5 Make An Expression of Interest

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Boat Safety Scheme Examiner. This page is for those considering undertaking the entry programme.

The Expression of Interest (EoI) system is now open, EoI in the BSS New Examiner Training Programme, are made without obligations on either party.

We will only accept people onto the next stage who fit the descriptions of qualifications, experience, skills, aptitudes, attitudes and we expect you to have considered the business environment and operational demands made of a BSS Examiner. We believe the responsibilities are considerable and so we think it needs quite special people to fit the profile of the modern BSS Examiner.

Along with your personal contact details please provide a brief (one page) CV or supporting statement specific to the BSS Examiner role (Only .doc/.docx, or .pdf formats are accepted). The statement or CV should indicate succinctly how you meet our requirements, including details of your marine experience and marine skills together with your related technical background and qualifications.

If we think your CV indicates a shortfall in meeting the requirements we will let you know.

Your Expression of Interest (EoI) will be reviewed by a panel. If successful at this stage, you will be invited to attend one of three online briefing sessions. Following the briefing, Candidates who wish to proceed will be invited to a half-day Orientation.

This Orientation provides an opportunity for us to meet you in person, and for you to meet members of the team. It will offer deeper insight into the role of an Examiner, while also allowing us to assess your skills and attributes in a practical setting.

After the Orientation, your application will be reviewed by the panel for a second time. Successful Candidates will receive a formal offer to become a BSS Trainee Examiner and a place on the next New Examiner Training Programme.

Naturally there is no guarantee of a place, and again while we will do our best to support you through the Programme, hopefully with success, we cannot guarantee your assessment results.

If you are keen to become a BSS Examiner on one of our future programmes, then please read all the information on pages 1-4 to understand the considerable demands and responsibilities that come with the role.

Please provide a current CV or statement that indicates clearly exactly how you match the required marine competencies and marine/boat experience. 

The file must be in MS Word (.doc/.docx) or in PDF format.
How many years of experience do you have hands on working on UK inland waterways craft? *
When was the last time you worked hands on with UK inland waterways craft? *
Are you Gas Safe Registered for LPG for boats? *
Examiners are required to undertake LPG system tightness testing using either a manometer, or a permanently installed bubble tester. Training is given on both these tests during the BSS Examiner Training Course. However, on boats covered by the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations (this includes hire and other forms of commercial boats, and boats used predominantly for residential purposes), Examiners can only undertake the LPG system tightness test using a manometer if they are Gas Safe Registered for LPG boats. Therefore, Examiners who are not Gas Safe Registered for LPG boats can only undertake Examinations on boats covered by the GSIUR if the boat has a permanently installed bubble tester within its LPG system. Before you proceed in this programme, please confirm that you understand this? *
Which of the following subjects do you have a GCSE, O'Level or equivalent level 2 qualification at a grade A*-C? *
On most days, do you use a computer for your work? *
Which of these options best describes your level of competency with using a computer *
Authorised BSS Examiners are required to hold both Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance cover of £5 million each, so you should not proceed if you are aware of any reasons why your ability to hold cover would be withheld. Are you aware of any reason why you might have these insurances refused? *