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1 Yachting Careers UKSA // Changing Lives // UKSa Industry Guidance // uksa s unique environment // yachting cadetship // commercial yachtmaster // ocean graduate // Marine business management // Foundation degree // Essential Marine Hospitality // CRew training // PROfessional yacht engineer Updated February 2010

2 02 UKSA Changing Lives Training for global careers in yachting your route to success climb to new heights The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL The yachting industry offers a wealth of opportunity to anyone with a passion for the ocean and for working with people. Whether you re a career change professional transferring your skills from another industry, or a young person embarking on your first career, marine employers are looking to recruit the skills, energy and dedication to excellence that you have to offer. Whatever your age, or motivation for change, a career in yachting offers a unique working environment with an unparalleled opportunity and variety of work. With over 16 years of refinement, UKSA s career training programmes are proven to equip you with the practical skills, knowledge and qualifications to ensure your success working worldwide on yachts of every size. Your future Your potential The sea has a tradition of offering excitement and adventure unmatched by other career environments. Today s yachting industry is no different. For many, a career afloat offers the perfect escape from the dayto-day predictability so many land based occupations provide. The sea provides variety and challenge on a daily basis, presenting new opportunities to improve what you do, while developing your scope for learning and personal growth. Training at UKSA is the first step towards a future following your passions in a growing and vibrant industry that s quick to reward hard work and expertise.

3 03 uksa has helped launch the careers of over 4,000 graduates travel the globe With the opportunity to live and work in warm climates, visiting some of the most beautiful places on earth, it s easy to see why so many people choose a career in the yachting industry. With a global reputation for excellence, UKSA has helped launch the careers of over 4,000 graduates. The Academy s reputation attracts students from all over the world, with 25 percent of our students travelling from outside the UK. The key to our reputation and success lies in the quality of the training we provide, our understanding of the industry, and the support provided by our Industry Guidance team. english harbour, antigua Why choose UKSA? // The expertise and experience of our instructional team Contents 05 quick guide to uksa training 10 yachting cadetship 06 UKsa Industry guidance 11 foundation degree 08 uksa s unique environment 12 ocean graduate // The diversity, size and quality of our yacht fleet // Our extensive purpose built shore-side training facilities // Our commitment to you as an individual 13 commercial yachtmaster 14 crew training 15 professional yacht engineer // Yachtcareers.com service to help promote your career // First rate location in Cowes; the heart of the sailing world // Inclusive onsite food and accommodation expert instruction 16 Essential Marine Hospitality 19 our expert team of instructors 17 marine business management 18 additional bolt-on modules

4 04 the yachting industry needs you International qualifications The UK is the world leader in construction, manning and safety standards afloat, with the MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) internationally recognised as providing the benchmark specifications for the industry. As a result, RYA and MCA qualifications are seen as the international qualifications of choice. Insurance companies are driving owners and the industry to adopt British training standards on a global scale. UKSA Cowes All that your sailing could ask for Industry Overview With sustained growth over a number of years at all levels, the yachting industry offers a wealth of opportunity for those interested in a career afloat. Driving the need for better qualified crew Legal requirements for MCA manning levels are forcing owners to ensure their crew are suitably qualified. Increasingly, yacht yards all over the world are now building to British MCA coding requirements. Owners perceive British qualifications as the kite mark of choice, elevating the status of RYA and MCA qualifications. Secure your future with UKSA MCA and RYA qualifications form the basis of the training UKSA provides. With their range of skills and internationally approved marine qualifications, Academy graduates often gain promotion more rapidly and build greater earning potential early on in their career. The superyacht sector is growing at a sustained and astonishing rate, with build contracts of vessels continuing to grow. There are already 30,000 superyachts worldwide, requiring an estimated 150,000+ crew. Growth is also strong in smaller craft an estimated 200,000 new craft under 24m, with an estimated value of 7 billion Euros being built each year. The increasing sophistication of technology afloat has provided more luxury on yachts, with features that were only seen on the largest superyachts a few years ago becoming commonplace onboard smaller vessels, making the sport more appealing to a much broader audience. As more people discover the delights of charter and flotilla holidays, or buy their own yacht, more job opportunities are created for expert professionals with a passion for providing a safe, exhilarating experience. UKSA training is designed to enhance exactly these qualities in our graduates. UKSA also ensures graduates leave with the skills required for the upkeep, maintenance and management of today s yachting technology. Who trains at UKSA? The Academy provides career training for people of all ages from 16 70, attracting a diverse range of backgrounds and previous experience. All are linked by a common passion for the ocean. // Professionals seeking a new career // Young people starting out // Those selling up and sailing away // Career breaks // Retirement dreams Whatever your existing experience Some people come to us with little experience, others have many thousands of miles and many years experience. Whatever your current ability, our course advisers will provide you with sound training and careers advice tailored to your circumstances.

