Upcoming Courses
May 2022
Basic Boat Plumbing and Electrics – 2 day course
This introductory course gives students a solid grounding in basic marine plumbing and electrics.
June 2022
Introduction to Woodworking – 4.5 day course
Introduction to Woodworking delivers training through practical projects, which can then be applied in both the workplace and at home.
Caulking – 2 day course
The course covers oakum bails, an introduction to types of irons and tools used in the caulking process and the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice on a real vessel.
Router Course – 3 day course
The IBTC Router Course is an intensive, practical, 3 day course which covers the introduction to routers, cutter types, router use and health and safety.
July 2022
Timber Technology
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.
Open Days 10:00 – 16:00
Open Days
Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) – 4.5 day course
This hands on course provides a comprehensive understanding of the use and treatment of GRP.
August 2022
Introduction to Woodworking – 4.5 day course
Introduction to Woodworking delivers training through practical projects, which can then be applied in both the workplace and at home.
Boat Terminology
Boat Technology 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.
September 2022
Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) – 4.5 day course
This hands on course provides a comprehensive understanding of the use and treatment of GRP.
Open Days 10:00 – 16:00
Open Days
Lofting Theory – 2 day course
This course takes designers’ drawings and develops them on the loft floor.
October 2022
Basic Boat Plumbing and Electrics – 2 day course
This introductory course gives students a solid grounding in basic marine plumbing and electrics.
Introduction to Woodworking – 4.5 day course
Introduction to Woodworking delivers training through practical projects, which can then be applied in both the workplace and at home.
Caulking – 2 day course
The course covers oakum bails, an introduction to types of irons and tools used in the caulking process and the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice on a real vessel.
Router Course – 3 day course
The IBTC Router Course is an intensive, practical, 3 day course which covers the introduction to routers, cutter types, router use and health and safety.
Timber Technology
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.
November 2022
Splicing and Ropework- 2 day course
Splicing and rope work provides broad introduction to ropework techniques, including splicing and knotting.
Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) – 4.5 day course
This hands on course provides a comprehensive understanding of the use and treatment of GRP.
Basic Boat Plumbing and Electrics – 2 day course
This introductory course gives students a solid grounding in basic marine plumbing and electrics.
December 2022
Introduction to Woodworking – 4.5 day course
Introduction to Woodworking delivers training through practical projects, which can then be applied in both the workplace and at home.
Caulking – 2 day course
The course covers oakum bails, an introduction to types of irons and tools used in the caulking process and the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice on a real vessel.
Boat Terminology
Boat Technology 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.