowledge for employment in the sailing and watersports sector.

The course consists of two modules:- Taking Responsibility for a Sail Craft- Managing & Operating Watersports Centres

Entry Requirements? 5 GCSEs A* - C with a Grade C in your chosen language, BTEC First Diploma at Merit level or successful completion of the Level 2 Subsidiary Certificate in Sailing & Watersports.

Where can I go next?On completion you will have the gained skills to allow you access a Level 3 course at the College, or gain employment in a watersports related establishment.

Duration 2 years, part-time

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sailing & Watersports This course is an extension of the BTEC Level 3 Short Courses programme and will increase your knowledge of the sailing and watersports/outdoor adventure sector.

The course consists of two mandatory modules:- Taking Responsibility for a Sail Craft- Managing & Operating Watersports Centres

Plus one mandatory specialist unit from:- Principles & Practices in Outdoor Adventure- Equipment & Facilities for Outdoor & Adventurous Activities

Plus one optional unit from:- Work Experience in Sport- Leading Water-based Outdoor & Adventurous Activities- Skills for Water-based Outdoor & Adventurous Activities

Entry Requirements? 5 GCSEs A* - C with a Grade C in your chosen language, BTEC First Diploma at Merit level or successful completion of the Level 2 Subsidiary Certificate in Sailing & Watersports.

Where can I go next?On completion you will have the gained skills to allow you access a Level 3 course at the College, or gain employment in a watersports related establishment.

Duration 2 years, part-time

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Short CoursesThe College runs a range of short sailing and boat maintenance courses at both campuses.

Pwllheli Campus

RYA Day Skipper CourseThis course will introduce you to marine terminology, seamanship, safety, collision regulations, meteorology, chart work, tides, coastal navigation and pilotage.

Course Code: 1LH103419Hours: 3Weeks: 12Date/Start Time: Wednesday 25 April, 7pmCost: £175 and £30 exam fee

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance CourseThis course will help you understand the workings and basic maintenance of diesel engines.

Course Code: 1LC103421Hours: 6Weeks: 1Date/Start Time: Saturday 16 June, 9amCost: £100

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance CourseThis course will help you understand the workings and basic maintenance of diesel engines.

Course Code: 1JL92607Hours: 6Weeks: 1Date/Start Time: Saturday 6 October, 9amCost: £100

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Vincent Fitzsimons

Courses: Boatbuilding & Repair Level 2 and Marine Engineering Level 3Site: Rhos-on-Sea

Previously I was employed as a security systems installer in London, but was keen to escape the corporate work environment and learn how to manufacture boats, surfboards and kite-race boards.

The courses were broad-based, allowing me to develop the range of skills required by the industry. Navigation and seamanship were taught alongside practical subjects such as modern/traditional boatbuilding techniques and marine propulsion. I’ve got a job as a base engineer for Sunsail Palermo, in Italy. My main duties centre around the repair and maintenance of a fleet of yachts on and around the coast of Sicily and on the mainland.

Rhos-on-Sea Campus

Maintenance & Repair for Boat OwnersThis course will help you to become more familiar with carrying out maintenance and repairs on your boat.

Course Code: TJL79693AHours: 3Weeks: 10Date/Start Time: Tuesday 27 September, 6pmCost: £200

RYA Day Skipper CourseThis course introduces you to marine terminology, seamanship, safety, collision regulations, meteorology, chart work, tides, coastal navigation and pilotage.

Course Code: TJL79679AHours: 3Weeks: 12Date/Start Time: Thursday 15 September, 6pmCost: £175 and £30 exam fee

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance CourseThis course will help you understand the workings and basic maintenance of diesel engines.

Course Code: TJL79690AHours: 3Weeks: 2Date/Start Time: Thursday 22 September, 6pmCost: £100

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory course is an advanced course that builds on the knowledge gained on the shore-based Day Skipper course. It is aimed at sailors and motor boaters who are looking to undertake more complex passages perhaps offshore or at night. This course is a must for those looking to work towards taking the RYA Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams.

Course Code: TJL79691AHours: 3Weeks: 12Date/Start Time: Monday 10 September, 6pmCost: £200 and £30 exam fee

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How to ApplyIf you would like to apply for a course, or need help and advice in making your decision, then call the Advice & Guidance Centre at your campus of choice or call in during work hours.

For more detailed course information and entry requirements please visit the website:

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How to Contact UsColeg Llandrillo CymruLlandudno RoadRhos-on-SeaColwyn Bay LL28 4HZSwitchboard: 01492 546 666

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