Boat Builder and Repairer

Overview

Builds, repairs and modifies boats. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Tasks

  • studying plans and specifications, and preparing templates and scale plans for fabrication and cutting of hull sections
  • marking reference points and lines on dry docks and slipways
  • checking position and functioning of slipway apparatus
  • assembling shells of boats and erecting hull sections of ship
  • erecting and preparing launching platforms, conducting pre-launch tests and supervising launching procedures
  • installing masts, frames, decking, fittings, machines, shafts and safety equipment
  • building and installing structures such as cabins, machine mountings, propeller supports and rudders
  • determining repair requirements and procedures
  • may make hull moulds and fabricate and repair vessels using materials such as aluminium, wood, glass, reinforced plastics, carbon fibre, Kevlar, fibreglass and concrete

Specialisations

  • Composite Boat Builder
  • Rigger (Boat)
  • Sparmaker
  • Wooden Boat Builder
  • Yacht Builder

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

10 courses found.

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MSS40322: Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
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MSS40316: Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
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Funded under:
User Choice Program (Subsidy) , User Choice Program (Subsidy)
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Superseded by:
MSS40322 : Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
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MSS30322: Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
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Funded under:
User Choice Program (Subsidy) , Certificate 3 Guarantee Program (Subsidy)
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MSS30316: Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
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User Choice Program (Subsidy) , Certificate 3 Guarantee Program (Subsidy)
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MSS30322 : Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
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MSA40108: Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology
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MSA30208: Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology
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Funded under:
Certificate 3 Guarantee Program (Subsidy) , Fee Free TAFE (Subsidy)
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MEM20322: Certificate II in Boating Services
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MEM20305: Certificate II in Boating Services
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MEM20322 : Certificate II in Boating Services
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MEM10222: Certificate I in Boating Services
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MEM10205: Certificate I in Boating Services
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Superseded by:
MEM10222 : Certificate I in Boating Services
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