Boat Building / Maritime Operations Courses

With Australia as one of the global leaders in the marine craft construction industry, obtaining an Australian qualification in Boat Building will provide you with the skills required to perform a range of marine craft construction tasks. During these courses, you will learn many internationally recognised skills such as occupational health and safety, trade drawing and lofting, material science, composite, and timber construction.

You will also learn the repair and maintenance procedures associated with various construction methods.

Once qualified you will be able to produce templates and patterns from full-size detailed drawings, conduct fit-outs and carry out repairs to wooden, fibreglass and composite marine craft.

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Information about Boat Building & Maritime Operations Courses

Course Options

Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction

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.

Diploma of Maritime Operations

You will learn to, Maintain a safe engineering watch, Operate alternators, generators and control systems to supply shipboard electrical power, pumping systems, main and auxiliary machinery, steam propulsion plant and associated control systems, Safety and survival at sea, extinguishing fires and first aid.

Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Marine Engineering)

You will study mechanics, thermodynamics, electro technology and naval architecture. During your studies you will learn about electrical, electronic and control engineering along with the operation and maintenance of marine engineering plant and equipment.

Career Options

Shipwright, Boat Builder and Repairer (Wooden and Aluminium, Moulding and Fibreglass)

English Proficiency

Usually, you will need to demonstrate you have competent English skills by showing a test results such as IELTS 5.5

High School Certificate

You will need to provide a copy of your high school diploma to show that you have at least completed junior high school (Grade 10)

Age 18+

You will need to be older than 18 years of age to apply for enrolment

Typical Subjects that you will study in your Early Childhood Education and Care course include:

Subject Description

Boat Building

Perform engineering measurements
Perform computations
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
Interact with computing technology
Assist in the provision of on the job training
Perform general woodworking machine operations
Interpret technical drawing
Interpret and produce curved 3-dimensional shapes
Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
Use power tools/hand held operations
Form and integrate fibre-reinforced structures
Set up marine vessel structures
Fair and shape surfaces
Construct and assemble marine vessel timber components
Maintain marine vessel surfaces
Repair marine vessel surfaces and structures
Perform fitout procedures
Install marine systems
Assemble and install equipment and accessories/ancillaries

Maritime Operations

Perth

Gold Coast

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Steps towards an Australian Skilled Visa

As the occupation of Boat Builder is currently on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), once qualified and with the necessary professional experience, it may be possible obtain a skilled or employer-sponsored visa that will allow you to continue to live and work in Australia once you have completed your Australian studies.

Complete your 2-year course

You will need to study a course or package of courses with a duration of at least 2 years, that will provide you with at least a Diploma level qualification. Your Study Gurus Counselor will help you enrol in a course that will meet the duration and qualification levels to become eligible to apply for a graduate visa.

Apply for your 485 Graduate Visa

After you have studied for 2 years and completed your vocational placement during your studies (most education providers will arrange this for you), you may be eligible to apply for and receive the Temporary Graduate Visa. You will need to obtain a provisional skills assessment and demonstrate your English proficiency. The graduate visa will allow you to live and work in Australia for up to 18 months so you can gain professional experience. Our team of migration agents will work with you through the graduate visa process.

Apply for a formal Skills Assessment

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Apply for a Skilled or Employer-Sponsored Visa

Upon receipt of your positive skills assessment, you may be eligible to apply for a General Skilled Migration Visa or for the employer sponsorship. Common visas available to a Childcare Centre manager include:

189 – Skilled Independent (subclass 189) – Points-Tested
190 – Skilled Nominated
482 – Temporary Skill Shortage – Medium Term Stream
494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) – Employer sponsored stream
491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa

*Applicants must meet the applicable visa eligibility criteria including qualifications, professional work experience, English proficiency, character

Job Outlook for Childcare Centre Managers

Future Growth

Stable

Median Weekly Pay

$1,602 is the median earnings for a full-time Boat Builder

Full Time Share

71% of the profession hold full time employment