Boat Building Academic Programs in UK

Many universities and colleges in UK offer professional training and academic qualifications in the field of boat building.

Newcastle University

Bachelor of engineering degree in boat building known as Small Craft Technology BEng (Hons) and master of engineering in boat building known as Small Craft Technology MEng (Hons) are offered by the Newcastle University for those who wish to pursue a career in the boat building sector.

Southampton Solent University

Southampton Solent University  offers three year duration Bachelor of engineering degree programs, Yacht & Powercraft Design with Language Foundation Year (English) BEng (Hons); Yacht Production and Surveying (with foundation) BEng (Hons) and Yacht Production and Surveying BEng (Hons) for the career aspirants in boat building and yacht production fields.

City College Plymouth

Short duration apprenticeship programs in boat building such as Boat Building and Maintenance Advanced Apprenticeship at Level 3 certificate and Boat Outfitting Construction Level 2 certificate are available at the City College Plymouth. Duration of the program varies from three months to one year and course start date is in the month of September.

North West Kent College

North West Kent College conducts several diplomas and certificate programs in boat building like Chief Engineer Yacht 2 certificate; Officer of the Watch Yacht – General Ship Knowledge Certificate; Small Craft Surveying Diploma; Yacht 2 Hotel Services and Ship Construction Advanced certificate; Yacht Marine Diesel Engineering Exam Preparation certificate and Yacht Master – Chief Engineer Statutory and Operational Requirements Exam Preparation certificate.

Cornwall College

Major certificate level programs in boat building offered at the Cornwall College include Boat Building Techniques Introduction NVQ Level 1 certificate; Boat Building Techniques Level 2 Introduction Certificate (C&G); Boat Building Techniques Level 3 Certificate (CG); Boat Building Techniques NVQ Level 3 certificate; Boat Building and Maintenance NVQ Level 3 certificate; Boat Construction – Maintenance and Support Level 2 certificate; Boat Construction – Maintenance and Support Level 3 certificate; Light Marine Engineering – Boat Construction, Maintenance and Support Level 2 certificate; Light Marine Engineering – Boat Construction, Maintenance and Support Level 3 Certificate and Traditional Boat Building Level 3 Certificate . The college also conducts  programs such as Boat Design and Production FdSc and Boat Design and Production Foundation Degree in collaboration with the University of Plymouth.

Southampton City College

Major boat building apprentice ship programs offered at the Southampton City College are Cosmetic Gelcoat Repair and Finishing; Yacht and Boat Building Advanced Apprenticeship at Level 3 and Yacht and Boat Building Apprenticeship at Level 2 program.

In addition to this, Highbury College (Yacht Maintenance Certificate) and Great Yarmouth College (Boatbuilding Apprenticeship at Level 2 certificate) also conduct academic programs in boat building.