Published on: 19 January 2023
Whether you want to expand your existing knowledge, or try something new – there’s never been a better time to start training than the new year!
We’re happy to announce our first round of courses for the year below. Covering a variety of topics; from social media awareness, to marine electronics, to keeping yourself up to date with government regulations.
If you have any questions regarding training and upskilling your workforce please contact training@britishmarine.co.uk.
Don’t forget that we also have many new CPD online courses available anytime.
HR Toolkit – New for 2023
British Marine is proudly working in partnership with We Do HR to offer a suite of four brand new 3-hour webinars. The online courses are HR for the non-HR manager, Learning and Development, Recruitment and Selection, and Retention. These online webinars will aid you to understand what human resources is, how to recruit staff, how to retain staff and how to turn good staff into a great team.
HR for the non-HR manager- 22 February 2023
This webinar is designed to provide useful information and resources so that managers may confidently handle HR issues on their own. Using legislation and examples we will explore the best practices to follow and things to avoid. Delegates will leave with a greater understanding of HR knowledge and strategies to implement this into their organisation.
This webinar will cover:
- Employment Law
- Employment documentation
- Data management
- Absences
- Employee Engagement
- Learning & Development
Recruitment and Selection – 15 March 2023
This will give you an overview of recruitment and selection processes for line managers. Through knowledge, experience, and examples we will explore the best practices to follow and things to avoid throughout the process. You will leave with a greater understanding of the tools needed to recruit and select the best talent for their organisation.
This webinar will cover:
- Job description hints and tips
- Interviews
- Assessment Criteria
- Data protection
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion
Retention – 26 April 2023
This webinar will give line managers an overview of the key elements of retention and steps you can take to ensure you retain your key talent. Using relevant examples, we will explore best practice and discuss some of the potential pitfalls you should be aware of. You will learn what drives employee retention and what you can do to keep your people motivated, engaged and retained.
This webinar will cover:
- The benefits of having effective retention strategies
- Workplace Flexibility
- Rewards and Recognition
- Involving your people
- Understanding your people
Learning and Development – 24 May 2023
Designed to give line managers an overview of effective learning and development techniques. Using relevant examples, we will explore best practice in learning and development and discuss some of the potential pitfalls you should be aware of.
This webinar will cover:
- Effective approach to learning and development for employees
- Career conversations
- Learning Styles
- Personal Development Plans
We are available on email or phone for any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you at the webinar and supporting you in developing a greater understanding of the recruitment and selection processes.
For prices and further information, please email Kitty – kjudd@britishmarine.co.uk or call 07923 250650
BMET and MEI Training Courses 2023
2023 DATES
- Feb 13- 15- BMET & MEI- Bournemouth and Poole College
- April 3-5 -BMET & MEI- Bournemouth and Poole College
- July- BMET & MEI- Bournemouth and Poole College
- October 23-25 BMET & MEI- Bournemouth and Poole College
BMET
A two-day course based around the BMEEA Code of Practice, the industry recommended standard. The course is designed to give candidates a general overview of the knowledge and skills required for a BMEEA-certified Marine Electrical Technician. All information and required knowledge is used mainly with UK marine electric systems and follows not only the BMEEA Code of Practice and ISOs, but also the Recreational Craft Regulations (RCR).
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Qualification BMEEA-certified Marine Electrical Technician, an industry recognised qualification
- Qualified to the BMEEA Code of Practice standard
- Training course and a qualification
- BMEEA are industry leaders consistently updating the training to be internationally relevant
IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?
Suitable for electrical engineers with at least one year’s experience, looking to further the knowledge, skills and gaining a qualification in marine electronics.
For pricing and booking- https://forms.office.com/r/NfEV1W2VX8
MEI Electrical
The Marine Electronics Installer (MEI) certificate is an indication of a working knowledge of NMEA’s Installation Standard, which clarifies and defines competent installation practices. A Marine Electronics Installer has demonstrated this proficiency by passing an examination designed to measure understanding of those principles.
MEI
The Marine Electronics Installer (MEI) certificate is an indication of a working knowledge of NMEA’s Installation Standard, which clarifies and defines competent installation practices. A Marine Electronics Installer has demonstrated this proficiency by passing an examination designed to measure understanding of those principles.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Market the training to potential customers as an indication of professional expertise
- The key electronics manufacturers are supportive of the training and certification
- Training and a qualification
- NMEA 0400 Standard
- BMEEA are industry leaders consistently updating the training to be internationally relevant
IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?
Suitable for electronics engineers with at least a year’s experience, who are looking to further their knowledge and gain a qualification in marine electronics.
