Superyacht Deck Crew Training Package

Course Outline

Planning a career in the Super Yacht industry?  In need of a career break? Or simply lured by the glamorous world of professional yachting?

Before you embark on your career aboard super yachts you will need to complete the STCW95 Basic Safety Training Package.  This is compulsory for all crew working at sea and will provide you with the minimum standard of qualification to work on a vessel of any size, better equipping you to deal with emergencies at sea.

STCW95 certification is a requirement for a crew position on a super yacht, but does not necessarily qualify you for a crew position.  There are a number of other courses worth considering which will offer you the additional training and certification you will need if you expect to be signed aboard a vessel.

Red Ensign provides that training and certification

Should you seek these skills and certification then do consider our monthly run Deck Crew Training Package.  These packages are provided at a truly competitive price at our training facility in Cowes, easily reached through Southampton International Airport with regular flights to destinations such as Palma and the South of France.

Package Detail:

Duration: 11 days including a two day break over the weekend to enjoy the spoils of Cowes

Modules:

• RYA Power Boat II
• RYA VHF Radio
• RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance
• STCW 95 Elementary First Aid
• STCW 95 Personal Survival Techniques
• STCW 95 Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention
• STCW 95 Personal Safety and Social Responsibility

 

Package Price: £1,100 per person including VAT + £30 Payable to the RYA for a VHF Licence

Accommodation

We will provide you with an accommodation list to suit all budgets and in close proximity to our training facility.

What you will gain on successful completion of the course:

STCW 95 Elementary First Aid Certificate
STCW 95 Personal Survival Techniques Certificate
STCW 95 Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention Certificate
STCW 95 Personal Safety and Social Security Certificate
RYA Power Boat Level 2 Certificate
RYA VHF DSC Short Range Radio Certificate + Licence
RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance Certificate

 

Programme Breakdown:

 

Days 1 & 2: RYA Powerboat Level 2
The industry standard, RYA Powerboat Level 2 is the base-level course for anyone operating a RIB or small powerboat in any commercial situation.  This two day course will provide a good foundation on which to build powerboat experience.  A small amount of theory is used to underpin skills acquired on the water.

Day 3: RYA VHF DSC Short Range Radio
This course introduces you to your VHF and GMDSS radio sets, and to the procedures which are internationally recognised for use on the Short Range Radio Airwaves.

The course follows the short range certification required to achieve the qualification of Restricted (VHF) Radio Operator which is a legal requirement for using or overseeing VHF on board Ship.

Day 4: RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance
This one day course provides an awareness of the main systems of a marine diesel engine and teaches the ability to take simple measures to prevent mechanical breakdown at sea, and also to rectify defects which do not require workshop support.

Mechanical failure is the main cause of lifeboat call out to yachts and motor cruisers.  Basic maintenance and engine care may make sure you do not become a statistic.

Days 5 & 6: Break for Weekend

Day 7: STCW 95 Elementary First Aid
Participants will gain a basic knowledge of the immediate action to be taken upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency aboard ship.

Day 8: STCW 95 Personal Survival Techniques
The objective of this training is to give all persons intending to go to sea the essential basic knowledge and experience of personal survival principles and techniques that can be applied to maximise their chances of survival in the event of a marine casualty.

Day 9 & 10:  STCW 95 Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
The trainee will have knowledge of the ways in which fires are caused and the precautions to be taken to minimise the risk of fire in ships.  They will be able to maintain a state of readiness to respond to emergency situations involving fires aboard ship: Fight and extinguish fires using fire fighting apparatus and appliances provided on board; act as a member of a fire party, including use of self-contained breathing apparatus.

Day 11:  STCW 95 Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
Participants will gain a basic induction in safety procedures and accident prevention and be familiarized with the employment conditions and working environment on board merchant vessels.

Terms and Conditions

Standard Red Ensign terms and conditions apply.

All courses are run to the highest of standards of MCA STCW 95 and RYA approval.

All modules available as individual courses at full list price.  Please see our website for more information.