Full Time Courses at the IBTC
We runs a full time course at IBTC in Boatbuilding To find out more, see below.
We runs a full time course at IBTC in Boatbuilding To find out more, see below.
Our flagship course leads to the internationally recognised and coveted IBTC Diploma in boatbuilding along with City and Guilds 2473 level 3. This comprehensive course covers all the skills required to build and maintain boats.
We run four part year courses at IBTC; Woodworking Skills, Build your own boat, small boatbuilding and City & Guilds Bench Joinery. To find out more, see below.
An intensive course focusing on a range of woodworking skills suitable for all including those with no previous experience.
At the end of this course you will have completed and launched a boat of up to 5m in length.
This 12 weeks Introduction to Boatbuilding course starts with four weeks practical woodworking to learn the necessary skills necessary to build your own boat.

An intensive course focusing on a range of woodworking & joinery skills leading to a Level 2 City and Guids Diploma in Bench Joinery (C&G 6706-26)
We have over 20 short courses here at IBTC, encompassing many of the individual skills which explores maritime crafts and general woodworking.
See below for the next four dates, or click below to view all of our upcoming courses.
One event on 18 June 2021 at 2:30 pm
One event on 8 October 2021 at 2:30 pm
Lettering & Decorative Woodcarving Starting 18th June & 8th October 2021 Course Duration: 2.5 days. A practical approach to v-cutting lettering and decorative motifs into wood. This course is led by award winning lettering sculptor Gary Breeze. This practical short course will suit any level of experience although some drawing skills would be very useful. A structured start is followed by guided independent practise. A simple approach to v-cutting letters will quickly lead to the creation of your first project,…
One event on 21 June 2021 at 8:30 am
One event on 27 September 2021 at 8:30 am
One event on 18 October 2021 at 8:30 am
Introduction to Woodworking delivers training through practical projects, which can then be applied in both the workplace and at home.
One event on 23 June 2021 at 12:00 am
One event on 22 September 2021 at 12:00 am
One event on 1 December 2021 at 12:00 am
This introductory course gives students a solid grounding in basic marine plumbing and electrics.
One event on 28 June 2021 at 8:30 am
One event on 11 October 2021 at 8:30 am
One event on 22 November 2021 at 8:30 am
This hands on course provides a comprehensive understanding of the use and treatment of GRP.