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Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction
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MEM30719
Your expertise in the construction and repair of marine vessels is a valuable asset that deserves formal recognition. We are currently exploring partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to establish a pathway that transforms your years of shipyard experience into this trade qualification. By registering your interest, you help us prioritise the development of this recognition process for the marine industry.
About This Qualification
This qualification defines the skills and knowledge required of a marine craft construction tradesperson within the marine craft construction industry. The qualification has been specifically developed for apprentices in the above trade. This qualification must be undertaken through a Training Contract or through formal trade recognition assessment processes. 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. This qualification is designed to provide an industry recognised skills profile related to trade work as in Marine Craft Construction. Assessment of some units of competency must, where indicated, include evidence of the candidate’s performance in a functioning workplace where there is a sufficient range of appropriate tasks and materials to cover the scope of application of those units. All outcomes must reflect the standard of performance inherent in the job. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, in some jurisdictions units in this qualification may relate to licensing or regulatory requirements. Local regulations should be checked.
Qualification Code
MEM30719
Training Package
MEM — Manufacturing and Engineering
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
96 (33 core + 63 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Shipwright | Constructs, fits out, commissions, and repairs vessels ranging from pleasure craft to commercial and naval ships. |
| Marine Craft Tradesperson | Specialises in the manufacture and repair of boats using fibre-reinforced plastics, timber, and metal materials. |
| Boat Yard Operator | Oversees the daily maintenance, repair, and operational activities within a functioning shipyard or marine facility. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓A detailed resume outlining your shipwright experience
- ✓Current and past position descriptions
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service from boat yards
Vessel Construction
- ✓Photos of hull repairs in fibre-reinforced plastics, timber, or metal
- ✓Project logs detailing the commissioning of new vessels
- ✓Technical drawings and specifications you have interpreted
Systems & Fit-out
- ✓Evidence of installing engineering drive systems
- ✓Records of internal and external component fit-outs
- ✓Documentation of deck hardware installation
Workshop Operations
- ✓Maintenance logs for marine power tools and hand tools
- ✓Workshop safety and manual handling records
- ✓Environmental sustainability practice logs
Technical Competency
- ✓Engineering measurement and computation records
- ✓On-the-job training or mentoring logs
- ✓Work health and safety incident reports and compliance logs
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Manufacturing and Engineering.
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