Full Time Courses at the IBTC
We runs a full time course at IBTC in Boatbuilding To find out more, see below.
Boatbuilding
Our flagship course leads to the internationally recognised and coveted IBTC Diploma in boatbuilding along with City and Guilds 2463 level 3. This comprehensive course covers all the skills required to build and maintain boats.
Part Year Courses at the IBTC
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.
Woodworking Skills
An intensive course focusing on a range of woodworking skills suitable for all including those with no previous experience.
Build your own boat
At the end of this course you will have completed and launched a boat of up to 5m in length.
Introduction to Boatbuilding
This 12 weeks Introduction to Boatbuilding course starts with four weeks practical woodworking to learn the necessary skills necessary to build your own boat.
Bench Joinery C&G Level 2 Diploma
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)
Short Courses at the IBTC
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.
Upcoming Courses › Short Courses
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Timber Technology
A theory based course covering timber, both naturally grown and manufactured wood products, and their application within the marine industry. The course covers wood defects, hardwoods, softwoods, conversion, seasoning and wood decay.
Boat Terminology
A day that takes the mystique out of boatbuilding. This theory based session covers boat building terminology and methods. The day provides plenty of opportunity to get amongst boats in various stages of construction and to meet our boat builders.
Lofting Theory – 2 day course
This course takes designers’ drawings and develops them on the loft floor.
Painting and Varnishing- 2 day course
Learn how to prepare surfaces, apply to caulked vessels, brush application of single and two pack finishes in both paint and varnish to achieve a professional finish.