Cornwall’s College of the Ocean

Falmouth Marine School has an excellent international reputation for marine courses with superb facilities including boatbuilding and engineering workshops, a dedicated marine science lab and a well equipped watersports centre.

College should be one of the best times of your life and we are here to make sure that happens. Whether it is learning new skills, enjoying a hectic social life or walking on a beach; Falmouth Marine School offers a fantastic student experience.

All our programmes focus on activity, providing students with essential practical experience to prepare for employment or higher education.

We run courses from introduction to university level in the following areas:
Boatbuilding
Marine Engineering
Marine Science
Leisure & Watersports
Company

Falmouth Marine School
Name David Martin
Address Falmouth Marine School
Killigrew Street
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3QS
Telephone 01326 310310
Email falenquiries@cornwall.ac.uk
Website www.falmouthmarineschool.ac.uk


Services offered by Falmouth Marine School

Boat maintenance

Fibreglass

Basic hand laminating and repair using polyester and epoxy resins. Surfboard Design & Construction short course.

wooden boat

Traditional and Modern Boatbuilding,Repair and light Marine Engineering Training. Full Technical Certificates (City & Guilds London Institute 2451 levels 2&3) NVQ's in Boatbuilding Wood & FRP, Repair Wood & FRP, Fit Out and Light Marine Engineering to Level 2 & 3.

Boat Repairs

Painters

Boat sales

New

Periodically we have boat auctions offering a wide range of completed boats for sale. Check our website for more details.

Used

Periodically we have boat auctions offering a wide range of completed boats for sale. Check our website for more details.

Boatbuilder

Canoes

Sea Kayak and Surfboard Design & Construction short course.

GRP boats

Basic hand laminating and repair using polyester and epoxy resins. Surfboard Design & Construction short course.

Super yachts

Coming soon a new university level course in superyacht training.

Surfboards

Surfboard Design & Construction short course.

Wooden boats

Traditional and Modern Boatbuilding,Repair and light Marine Engineering Training. Full Technical Certificates (City & Guilds London Institute 2451 levels 2&3) NVQ's in Boatbuilding Wood & FRP, Repair Wood & FRP, Fit Out and Light Marine Engineering to Level 2 & 3.

Engine Maintenance

General maintenance

Light Marine Engineering Training. Full Technical Certificates (City & Guilds London Institute 2451 levels 2&3) NVQ's in Light Marine Engineering to Level 2 & 3.

Fibreglass

Laminators

Basic hand laminating and repair using polyester and epoxy resins. Surfboard Design & Construction short course.

Repairs

Basic hand laminating and repair using polyester and epoxy resins. Surfboard Design & Construction short course.

Paintwork

Spraying

Surveyors and Naval Architects

Designer CE Marking (RCD)

Periodically we have boat auctions offering a wide range of completed boats for sale. All boats are RCD compliant.

Training

Boatbuilding

We deliver training in both traditional and new wood techniques as well as in the latest range of composites. What you can become with your qualification: Boatbuilder/boat repair in boatyards at home or abroad Boatyard Owner Professional Crew Naval Architect Marine Surveyor Yacht Broker Riggers Chandlers Marine Product Designer Courses in this area: Boatbuilding & Maintenance NVQ 3 Boatbuilding Techniques NVQ 2 Introduction to Boatbuilding Techniques NVQ 1 Traditional Boatbuilding

First Aid

As part of our Leisure & Watersports course you can study the following: RYA Powerboat Level 2 & Safety Boat Award RYA Level 1 & 2 Seamanship & Dinghy Instructor RYA stat, intermediate Windsurfing and Start Windsurfing Instructor BCU 1, 2*, UKCC level 1 Coach Award and 3* Sea/Surf RYA First Aid at Sea SLSA NARS Beach Lifeguard Award SLSA NARS Beach Lifeguard Instructor RYA Yacht Master Theory RYA GMDSS RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Surfboard Construction Course BSA Surf Coach level 1Award

General Maintenance

Traditional and Modern Boatbuilding,Repair and light Marine Engineering Training. Full Technical Certificates (City & Guilds London Institute 2451 levels 2&3) NVQ's in Boatbuilding Wood & FRP, Repair Wood & FRP, Fit Out and Light Marine Engineering to Level 2 & 3.

Power boat

As part of our Leisure & Watersports course you can study the following: RYA Powerboat Level 2 & Safety Boat Award RYA Level 1 & 2 Seamanship & Dinghy Instructor RYA stat, intermediate Windsurfing and Start Windsurfing Instructor BCU 1, 2*, UKCC level 1 Coach Award and 3* Sea/Surf RYA First Aid at Sea SLSA NARS Beach Lifeguard Award SLSA NARS Beach Lifeguard Instructor RYA Yacht Master Theory RYA GMDSS RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Surfboard Construction Course BSA Surf Coach level 1Award

Practical

We run courses from introduction to university level in the following areas: With a long history of providing boatbuilding courses we are the only place in Cornwall providing specialist training in both traditional and new wood techniques as well as the latest range of composites. Kayaking, surfing, windsurfing, sailing, surf life-saving and power boating are all readily available with a team of expert coaches on hand to provide a well-rounded practical and theoretical base and a watersports centre on the banks of the Fal Estuary. Our engineering courses are ideal for anyone with an interest in any aspects of pleasure and small commercial vessels, with specialist workshops for the best hands-on tuition gaining relevant experience to help career progression in the marine engineering industry. Our marine science courses offer a wide range of topics including marine biology, oceanography, meteorology and ecology.

