Coppersmith (Ship & Boat) (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operation and ControlSpeakingMonitoringActive ListeningCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingOperations MonitoringManagement of Personnel Resources

Knowledge

TransportationPublic Safety and SecurityMechanicalLaw and GovernmentEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningSpatial OrientationFar VisionWritten ComprehensionArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionNear Vision

Tasks

Direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water de
Prevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
Serve as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port or at a berth.
Oversee the use of drones for inspection and maintenance of hard-to-reach parts of the vessel.

Technology

Operating system softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareFacilities management softwareRoute navigation softwareAnalytical or scientific software

Tools

Accommodation ladderAnchorsAutomatic radar plotting aids ARPABolt cuttersBridge to bridge radiotelephonesBulk carriersCarbon dioxide CO2 fire extinguishing systemsCarbon dioxide CO2 flooding systemsCargo derricksCentrifugal cargo pumpsChain cargo fallsChemical tankersClaw hammersContainer lift trucksContainer ships

Work Values

IndependenceSupportRelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium53-5021.00	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Vessel course and speed settings — determine and adjust routinely using radar, GPS, and local current knowledge on familiar coastal or river routes.
Navigational hazard assessments — evaluate water depths, tidal conditions, and channel markers with reduced oversight during standard underway passages.
Ship-to-shore radio communications — conduct independently to exchange operational information with port authorities and vessel traffic services.
Docking and undocking maneuvers — execute in routine berthing situations, including single-lane approaches, with minimal guidance from senior officers.
Bridge watch responsibilities — manage alone during assigned watch periods, monitoring instruments and crew activity on scheduled commercial runs.
Route navigation software and electronic chart systems — operate to plan and update vessel tracks during routine coastal or harbor transits.
Unsafe vessel operations — recognize and halt promptly by applying standing safety regulations and company procedures without awaiting direction.
Crew coordination during watch transitions — brief relieving officers thoroughly on vessel status, traffic, and hazards to maintain operational continuity.
Mechanical and equipment irregularities — detect through systematic instrument monitoring and initiate corrective action or escalation as appropriate.
Passage plans — prepare using charts, weather reports, and tide tables for familiar routes, adapting for seasonal or tidal variations independently.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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