Occupational Certificate: Boatbuilding and Repair (Boatbuilder) NQF Level 2-4

ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Boat Builder and Repairer (Boat Builder).

Boat Builders build, maintain and/or repair boats and install and maintain marine systems (including amongst others marine electrical and electronic, propulsion and steering and marine plumbing systems) using a variety of materials (including amongst others glass fibre, wood and composites).

It also provides an opportunity for individuals to achieve a qualification that enable them to enter in a structured career and learning path, and to allow for the economic growth and development of the South African boatbuilding industry.

Minimum Admission requirements

Entry Requirements:
• National Senior Certificate: Grade 12 with Mathematics
• National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4
• N3 Mechanical Engineering

CAREER opportunities

The Boatbuilding curriculum is diverse, with career opportunities that are almost equally varied.

• Work as a Boatbuilder on both luxury yachts (mostly fibreglass) or industrial application vessels (mostly fishing boats, barges, etc. mostly in aluminium)
• Marine Electrician
• Marine Deck Fitter
• Marine Systems Installer
• Marine Architect
• Manufacture of fibreglass swimming pools
• Manufacture of fibreglass bakkie canopies
• Manufacture of fibreglass playground equipment
• Manufacture of fibreglass custom car bodies
• Cabinetmaking

Duration

This is a 3-year apprenticeship programme, which includes 6 months at the College and 6 months in industry.

Course content