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.
The safety of our students is our top priority. We inspected every aspect of our training and made adjustments to introduce social distancing and other safety measures. The College reopened for students on 1st September 2020.
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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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