5 05 in search of something else... drive your career forward UKSA s yachting programmes are a great way to revitalise your love of life and get back in touch with what makes you tick. A large number of our students come from other industries, are in their late twenties to mid forties and are choosing to retrain in yachting with a view to finding employment that they enjoy doing. Equally, young people seeking a rewarding career path in which they can quickly move to responsible and senior positions are increasingly looking to the excellent opportunities available in the maritime industry. A growing number of students train for non-career purposes because their future plans require a high level of proficiency and confidence in yachting. Some have taken early retirement and are planning to realise a lifetime s ambition by sailing off into the sunset, while others choose a year out in the yachting industry as a sabbatical. For all these people, UKSA provides comprehensive training, building knowledge and self-sufficiency afloat, to make their dreams a reality. Quick Guide to UKSA Training Which programme is for me? The Academy s core programmes are outlined here. The range is designed to meet the needs and interests of a wide variety of career aspirations. This schematic gives you a broad overview of what each course achieves. Please see individual course information pages for details on course and qualification pre requisites. yachting cadetship & Foundation Degree [p10-11] duration 3 years Designed for those under 25 seeking long-term careers on the largest superyachts. // Two years paid employment and development // A Foundation Degree option is also available // Under 25 ocean graduate [p12] duration 23 weeks Maximise your learning before starting your career. Qualify to skipper on both sail and motor yachts. // Includes 3000nm training experience including a minimum of two 600 mile ocean passages, giving you the time and experience to really polish your seamanship skills // Any age Commercial yachtmaster [p13] duration 12 weeks The ideal course for starting a career on sailing yachts. Gain the knowledge and qualifications to skipper commercially run sailing yachts up to 24m. // Includes 2,500 tidal nm // Any age professional yacht engineer [p15] duration 10 weeks Prepares you for work aboard large yachts in an engineering capacity, including relevant MCA qualifications and training. // Also ideal for those wanting to work for overseas charter companies as flotilla engineer or base engineer // Suitable for dual deck/engineer positions // Any age crew training [p14] duration 6 weeks Provides the qualifications and experience needed to work as deck crew on large yachts worldwide. The programme also works towards your MCA Deck Rating Certificate. // Ideal introductory course // Ideal for watersports instructors wanting to move into the yachting industry or as a gap year option // Under 25 Essential marine hospitality [p16] duration 4 weeks Designed to offer the qualifications and experience needed to work on large luxury yachts in an interior crew or host capacity. // Ideal for couples considering luxury charter market work // Working on large yachts, where service standards are of the utmost importance to career development // Any age marine business management [p17] duration 10 weeks Most senior and well paid positions in yachting require sound business and management skills. This course develops those skills, providing a thorough understanding of management within the marine industry. // Essential for anyone considering building their own business // Prepare for work at a strategic decision-making level for quicker promotion // Any age

