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Free Level 2 Boat Building Course

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Boat Building Course at Falmouth Marine School. Classes run full-time during the day, over 36 weeks.

The course builds broad foundation skills in boatbuilding. You'll learn how boats are made and repaired, and work with multiple materials in a workshop setting. Topics include construction techniques, repair methods, and the practical skills employers look for in a boatyard or marine workshop.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in Boatbuilding (Foundation).

Who this course is for

This course is a great starting point if you want to become a boatbuilder and need broad foundation skills first. You will learn how boats are made and repaired and develop transferable workshop skills that employers value. Training covers multiple materials and gives you the base to progress into Level 3 boatbuilding.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers

  • Three or more GCSEs, including maths at grade 4 and the others at grade 3 or above, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and GCSE maths grade 4 or equivalent.

Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group

  • Successful completion of previous course and maths and/or English GCSE at grade 4 or above and the other at grade 3.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how boats are constructed and how different materials are used.
  • You'll develop repair techniques for common faults and damage.
  • You'll practise workshop skills including measuring, cutting, and fitting.
  • You'll work with materials such as timber, fibreglass, and composites.
  • You'll build an understanding of marine industry standards and safe working practices.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom study at Falmouth Marine School. Assessment is based on practical tasks and assignments completed throughout the course. You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills and knowledge across the units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Falmouth Marine School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Boatbuilder, constructs and repairs vessels in a boatyard or marine workshop.
  • Boat repair technician, carries out maintenance and damage repairs on leisure and commercial craft.
  • Marine joiner, fits out interiors and deck structures on boats.
  • Fibreglass laminator, works with composite materials in boat production.
  • Marine workshop assistant, supports skilled trades across a range of build and repair tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Boatbuilding, the natural next step for those wanting to specialise and qualify at a higher level.
  • Marine Engineering apprenticeship, combining on-the-job training with further qualifications.
  • City and Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Boatbuilding, recognised by employers for skilled boatyard roles.
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