Boat builder
Engineering and manufacturing
Level 3 -
Building boats such as yachts, workboats and superyachts, and refitting and repairing existing boats.
Reference: OCC0059
Status:
SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 5235/00 Boat and ship builders and repairers
Technical Education Products
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Berthon Boat Company Ltd, Sunseeker International, Princess Yachts, Pioneer Sailing Trust, Pendennis Shipyard, Fairline Loats, Broom Boats, Green Marine, English Harbour Yachts, Windboats, Cockwells, Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Summary
Boatbuilders build boats such as yachts, workboats and superyachts and/or refit and repair existing boats. Boats may be made of composites, metals or wood so a boatbuilder can work with and understand the capabilities of a variety of materials. They can read and interpret engineering and technical drawings to produce moulds, jigs, plugs and templates to create complex shapes using a variety of measuring equipment, machines and hand tools. They manufacture and assemble components that form the structure of a boat as well as the interior and exterior fit out. They will be expected to work both individually and as part of a team. They understand and comply with organisational and statutory safety including sustainability requirements and can work with minimum supervision. They are responsible for the quality and accuracy of their work and are good communicators and problem solvers. Boatbuilders typically work with associated trades such as Marine Engineers and have a strong understanding of the marine industry. Upon successful completion of their apprenticeship, the individual will be multi-skilled and thus capable of adapting to changing demands as boats become more complex, and new materials and methods are introduced.
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Berthon Boat Company Ltd, Sunseeker International, Princess Yachts, Pioneer Sailing Trust, Pendennis Shipyard, Fairline Loats, Broom Boats, Green Marine, English Harbour Yachts, Windboats, Cockwells, Royal National Lifeboat Institution
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Engineering and manufacturing