Group
Occupation
399937 Shipwright
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
399937 Shipwright
Constructs, fits out, and repairs ships.
Registration or licensing is required.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Studies and understands detailed design drawings and specifications for ships
- Chooses appropriate materials for constructing various parts of ships considering strength, durability and weight
- Constructs ship frameworks, hulls, and decks using hand and power tools and advanced machinery, ensuring accurate alignment and fitting
- Fits and installs parts of ships, such as engines, propellors, and navigation equipment in compliance with design specifications
- Repairs and maintains ships to ensure they are seaworthy
- Inspects and tests ships structures and systems for quality and functionality