Shipwrights construct, fit out, commission and repair all types of vessels from small pleasure craft through to a range of competitive, commercial and naval vessels.
These vessels are built from a range of materials including metal, wood, aluminium, fibreglass, plastic or composites.
Shipwrights may:
- prepare preliminary sketches of structural parts and sections of vessels
- produce templates and patterns from full-size detail drawings
- fit out internal and external components of vessels
- position sections accurately prior to permanent fastening by boilermakers or welders
- prepare slipways and construct cradles used to support ships
- supervise launching and slipping procedures
- carry out repairs.
TAFE NSW Hunter Institute offers training for apprentices and trainee boat and ship builders at Newcastle. All trade training is nationally accredited.
Our state of the art facilities provide students with a simulated work environment. Teaching at some campuses is flexible. There is a possibility of doing some on the job training in your workplace. After you complete your apprenticeship you can specialize in different areas. You need to do further studies for this.
For further information on enrolment dates and course options contact the head teacher
Courses can be customised and/or delivered onsite. Contact the Faculty of Industry and Natural Resources business office on 02 4923 7681.
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