Powerboat Systems Servicing & Repair – Apprenticeship
Mechanical
A course by
MAST Academy
Powerboat service and repair technicians keep outboard motors and boat systems running reliably by diagnosing faults, carrying out maintenance, and restoring performance so New Zealand’s powerboats are safe, dependable and ready for the water.
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Core skills this course teaches
Operate as a specialist marine technician
Be able to work independently as a technician specialising in the servicing and repair of power boat engines and marine systems.
Apply workplace health and safety practices
Demonstrate safe operating procedures in a marine engineering environment.
About This Course
As an apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced technicians in the workplace, developing diagnostic and troubleshooting skills while learning to identify and repair faults in powerboat systems, including two and four-stroke engines and water jet propulsion systems. It’s a hands-on mechanical trade focused on solving complex problems, with training and assessments covering all aspects of the trade.
Course Content
Training combines technical skill and diagnostic expertise as you progress from routine maintenance to more complex repairs, replacing worn or damaged parts to manufacturer specifications and learning how different motor sizes and hull configurations affect performance and maintenance needs, all within a trade that takes pride in solving complex mechanical problems.
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 & Repair Technician (Marine)
Build skills in these industries
Marine industryEngineering
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.
