Yacht Spar Making - Composite - Apprenticeship
Other Engineering
A course by
Mast Academy
Apprenticeship program providing knowledge and skills to work unsupervised as a composite spar maker in the marine industry.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Work independently as a composite spar maker
Graduate with the knowledge and skills to manufacture and repair yacht spars using composite materials in marine industry settings and work unsupervised.
Apply workplace health and safety
Implement health and safety procedures relevant to composite spar making and marine industry workplaces.
Select and use materials
Identify, select, and work with appropriate composite materials for yacht spar construction and maintenance.
What You're Signing Up For
The Yacht Spar Making - Composite Apprenticeship equips students to become skilled composite yacht spar makers, able to work independently in the marine industry. The program covers workplace health and safety, sustainability, materials, technical skills, teamwork, use of tools and equipment, calculations, engineering drawings, and yacht rig design, preparing graduates for employment as engineering technicians and system service & repair roles in marine settings.
Course Content
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Sustainability
- Materials
- You and Your Team
- Your Tools and Equipment
- Your Calculations
- Technical Skills
- Drawings
- Yacht Rig Design
What you need to know first
Legal eligibility to study in NZ (immigration status verified)
Currently employed in a marine environment
Minimum of 16 years of age
Meets English language requirements
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Marine
Engineering
Composites
Future employment opportunities might be
Engineering Technician
System Service & Repair