Yacht Rigging - Apprenticeship
Other Engineering
A course by
MAST Academy
Gain the knowledge and skills to work unsupervised as a yacht rigger through this workplace-based apprenticeship programme.
NZ$3,945
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Work unsupervised as a yacht rigger
Develop the technical and practical skills to operate independently as a professional yacht rigger.
Apply workplace health and safety principles
Learn and implement health and safety standards specific to marine and rigging environments.
What You're Signing Up For
This apprenticeship programme provides learners with the technical and practical skills required to work as an unsupervised yacht rigger in the marine industry. Training includes both workplace experience and online/self-study modules. Topics cover workplace health and safety, sustainability, materials, team dynamics, tools and equipment, calculations, technical rigging skills, interpreting drawings, and yacht rig design. Graduates will be equipped to join the marine sector in roles such as Engineering Technician or in system service and repair.
Course Content
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Sustainability
- Materials
- You and Your Team
- Your Tools and Equipment
- Your Calculations
- Technical Skills
- Drawings
- Yacht Rig Design
- Block Course: Working At Heights
What you need to know first
Legal eligibility to study in New Zealand (immigration status verified)
Employment in a marine environment
Find these employment opportunities
Yacht RiggerEngineering TechnicianSystem Service & Repair roles within the marine industry
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.
