We teach the techniques to construct, restore and maintain traditional wooden boats.
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We are a world-renowned training provider based in the heart of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. We offer a 1 year IBTC Portsmouth Diploma in Wooden Boatbuilding, including a Level 3 City and Guilds Qualification in Marine Construction and a specialist 12 week joinery course.
In line with Government advice on the COVID-19 epidemic, the College has closed down all its operations until further notice. If you need to contact the College urgently, please call 023 928 0921 or e-mail office@pnbpt.com and we shall do our best to answer you as soon as we are able to do so with the limited resources available to us at this time.
We appreciate that this is a difficult time for all of us and we hope we shall be resuming our normal operations as soon as Government allows. Meanwhile we appreciate your understanding and hope that you and your loved ones keep safe and observe to the letter the advice being offered by the Government.
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Our full-time internationally recognised wooden boatbuilding training course
Learn the essentials of traditional joinery and craftsmanship
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"The tutors and staff were wonderful and inspiring and I couldn't get enough"
Becci, recent student
"If you want to be a wood boatbuilder, I honestly cannot recommend this course highly enough."
Seb, recent student
"I would recommend the course to anyone who has passion, creativity, a hardworking attitude and who wants to develop their skills."
Olivia, recent student
Develop a wide range of practical skills, in demand from industry employers
Make a fresh start learning valuable skills supported by world class instructors
Master traditional crafts in a stimulating and friendly environment
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