Open Days & Events
Our next open day is Friday 21st January 2011 from 10am to 4pm.
The Open Day aims to give prospective officer cadets an insight into what a career in the shipping industry has to offer and the training programmes necessary to become qualified as a ship's navigation or engineer officer.
Many of the major British shipping companies currently recruiting cadets will attend to give information about the career opportunities that they can offer.
Cadets under training will also be on hand to share some first hand experiences of the career that they have chosen.
A number of our training facilities will be open and visitors will be able to take part in demonstrations and exercises designed to give a flavour of life at sea. These will include the Ship's Bridge Simulator and Engine Room Simulator.
What can you expect from the Open Day?
Will there be guided tours of the facilities?
Yes - there will be guided tours from cadets, members of staff and student ambassadors These don't have any particular timings as such, just when we feel we have a large enough group we will set off. They will last about 15 - 20 minutes.
Is there a refectory area that they can use?
Yes, the refectory will be open all day and you can purchase sandwiches, meals and hot and cold snacks and drinks there.
What is the chance of these students receiving sponsorship
Very good, depending on the particular company they apply to as to their specific employment guidelines. Generally any applicant must have 5 GCSE's Grades A - C (including Maths, English and Science).
Is there an upper age limit for entry?
No, not at all, again dependent on the company that employs them - this year we have had cadets through ranging from 16 - 45.
How do I get there?
Click here |for directions by road and train. Should I bring a copy of my cv?
It's always worth bringing CV's to show to the company. Some companies have been known to interview then and there - but it depends on how busy they are.
Will the companies be willing to talk with small group of students and give advice?
There will be presentations from lecturers who will speak with visitors - as well as lots of other staff and students, and the companies will be available to talk all day.
Are companies looking to recruit for this coming academic year?
The companies will be looking to recruit potentially for September 2011 and January 2012.
Download the programme| for the January 2010 Open Day to get an idea of what you might see in 2011. Please bear in mind there will be changes to this timetable for the 2011 open day.
Click here| to see the photographs from the January 2010 Open Day. To read a blog about the open day in June 2010 - please click here.|
If you have any queries, please contact emily.steel@solent.ac.uk|