6 06 our passion your future UKSA Industry Guidance is a support and graduate service provided exclusively for UKSA career course graduates. With a reputation among employers for providing well trained staff. UKSA Industry Guidance As a career student you will have access to UKSA s unique online recruitment site, yachtcareers. com. benefits // An online recruitment service exclusively for UKSA graduates // Publish your photo, CV and training profile for employers to view online // Quickly and easily apply for work opportunities // One-to-one professional mentoring throughout your course Weekly job opportunities We advise you to research different routes within the industry - to help you, the Industry Guidance team provides a weekly overview of job opportunities at /jobslist. Creating an environment for success At its heart, a career in the yachting industry is not just about sailing, it s about creating a safe and well-managed environment. This ethos is central to training at the Academy, and plays a big part in our graduates success. The service is designed to compliment and work in partnership with your own jobseeking activities. Our training programmes have evolved over many years of close consultation with employers and regulatory bodies. We go beyond focusing solely on the acquisition of paper qualifications, because we know that employers need more than that. Academy training focuses on providing the skills, knowledge and expertise necessary for longterm professional success. This is what makes UKSA graduates so employable. Guidance and support from day one We provide sound guidance and advice from the moment you first get in touch with us. Working closely with our Industry Guidance department, our course advisers can answer your questions about training options, employment and work, providing the information you need to make an informed decision about your future. While at UKSA, further guidance and advice is provided to ensure you are fit for work in the industry. Face to face advice UKSA offers free open days, providing prospective students with guidance and advice on training and career routes, making sure you receive the individual advice you need. These are highly recommended - please contact us for the next available dates.

7 professional Industry guidance Into your first job UKSA Industry Guidance team will help, support and guide you towards your first job in the industry // Find the right route to employment with industry talks and workshops // One-to-one guidance on marketing your skills to employers during Industry Guidance sessions // CV preparation and interview techniques // The team also occasionally organise guest speakers, many of them employers, who provide a wealth of additional input, industry perspective and networking opportunities 07 Success within the yachting industry is very dependant on having the right mix of positive attitude and likeable personal attributes. UKSA training focuses on providing graduates with essential interpersonal skills so important for success, with guidance and direction given from day one through our mentoring programme. Aidan Gerry Emma Chambers networking for you One-to-One mentoring during training We network with leading employers and agents, including delivery companies, yacht managers, sail training charities, charter / flotilla operators, yacht owners and skippers. We also have an extensive network of past graduates who recruit staff through UKSA. The service is provided exclusively to graduates of UKSA career training. Aidan is currently training at UKSA for the Yachting Cadetship and Foundation Degree. He has recently secured a position onboard 43m MY Magnifica, on his first work experience sea phase. Following the completion of her Essential Marine Hospitality course, Emma secured a position working as junior stewardess on the largest private sailing yacht in the world, 92m SY Eos, which mainly cruises the Mediterranean. Alan Crawford Callum McArdle Following his Ocean Graduate course, Alan secured a leading deckhand role on 76m MY Ocean Victory. He joined this brand new private Feadship as she came out of the yard. The 1st and 2nd officers onboard are also UKSA graduates. Callum completed his watersports training including his kitesurfing in May He secured his first job working in the Maldives as a full time instructor before going on to Sunsail Club Javelin. job opportunities in just one year In just 1 year* UKSA Industry Guidance dealt with well over 1400 job opportunities in yachting, covering a whole range of positions on sailing and motor yachts, including: // 167 Engineering jobs // 84 Captains / Skippers // 49 Couple positions // 174 Deckhand positions // 98 Mate positions // 395 Delivery Crew positions // 233 Interior ( Steward/ess) // More than 100 others, including Yacht Chefs, Flotilla Skippers, Racing crew, Instructors and Deck Officers. *January - december 2008 Nicole Vanlint Ewan Flatman With a background in hospitality, Nicole joined a 60ft sailing yacht in the med as a deckhand/ stewardess following her Ocean Graduate course. Following his Professional Yacht Engineer course, Ewan secured a position as 2nd engineer on a 43m new build, MY Caneli. She will be Med based with winters in Cap d Ail.

