IBTC Lowestoft

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.

This introductory course gives students a solid grounding in basic marine plumbing and electrics.

Introduction to Woodworking delivers training through practical projects, which can then be applied in both the workplace and at home.

This course takes designers’ drawings and develops them on the loft floor.

This hands on course provides a comprehensive understanding of the use and treatment of GRP.

Introduction to Woodworking delivers training through practical projects, which can then be applied in both the workplace and at home.

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.

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.

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.

Splicing and rope work provides broad introduction to ropework techniques, including splicing and knotting.

This hands on course provides a comprehensive understanding of the use and treatment of GRP.

Providing a sound introduction to traditional rigging and wirework techniques.

This introductory course gives students a solid grounding in basic marine plumbing and electrics.

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.