Super Yacht Foundation Module - 3 Weeks

The Super Yacht Industry is very competitive game to get into. Thousands of “wannabe” crew are attracted by the sunshine, high salaries and travel. If the super yacht industry appeals to you then there is no question that you need the basic training in safety, seamanship and boat handling on your CV before anyone will even consider you. Some of this training is legally required to work at sea; some is expected by the industry.

Our Super Yacht Foundation Course is three weeks (18 days of training) and aimed at those over eighteen who want to enter the Super Yacht Industry. Training is provided in 4 distinct areas

Powerboating

All super yachts carry one or more tenders on board. These are generally small powerboat ranging from 4-12m. Crew are expected to drive guests, make shore runs, provide safety cover and tow water-skiers and inflatables with these craft. The 2 day powerboat course both trains you and licenses you as a driver.

PWC (Personal Water Craft)

Many super yachts carry a small fleet of Jet Skis on board. More and more countries expect drivers to be certified. Included in your course is a day of Jet Ski training and the license.

Seamanship & Navigation

Training both ashore (Dayskipper Shorebased) and afloat (Competent Crew or Dayskipper Practical) will introduce you to may of the skills required by efficient deck hands. If you have the relevant existing experience you will take the Dayskipper Practical. If not you will take the RYA Competent Crew. This training will also cover many of the areas required to assist with a watch at sea.

Marine Safety Training

The four STCW ’95 Courses are compulsory on board all super yachts. These four courses are sometimes known as STCW Basic Safety Week. They cover fire fighting, Health and Safety at Sea, abandoning Ship and First Aid. We also provide you VHF radio license so you can communicate between the tenders and mother ship.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will emerge with the following

• RYA Short Range Certificate
• RYA Dayskipper Shorebased
• RYA Competent Crew or Dayskipper Practical *
  
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• RYA PWC Proficiency 
• STCW ’95 Elementary First Aid
• STCW ’95 Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities
• STCW ’95 Personal Survival Techniques
• STCW ’95 Fire Fighting

 *Candidates who already hold the RYA Competent Crew will take the RYA Dayskipper Practical Course

NOT INCLUDED

• Accommodation - can be arranged locally; once you book we will provide you with a list of local B&Bs, guest houses and hotels. Price start from £18/night upwards. (Accommodation is included aboard the yacht during the 5 day Competent Crew or Dayskipper Practical
• Meals – are provided during the 5 day Competent Crew or Dayskipper Practical
• RYA SRC License fee (£25)
• RYA PWC Proficiency License fee (£15)
• Berthing fees during the Competent Crew or Dayskipper Practical (circa £20)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

• RYA Competent Crew Course before Super Yacht Foundation (5 days live aboard course).
• International Certificate of Competence (power 10m, sail 24m and PWC), only available to UK Nationals and Citizens and covered during the Super Yacht Foundation
• RYA PWC Instructor Course, for those with relevant existing PWC experience after the Super Yacht Foundation Course.
• Food safety Certificate, taken before or after the Super Yacht Foundation, for those who may be working with or preparing food.