E-learning Deckhand Course
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E-learning is the future and we are embracing technology to help you get the most of your training.
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Our Online Deckhand course covers all of the elements from our in-person course without the need to
leave the comfort of your home.
Once completed, you will know how to hit the ground running, find day-work and be able to do all the jobs required of a new crew member.
What you'll learn:
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How, when and where to find work
Duties as deck crew
Visas & CV’s
General deck related duties with practical applications
Teak maintenance
Painting, Varnishing and Fairing
Watch keeping
Rope work including splicing and knots
Mooring operations
Anchoring procedures
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R 6500 per student
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"I just want to let you know, the online deckhand course amazing, I've been busy with it the past couple of days, and it is so insightful and gets me so excited to start my journey! You really did an amazing job with the course, and it is very enjoyable! (which is not often the case with online courses😂) "- Jacobus Nel
Course Packages
YOA DECKHAND PACKAGE
The days of walking into a job without experience and qualifications are gone.
As the business of yachting grows, so do the qualifications and skills required by those wanting to make a career of working on board the worlds premier yachts.
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We will give you all the practical tools you need in order to represent yourself as a competent deckhand. You will know how to hit the ground running, find day-work and be able to do all the jobs required of a new crew member.
What you'll learn:
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How, when and where to find work
Duties as deck crew
Visas & CV’s
General deck related duties with practical applications
Teak maintenance
Painting, Varnishing and Fairing
Watch keeping
Mooring operations
Anchoring procedures
Interview skills
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What's included:
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YOA Deckhand course - 4 days
RYA Power boat level 2 - 2 days
RYA PWC (jet ski) - 1 day
SAMSA VHF - 1 day
STCW10 - basic training incl. PDSD - 11 days
SAMSA Seafarer Medical or ENG-1
Course duration 19 days
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Course cost R 26 430.74 all inclusive - prices subject to change
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YOA DECK / STEW PACKAGE
The best of both worlds, YOA Deck/Stew course covers everything you'll need to know to be confident as a deckhand or stewardess. It is our most comprehensive course and covers everything from jet-ski operations to flower arranging.
What you'll learn:
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How, when and where to find work
Duties as deck crew
Visas & CV’s
Housekeeping & Laundry skills
Wine appreciation & service
Floristry
Interview skills
General deck related duties with practical applications
Jetski & Tender operations
Painting, Varnishing and Fairing
Splicing
Watch keeping
Anchoring procedures
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What's included:
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YOA Deckhand course - 4 days
RYA Power boat level 2 - 2 days
RYA PWC (jet ski) - 1 day
SAMSA VHF - 1 day
Stewardess course - 5 days
Food Safety & Hygiene level 2 - 1 day (online option available as well)
This is a mandatory qualification for anyone that handles, prepares or serves food on board yachts.
STCW10 - basic training incl. PDSD - 11 days
SAMSA Seafarer Medical or ENG-1 Optional
Course duration 25 Days
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Course cost: R 38 280.74 all inclusive - prices subject to change
JUNIOR STEWARDESS PACKAGE
The stewardess course runs over 5 days and covers all aspects of working in both the housekeeping and service departments on board. You will learn different types of service such as silver services, plated, buffet etc and come away with many other skills such as flower arranging, barista skills, wine knowledge and napkin folding to name a few. In addition, you will be taught how to find work, write an eye-catching cv, understand visa requirements and so much more.
We highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to serve as a steward/ess.
What you'll learn:
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How, when and where to find work
Duties as deck crew
Visas & CV’s
Housekeeping & Laundry skills
Wine appreciation & service
Floristry
Interview skills and so much more
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What's included:
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Stewardess course - 5 days
Food Safety & Hygiene level 2 - 1 day (online option available as well)
This is a mandatory qualification for anyone that handles, prepares or serves food on board yachts.
STCW10 - basic training incl. PDSD - 11 days
SAMSA Seafarer Medical or ENG-1 Optional
Course duration 17 Days
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Course cost: R 20 380.74 all inclusive - prices subject to change
Individual Course Options
STCW10 - Basic training
Mandatory for all crew serving on yachts.
Fire fighting and fire prevention (FPFF)
Elementary first aid (EFA)
Personal survival techniques (PST)
Personal safety and social responsibility (PSSR)
Proficiency in designated security duties (PDSD)
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Course duration 11 days
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Course cost: R 8530.74 all inclusive
RYA Powerboat Level 2 - PB2
The Powerboat Level 2 (PB2) course is required for persons working in the Superyacht industry and allows crew to legally operate a tender.