8 08 everything you need all in one place life at sea Photo: SallyCollison.com Our programmes provide you with the methodology, hands-on approach and the elementary understanding of all the major yacht systems. UKSA s Unique Environment Behind the glamorous, efficient and relaxed atmosphere on any professional yacht, there s a team with focus, skill and knowledge of all aspects of seamanship, navigation and yacht maintenance. UKSA training provides that skill and knowledge. Seamanship training afloat UKSA s fleet is carefully chosen to provide experience on a wide range of yacht types with different handling characteristics. This ensures that when you are out in the industry, you can step from one boat to another with confidence. The core of the fleet is based around our 34-45ft yachts, which are ideally suited to perfecting handling under power and sail. Onboard you can master the techniques required to conduct your command passages, taking part in self-skippering exercises and passing your RYA/MCA Yachtmaster practical exam. Our extensive fleet of matched keelboats provide an invaluable tool in developing your sailing skills and helping to make the transition to yacht command. These boats are ideal for quickly developing handling skills under sail, in particular man overboard, coming alongside and picking up moorings. the uksa advantage // A diverse range of yachts including two 67ft Challenge yachts, a Broadblue multihull, top-quality Sweden yachts and smaller keelboats // 6.8m RIBs // Yacht technology department with over 725k of hardware // Dedicated marine engineering training workshop // Transas engine room simulator // High-tech equipment including a 200k Transas navigation and radar simulation suite // Unrivalled onsite facilities // The esprit de corps that develops when you eat, live and breathe boats 24 hours a day with like-minded individuals

9 Photo: SallyCollison.com navigation afloat transas simulator 09 Navigation Our philosophy is the complete integration of all navigation techniques in a seamless and professional manner. A full understanding of both electronic navigation and traditional techniques are therefore crucially important. A mix of shore-based instruction, simulation and practical teaching afloat ensures continuity between classroom theory and real-world navigation practice. Transas simulator The Academy s 200,000 Transas suite provides a valuable learning environment in which to sharpen your navigational ability. You can practice your command skills, navigate in all weathers and learn to understand radar systems. The facility has five workstations (including radar, ship controls and electronic charts) and can simulate a variety of different ships, interacting with over 30 target vessels within different cruising areas around the world including UK waters to simulate a vast range of navigational situations. Once you have mastered the basics (including navigation, boat handling, search and rescue, and bridge management), we can introduce a range of onboard system failures for you to correct and compensate for. It is great to be able to put your navigation theory and command skills into practice in a controlled environment where all your decisions can be played back and analysed with positive learning outcomes. During your training, your instructors will unwrap the mystery surrounding essential plant and machinery our yacht technology training equips you with all the functioning principles behind equipment onboard, with the maintenance sections of our yachting programmes focusing on the general ship s knowledge that you will require to run a vessel effectively. Our programmes provide you with the methodology, hands-on approach and the elementary understanding of all the major yacht systems. We are able to provide access to these items, enabling you to dismantle and re-assemble them, so you can confidently deal with similar situations when you encounter them afloat. We will also show you how to establish and manage an onboard ship s maintenance routine. Expert staff As a Maritime Academy, UKSA is able to attract and employ specialist instructors in all areas of training, ensuring the tuition you receive provides you with the greatest possible depth of understanding. Challenge Yachts With their exceptional pedigree as 67ft Global Challenge yachts, UKSA Albatross and UKSA Whirlwind bring a great deal more than their size and 42 ton displacement to the party. As well as providing the platform on which we teach many of the essential command skills, they are a working example of larger yacht systems, maintenance, management and onboard ship routines. Helming boats of this size is an art in itself, so expert help and advice is always on hand. Loads on the sheets of yachts this size may exceed 6 tons, which places a great emphasis on doing things in the right order. Close quarter handling, watch-keeping systems, sail handling, loading winches, anchoring and man overboard recovery are all manoeuvres in which Albatross and Whirlwind clearly demonstrate the challenges of large yacht management. expert staff global challenge yachts

