MEM30719 Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction

RPL OR COURSE?

RPL

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process that can be completed in a short time frame. It's based on skills, knowledge and evidence you have already acquired over the years to meet the requirements for the qualification.

Evidence for RPL may include:

• Proven work experience
• Life experiences (including voluntary work and leisure pursuits)
• Previous study (Qualifications, industry training, professional development programs or units)
• References from qualified persons

RPL can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

If a student fails to demonstrate competency in some units required to gain the qualification, Gap Training is used to gain competency in those units. It can be customised to suit the individual client needs. Up to 4 units of gap training are included in your RPL Fee. Additional fees apply for further gap training units.

3 months enrolment period to complete RPL.

Course

A Course is a process that can be completed in a longer time frame. It’s designed for those who have little or no previous experience in this field of qualification. The course will help train you to achieve the required skills and knowledge needed to gain this qualification.

Course training requires access to a workplace and tools. Please check the student handbook for the list of resources required for each unit of competency. If you require access to a workplace, you will need to inform National Skills prior to enrolment so we can arrange access to a workplace for you.

This Course can be conducted via online delivery and through workplace training.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This qualification provides you with the required skills and knowledge to work as a boat builder and repairer in the marine craft construction industry.

The skills associated with this qualification are intended to apply to a wide range of marine craft construction work, including undertaking manufacturing and repairs of boats in fibre-reinforced plastics, timber and metal and marine/boat yard operations, fitting out of internal and external components of vessels and installation of engineering drive systems.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Occupational titles may include:

• Boat Builder and Repairer
• Ship Builder and Repairer
• Shipwright

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Total number of units = Twenty-Three (23)

• Twelve (12) core units
• Eleven (11) elective units

Core Units of Competency

• MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing
• MEM11011 Undertake manual handling
• MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements
• MEM12024 Perform computations
• MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
• MEM14006 Plan work activities
• MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
• MEM16008 Interact with computing technology
• MEM17003 Assist in the provision of on-the-job training
• MEM18001 Use hand tools
• MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations
• MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective Units of Competency

• MEM25004 Fair and shape surfaces
• MEM08011 Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means
• MEM09021 Interpret and produce drawings of curved 3-D shapes
• MEM25008 Repair marine vessel surfaces and structures
• MEM25003 Set up marine vessel structures
• MEM25005 Construct and assemble marine vessel timber components
• MEM25006 Undertaking Marine Sheathing Operations
• MEM25007 Maintain Marine Vessel Surfaces
• MEM25010 Perform fitout procedures
• MEM25013 Produce three-dimensional plugs/moulds
• MEM25015 Assemble and install equipment and accessories/ancillaries

COURSE / QUAL RECOGNITION

MEM30719 Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction

This qualification provides a nationally recognised trade outcome in marine craft construction involving boat building and repair work.

Licensing Requirements:

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification. However, in some States or Territories, units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Relevant State and Territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

FEES

RPL - $3500

• Includes 4 Gap Training Units
• $1500 on enrolment and $2000 balance on completion
• Additional Gap Training $420 per unit

Course - $12500

• Payment Plan available on request