3991 Boat Builders and Shipwrights

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:

• NZQF 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.

• 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

• 399111 Boat Builder and Repairer
• 399112 Shipwright

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

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

Skill Level: 3

Specialisations:

• Loftsman/woman (Marine)
• Ship's Carpenter