SECTOR
Composites
LEVEL
3
CREDITS
36
PROGRAMME LENGTH (TOTAL LEARNING HOURS)
3 Months full-time on campus or 6 months work based on job
STUDY TYPE
Campus based practical workshops or work-based – Online support including exposure to workplace experiences.
LOCATION:
Delivered at MAST Academy – minimum of 12 participants per course
APPROVED BY:
Introduction to Composites Micro Credential Approved by NZQA
An Introduction to Composites
This pre trade micro-credential introduces school leavers and youth in New Zealand to composites, providing learners the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills in the marine and industrial composites industry to go onto a full composites apprenticeship.
An Introduction to composites includes practical and theory in :
Use and care of hand tools
Use of portable power tools
Applying health and safety in the composites workplace
Employment expectations in a composites workplace
Perform measurements and calculations relevant to the workplace
Prepare and pre form lamination materials
Blend resins
Contribute to a project team
CAREER OPTIONS
N/A
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Legal eligibility to study in NZ Residents and Citizens only. Minimum of 16 years of age. English language requirements.
COURSE FEES
Cost (2025) - $1260.00 + GST
Includes all workshops, learning resources and assessment.
Cost (2024) Work-based learner fee - $600.00 + GST includes all learning resources and assessment.