HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A typical pathway for a Canadian secondary-school student is to finish high school, with courses in math, science, shop, or technical studies helping build useful skills. Many people then learn on the job in a boatbuilding, marine, or related manufacturing setting, where they develop an eye for defects, quality checks, basic tools use, and record keeping. Some employers may prefer experience with boat assembly, repair, or inspection work, while others provide training after hiring. Depending on the employer, province, or specific role, extra technical training or knowledge of workplace safety and quality standards may be helpful.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Inspect assembled boats for defects and conformance to quality standards
- Mark defects to be repaired
- Make minor adjustments and repairs
- Record information on products inspected.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
Customer RelationsMental measurements/calculationsDetail/precision WorkRecording Information