£290
The Crew Academy’s GUEST-accredited Introduction to Yachting & Yachting Life program is designed to provide new crew with the essential foundation to not only enter but to thrive in the superyacht industry.
This program is crucial because it gives you the vital knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to successfully kickstart your career and navigate the unique challenges of life at sea.
Throughout the duration of this program, you will gain insights into the unique lifestyle of a yacht crew member, we will also cover the basics of yachting terminology, onboard roles, and the hierarchy of command.
Finally, you will gain a foundational understanding of employer and crew responsibilities for health and safety, ensuring you are fully prepared for the challenges and expectations of a rewarding yachting career.
Course Format
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19 hours of guided eLearning through the kelp platform.
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Series of multiple-choice knowledge checks throughout the course.
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Practical assessments throughout.
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Online examination to complete (30 multiple choice or short answer questions, 1 hour).
Required Equipment
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Good internet, computer & printer
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Device with video capabilities
Accreditation
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IAMI GUEST Certificate for Unit 23 - Introduction to Yachting & Yachting Life.
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After completing the course, you will officially be part of our Alumni community and will have free access to our Mental Health courses as well as discounts on other courses.
Platform access
Students booking onto the Introduction to Yachting and Yachting Life program with The Crew Academy will gain immediate access to the full course content and library of resources. Students must complete all self-study and live training within the 12 month period of booking.
Course Content
Pre-Course Evidence
Before you begin your pre-course reading, you will need to upload the following documents to confirm your eligibility for the course before enrolment.
Please upload the following documents:
Valid Passport
CV (Demonstrating relevant experience within the maritime sector)
Please note:
Students must possess good knowledge of verbal and written English to successfully complete this program.
Students must have some formal basic training and / or 1 season of onboard experience.
Students must have a good working knowledge of onboard SOPs and administration.
Students must be at least 18 years old.
Self-Study Content
Throughout the duration of this course, students will study the following modules:
Yacht industry demographics, guidelines for employment and job searching.
Onboard departments, chain of command and personal health/wellbeing.
Required standards of Behaviour, Personal Presentation & Work Ethics.
Effective communication & communication styles.
Etiquette for meeting & interacting with guests & crew members.
The basic structure of International Maritime Law and Health & Safety.
Post-Course Survey
We value your experience and insights! As a recent participant in our Introduction to Yachting course, we invite you to share your valuable feedback through our short, 12 question post-course survey.
Your input is crucial in helping us ensure that our courses continue to deliver outstanding educational experiences.
