Marina Facilities: Boatyard and Marina Operations – Apprenticeship
Construction
A course by
MAST Academy
New Zealand's marinas and boatyards are busy hubs where vessels are launched, hauled, maintained and stored, with skilled operators keeping everything running safely and efficiently.
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Core skills this course teaches
Operate and maintain boatyard facilities
Gain the practical skills necessary to maintain and operate marina boatyard facilities safely and in accordance with regulations.
Work safely within the regulatory framework
Understand and implement workplace health and safety practices specific to the marine and marina operations environment.
About This Course
A work-based apprenticeship in marina facilities develops the skills to support the smooth running of waterfront operations. Your training pathway is shaped by your workplace, with a focus on either boatyard or marina operations depending on your environment. Assessments throughout the apprenticeship focus on demonstrating skills in key technical areas
Course Content
- Boatyard Operations: Learn to safely operate equipment such as travel lifts, forklifts, and boat trailers. Develop skills in vessel launching and retrieval, hardstand management and best practices in safety, biosecurity, environmental care and customer service.
- Marina Operations: Learn to support the day to-day operations of a marina. Develop skills in boat handling, assisting vessel movements, operating marina equipment, maintaining facilities, pontoons and delivering customer service.
Entry Requirements
Legal eligibility to study in NZ (immigration status verified)
Employed in a marina environment
Build towards these roles
Boatyard ManagerHardstand ManagerBoatyard Operator
Build skills in these industries
Marine IndustryFacility OperationsMaintenance
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.
