Apprenticeships

State of the art training programmes for the NZ Marine Industry

RudderLive is the online component of the NZ Marine Industry Training Organisation's (NZ Marine ITO) state of the art training programmes for the New Zealand marine industry.   These programmes, endorsed by the leading marine industry companies and the NZ Qualifications Authority, support the industry-based training of hundreds of enthusiastic and motivated young people every year.

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Apprenticeship Training Process

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

LEARN THE SKILLS
Training consists of learning in the workplace, supplemented by specialist courses at Polytechnics/Universities. The employer and the NZ Marine ITO 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 NZ Marine ITO issue a National Certificate once all unit standards have been achieved.



The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZ Government) and the NZ Marine ITO issue a National Certificate once all unit standards have been achieved.
 

Apprenticeship Qualifications Available

Click Here to download a PDF of the full NZ Marine ITO 'Become One' brochure (lists full details of qualifications) or use the links below to view general information and individual qualifications:

Overview
How to register for training
What qualifications are available?
Off-job Training
Learning and career support

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 NZ Marine ITO welcomes adult apprentices in addition to school leavers.

Qualifications include the following:
 

• Boatbuilding Foundation Skills (Gateway)
• Boatbuilding Foundation Skills (Pre-Apprenticeship)
• 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 (Interior Marine Painting) — Level 3
• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Exterior Marine Painting) — Level 3
• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Interior and Exterior Marine Painting) — Level 4
• National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Fill and Fair Marine Substrates) - Level 3
• 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 Diploma in Boatbuilding (with strands in Composite, Wooden and Metal) - Level 5
• National Certificate in Marine Sales & Services (Marine Retailing)  — Level 2
• National Certificate in Marine Sales & Services (Marine Retailing)  — Level 4  
• National Certificate in Marine Sales & Services (Boat Sales & Brokerage)  — Level 4
• National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) - Level 4
• National Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing - Introductory Application - Level 2
• National Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing - Technical Application - Level 3
• National Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing - with an optional strand in Facilitation - Level 4
   

A division of the NZ Marine Industry Association, NZMITO'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.

Key supporter of the NZ Marine ITO

Contact:
NZ Marine 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