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SECTOR

Marine, Composites

LEVEL

4

CREDITS

319

PROGRAMME LENGTH (TOTAL LEARNING HOURS)

Approx. 57 months


 

STUDY TYPE

Workplace Based / Online / Self-Study


 

BLOCK COURSES

Three Available - Scale Drawing & Lofting, Advanced Composites, Build-a-Boat Framework


 

APPROVED BY

NZQA, TEC


 

QUALIFICATION TO WHICH THIS PROGRAMME LEADS

New Zealand Certificate in Boatbuilding – Composites

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.


This is an entry level qualification for people intending to enter or who are already working in the boat building sector, in the refit and construction of vessels.


Modules within this programme include: Workplace Health and Safety, You and Your Team, Your Tools and Equipment, Technical Skills, Materials, Your Calculations, Sustainability, and Your Drawings.

CAREER OPTIONS

Boatbuilder, Composite Technician

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Legal eligibility to study in NZ (immigration status verified). Employed in a boatbuilding environment. Minimum of 16 years of age. English language requirements.

COURSE FEES

Cost (2024) - $1,260 + GST


Starting 01 January 2024, the annual programme fee is $1,260 + GST multiplied by the number of years duration.  This includes learning resources, assessment, and support fee.


Block course (optional) fees ($1400+GST) per block course.

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