Boatbuilder

Knowledge

K1: The purpose of a range of equipment, tools and materials Back to Duty

K2: The characteristics and reaction of materials to their environment e.g. temperature, humidity, pressure Back to Duty

K3: Safe and efficient methods of use, maintenance, movement, protection and storage of materials Back to Duty

K4: Work hazards and safe working methods Back to Duty

K5: Broad knowledge of other marine trades to understand their needs Back to Duty

K6: How to produce and interpret engineering drawings and understand boatbuilding terminology Back to Duty

K7: The international marine industry and the company’s place within it Back to Duty

K8: The company’s products and services Back to Duty

K9: The role of formal and informal communication Back to Duty

K10: The uses of information technology in the workplace Back to Duty

K11: Principles of costing, pricing and budgeting Back to Duty

K12: The company’s process for design, planning and set up Back to Duty

K13: How to obtain the required specifications using selected procedures Back to Duty

K14: The conventions underpinning technical documentation the roles and safe and efficient uses of machinery Back to Duty

K15: The uses of templates Back to Duty

K16: Vessel design and construction, complex shapes and the applications of geometry Back to Duty

K17: The bill of materials methodology and reporting of discrepancies Back to Duty

K18: Feedback on drawing and specification errors of modifications required Back to Duty

K19: The appropriate uses of measuring aids and equipment Back to Duty

K20: The basic principles of contingency planning and of problem solving Back to Duty

K21: The options and constraints during assembly Back to Duty

K22: Working with complex shapes and curves Back to Duty

K23: The scope of materials for shaping and manipulation Back to Duty

K24: The options for holding and clamping components prior to assembly Back to Duty

K25: The properties, uses and limitations of materials for connecting, fixing and assembling components Back to Duty

K26: De-storing a vessel for repair, safeguarding and protecting all removed items. Back to Duty

K27: Methods of disassembling boats for repair Back to Duty

K28: Fault finding techniques Back to Duty

K29: A range of new and traditional techniques for boatbuilding Back to Duty

K30: The options for connecting similar and dissimilar materials Back to Duty

K31: Types and uses of deck hardware and the forces applied Back to Duty

K32: The options for fixing components in place Back to Duty

K33: Understanding service and maintenance requirements Back to Duty

K34: The options for connecting similar and dissimilar materials Back to Duty

K35: Types and uses of deck hardware and the forces applied Back to Duty

K36: The options for fixing components in place Back to Duty

K37: Understanding service and maintenance requirements Back to Duty

K38: Manufacturers’ specifications and requirements Back to Duty

K39: Guidance for the care and maintenance of materials Back to Duty

K40: The relevant documentation Back to Duty

K41: Boat handling skills Back to Duty

K42: Understand the requirements for basin and sea trials Back to Duty

K43: Principles of practice for working on or near water Back to Duty

Skills

S1: Prepare the work area Back to Duty

S2: Maintain safe, clean and efficient work methods and environments Back to Duty

S3: Identify and minimise hazards and risks in the workplace Back to Duty

S4: Select, use, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials Back to Duty

S5: Follow and maintain work procedures, method statements and production records Back to Duty

S6: Make the most efficient and effective use of resources, time and materials Back to Duty

S7: Prepare for meetings and discussions Back to Duty

S8: Use appropriate listening, questioning, recording and presentation techniques Back to Duty

S9: Use appropriate marine terminology Back to Duty

S10: Use estimating techniques to support discussions Back to Duty

S11: Review and verify designs and plans Back to Duty

S12: Finalise time and cost of the work to be done Back to Duty

S13: Identify and source equipment, machinery, tools and materials Back to Duty

S14: Make, produce and use jigs and templates as required Back to Duty

S15: Set up tools and machinery Back to Duty

S16: Manufacture or repair components to the required specification Back to Duty

S17: Move components using the appropriate safe methods Back to Duty

S18: Check components for robustness, fit and tolerances Back to Duty

S19: Analyse problems with machinery, equipment, Back to Duty

S20: tools and material, proposing/implementing solutions where appropriate Back to Duty

S21: Move, shape and manipulate components to achieve best fit Back to Duty

S22: Select and use appropriate methods for holding materials and components in place during assembly, and for the connecting, fixing and assembly of materials and components Back to Duty

S23: Safeguard materials and components during assembly Back to Duty

S24: Select suitable methods of repair that are effective and maintain original construction Back to Duty

S25: Select suitable methods for fault finding and analysis Back to Duty

S26: Make repairs whilst safeguarding the integrity of components and the surrounding area Back to Duty

S27: Identify, mark, store and organise dismantled parts for reassembly Back to Duty

S28: Determine the order and work methods Back to Duty

S29: Install and fix components using the most appropriate method and material Back to Duty

S30: Ensure that joins are suitably made and treated Back to Duty

S31: Position and fit items Back to Duty

S32: Finalise fit out for deck hardware Back to Duty

S33: Check joins are sealed and fit for purpose Back to Duty

S34: Prepare surfaces, treat suitably and ensure are free from defects and protected Back to Duty

S35: Soften or suitably finish edges Back to Duty

S36: Assess quality of work Back to Duty

S37: Assess fixtures and fittings for quality and stability Back to Duty

S38: Contribute to the commissioning of the boat as required Back to Duty

S39: Assemble required documentation Back to Duty

S40: Brief recipients verbally with necessary documentation Back to Duty

Behaviours

B1: Appropriate safety behaviours individually and towards others Back to Duty

B2: A commitment to quality and continuous improvement Back to Duty

B3: Commercial awareness and business acumen Back to Duty

B4: A focus on the requirements of the customer Back to Duty

B5: An ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team Back to Duty

B6: An ability to communicate with all levels of the organisation Back to Duty

B7: A strong work ethic including motivated, committed, meticulous, reliable, proactive and adaptable behaviours Back to Duty

B8: A recognition and appreciation of equality and diversity in the workplace Back to Duty