Upcoming Courses
April 2021
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.
May 2021
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.
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.
June 2021
Lofting Theory – 2 day course
This course takes designers’ drawings and develops them on the loft floor.
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.
Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) – 4.5 day course
This hands on course provides a comprehensive understanding of the use and treatment of GRP.
July 2021
Splicing and Ropework- 2 day course
Splicing and rope work provides broad introduction to ropework techniques, including splicing and knotting.
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.
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.
August 2021
Lofting Theory – 2 day course
This course takes designers’ drawings and develops them on the loft floor.
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 2021
Basic Boat Plumbing and Electrics – 2 day course
This introductory course gives students a solid grounding in basic marine plumbing and electrics.
October 2021
Lofting Theory – 2 day course
This course takes designers’ drawings and develops them on the loft floor.
Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) – 4.5 day course
This hands on course provides a comprehensive understanding of the use and treatment of GRP.
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.
November 2021
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.
Lofting Theory – 2 day course
This course takes designers’ drawings and develops them on the loft floor.
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.
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.
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.
Traditional Rigging and Wirework – 3 day course
Providing a sound introduction to traditional rigging and wirework techniques.
December 2021
Basic Boat Plumbing and Electrics – 2 day course
This introductory course gives students a solid grounding in basic marine plumbing and electrics.
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.
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.