10 10 earn while you study Yachting Cadetship Aim // A structured three-year apprenticeship to train for a long-term career duration // 3 years note // Option to take foundation degree alongside yachting cadetship. work onboard the largest yachts UKSA is the only organisation to offer a Cadetship taking candidates from an introduction to yachting right through to working as a Deck Officer onboard the largest superyachts. For More information, qualifications and Syllabus details Visit uksa.org/yachtcourses Overview The Cadetship is designed to provide a simple progression beyond RYA/MCA Yachtmaster to MCA Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competence. This qualifies you to work on an unrestricted worldwide basis as Captain of yachts up to 200gt, Chief Mate up to 500gt and Officer of the Watch of the very largest superyachts up to 3000gt. Developed in close consultation with the MCA and their approved training guidelines, the programme provides structured training coupled with paid periods of work experience. Pre-requisite experience Applicants should be and be able to demonstrate a proven interest in a career in the yachting industry, passing a UKSA Cadetship interview. No formal qualifications are required. However, good communication skills oral and written and an ability with maths is necessary. Qualify for Officer of the Watch aboard a vessel up to 3000gt.

11 11 Foundation Degree Aim // Unique to UKSA, combine the acquisition of industry-recognised practical qualifications with a university accredited degree duration // Delivered over 3 years as part of UKSA s 3-year cadetship Benefits // Gain the qualifications needed to work on the world s largest yachts // Ideal for school leavers or newlyqualified university graduates seeking a lifetime of adventure and excitement in the marine industry // Periods of practical employment, with up to two years paid work during the course, greatly offsetting the cost of training // Develop your qualifications and skills while working in the industry on a clearly structured and supported programme // Long-term career benefits of higher qualifications firmly establish your career prospects for work on the largest vessels Train for your MCA Deck Officer qualifications over 3 years and study for a Foundation Degree. Earn while you learn. The Foundation Degree in Operational Yacht Science is delivered in conjunction with Falmouth Marine School and validated by the University of Plymouth. A limited number of places are available as an additional element for students embarking on the UKSA Yachting Cadetship programmes. What is a Foundation Degree? Foundation Degrees are innovative University accredited degrees that were introduced to the Higher Education sector in They are designed and delivered in partnership with employers to equip people with the relevant knowledge and skills for specific industries. Designed for learning within the workplace, Foundation Degrees use the full benefits of blended learning, incorporating learning in the work place, classroom teaching, research, and distance learning. Entry requirements Suitable for students embarking on the UKSA Yachting Cadetship. To study for the Foundation Degree, students will require the usual criteria for entry to Foundation Degrees, including education to A Level standard or equivalent work place learning. (120 UCAS points of which at least 80 points need to be at level 3.) Motor Yacht Training Climb to new heights Includes opportunity for two years + paid employment

12 12 training for work on sail & power Ocean Graduate Aim // to develop professional mariners with the qualifications, practical sailing experience and engineering skills to work as skippers of small and large ocean going sail and motor yachts duration // 23 weeks For More information, qualifications and Syllabus details Visit uksa.org/yachtcourses training for rya ocean & mca master 200gt onboard engine checks A great combination of intensive study and practical experience that will build your confidence whilst expanding your employability. Beyond RYA/MCA Yachtmaster The programme develops and consolidates the practical sailing skills, background engineering and theoretical knowledge needed to gain the coveted RYA/MCA Yachtmaster (Ocean) certificate with commercial endorsement. STCW95 training is included, as is preparation towards the MCA Master 200gt (unlimited) qualification. Ocean passages It s essential to gain ocean passage-making experience and qualifications in order to skipper commercially operated yachts on passages over 150 miles from port. The Ocean Graduate includes overseas experience, during which candidates complete at least one 600 mile passage to qualify for Yachtmaster Ocean. This passage gives students the opportunity to put their yacht management skills into practice on an ocean passage, as well as taking the celestial navigation sights needed for the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean qualification. Self skippering To become a fully-rounded skipper, the right amount of experiential sailing, balanced with the right amount of instruction and coaching is essential. We call our experiential learning selfskippering, developing your command skills and confidence to a high degree of competency. Pre-requisite experience The course includes all the mileage and training necessary, all that we ask is that you have enough boating experience to know that you want a life at sea. Motor yachting qualifications are subject to pre-requiste experience. See site for details.

