TAFE Queensland
Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Develop your career in marine craft construction with this intermediate-level course. You will learn a broad range of practical skills and technical knowledge across a variety of vessels, enabling you to work as a boat builder and repairer.
Australia is recognised as a global leader in the marine craft construction industry boasting world-class boat building facilities and a reputation for delivering quality training. The industry relies on skilled workers to meet high-quality manufacturing standards and is prepared to invest in its workers to develop the skills required.
This course provides the skills required to perform a range of marine craft construction tasks. You will learn about occupational health and safety, trade drawing and lofting, material science, composite, and timber construction. You will also study the repair and maintenance procedures associated with various construction methods. You will receive hands-on training delivered by our industry-experienced teachers in workshops equipped with the latest in marine technology.
Upon completion of this course you will be qualified to produce templates and patterns from full size detail drawings, conduct fit-outs and carry out repairs to wooden, fibreglass and composite marine craft. If completed as part of an apprenticeship this course will also allow you to apply for a trade qualification.
Delivery mode
TAFE Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Locations
- 50 Waterway Drive, Coomera
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction will prepare you for the following roles.
Boat Builder
A Boat Builder constructs and repairs boats and other maritime vessels. You might build vessels according to owner requirements or make repairs or...
Shipwright
A Shipwright builds and repairs ships and other maritime vessels. You might construct new vessels or fit out existing ships with cabins, decks, mas...
About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is Queensland's largest, most experienced training provider. TAFE Queensland deliver practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees, at more than 50 locations in Queensland.
