Overview
To provide both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed for entry into the boatbuilding trades.

Content
Graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of boatbuilding techniques,
  general design and drawing as it relates to boatbuilding
• Demonstrate the skills, knowledge and attitude required to work
  safely in a composite- and wooden-boatbuilding workshop
• Perform calculations and produce drawings associated with boat
  construction
• Demonstrate the use of common equipment associated with
  composite construction including vacuum pumps
• Demonstrate the maintenance and use of woodworking equipment
  including hand tools, power tools, and machines including band
  saws, buzzers and thicknessers
• Demonstrate the ability to be a safe, useful and productive member
  of a work team.

Career Options

• Composite Boat builder
• Wooden Boat builder
• Super yacht crew

Further Study

• National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) (First year only)
• National Certificate in Construction (Leading Hand) (Level 4)
• National Certificate in Construction (Supervisor) (Level 5)

Admission Information
Applicants require a minimum of 3 years’ secondary education, with
evidence of competence in English, Maths and Science.

Mature students will be assessed on an individual basis.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language require a
minimum IELTS score of 5.5.

Qualification Gained:

Credit towards National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Composite
Boatbuilding) (Level 4)