Boat builders build, repair and refit marine craft from small sailing boats to large sea-going vessels.
£16,000 - £35,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You can get into this job through:
You could take a college course in marine crafts, like the Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Marine Construction. Some colleges offer introductory courses so you can see if it's the right choice for you.
The following T Levels may also be useful for this role:
You'll usually need:
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
You could apply to do a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, for example:
These can take between 3 and 4 years to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time with a college or training provider.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly if you've got relevant experience. Qualifications or experience in joinery, furniture making, engineering, welding, restoration or plumbing can help. It may also help if you've worked with boats or at sea before.
You can join the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology for professional development training.
You can find out more about becoming a boat builder from the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology and British Marine.
Depending on the job, you’ll:
You could work in a workshop, at a marina or at a shipyard.
Your working environment may be physically demanding, at height and outdoors in all weathers.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
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