Yacht Spar Making – Apprenticeship
Construction
A course by
MAST Academy
Spar makers create the structural backbone of highperformance vessels and are part of a specialised trade at the forefront of New Zealand’s marine industry.
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Core skills this course teaches
Work unsupervised as a composite spar maker
Demonstrate the technical knowledge and skills required to independently manufacture and repair composite yacht spars in the marine industry.
Apply workplace health and safety practices
Understand and implement best practice workplace health and safety standards in a marine environment.
About This Course
Spar making is a highly technical trade involving composite layup, precision bonding, and curing processes to produce high-strength structural components. As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced technicians, with training and assessments covering all aspects of composite or spar (mast) making, including how different materials are combined to meet precise strength, performance, and customer requirements.
Course Content
You will learn to accurately prepare and cut materials, manufacture precision-engineered parts, and gain hands-on experience layering advanced materials such as carbon fibre and lightweight aluminium to produce components with maximum strength and minimal weight.
Entry Requirements
Legal eligibility to study in NZ (immigration status verified)
Employed in a marine environment
Minimum of 16 years of age
Build towards these roles
Engineering TechnicianSystem Service & RepairComposite Yacht Spar Maker
Build skills in these industries
MarineCompositesEngineering
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.
