Boatbuilding - Wood - Apprenticeship
Construction
A course by
MAST Academy
Gain the knowledge and skills required to construct or refit wooden vessels for the marine industry, through a workplace-based, apprenticeship programme.
NZ$8,665
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Construct and refit wooden vessels
Demonstrate the ability to construct and refit marine vessels using wooden materials, working independently or as part of a team.
Apply workplace health and safety
Implement workplace health and safety protocols in a marine boatbuilding environment.
What You're Signing Up For
This Boatbuilding (Wood) Apprenticeship prepares learners to work in the marine industry by equipping them with skills to construct and refit wooden vessels, either independently or within a team. The programme covers a range of technical, theoretical, and practical content through workplace-based training, online learning, self-study, and optional block courses. It is designed for those either entering or already working in the boatbuilding sector.
Course Content
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Teamwork and Communication
- Tools and Equipment
- Technical Skills for Boatbuilding
- Materials Selection and Use
- Technical Calculations
- Sustainability in Boatbuilding
- Boatbuilding Wood Theory
- Drawing and Lofting
- Block Courses: Scale Drawing & Lofting, Building-a-Boat Framework
What you need to know first
Legal eligibility to study in New Zealand (verified immigration status)
Employed in a boatbuilding environment
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BoatbuilderMarine FabricatorMarine Builder
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MAST Academy is New Zealand's specialist training provider for the marine and composites industries. If you want to build boats, work with advanced materials, or pursue a career on the water, this is where that training happens in New Zealand. Their programmes are workplace-based, industry-connected, and built around the trades and technologies that put Kiwi craftsmanship on the world map.
