Marine Coatings - Exterior - Apprenticeship

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Mast Academy

Gain the knowledge and skills to work in unsupervised roles in the exterior coating of refit or new vessels through this Level 4, workplace-based apprenticeship.

NZ$3,938

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NZQA Level 4 Certification (188 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

It will take a total of 139 weeks

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Work in unsupervised marine coatings roles

Graduates will be able to independently perform exterior coating on refit or new marine vessels, applying industry-standard skills.

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Apply health and safety practices

Demonstrate adherence to workplace health and safety practices within marine environments.

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Use and maintain tools and equipment

Select, use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment for marine coating applications.

What You're Signing Up For

This apprenticeship prepares learners for roles as marine coaters or marine painters, focusing on the exterior coatings of vessels. It combines workplace-based training, online learning, and self-study over approximately 32 months. The programme covers health and safety, team collaboration, tool and equipment usage, technical and material knowledge, calculations, sustainability, painting techniques, quality control, and interpreting drawings, leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Marine Coatings – Exterior.

Course Content

  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • Team collaboration
  • Tool and Equipment usage
  • Technical Skills
  • Materials
  • Calculations
  • Sustainability
  • Exterior Painting Technical Skills
  • Quality Control
  • Drawings interpretation

What you need to know first

Legal eligibility to study in NZ (immigration status verified)

Employed in a marine coatings environment

Minimum of 16 years of age

English language requirements

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Marine

  • Coatings

  • Painting

  • Construction

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Marine Coater

  • Marine Painter