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The IBTC provides the widest range of boatbuilding training in the world and is internationally recognised for the quality of its graduates.
The IBTC Ltd has been training people since 1975.
We pride ourselves in supplying new blood to the boatbuilding industry.
Some students go on to set up and successfully run their own yards whilst others travel all over the world, working in yards and marinas.
The skills they learn with us are highly transferable, thus opening opportunities such as in timber frame housing, furniture making, restoration and numerous other fields.
All our courses are very much hands on and practical. We teach you the traditional skills of wooden boatbuilding and restoration using real boats not simulated exercises. Courses range from a single days tailor made tuition to our 47 week full time diploma.
- Practical Boatbuilding
- Practical Yacht & Small Boat Survey
- Basic Small Boatbuilding
- Furniture & Woodworking
- Glass Reinforced Plastics
- Knotwork & Splicing
In my work there is not a minute that passes that is not enjoyed to the fullest.Roman Barnwell - graduated 2007
The instructors led me to a level I was very proud of and didn't know I could achieve.Bjørn Ådne Kvalvik - graduated 2005
The IBTC stood out as being the best in terms of variety of work, its standards and as a college it is most well respected amongst existing boat manufacturers.Paul Langham - course 2009/2010
It's a college but very much a working boat yard as well, there is plenty of variety of real boats to get involved with.Les Flack - graduated 2009
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Jan28Next Survey course starts on Monday 19th April. Enrol as soon as possible; just a few places left.
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Jan28Looking for a creative gift? Give a voucher for a 1, 2 or 3 day course of your choice at the IBTC.
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Jan28There is still availability for our next boatbuilding course. Starting date is Monday 6th April.