P-SY Crew Development Training (option 4)

Open up a new world of opportunities by completing our Crew Development Training Programmes (P-SY), designed for those looking at junior interior or deckhand crewing positions as well as those keen to pursue a career within the superyachting industry.

Category: Superyacht Crewing Programmes

This Option Four programme covers a wide range of training subjects and has been created with flexibility in mind, allowing students to choose a programme and have up to 12 months to complete training courses from the date of purchase.

Simply select from any of our training course dates throughout the 12 months to suit you or speak to our knowledgeable team to discuss your needs in more detail.

Course content

This course includes 13 components:

STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)

8 hoursClassroom
Open up a new world of opportunities by completing our Crew Development Training Programmes (P-SY), designed for those looking at junior interior or deckhand crewing positions as well as those keen to pursue a career within the superyachting industry.
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Approved Engine Course Part 1 (AEC1)

5 daysPractical
Open up a new world of opportunities by completing our Crew Development Training Programmes (P-SY), designed for those looking at junior interior or deckhand crewing positions as well as those keen to pursue a career within the superyachting industry.
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Approved Engine Course Part 2 (AEC 2)

5 daysPractical
Open up a new world of opportunities by completing our Crew Development Training Programmes (P-SY), designed for those looking at junior interior or deckhand crewing positions as well as those keen to pursue a career within the superyachting industry.
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STCW Basic Safety Training Course (BSTC)

5 days
This course covers all the elements for a basic understanding of staying safe at sea through practical examples to help individuals learn how to handle different types of emergencies at sea. View course
RYA Powerboat Level 2

2 days
Learn how to drive powerboat up to 10m useful when on ship for driving tenders View course
RYA Day Skipper Theory – Online Course

12 hours
Learn the basic navigation and passage planning for maritime passage. For 5 Day Classroom course add £125.00 View course
Basic Navigation and Seamanship (Online)

12 hours
An introduction the charts and basic navigation. For 2 day Classroom course add £100.00 View course
RYA Competent Crew (Sail) / RYA Helmsman course (Motor)

2/5 days
RYA Competent Crew (Sail) (5 Days Practical)
+£740
A fully catered residential 5 day sailing course around the fantastic local water of Cornwall Learning the basic sail skills
OR
RYA Helmsman course (Motor) (2 Days)
+£450
Learn the Basic helming skills on larger motorboats.
(FREE) Diesel Engine Maintenance Course

1 day
This course will give you the skills to be able to perform basic maintenance on a marine diesel engine. View course
(FREE) VHF/GMDSS Short Range Marine Radio Course (Online or Classroom)

1 day
Mandatory, to operate a VHF radio found on most boats for communication. View course
(FREE) VHF/GMDSS Short Range Marine Radio Prep & Exam Fee

4 hours
The RYA application and exam fee + 1 hour prep before the exam.
(FREE) RYA Professional Practices and Responsibility (PPR) – (Online)

8 hours
Learn about the regulations and responsibilities for skippers, operating commercial vessels. View course
(FREE) Level 1 Food Safety-Catering Online Course

Online
This programme delivers the minimum training that we would recommend if you would like to persue a career within the superyachting industry or if you wish to work as crew on a commercial vessel. View course