Boating Industry Training Organisation

Apprenticeship Training Process

GET A JOB
Prospective apprentice/trainee secures employment with an approved boatbuilding company and enters into a Training Agreement with the Boating Industry Training Organisation (BITO).

LEARN THE SKILLS
Training consists of learning in the workplace, supplemented by specialist courses at Polytechnics/Universities. The employer and the BITO Field Officers support and regularly assess the apprentice/trainee to determine what skills (unit standards) have been achieved.

GAIN A QUALIFICATION
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZ Government) and the BITO issue a National Certificate once all unit standards have been achieved.

Apprenticeship Qualifications Available

Most of the following qualifications will require an apprenticeship of 3 to 5 years, depending on the qualification chosen and any prior competencies of the apprentice.  There are no age restrictions and BITO welcomes adult apprentices in addition to school leavers.

Click Here to download a PDF of the full BITO 'Become One' brochure
(lists full details of qualifications).

Courses include the following:

• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Composite) — Level 4
• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Wooden) — Level 4
• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Alloy) — Level 4
• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Steel)  — Level 4
• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Marine Cabinetmaking) — Level 4
• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Marine Systems Engineering) — Level 4
• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Metal Sparmaking) — Level 4
• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Composite Sparmaking)  — Level 4
• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Marine Rigging) — Level 4
• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Marine Painting) — Level 4
• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Composite Production Trailer Boats) - Level 4
• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Alloy Production Trailer Boats) - Level 4
• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Marine Electrical & Electronic Installation) — Level 3
• National Certificate in Marine Sales & Services (Marine Retailing)  — Level 2
• National Certificate in Marine Sales & Services (Boat Sales & Brokerage)  — Level 4

A division of the Marine Industry Association, BITO's special character as an industry training organisation is built on the long tradition of apprenticeships in New Zealand's boating industry.  From successful trailer power boats to internationally acclaimed super yachts and race winning performance yachts, the New Zealand marine industry is forecast to double in size over the next 10 to 15 years and is dependant on a strong and well trained work force.

This could be the opportunity of a life time for you.

Contact us today and we would be pleased to discuss any aspects of our apprenticeship training programes with you.


Contact:
Chris van der Hor, BITO General Manager
Boating Industry Training Organisation
Postal: PO Box 90-448, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142
Physical: 79 - 85 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland
Freephone: 0800 600 242
Tel. +64 09 360 0056
Fax. +64 09 360 0019
Email. training@bia.org.nz