Composites

Making & repairing composites.

The composites industry is therefore based around combining a large range of resins with a large range of reinforcement materials to make an even larger range of new products.

Composite materials are well known for being lightweight, strong, and corrosion resistant from weather and chemicals. Composite materials such as carbon fibre and fibre glass can be easily molded into complex shapes.

These are the common sectors that use composites:

Marine, Recreational, Vehicles, Aerospace, Sports & Recreation, Military, Architecture, Automotive, Energy and Infrastructure.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Composites are simply any material made of two or more distinct materials.

CAREER OPTIONS

Engineering Technician, System Service & Repair, Fiberglass Laminator, Composite Technician

NZQA LEVELS

3 - 4

Boatbuilding - Composites - Apprenticeship

The aim of this programme is to provide the marine industry with people who have the knowledge and skills to work in a team, unsupervised, to refit or construct new vessels using composite materials.

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Composite Sail Making - Apprenticeship

The aim of this programme is to provide the marine industry with people who have the knowledge and skills to work unsupervised as composite sail makers.

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Composites L3 - Certificate

The aim of this programme is to provide the composite industry with people who have a basic knowledge, understanding, and practical ability in composites. Graduates of this qualification will be able to work in a range of supervised entry level composite roles.

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Composites L4 - Apprenticeship

The aim of this programme is to provide the composite industry with people who can operate as composite technicians in the areas of manufacturing and repair. Graduates of this qualification will be able to work in a range of supervised composite roles.

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Launch it - School to Work Programme

This limited credit programme provides an introduction to marine, marina, or composite workplaces.

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Pre-Apprenticeship Programme

This limited credit programme provides an introduction to marine, marina, or composite workplaces.

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Team Leader - Certificate

This certificate recognises the skills and knowledge of people who are team leaders, or who are seeking to be one in the marine or composites industry. Also those who are experienced team leaders who wish to have their skills recognised.

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Workplace Trainer Certificate

Train and mentor the next generation of industry talent and craftspeople.

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Yacht Spar Making - Composite - Apprenticeship

The aim of this programme is to provide the marine industry with people working with yacht spars who have the knowledge and skills to work unsupervised as composite spar makers.

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