Marine Coatings - Exterior - Apprenticeship
Construction
A course by
Mast Academy
Gain the knowledge and skills to work in unsupervised roles in the exterior coating of refit or new vessels through this Level 4, workplace-based apprenticeship.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 139 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Work in unsupervised marine coatings roles
Graduates will be able to independently perform exterior coating on refit or new marine vessels, applying industry-standard skills.
Apply health and safety practices
Demonstrate adherence to workplace health and safety practices within marine environments.
Use and maintain tools and equipment
Select, use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment for marine coating applications.
What You're Signing Up For
This apprenticeship prepares learners for roles as marine coaters or marine painters, focusing on the exterior coatings of vessels. It combines workplace-based training, online learning, and self-study over approximately 32 months. The programme covers health and safety, team collaboration, tool and equipment usage, technical and material knowledge, calculations, sustainability, painting techniques, quality control, and interpreting drawings, leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Marine Coatings – Exterior.
Course Content
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Team collaboration
- Tool and Equipment usage
- Technical Skills
- Materials
- Calculations
- Sustainability
- Exterior Painting Technical Skills
- Quality Control
- Drawings interpretation
What you need to know first
Legal eligibility to study in NZ (immigration status verified)
Employed in a marine coatings environment
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Marine
Coatings
Painting
Construction
Future employment opportunities might be
Marine Coater
Marine Painter