The YOA Deckhand Package is designed to allow you to hit the ground running and includes mandatory and fundamental courses.
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STCW-10 Basic training
These courses are mandatory and must be held in order to work on board a commercial vessel at sea.
There are 5 modules, which form part of the Basic STCW-10 course. They are: Elementary First Aid, Marine Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention, Personal Survival Techniques, Personal Safety and social responsibility, and finally Proficiency in Designated Security Duties. All these courses are run under one roof, and have a cafeteria to purchase a snack or lunch.
Total course duration is 11 days.
ENG-1 Medical or SAMSA Medical
The next mandatory requirement is that you be declared medically fit to work on a vessel. You will have to undergo an ENG-1 Medical which is valid for 2 years, or a SAMSA Medical, which is valid for one year.
Both of these medical certificates are recognized in the superyacht Industry.
YOA Deckhand course
The Deckhand course is designed to equip you with all the skills necessary to hit the ground running. We will cover what your duties will be as a deckhand, general deck related duties with practical applications, teak maintenance, painting, varnishing, fairing, watch keeping, mooring operations and anchoring procedures.
The most important part of the training covers how, when and where to find work, how to apply for your Visa, how to present your CV and Interview skills -how to present yourself when applying for a position.
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We arrange all your courses around the deckhand course so you have as much fundamental knowledge as possible before you attend as we build on this throughout the course.
RYA Powerboat Level 2 License
All superyachts have a tender and before you are allowed to operate it, you will have to hold a Powerboat Level 2 License. The course is run over 2 days, and covers theory and practical training. No previous boating experience is required to join the PB2 course. The course starts in the classroom with theory, then boat familiarisation and practical training.
Total course duration is 2 days
Should you wish to Commercially Endorse your Powerboat Level 2 course, there will be an additional fee to complete a (PPR) online course, plus the fee to the RYA for the processing and issue of the commercially endorsed license.
RYA Personal Watercraft (Jet-ski) Course
99% of superyachts have Jet-skis aboard you will require your Personal Watercraft License (PWC) in order to operate them. This is a very fun course, but it is important that you take the operation of PWC seriously.
Total course duration: 1 Day
SAMSA VHF Radio Course
VHF Radios for part of our communication equipment and all crew should know how to operate and make calls using VHF correctly. Your knowledge of how to operate a radio can save your life, and of all those on the vessel in an emergency situation. We offer the SAMSA VHF radio course. (It is recognised both in SA and Internationally)
Total course duration: 1 Day
All courses exclude accommodation but we can assist with this as well so please don't hesitate to ask us about these options.
We look forward to helping you get on board a yacht as soon as possible and are always if you have any questions at all.
