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Composite Boat Builder

American Boat and Yacht Council

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This certification course is designed for marine professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of composite boat construction. It provides the foundational knowledge and practical applications necessary to build and evaluate fiberglass and composite boats according to industry best practices.

Cost

Study Guide Only: ABYC Member: $85 Nonmember: $175 Show moreShow less

Format

Online

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Detailed information about this program

This certification is ideal for technicians, boatbuilders, and fabricators aiming to build safe, high-performance vessels using advanced composites.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply marine composite construction techniques by selecting and executing single‑skin or sandwich construction in boatbuilding contexts
  • Select reinforcement fabrics and resins based on material properties for performance‑driven marine composite applications
  • Integrate structural details such as stringers, bulkheads, transoms, and hull‑to‑deck joints in composite vessel structures
  • Execute composite fabrication processes including hand lay‑up, vacuum bagging, chopper‑gun molding, and sandwich construction in shop and yard environments
  • Perform quality assurance procedures by inspecting laminates and controlling catalyzation and wet‑out to ensure composite part integrity
  • Follow safety practices for handling composite materials and equipment in a marine composite shop environment
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians49-3051.00
  • Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants53-6031.00
  • Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels53-5021.00
  • Marine Engineers and Naval Architects17-2121.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Engine startup procedure — follow established protocol to start motorboat motors and monitor for visible signs of malfunction such as smoke or excessive vibration under direct technician supervision.
  • Routine maintenance tasks — perform oil and filter changes on motorboat engines by following manufacturer service manuals in a supervised shop environment.
  • Basic parts replacement — swap out worn spark plugs, magneto points, and piston rings under the guidance of a senior mechanic in a marine service facility.
  • Service documentation — record inspection findings and completed maintenance tasks accurately using shop work-order forms under supervisor review.
  • Hand tools and basic test instruments — identify and use correctly when disassembling and reassembling small outboard engine components in a training shop.
  • Cooling system observation — idle motors and read thermometers to note cooling system temperature readings under close technician oversight.
  • Propeller inspection basics — visually inspect propellers for obvious damage such as nicks or bent blades and report findings to a supervising mechanic.
  • Motor mounting assistance — help mount outboard motors to boat transoms following torque specifications under direct supervision in a boatyard setting.
  • Parts and inventory software — look up part numbers and check stock levels using inventory management software in a dealership service department.
  • Safety and shop protocols — follow marine shop safety rules, PPE requirements, and waste-disposal procedures throughout all assigned tasks.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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