Please keep checking the British Marine Courses as we are constantly adding new courses to our timetable, and we have some exciting training courses coming up in 2023 – British Marine Training Courses
PRICES
BMET Electrical Member Fee – £475.20 + VAT (£570.24)
BMET Electrical Non-Member Fee – £777.60 + VAT (£933.12)
Basic MEI Member Fee – £486 + VAT (£583.20)
Basic MEI Non-Member fee – £810 + VAT (£972)
Both BMET and BMEI Member fee – £961.20 + VAT (£1,153.44)
Both BMET and BMEI Non-Member fee – £1,587.60 + VAT (£1,905.12)
For additional information please call 07923 250650 or email Kitty Judd- kjudd@britishmarine.co.uk
Advanced Marina Management Course
Have you worked in a marina management position for three or more years? Are you looking for new ideas and knowledge to move your organisation and your career forward? This is the right course for you!
Packed with formal and informal learning opportunities, networking, field visit and group project, this live-in course is also a pathway towards Certified Marina Manager (CMM) and Certified Marina Professional (CMP) GMI Certification.
Where: Venice, Italy
When: 26 – 30 June 2023
Where: Abu Dhabi
When: 30 October – 3 November
Intermediate Marina Management Course
Not quite ready for the Advanced course? If you have worked for more than a year as marina team leader, supervisor or dockmaster, we’d love to have you at this course!
This four-day course will give you training in the critical issues of marinas, including Health and Safety, Maritime Law, Customer Service, Budgeting and Accounting, Environmental Management, Marketing… with networking, group projects and field visits included too!
Where: Athens
When: 24 – 27 April 2023
Where: The Algarve (Vilamoura) Portugal – in conjunction with ICOMIA – World Marina Conference in Vilamoura, Portugal
When: 6 – 9 October 2023
Recreational Craft Regulations (RCR) Awareness
Wednesday 8 February – Worcester
OVERVIEW
Designed to increase and expand your knowledge of how to meet the requirements of the post Brexit Recreational Craft Regulations, and assist your ability to manufacture, import and sell legally compliant products.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Update on the legal requirements applying to new recreational craft and their components
- Understanding your responsibilities when manufacturing recreational craft and their components
- Understanding the legal responsibilities of importing products into GB
- Understanding the legal responsibilities of those within the supply chain of second-hand vessels
- Understanding the legislation applicable to vessel refit and repairs under the new RCR
- Understanding the NI Protocol and how it affects products going to Northern Ireland
IS IT RIGHT FOR ME?
Suitable for:
- All those with responsibility for the design and construction of recreational craft, for example: directors, managers, designers, consultants, and surveyors
- All those involved in boat building who are responsible for the supply of equipment to any new boat, including engine suppliers
- All those involved in the refit and repair of recreational vessels under 24m LOA
- DIY builders who wish to CE Mark their own boats
- Importers or agents for boats built outside the UK
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Extensive and up to date information on the RCR and the associated International Standards, to help bring you up to date on the latest legislation.
WHAT WILL IT COVER?
- The legal position of the RCR
- Boat design categories
- The detail of the compliance modules
- The responsibilities of Approved Bodies
- The “Essential Requirements”
- The relationship between the regulation’s requirements and the use of BS EN and ISO standards
- The details of the Technical File and documentation requirements, including “Owner’s Manual” and “Declaration of Conformity”
- Annex II components
- Post construction assessment
- Major Craft Conversion – Repair and refit
- Exhaust and sound emissions
Book your place here.
Social Media Week Online
February / March
Due to popular demand, we are proud to bring you another Social Media Week from 28 February- 2 March.
More information to follow with online courses all about using social media to benefit your business.
For more information please email Kitty, kjudd@britishmarine.co.uk
The Law Relating to Brokerage and Boat Retailers
Thursday 20 April – Southampton, UK
Members price – £226.80 + VAT, Non-Members price – £453.60 + VAT
This course is designed to give brokers the latest updates and legislation on issues covering law when selling new and second-hand boats. It provides invaluable information and guidance to help you minimise legal problems when selling boats.
- Increase your knowledge and awareness of the legal framework and industry standards relating to the sale and purchase of craft
- Minimise your commercial risk and help to avoid disputes and the rejection of craft by purchasers
- Provide you with practical, industry-specific advice and guidance on key areas of the sale and purchase process
- You get the opportunity to discuss questions and specific examples with other attendees
To book – https://forms.office.com/r/hWwYGiwQGZ
Hire Boat Code Course
Wednesday 12 April – Location TBC
Member only course costing £226.80+VAT (£272.16)
Are all the staff involved in boat hire trained to meet the standard of the new Hire Boat Code? If not, we have a course to support you and your staff.
For pricing and booking- please email Kitty on kjudd@britishmarine.co.uk