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This qualification does not only allow you to operate a small powered craft on a Superyacht, but also those who wish to operate a harbour patrol launch and charter fishing boat tenders.
The PB2 handling certificate can be commercially endorsed, which will then allow the holder working on a Commercial vessel up to 24m to operate the tender up to 3 miles from a nominated departure point in good weather, and daylight hours.
To commercially endorse your PB2 certificate, you will have to complete the PPR (Professional Practices and Responsibilities) online course.
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The PB2 course consists of theory and practical training and does not require previous experience. The minimum age is 12, but the holder can only commercially endorse the qualification at the age of 17.
The following areas will be covered during the PB2 course:
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How to be handle a Powerboat and be self-sufficient at basic level
Launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery
All boat driving skills for basic competence in powerboat handling
Rules of the Road (Collision Regulations)
Once you have completed the course you will be able to handle the boat in the right conditions, be aware of your limitations and those of the craft.
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Course duration 2 days
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Course cost: R 4400 all inclusive
RYA Personal Watercraft - PWC
Almost all Superyachts carry jet skis aboard, and you are required to hold your PWC proficiency license in order to legally operate them on board.
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The RYA PWC consists of theory and practical training and is definitely one of the more engaging courses we offer.
The following areas will be covered during a PWC:
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Launching handling and recovery skills
Passage planning and decision making
How to operate the PWC under high and low speed, riding skills
Essential safety information
Collision avoidance and orientation at sea
Once you have completed the course you will be able to handle the PWC in good conditions.
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Course duration 1 Day
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Course cost: R 3200 all inclusive
SAMSA VHF - Short Range
This course is a must, should you wish to Skipper any type of vessel, be it a Sailing Vessel, Motor Cruiser, Tender or Superyacht. Being able to operate a radio under any condition can save the lives of the crew and any passengers aboard should there be an emergency situation. The SAMSA SRC course is run over one day, followed by a practical exam. The SAMSA radio license is recognized both locally and internationally.
The course is taught and examined using radio simulators. The exam part includes both a practical and a written section.
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Course duration 1 Day
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Course cost: R 3000 all inclusive
DIVING Courses
The water may be cold in Cape Town, but it isn't everywhere!
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More and more employers are looking for crew with additional qualifications and diving is one of the main ones.
We can help you go from PADI open water to Dive Master in a few short weeks.
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New course options include Freediving up to instructor level as well as our Superyacht Dive Supervising and equipment care which has proven to be extremely helpful for crew involved in dive operations.
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KITEBOARDING Courses
Cape Town has some of the best kiting conditions in the world and is one of the best places to learn.
Many of today's yachts carry kiteboarding equipment and crew regularly go kiting with guests (that is if you know how to of course)
Courses are run in both Cape Town and Langebaan with qualified and highly trained professionals.
We're sure you'll love it.
Ask us for more details
SAILING Courses
RYA Competent Crew Practical
RYA Short Range Certificate for DSC VHF Radio
RYA Day Skipper Theory
RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance
RYA Day Skipper Practical
RYA Radar
RYA Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore Theory
RYA Coastal Skipper Practical
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6 Weeks of Mile building and skills development including 60-mile passages, including Ocean Sights.
This is a trip to St. Helena Island and back to build the mileage required for the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and RYA Yachtmaster Ocean examination
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10 days RYA Exam Preparation followed by 2 days of practical examination for the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
· RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
Once you have passed the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore practical examination and the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory test, you are free to do the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Oral examination with an RYA Yachtmaster Ocean examiner.
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* RYA courses conducted via our partner schools.
* all prices subject to change
OOW & Masters Courses
We are happy to be able to help our future officers with their OOW and master modules right here in Cape Town.
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Officer of the watch modules
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EDH - USD 1000
Nav, Radar & ARPA - USD 3400
GSK - USD 1500
HELM - USD 800
PSCRB - USD 800
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You are welcome to book these as individual courses or as a package deal ( discounts available for the entire package)
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Master Modules
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Advanced Nav & Radar - USD 2420
Stability - USD 1210
Business & Law - USD 1210
Seamanship & Meteorology - USD 1210
Master Celestial Navigation - USD 1100 - not part of package
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Book individual courses or all of the above (excl. Master Celestial) and receive a discount.
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AEC 1 - USD 950
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