FERRY operator CalMac is expanding its modern apprenticeship (MA) programme to include harbour operations.
The company has joined forces with Forth Ports Ltd to devise a new port operations MA, the first time the port owner has partnered another company to deliver specialist training. CalMac operates out of 33 harbours and slipways and apprentices will learn all aspects of loading, unloading and securing cargo, mooring, passenger operations and workplace transport operations.
CalMac director of human resources Christine Roberts: ‘Increasing training opportunities was a key commitment of our successful bid to continue delivering ferry services across the west coast and ‘I’m delighted to announce the expansion of our MA programme.