Grade 13 · a vocational technology learning center, by urbanicityManufacturing & Marine
Shipbuilding / Marine Fabrication
12 mo full-time.
Core curriculum
Hull constructionsteel & aluminum weldingshipfitting layoutmarine coatingsoutfitting
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 1,800 clock hours. Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| ABS/USCG Weld Test | Industry certification | American Bureau of Shipping / U.S. Coast Guard |
| AWS D1.1 Certified Welder | Industry certification | American Welding Society |
| AWS D1.2 Aluminum | Industry certification | American Welding Society |
| NCCER Maritime Welding | Industry certification | National Center for Construction Education and Research |
| NCCER Shipfitting | Industry certification | National Center for Construction Education and Research |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Marine: Welding → Shipbuilding / Marine Fabrication → Marine Engine / Outboard → Maritime Crew (deck/engine)
Boatyard: Fiberglass / Composites (boatbuilding) → Marine Engine / Outboard → Shipbuilding / Marine Fabrication