Boatbuilding - Production Composite - Apprenticeship
Construction
A course by
Mast Academy
This apprenticeship provides knowledge and skills to work effectively in a team to refit or construct new composite production boats in the marine industry.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Mast Academy, New Zealand
It will take a total of 186 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Workplace Competence
Ability to work unsupervised in a production boatbuilding environment, refitting or constructing composite boats.
Technical Skills in Composite Boatbuilding
Develop technical skills relevant to composite production boatbuilding including materials handling, quality control, and applying calculations.
Teamwork and Communication
Work effectively within a team setting to complete boatbuilding tasks safely and to industry standards.
What You're Signing Up For
The aim of this programme is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to work unsupervised in a team to refit or construct new composite production boats. It is an entry-level qualification designed for those entering or currently working in the boat building sector focusing on refit and construction of vessels. The programme covers modules such as Workplace Health and Safety, Teamwork, Tools and Equipment, Technical Skills, Materials, Calculations, Sustainability, Production Composite Technical Skills, Quality Control, and Drawings.
Course Content
- Workplace Health and Safety
- You and Your Team
- Your Tools and Equipment
- Technical Skills
- Materials
- Your Calculations
- Sustainability
- Production Composite Technical Skills
- Quality Control
- Your Drawings
- Advanced Composites (block course)
What you need to know first
Legal eligibility to study in New Zealand (immigration status verified)
Employed in a production boatbuilding environment
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Marine Industry
Boatbuilding
Composite Fabrication
Future employment opportunities might be
Production Boatbuilder
Composite Fabricator
Composite Technician