Boat Building and Repair
Modern Apprenticeship
What's Boat Building and Repair like?
If you have a love for the outdoors and enjoy constructing or making things, then a boat building and repair apprenticeship could be for you. You'll learn about fabrication and welding, boat carpentry and joinery, marine electrics and marine engineering all while working by Scotland's coast.
What's the qualification?
SCQF Level 6
You’ll gain an Boat Building and Repair qualification at SCQF Level 6. You'll focus on Wooden Boat Building and Repair or Composite and Metal Boat Building and Repair.
Your qualification includes:
Wooden Boat Building and Repair at SCQF Level 6
Composite and Metal Boat Building and Repair at SCQF Level 6
What will I learn?
As part of your work, you’ll learn about Boat Building and Repair and one of the following:
Engineering practice
Fabrication and Welding Engineering
Engineering Systems
Measurement and Control Engineering
Construction - Carpentry and Joinery
Marine Engineering
You’ll also develop the following core skills:
Communication
Working with others
Problem-solving
Time management
These transferable skills can be used for different roles, such as farming and ship work.
Where could it take me?
This Modern Apprenticeship provides different options. Choose to continue your studies with a relevant aquaculture degree or go into full time work.
Further education: Further your studies by working towards Engineering Construction SCQF Level 6/7 qualification or the Engineering Technical Apprenticeship SCQF Level 8.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this apprenticeship.
How does it work?
You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider.
How long will it take?
It will take around 36 months to complete.
How to apply
Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.
You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.