Certificate IV in Wooden Boatbuilding

Accredited course Outline

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Accredited course

National Code
1322

State Code
3614

TGA Status
Draft

DTWD Status
Approved

Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

15/09/1998

Field of Education

031703 - Marine Construction

AQF Level

Certificate IV in

Nominal Hours

1120

Duration

Unspecified

Stream of Study

Trade Technician/Supervisory or Equivelant (3300)

Accredited Date

27/10/1999

Expiry Date

31/07/2004

VET Act Classifier

VET Act Conditions

Description

This course aims to preserve the traditional knowledge and skills of Wooden Boatbuilding.
In doing so, it emphasises an educational philosophy centred on the theme of ecological sustainability.

The course caters for students who seek both education and skills training. This development of craftsmanship and regional culture will work towards a liberal educational experience, which will equip students for the demands of living and working in a rapidly changing society.

Schedule

1. CORE

Students must successfully complete the following core modules

State Code	Title	Hours	Type
44145	Design 1: Small Boat Design	35	Module
44146	Design 2: Displacement Vessel Design	35	Module
44143	Green Timber Craft	56	Module
44144	Modern Chine Construction	84	Module
44140	Orientation	35	Module
44147	Repair and Restoration Techniques for Traditional Wooden Boats	140	Module
44141	the Boatbuilder's Tool Chest	70	Module
44142	the Wooden Boatbuilder's Medium	35	Module

2. ELECTIVES

Students must also complete either modules 44148 and 44149 together, or 44150 and 44151 together, but no other combinations.

State Code	Title	Hours	Type
44148	Carvel Construction: Stage 1	420	Module
44149	Clinker Construction	210	Module
44150	Composite Clinker and Seam Batten Carvel Construction Stage 1.	315	Module
44151	Composite Clinker and Seam Batten Carvel Construction Stage 2	315	Module

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General Notes

1. This course is the copyright of the Shipwright's Point School of Wooden Boat Building in Tasmania. A licence to deliver this course must be obtained from the owner before delivery can be occur.

2. The proponent for this course is the copyright holder as above.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the copyright owner. This course was placed on STARS by GSRC of TAFE (Ethel Halliday).