OffWatch Cadet Survey

About You

Q1About You

How did you find out about the ETO cadetship and decide to apply for it?

Careers advice at school or college Family member or friend already in the industry Found it myself online Job centre or recruitment event Direct contact from a sponsoring company Other

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Q2About You

Did you enjoy your time at sea?

Yes — I'd like to do it as a career Yes — but only for a few years Yes — but not with this company Kind of — it was okay but not what I expected Not really No Other

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Q3About You

Before you started the course, how well did you understand what the ETO cadetship actually involved?

Very well — I had a clear picture Somewhat — I had a rough idea but not the full picture Not much — it was vaguer than I expected Not at all — I had very little information before starting Other

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Your Sponsor Company

Q4Sponsor Company

Has your sponsor company given you any indication that they will employ you after you qualify?

Yes — they have been clear that there will be a job for me They've suggested it's likely but nothing definite It has never been mentioned They have been clear that there is no guarantee I'm not sure / I haven't asked Other

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Q5Sponsor Company

How confident are you that your sponsor company will keep you on after you qualify?

Very confident Fairly confident Not very confident Not at all confident I have no idea either way Other

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Q6Sponsor Company

Do you think you will stay with the company you're with now?

Yes Not sure No — they don't keep cadets on No — I'm applying for another company No — I'm going to do something else I'd like to but I'm not sure they'll have me Other

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Career Prospects and Plans

Q7Career Prospects

Are you actively looking at job opportunities beyond your sponsor company for when you qualify?

Yes — I'm actively looking and have a plan I'm keeping an eye on what's out there No — I'm relying on my sponsor company No — it feels too early to think about it No — I'm not sure where to look Other

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Q8Career Prospects

If you are looking at other job options, what types of roles are you considering? (Select all that apply)

Seagoing ETO roles with a different company Offshore / wind farm / energy sector Superyachts Shore-based marine or electrical role Non-maritime electrical or engineering role I'm not looking at other options Other

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Q9Career Prospects

How would you describe your overall confidence about finding employment when you finish the course?

Very confident — I expect to find something quickly Fairly confident Uncertain — I'm not sure what will happen Worried — I don't think it will be easy I haven't thought about it much yet Other

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College Careers Support

Q10College Support

Has the college provided you with any careers advice or guidance about employment after you qualify?

Yes, and it was useful Yes, but it wasn't very helpful Very little — it's been mentioned but not in any depth None at all Other

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Q11College Support

Do you know what happened to cadets from previous years — whether they found work at sea after qualifying?

Yes — and most seemed to find work Yes — but results seemed mixed No — I have no idea what happened to previous cohorts No — I've had no contact with anyone who went before me Other

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Q12College Support

Would it help you to know what jobs and careers previous cadets from this course went on to after qualifying?

Yes definitely — it would really help me understand my own prospects Yes somewhat — it would be useful but wouldn't change my plans Maybe — depends what the information showed Not really — I already feel informed enough No — it wouldn't make a difference to me Other

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Community and Support

Q13Community

Would a dedicated online platform for ETO and engineering cadets, graduates and prospective cadets be useful to you now and in the future? For example: latest maritime job adverts, honest company and vessel reviews, a community forum, and local information for the college and student life.

Yes — it would be useful to me now and after I qualify More useful after I qualify than right now More useful right now as a cadet than later Maybe — depends what it offered Probably not Other

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