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Level 3 Boat Building Course

Cost£5,421.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Boat Building Course at Falmouth Marine School. Classes run full-time during the day, over one year.

You'll spend most of your time in dedicated boatbuilding workshops, working on live projects. The course covers the practical skills and technical knowledge used in professional boatyards, including materials, construction methods, and marine terminology. Entry requires four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and/or Maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification at an equivalent grade. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or Maths may also be accepted.

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

Who this course is for

If you want a hands-on career in the marine sector this course gives you extensive practical time in dedicated boatbuilding workshops. You will work on live projects and learn the skills and terminology used in real boatyards. Strong employer connections mean your training aligns with what the industry expects.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers

  • Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths, or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification AND a grade 4 or above in English and/or Maths.
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or Maths will be considered as alternatives to GCSE, but a GCSE resit may be required depending on grade.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical boatbuilding techniques used in professional boatyards.
  • You'll work with a range of materials, including timber, fibreglass, and composites.
  • You'll learn marine construction methods and how to apply them on real projects.
  • You'll understand the terminology and standards used across the marine industry.
  • You'll build skills in reading and interpreting technical drawings and plans.
  • You'll develop knowledge of marine systems and fitting-out processes.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on workshop sessions, working on live boatbuilding projects. Assessment is practical and skills-based, reflecting the methods used in the industry. You may also complete written assignments and technical tasks as part of the City and Guilds Diploma requirements. Teaching takes place in dedicated boatbuilding workshops at Falmouth Marine School.

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 professional boatyard.
  • Marine joiner, fits out interiors and woodwork on boats and yachts.
  • Composite technician, works with fibreglass and advanced materials in marine manufacturing.
  • Boat repair technician, carries out maintenance and repair work on leisure and commercial craft.
  • Marine fabricator, builds structural components for boats and marine vessels.
  • Yard hand or boatyard assistant, supports day-to-day operations in a working boatyard.

What you could study next

  • A relevant Level 3 NVQ or apprenticeship standard in boatbuilding or marine engineering, to build on your practical skills in a workplace setting.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Foundation Degree in Marine Technology or Engineering, for those looking to move into technical or supervisory roles.
  • A marine engineering or naval architecture degree, for progression into design and project management.
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