Shipwright
Build and repair boats from plans and specifications.
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- What's it like to be a Shipwright?
- How to become a Shipwright
- Latest Shipwright jobs
- Top skills and experience for Shipwrights
- Shipwright role reviews
What's it like to be a Shipwright?
Shipwrights build and repair boats of all sizes, from light vessels like canoes to heavier vessels like naval ships and yachts. Shipwrights generally work in shipyards, small boat yards, marinas or other workshop environments away from the waterfront. They can be required to work in all kinds of weather.
Tasks and duties
- Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints and specifications.
- Creating templates and plans for fabrication and cutting.
- Drawing lines and reference points on slipways and dry docks.
- Assembling boat shells and raising hulls.
- Supervising pre-launch testing and launching procedures.
- Fitting and installing decking, masts, shafts, safety equipment and frames.
- Building and fitting cabins, propeller supports and rudders.
- Repairing damaged vessels and fittings using aluminium, glass, plastics, fibreglass, concrete, Kevlar and glass.
How to become a Shipwright
To become a Shipwright, you’ll generally need to complete an apprenticeship. Employers usually require a minimum of Year 10 level education.
- Complete a Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction (MEM30719) through a TAFE or registered training organisation.
- Alternatively, complete an apprenticeship and gain hands-on experience under the guidance of qualified Shipwrights.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Shipwright employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Boat Building
Fibreglassing
Cabinet Making
Installation
Using Power Tools
Joinery
Structural Repair
Restoration
Forklift Licence
Marine Industry
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Latest Shipwright reviews
May 2021
Shipwright is a job for clever people that value life
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationVessel maintenance
The good thingsThe ability to create and maintain beautiful seaworthy vessels. Creative input to vessel fit out and design. Achieving high standards of work. Going home proud and happy in a job well done.
The challengesChallenging positions of work that are sometimes uncomfortable. Unrealistic client expectations need management.
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May 2021
The job can be frustrating at times but also extremely rewarding an saterfing
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeI'm self-employed
SpecialisationShipwright boatbuilding
The good thingsThe job satisfaction leads to a better life style an peace of mind
The challengesThe job involves a lot of lateral thinking an problem solving and communication with other trade workers
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