Boat Building CandG Certificate Level 3

Boat Building C&G Certificate Level 3

About the course:
This qualification is appropriate for anyone who is, or wants to be employed in the boatbuilding industry.

This certificate can be taken as part of an apprenticeship for the industry.

Course Content:
Mandatory units are:

• Safe & Effective Working in a Boat Building Repair Service Environment - This unit is concerned with developing safety awareness and acquiring non-technical skills which are essential to function effectively in the working environment. It covers general health and safety, conduct, interaction with colleagues, communication skills and working effectively.
• Boat Building Repair Materials & Technology - This unit is concerned with the identification and use of materials within boatbuilding and repair. It also covers the types of craft, and the associated construction methods.

The two recommended units for the Marine Engineering pathway are:

• Production & Finishing of Hulls & Decks - This unit covers the underlying technology and skills requirements for the successful construction of boats. It includes the interpretation of drawings and specifications, the terminology and techniques needed to obtain the shape of moulds and templates and the skills required to mark, cut-out, assemble and finish the items which make up a boat.
• Fibre Reinforced Plastics Technology for Marine Construction - This unit is concerned with the underlying process technology associated with wet lay ups involving dry cloths and resins together with pre-impregnated materials used in marine construction. It covers the process variables in detail, including the management of raw materials, plug and mould construction, incorporation of inserts for deck fittings, hull stiffening and datum points for internal fixings, the construction of vacuum bags for components and the various lay up techniques involved in composite manufacture within marine construction. It also covers the use of curing techniques appropriate the application, position and size of a component together with all safe working practices.

Equipment Requirements:
All equipment will be provided by the college. Students will however need to provide their own work-boots and overalls.

Assessment:
The assessment for this course is a mixture of online tests, practical and written assignments.

Progression:
Upon successful completion of the Level 3 qualification students can progress onto the BTEC Higher National Diploma.

Code : Time : Duration : Day : Tuition Fee : Admin Fee
B00729 001 16/09/2009 - 25/06/2010 Not specified NO FEES