RYA courses

As part of our Leisure & Watersports course you can study the following: RYA Powerboat Level 2 & Safety Boat Award RYA Level 1 & 2 Seamanship & Dinghy Instructor RYA stat, intermediate Windsurfing and Start Windsurfing Instructor BCU 1, 2*, UKCC level 1 Coach Award and 3* Sea/Surf RYA First Aid at Sea SLSA NARS Beach Lifeguard Award SLSA NARS Beach Lifeguard Instructor RYA Yacht Master Theory RYA GMDSS RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Surfboard Construction Course BSA Surf Coach level 1Award

Sail boat

As part of our Leisure & Watersports course you can study the following: RYA Powerboat Level 2 & Safety Boat Award RYA Level 1 & 2 Seamanship & Dinghy Instructor RYA stat, intermediate Windsurfing and Start Windsurfing Instructor BCU 1, 2*, UKCC level 1 Coach Award and 3* Sea/Surf RYA First Aid at Sea SLSA NARS Beach Lifeguard Award SLSA NARS Beach Lifeguard Instructor RYA Yacht Master Theory RYA GMDSS RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Surfboard Construction Course BSA Surf Coach level 1Award

Survival

As part of our Leisure & Watersports course you can study the following: RYA Powerboat Level 2 & Safety Boat Award RYA Level 1 & 2 Seamanship & Dinghy Instructor RYA stat, intermediate Windsurfing and Start Windsurfing Instructor BCU 1, 2*, UKCC level 1 Coach Award and 3* Sea/Surf RYA First Aid at Sea SLSA NARS Beach Lifeguard Award SLSA NARS Beach Lifeguard Instructor RYA Yacht Master Theory RYA GMDSS RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Surfboard Construction Course BSA Surf Coach level 1Award

Theory

We run courses from introduction to university level in the following areas: With a long history of providing boatbuilding courses we are the only place in Cornwall providing specialist training in both traditional and new wood techniques as well as the latest range of composites. Kayaking, surfing, windsurfing, sailing, surf life-saving and power boating are all readily available with a team of expert coaches on hand to provide a well-rounded practical and theoretical base and a watersports centre on the banks of the Fal Estuary. Our engineering courses are ideal for anyone with an interest in any aspects of pleasure and small commercial vessels, with specialist workshops for the best hands-on tuition gaining relevant experience to help career progression in the marine engineering industry. Our marine science courses offer a wide range of topics including marine biology, oceanography, meteorology and ecology.

Yachtmaster 1

As part of our Leisure & Watersports course you can study the following: RYA Powerboat Level 2 & Safety Boat Award RYA Level 1 & 2 Seamanship & Dinghy Instructor RYA stat, intermediate Windsurfing and Start Windsurfing Instructor BCU 1, 2*, UKCC level 1 Coach Award and 3* Sea/Surf RYA First Aid at Sea SLSA NARS Beach Lifeguard Award SLSA NARS Beach Lifeguard Instructor RYA Yacht Master Theory RYA GMDSS RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Surfboard Construction Course BSA Surf Coach level 1Award
Falmouth Marine School Traditional Boat Restoration & Repair Course Open Day
Date: Friday 4th December 2009
Tine: 10am-4pm
Location: Ponsharden Boatyard, Falmouth Road, Penryn, Cornwall,

Traditional Boat Restoration & Repair City & Guilds Level 3 course
This is a six month course, allowing the learner to enter the industry after half a year of study. The course covers all the skills required to restore and repair traditional wooden boats. It includes: understanding traditional boat construction methods, wood selection and preparation, repairing structural components, plank removal and refitting, steam bending, fairing and finishing.

This course will run for 18 weeks, full-time, mon-fri starting in September or February.

For more information please contact Falmouth Marine School:
Tel: 01326 310310
E-mail: falenquiries@cornwall.ac.uk
Web: www.falmouthmarineschool.ac.uk
Boatbuilding
With a long history of providing boatbuilding courses we are the only place in Cornwall providing specialist training in both traditional and new wood techniques as well as the latest range of composites.
Watch Traditional Boat Restoration & Repair student's progress on the live web cam: http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/falmouth/index.php?page=_Boatbuilding&id=1342
Find out more about Boatbuilding at Falmouth Marine School: http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/falmouth/index.php?page=_Boatbuilding&id=1640
Marine Engineering
Our engineering courses are ideal for anyone with an interest in any aspects of pleasure and small commercial vessels, with specialist workshops for the best hands-on tuition gaining relevant experience to help career progression in the marine engineering industry.
Find out more about Marine Engineering at Falmouth Marine School: http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/falmouth/index.php?page=_Marine_Engineering&id=1647
Marine Science
Our marine science courses offer a wide range of topics including marine biology, oceanography, meteorology and ecology.
Find out more about Marine Science at Falmouth Marine School: http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/falmouth/index.php?page=_Marine_Science&id=1649
Lesiure & Watersports
Kayaking, surfing, windsurfing, sailing, surf life-saving and power boating are all readily available with a team of expert coaches on hand to provide a well-rounded practical and theoretical base and a watersports centre on the banks of the Fal Estuary.
Find out more about Lesiure & Watersports at Falmouth Marine School: http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/falmouth/index.php?page=_Leisure_and_Watersports&id=1645
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