Boatbuilding - Production Composite - Apprenticeship

Construction

A course by

Mast Academy

This apprenticeship provides knowledge and skills to work effectively in a team to refit or construct new composite production boats in the marine industry.

NZ$5,292

inc GST

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NZQA Level 4 Certification (245 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

Mast Academy, New Zealand

It will take a total of 186 weeks

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Workplace Competence

Ability to work unsupervised in a production boatbuilding environment, refitting or constructing composite boats.

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Technical Skills in Composite Boatbuilding

Develop technical skills relevant to composite production boatbuilding including materials handling, quality control, and applying calculations.

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Teamwork and Communication

Work effectively within a team setting to complete boatbuilding tasks safely and to industry standards.

What You're Signing Up For

The aim of this programme is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to work unsupervised in a team to refit or construct new composite production boats. It is an entry-level qualification designed for those entering or currently working in the boat building sector focusing on refit and construction of vessels. The programme covers modules such as Workplace Health and Safety, Teamwork, Tools and Equipment, Technical Skills, Materials, Calculations, Sustainability, Production Composite Technical Skills, Quality Control, and Drawings.

Course Content

  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • You and Your Team
  • Your Tools and Equipment
  • Technical Skills
  • Materials
  • Your Calculations
  • Sustainability
  • Production Composite Technical Skills
  • Quality Control
  • Your Drawings
  • Advanced Composites (block course)

What you need to know first

Legal eligibility to study in New Zealand (immigration status verified)

Employed in a production boatbuilding environment

Minimum age 16 years

English language requirements

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Marine Industry

  • Boatbuilding

  • Composite Fabrication

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Production Boatbuilder

  • Composite Fabricator

  • Composite Technician