Chopper Gun and Gelcoat Micro Credential
Other Engineering
A course by
MAST Academy
A micro-credential designed to upskill workers in industrial composites or composite boat building, covering advanced gel coat and chopper gun application techniques.
NZ$460
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand and use gelcoat application equipment
Learn to select, prepare, and correctly operate gelcoat application equipment in an industrial context.
Prepare materials and equipment for composite applications
Gain skills in correctly preparing materials and equipment for both polyester gel coating and composite matrix deposition processes.
About This Course
The Chopper Gun and Gelcoat Micro Credential offered by MAST Academy upskills those working in industrial composites or composite boat building. The workplace-based micro-credential provides both practical and theoretical training in skills such as gel coat application, chopper gun usage, equipment preparation, composite matrix deposition, repairs, and defect rectification. This course is ideal for those with prior experience in the field, seeking formal recognition of their skills.
Course Content
- Gelcoat application equipment
- Material and equipment preparation for polyester gel coatings
- Depositing polyester gel coatings
- Material and equipment preparation for composite matrix deposition with chopper gun or depositor
- Depositing composite matrix using chopper gun or depositor
- Repair of damaged or faulty composite and gel coated items
- Addressing defects, blemishes and performing touch-ups
Entry Requirements
Legal eligibility to study in NZ. Residents and Citizens only.
Minimum age of 16 years.
Build skills in these industries
CompositesBoat BuildingIndustrial Manufacturing
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.
