1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition, Revision 1  
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UNIT GROUP 3991 BOAT BUILDERS AND SHIPWRIGHTS


    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:

      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)

    At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

    Registration or licensing may be required.

    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

    Occupations:
      399111 Boat Builder and Repairer
      399112 Shipwright

399111 BOAT BUILDER AND REPAIRER

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

    Skill Level: 3

    Specialisations:

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

399112 SHIPWRIGHT

    Constructs, fits out and repairs ships. Registration or licensing is required.

    Skill Level: 3

    Specialisations:

      Loftsman/woman (Marine)
      Ship's Carpenter



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