D35120 - Boat Building Diploma

The Boat Building curriculum prepares individuals for employment in the boat manufacturing and repair industry. Today's boat builders are skilled craftspeople who can create complex shapes out of wood.

Course work includes reading marine blueprints, lofting, rigging, constructing bird cages, building forms, and the safe and proper use of hand and power tools. Wooden boat building, production moldmaking, and interior cabinetry and joinery are also covered.

Graduates may find employment with yacht manufacturers or with other companies needing wood furniture or moldings fabricated and installed. Other employment opportunities can be found in boat maintenance and repair yards.