MEM30719

Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction

Gain the technical knowledge and practical skills required to work as a boat builder and repairer with this intermediate-level course.

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Course overview

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.

What can I do?

Shipwright
Boat Repairer/Builder
Boat Builder and Repairer (Wooden and Aluminium Boats)
Boat Builder and Repairer (Moulding and Fibreglass)

Course outcome:

MEM30719 Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction

Free apprenticeships for under 25s

The Queensland government is supporting young Queenslanders up to the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications. Learn more>

Trade skills assessment and gap training program

If you can demonstrate substantial competency in this qualification, you may be able to access funding for recognition of prior learning and gap training through the Trade Skills and Assessment Gap Training (TSAGT) program. TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of funding from the Queensland Government, Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT) for this program. Only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core units listed below, plus a combination of elective units with a total value of at least 96 points. Please note, elective units have various points values. Elective units will be selected in consultation with your employer and included on your training plan.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
MEM09002

Interpret technical drawing

UNIT CODE :
MEM09002

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to interpret technical drawings.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Interpret technical drawing

UNIT CODE
MEM11011

Undertake manual handling

UNIT CODE :
MEM11011

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to lift and move materials manually and/or using basic manual handling equipment in a wide range of environments

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Undertake manual handling

UNIT CODE
MEM12023

Perform engineering measurements

UNIT CODE :
MEM12023

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform measurements requiring straightforward use of mechanical measuring devices which incorporate visual inspections representing units of measurement and associated calculations in a range of manufacturing, engineering and related environments. Measurements may be expressed in metric or imperial units.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform engineering measurements

UNIT CODE
MEM12024

Perform computations

UNIT CODE :
MEM12024

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to estimate approximate answers to arithmetical problems, carry out calculations involving percentages and proportions, and determine simple ratios and averages.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Perform computations

UNIT CODE
MEM13015

Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

UNIT CODE :
MEM13015

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in manufacturing and engineering work situations, including planning routine work and participating in and following work health and safety (WHS) procedures.
UNIT NAME
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering

UNIT CODE
MEM14006

Plan work activities

UNIT CODE :
MEM14006

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan familiar work activities, whilst following established procedures and work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures of the organisation.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Plan work activities

UNIT CODE
MEM16006

Organise and communicate information

UNIT CODE :
MEM16006

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to access, organise and communicate information related to production, maintenance or associated processes or tasks that apply in manufacturing, engineering or related environments.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015
UNIT NAME
Organise and communicate information

UNIT CODE
MEM16008

Interact with computing technology

UNIT CODE :
MEM16008

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of computing technology typically used in manufacturing, engineering or related environments to access, input and store information.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Interact with computing technology

UNIT CODE
MEM17003

Assist in the provision of on the job training

UNIT CODE :
MEM17003

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assist in the provision of on-the-job training to others while undertaking normal duties and it may involve the replacement of normal duties with training duties for limited periods of time.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Assist in the provision of on the job training

UNIT CODE
MEM18001

Use hand tools

UNIT CODE :
MEM18001

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of hand tools for a variety of general engineering applications.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Use hand tools

UNIT CODE
MEM18002

Use power tools/hand held operations

UNIT CODE :
MEM18002

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to use a range of hand held power tools and fixed power tools for hand held operations used in a variety of general engineering applications.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Use power tools/hand held operations

UNIT CODE
MSMENV272

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
MSMENV272

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with environmental regulations, identify environment issues and minimise the risks of negative impact on work and carry out improvements in own work area.
UNIT NAME
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
MEM04018

Perform general woodworking machine operations

UNIT CODE :
MEM04018

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate woodworking machines used by engineering patternmakers and marine fabricators.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001
UNIT NAME
Perform general woodworking machine operations

UNIT CODE
MEM07001

Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment

UNIT CODE :
MEM07001

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to carry out programmed safety and maintenance checks on machines/equipment.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001
UNIT NAME
Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment

UNIT CODE
MEM09021

Interpret and produce drawings of curved 3-D shapes

UNIT CODE :
MEM09021

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to produce and interpret lines plan drawings manually or using computer-aided design (CAD) equipment complying with industry standards.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Interpret and produce drawings of curved 3-D shapes

UNIT CODE
MEM12007

Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes

UNIT CODE :
MEM12007

Unit description :
This unit of competency been developed for engineering tradesperson - fabrication apprenticeship training and the recognition of trade-level skills in mark off/out of structural fabrications and shapes.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Mark off/out structural fabrications and shapes

