Boat Builder and Repairer (Boat Builder)

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Boat Builder and Repairer (Boat Builder). Boat Builders build, maintain and/or repair boats and install and maintain marine systems (including amongst others marine electrical and electronic, propulsion and steering and marine plumbing systems) using a variety of materials (including amongst others glass fibre, wood and composites). A qualified learner will be able to: • Construct boats and component parts. • Install different marine systems. • Repair and/or maintain boats, components and marine systems.

South Africa has a well-developed, albeit relatively small, boat building industry, which competes very favourably with the boat building sectors in other countries. South African built boats are highly regarded for their quality by both South African and foreign boat owners. This is testimony to the high degree of knowledge and skill prevalent in the South African boat building sector. These skills need to be formally transmitted to an increasing number of workers in the sector so that South Africa can remain at the forefront of world small craft construction and continue to attract foreign and local buyers. An extensive review was undertaken of education and training programmes and qualifications in the boat building sector and this resulted in the determination of a learning pathway for the sector. This qualification is a registered Trade qualification that addresses the full skills requirements of the boat building sector and will prepare qualifying learners for the broad range of activities that must be undertaken by the competent boat builder, whilst at the same time providing a sound base for further learning. This qualification reflects the need and demand within the boat building sector for skilled employees. The qualification will enable learners to manufacture world-class products; it will improve professionalism in the sector and enhance the general quality of service delivery in the industry, thereby contributing positively to investor confidence and the international competitiveness of the South African small craft construction sector. The qualification can be used to give recognition to experienced, but unqualified boat builders for the skills and knowledge they have acquired through the recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation. It also provides learners with opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the broader manufacturing environment.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: National Senior Certificate or National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 with Mathematics.

• The ability to construct boats and component parts to specification.
• The ability to install different marine systems.
• The ability to repair and/or maintain boats, components and marine systems.