shipwright

Shipwrights build and repair small type of water vessels from pleasure craft to naval vessels. They prepare preliminary sketches and create templates. They use hand and power tools to construct smaller boat themselves or supervise a team of shipbuilders. They also construct cradles and slipways for the ship’s construction, transportation, launching and slipping. Depending on the vessels, they might work with different materials such as metal, wood, fibreglass, aluminium etc.

Alternative Labels

naval vessel shipwright

shipfitter

boatbuilder

ship repair engineer

shipwright

boatfitter

submarine shipwright

ship fitter

boat builder

boat repairer

shipbuilder

ship construction worker

ship builder

boat construction worker

ship repairer

boat repair engineer

boat fitter

naval engineer/shipwright

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs apply health and safety standards prepare pieces for joining read standard blueprints wear appropriate protective gear read engineering drawings liaise with engineers use power tools ensure vessel compliance with regulations fasten components align components

Essential Knowledge

engineering processes mechanics mechanics of vessels design drawings engineering principles

Optional Skills and Competences

install automation components install mechatronic equipment assemble sensors set up automotive robot program a CNC controller operate 3D computer graphics software test mechatronic units sand wood maintain robotic equipment tend riveting machine lead a team cut metal products use CAD software operate drilling equipment use welding equipment use painting equipment manipulate wood operate lifting equipment operate precision measuring equipment operate printing machinery apply preliminary treatment to workpieces test sensors use technical drawing software construct moulds assemble mechatronic units operate handheld riveting equipment design prototypes determine suitability of materials

Optional Knowledge

types of maritime vessels robotic components printing on large scale machines types of metal defense system physical parts of the vessel CAE software mechatronics sensors cutting technologies maintenance of printing machines CAD software ICT software specifications maintenance operations metal forming technologies rivet types types of wood material mechanics printing techniques robotics automation technology 3D printing process fibreglass laminating 3D modelling control engineering industrial paint printing materials sanding techniques

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8afab6c4-6145-4ea1-a0ae-d2c3438bda7e

Status

released

Occupations

shipwright

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI