BOAT BUILDER AND REPAIRER

ANZSCO Code: 399111

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

Skill Level

3

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

Group: BOAT BUILDERS AND SHIPWRIGHTS

ANZSCO Code: 3991

BOAT BUILDERS AND SHIPWRIGHTS construct, fit out and repair boats and ships.

Indicative Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia

In Australia

AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand

NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

Tasks Include
  • 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
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