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Apprenticeship schemeFerguson Marine

Ferguson Marine Apprenticeship 2027 intake (Port Glasgow)

Twelve paid apprenticeships at the Port Glasgow shipyard, starting January 2027, studying towards a nationally recognised qualification through West College Scotland. Roles listed are welders and fabricators. No previous shipbuilding experience is needed.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Ferguson Marine[1]
Who it’s for
Applicants aged 16 to 24 with, or expecting by January 2027, National 4 Maths at B, and National 5 English and a Science or Technical subject at B.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A paid apprenticeship with a nationally recognised qualification through West College Scotland.
Cost
Paid role
Year groups
Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
Scotland (Port Glasgow, Inverclyde)
Format
In person

Sources

3 sources

  1. Ferguson Marine

    2027 Apprenticeship Intake

    study towards a nationally recognised qualification through West College Scotland, all while being paid.

    Checked 23 October 2026

  2. Ferguson Marine

    2027 Apprenticeship Intake

    Applicants should be aged 16-24 and have achieved, or be expecting to achieve the following by January 2027

    Checked 23 October 2026

  3. Ferguson Marine

    2027 Apprenticeship Intake

    Applications close: Friday 6th November 2026

    Checked 23 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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Visit sentinus.co.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: Sentinus Young Innovators 2026 (Young Engineer of the Year)