A Taste of Marine Trades
Other Engineering
A course by
MAST Academy
A 12-week course offering practical, hands-on training in marine trades, including boatbuilding, marine systems, and composite technologies, designed to prepare students for apprenticeships or careers in the marine and composites industries.
NZ$1,375
inc GST
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NZ$1,375
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Develop foundational boatbuilding skills
Gain practical experience in cutting, shaping, and assembling different boatbuilding components using timber, alloy, and other materials.
Understand composite technologies
Learn preparation, blending, and application of composite materials and resins used in marine and industrial contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
The 12-week 'A Taste of Marine Trades' course provides practical, workshop-based training combined with online theory to introduce students to the marine and composites industries. Small class sizes ensure one-on-one support. Students gain foundational skills in boatbuilding, marine systems, and composite technologies, while building connections with potential employers and understanding industry expectations. This course aims to equip learners with the skills, hands-on experience, and confidence needed to launch a career or pursue an apprenticeship in the marine or composites trades.
Course Content
- Boatbuilding: Use timber, alloy, and other materials to learn tools and techniques for building boats. Gain experience cutting, shaping, and assembling components for traditional and modern methods.
- Composite Technologies: Learn to prepare materials, blend resins, and apply techniques used in composites industries, focusing on quality and durability for marine and industrial applications.
- Marine Systems: Gain insight into assembly, testing, and maintenance of engine components; learn system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
- Workshop-based and online theory training
- Industry connections and employer introductions
What you need to know first
Must be legally eligible to study in New Zealand (residents and citizens only)
Find these employment opportunities
Pathways to apprenticeships in the marine (boatbuilding and marine systems engineering) and composites trades
Unlock these industries
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.
