Trades & Applied Technology Programs

Aluminum Boat Building

• 22–week Certificate program (16 credits)
• Offered at the Nanaimo campus
• Program Fees: Domestic Students, International Students
• Apply for Admission: Forms and Information

The Program

This program provides the student with fabrication and aluminum welding skills with a specialty in alumimum boat building. The areas focused on are: Work Practices and Procedures; Aluminum Characteristics; Aluminum Welding, Aluminum Fabrication; Aluminum Boat Building.

The students will be evaluated using written exams, assignments and practical work projects. Students must achieve 70% to be successful.

Career Opportunities

The Aluminum Boat Building Program is a natural extension of our current Level C Welder Program and gives graduates a very marketable skill set in aluminum fabrication and welding. There are several aluminum boat manufacturers in the region and because aluminum welding and fabrication skills are not common in the field demand for these skills is high. Upon Completion of this program graduates are able to move into entry-level positions with aluminum boat builders or other fabrication shops specializing in aluminum construction.

Admission Requirements

• Successful completion of Level C Welding program.
• Grade 12, or equivalent, or mature student status.
• Min. 17 years of age.
• See also Trades general admission requirements.

Notes on Admission

• Adequate vision, and free from respiratory ailments.
• Physically suited to the trade.
• Applicants who do not possess the minimum educational requirements may substitute two years related work experience approved by the Program Coordinator in lieu of educational requirements.

Start Date and Application Deadline

The next intake of the program will be Fall 2010. Applications for admission will be accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information about the program contact the Chair of Welding at 250- 740-6139 or email.

Grading Policy

Students must achieve a 70% average on all written and practical exams and assignments.

Program Outline

Updated December 16, 2009