13 13 Commercial Yachtmaster Aim // Preparation and qualification for sailing vessels under 24m, for employment opportunities in flotilla, charter, deliveries and instruction duration // 12 weeks Practical engineering and yacht maintenance skills motor yacht The systems aboard modern yachts are increasingly technical, so a crew member s engineering skills are every bit as important as command and seamanship knowledge. This balance of skills is an essential part of our Maritime Academy ethos we have first-rate shore-based facilities and some of the best instructors in the business. The programme will develop your skills and knowledge of all aspects of yacht maintenance, including propulsion systems, electrics and electronics, refrigeration and air conditioning, GRP repairs and rigging. Opening the widest employment opportunities Professional skippers holding professional-level power and sail qualifications can make swift progress in their careers aboard both sail and motor yachts. This programme includes tuition aboard our motor yacht, including twin-engine control and high-speed navigation. Course overview The course provides the training, practical experience and preparation for gaining a commercially endorsed RYA/MCA Yachtmaster (Offshore) certificate. Successful graduates are able to work on a variety of sailing yachts, including charter skipper, flotilla skipper, or corporate day sailing. This course provides a fast and effective way to enter the industry on vessels under 24m. It is also suitable for those looking to gain their RYA Yachtmaster with a view to skippering their own family yacht. Pre-requisite experience None Build Your confidence Benefits // A destination specific course focused on preparing you for work on vessels up to 24m // Includes everything you need to gain and commercially endorse your RYA Yachtmaster certification // Includes substantial sea phases which provide extensive cruising and pilotage experience // Gain 2,500 miles of practical sailing experience aboard our extensive and varied yacht fleet // Includes time onboard a 67ft Challenge yacht for larger yacht knowledge and confidence, teamwork, yacht management and seamanship skills // Small class sizes with 1:5 instructor to student ratio afloat

14 14 train for crew work onboard luxury yachts Crew Training Aim // Gain the skills and experience needed to work as a deckhand on luxury sail or motor yachts duration // 6 weeks Course overview Fire FigHting The ideal entry route, offering the simplest and most effective way to gain employment as deckhand or crew aboard yachts of all sizes, including the largest superyachts. This course provides a stepping stone into an industry which offers a wealth of travel opportunities and experiences. The Academy s Crew Training programme is designed to meet the growing demand for well-trained professional crew on luxury yachts and superyachts. Ideal for those who are:- // Looking to begin a career in the yachting industry // Searching for an exciting gap year option // Seeking work during university holidays Pre-requisite experience If you have no experience at sea we recommend you gain your sea legs on a Yachting Orientation programme. Benefits // Gain the skills and qualifications demanded of crew in deckhand roles. Training includes sailing, seamanship, navigation, repairs, maintenance afloat, and safety training, including first aid, sea survival and short range radio // Gain work as deck hand or crew onboard yachts and motor yachts around the world. Possible locations include the Mediterranean, Europe, UK, Caribbean, America, Asia, Canada, New Zealand and more deck work skills For More information, qualifications and Syllabus details Visit uksa.org/yachtcourses

