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In Australia, a full time Boat Builder generally earns $1,600 per week ($83,200 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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This industry has seen stable employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 810 people working as a Boat Builder in Australia, compared to 850 five years ago. A Boat Builder may find work in areas of Australia where maritime activities are common.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re interested in a career as a Boat Builder, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction. This course covers a range of topics including technical drawing, CAD technologies, engineering measurements and computations and using hand and precision tools.
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A Boat Builder constructs and repairs boats and other maritime vessels. You might build vessels according to owner requirements or make repairs or adjustments to existing boats. Boat Builders may also fit out the interior of vessels or specialise in a particular area of boat building such as decks or masts.
Boat Builders require excellent technical skills and should be able to use their abilities to meet the individual needs of their clients. It’s important you can work with drawings and specifications and must be able to manage their time well. Boat Builders should have good attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills.
