Marine engineering technician

As a marine engineering technician, you could:

• install and fit out sea-going craft, like boats, yachts and ships
•  service and repair electrical and mechanical systems and machinery
•  inspect and test instruments and safety equipment
•  use remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) for undersea work on pipelines and cables
•  maintain weapons systems, radar and sonar on board Royal Navy warships and submarines

• knowledge of engineering science and technology
• maths knowledge
• complex problem-solving skills
• the ability to use your initiative
• the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
• knowledge of physics
• the ability to work well with others
• design skills and knowledge
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

You'll usually need a knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD).

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role

With experience, you could become a supervisor or project manager. You could also qualify as a marine engineer after further training.

As your career goes on you may wish to specialise in a particular area, such as:

• boat refurbishment and conversions
•  underwater work on rigs and pipelines
•  maritime equipment and boat sales
•  marine salvage and insurance