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Practical Vocational Training Maldives

Maldivian Boat and Engine Course

A six-week practical course in wooden boat maintenance and marine engine servicing.

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  • Source last examined: 14 October 2026
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Held in person, on site — an organiser is present for the whole activity.

A six-week practical course in wooden boat maintenance and marine engine servicing.

What you will get out of it

Hull inspection and repair, engine servicing, electrical basics on board, and safe working afloat.

The programme

Weeks 1-2: hulls, materials and safety. Weeks 3-4: engine servicing and fault finding. Weeks 5-6: on-board electrical work and a full service.

Who runs it, and who it is for

Who it is for
Young people aged 18 and over resident in Maldives
Ages
from 18 years
Duration
Six weeks, 90 hours
Schedule
Three days a week, 08:00 to 13:00

Where and when

Starts
Monday 5 April 2027
Ends
Friday 14 May 2027
Meeting point
Boatyard, Hulhumale

Before you come

What to bring
Work clothes and closed, sturdy shoes. All tools and safety equipment are provided on site.
Safety requirements
Every power tool is used under direct supervision. Eye and hand protection is provided and must be worn, and the workshop has a trained first-aider present.
Accessibility
Island setting; the station is accessible but the reef work requires swimming.

Reviews and ratings

Average rating: 4.7 / 5 (3)

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Rating breakdown

★★★★★ 2
★★★★ 1
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Review

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I left with a skill I actually use

Hana S. · 10 Oct 2026

★★★★★

Maldivian Boat and Engine Course in Dharavandhoo is hands-on from the first hour — very little sitting and listening. The trainer demonstrated each step, then watched us do it and corrected us properly. I finished with something I can put on a CV and, more importantly, actually do. The group was small enough that everyone got attention.

Practical, patient teaching

Zaid H. · 10 Oct 2026

★★★★★

I had almost no background before Maldivian Boat and Engine Course in Dharavandhoo, and I was worried I would hold the group back. I need not have been. The trainer went at a pace everyone could follow and stayed behind to help anyone who needed it. The workshop was properly equipped and the materials were clear. I would recommend it to anyone starting out.

Worth travelling for

Nour I. · 10 Oct 2026

★★★★

I travelled to Dharavandhoo specifically for Maldivian Boat and Engine Course and it was the right decision. The content is current — not the same slides you find everywhere — and the trainer answered every question with a real example from the trade. We left with notes, contacts and a clear idea of what to practise next. Good value for the time it takes.

Source: https://www.unesco.org/en/countries/mv — checked 14 October 2026 | Content origin: proposed ai

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