Yacht and Boat Building qualification

The CTBi has been instrumental in revising the first South African boat building qualification first registered in 2006.  With three years of course delivery under our belts, we have made significant changes to the qualification to align it with international standards and ensure a balance between the theoretical and practical components of the course.  The all new and streamlined qualification will be approved by the South African Qualifications Authority soon.

False Bay College, a Further Education and Training provider in South Africa, currently are the only institution offering this qualification in the country. They are based in Westlake in Cape Town and the Boat Building Academy boats a state-of-the-art workshop and equipment. The boat building course at the Academy is intensive and highly practical, with half the time spent at the Academy and half the time on work  placement with industry where they apply their theoretical knowledge and skills.  The course is accredited with the Mechanical, Engineering and Related Services SETA (Sector Education Training Authority) and is nationally recognised.

Local Short courses

Currently a laminating short course is available to the industry and members of the public at False Bay College.  We are working closely with the college and other training providers to be able to offer a range of short courses in future.
 
American Boating and Yachting Council (ABYC) courses

For experienced boat building practitioners, CTBi have purchased the rights to offer ABYC training courses for the professional.  Courses to be offered include: Systems, Diesel engines, Electrical, Corrosion and Composite Boat Builder.  Please contact Vanessa Davidson on skills@ctbi.co.za for more information. 

Other training

Boat Builders need a range of other training courses to meet their needs.  CTBi have established relationships with reliable and bona fide training providers in the following areas:

First Aid
Firefighting
Leadership and Supervisory
Adult Education and Literacy
Motivation and Teamwork
Rigging
Forklift
Laminating and composites
Health and Safety

LATEST NEWS

INDUSTRY MEMBERS - Merseta Mandatory Grant submission

30th June DEADLINE!It is that time of year where you or your  appointed SDF consultatnt need to make an online Mandatory Grant submission.  This allows registered Merseta members to claim back 50% of their Skills Development Levy to fund training over the coming year. Don’t miss out on this once a year opportunity!  Contact Vanessa if you have ANY questions. skills@ctbi.co.za