UNIT CODE
MEM13003

Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

UNIT CODE :
MEM13003

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to work safely with industrial chemicals and materials subject to codes and regulations that are stored and used in a workplace, for example, chemicals, solvents, dangerous materials, acids and noxious waste products in a manufacturing and/or engineering environment.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006
UNIT NAME
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials

UNIT CODE
MEM25001

Apply fibre-reinforced materials

UNIT CODE :
MEM25001

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply and form/shape fibre-reinforced materials using manual and mechanical methods in marine vessel and aircraft construction applications.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13003 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Apply fibre-reinforced materials

UNIT CODE
MEM25002

Form and integrate fibre-reinforced structures

UNIT CODE :
MEM25002

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply, form and integrate fibre-reinforced components using manual and mechanical methods in marine vessel and aircraft construction applications.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12023 , MEM13003 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Form and integrate fibre-reinforced structures

UNIT CODE
MEM25003

Set up marine vessel structures

UNIT CODE :
MEM25003

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to set up marine vessel structures using straightforward levelling and alignment procedures.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12007 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Set up marine vessel structures

UNIT CODE
MEM25004

Fair and shape surfaces

UNIT CODE :
MEM25004

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to fill, sand, fair and grind to achieve uniform or correct contours and surfaces on marine vessels and other transport vehicles.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13003 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Fair and shape surfaces

UNIT CODE
MEM25005

Construct and assemble marine vessel timber components

UNIT CODE :
MEM25005

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to construct and assemble marine timber components, including laminating by cold processes, and applies to marine vessel backbone components.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM04018 , MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12007 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Construct and assemble marine vessel timber components

UNIT CODE
MEM25006

Undertake marine sheathing operations

UNIT CODE :
MEM25006

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply sheathing to marine structures (sheathing operations).

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13003 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002 , MEM25001 , MEM25004
UNIT NAME
Undertake marine sheathing operations

UNIT CODE
MEM25007

Maintain marine vessel surfaces

UNIT CODE :
MEM25007

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to perform cosmetic maintenance/repair of marine vessel surfaces during routine maintenance-related inspection of hull and superstructure sectors, surfaces and fittings.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM11011 , MEM13003 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Maintain marine vessel surfaces

UNIT CODE
MEM25008

Repair marine vessel surfaces and structures

UNIT CODE :
MEM25008

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to repair marine vessel structures and surfaces and chosen repair methods must take account of stresses encountered by vessels at sea.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12007 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13003 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002 , MEM25004 , MEM25007
UNIT NAME
Repair marine vessel surfaces and structures

UNIT CODE
MEM25010

Perform fitout procedures

UNIT CODE :
MEM25010

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to fit out marine vessels.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM04018 , MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12007 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002 , MEM25005
UNIT NAME
Perform fitout procedures

UNIT CODE
MEM25013

Produce three-dimensional plugs/moulds

UNIT CODE :
MEM25013

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to manufacture three-dimensional plugs and, where applicable, solid and/or split moulds constructions used in marine vessel construction.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM04018 , MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM12007 , MEM12023 , MEM12024 , MEM13015 , MEM14006 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002 , MEM25002 , MEM25003
UNIT NAME
Produce three-dimensional plugs/moulds

UNIT CODE
MEM25015

Assemble and install equipment and accessories/ancillaries

UNIT CODE :
MEM25015

Unit description :
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to assemble and install equipment and ancillaries/accessories.

Pre-requisite unit :
MEM09002 , MEM11011 , MEM13015 , MEM16006 , MEM18001 , MEM18002
UNIT NAME
Assemble and install equipment and accessories/ancillaries

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

Choose your study location

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Coomera Marine	Apprenticeship	WORKPLACE Workplace	DROP IN DAYS Drop in days	BLOCK TRAINING Block training	DAY RELEASE Day release	MOBILE VAN Mobile van	Online Online

At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, online or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction (MEM30719)

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Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction

COURSE CODE: MEM30719

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How can I pay for this course?

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Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

To study an apprenticeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice with your employer.

Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.

Find out more on how to become an apprentice or trainee

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
This includes the use of:

safety glasses
protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
leather gloves to AS2161
hair protection
You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing.

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Free apprenticeships for under 25s

Trade skills assessment and gap training program

Core units

Elective units

Download Brochure

Ask a question

Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related courses

Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology

Careers

Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal)

Careers