15 15 Professional Yacht Engineer Aim // Gain the skills and qualifications necessary to start a career as an engineer in the marine industry duration // 11 weeks Qualify for Work as a marine engineer afloat or in a shore-based capacity. Course overview Designed to provide the skills, knowledge, and practical hands on experience to start a successful career as a junior marine engineer. Graduates will gain a broad understanding of engineering disciplines and the practical hands on skills essential to the maintenance and operation of modern vessels. On completion of the training, graduates would be able to work as flotilla engineer or base engineer for yacht charter companies. Alternatively, they could join a large yacht as second engineer or dual deckhand/engineer. Pre-requisite experience An interest in mechanics and how things work is an advantage. build your confidence Benefits // Graduates gain internationally valued qualifications, including the MCA / STCW95 Approved Engine Certificate, and will leave the course with the understanding of engineering disciplines and practical hands-on skills essential to the maintenance and operation of a large yacht // With the shortage of qualified personnel in marine engineering, salary prospects and job opportunities for marine engineers are good Transas Simulation develop practical skills MCA Deck Officer Training Aim // To train industry professionals for MCA Deck Officer and Engineer Officer examination and assessment Beyond Master 200gt and the MCA Approved Engine Course there is a standard route to high level qualifications for those working on the largest yachts. The overwhelming majority of captains and engineers work on boats under 200gt, but if you re on the path to working as an officer aboard the world s largest yachts, UKSA offers a simple and straight-forward progression towards the necessary qualifications. Full details of these programmes can be found in our MCA Officer Training brochure.

16 16 Essential Marine Hospitality Essential Marine Hospitality Aim // to provide aspiring yacht cooks, stewards and stewardesses with the skills to deliver exceptional standards of service onboard luxury yachts and motor yachts duration // 4 weeks - Flexible programme option available For More information, qualifications and Syllabus details Visit uksa.org/yachtcourses The art of presentation Cooking skills Gain the skills to deliver exceptional standards of service as a steward / stewardess onboard luxury yachts worldwide. Overview The world s luxury yachts provide the perfect environment in which to deliver the ultimate standard of service, often in the world s most glamorous locations. This programme prepares you with the skills needed to excel in this environment, together with the essential STCW95 safety training for work onboard. You will also gain valuable on-thewater experience introducing you to nautical terminology and safety procedures. Delivered by top marine hospitality specialists, the course trains to deliver the highest level of service and covers; table setting, styles of service, bar tending and wine appreciation, essential food hygiene, menu planning and provisioning, including stowage, packing hazards and international regulations. The course also teaches a repertoire of delicious meals to impress, and will improve your confidence and enjoyment when catering for guest and crew. With instruction from expert chefs and professional yacht crew, the programme provides a sound knowledge in basic cookery and preparation skills. Qualify for Work as yacht cook or steward / stewardess aboard luxury sail or motor yachts. food preparation and hygiene

17 17 Marine Business Management Aim // To provide the marine business knowledge necessary to manage a business afloat, or to start your own company in the marine industry Duration // 10 weeks Sushi Benefits // Train to a broad and comprehensive syllabus, delivered by top hospitality and maritime specialists // Prepares you for a service career with opportunities to live on luxurious yachts and travel to some of the most spectacular areas of the globe // Train to deliver the level of service to which most 5 star hotels aspire // Popular with individuals transferring from other hospitality-related careers, as well as couples looking to work together in the industry // Develop your ability and passion for delivering a level of service beyond first class // Huge demand for high calibre staff in this sector Overview Many of those starting out on a yachting career are attracted to the industry for lifestyle and sailing. However, many UKSA graduates are intending to progress beyond crewing positions. Even those who haven t considered where their training will eventually lead them often get promoted to skipper or first mate onboard, within a relatively short time. The skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the marine business environment are what we focus on with the Marine Business Management course, building your ability to manage all aspects of safety and business afloat. It s the business management course for the marine industry that everyone understands. In addition to building your understanding of practical and logistical issues, the course will set you firmly en route to becoming an effective manager. This programme is equally suitable for aspiring entrepreneurs who plan to start their own business in the marine sector. expert visiting instuctors chart a viable business plan Benefits // Progress to a senior decisionmaking level earlier on in your career // Gain an insight into the barriers to growth and development in the industry through a number of onsite visits to successful marine businesses // Learn the tricks of the trade from industry experts with a proven track record who share their hardwon knowledge and expertise // Learn the essentials of business and finance necessary to run your own command // Understand how to manage risk onboard within a business environment // Learn the strategies to promoting a business, including e-business, e-adverts and -based marketing // Develop your own management style through a study of the latest management and thinking techniques

18 18 additional bolt-on modules For More information, qualifications and Syllabus details Visit uksa.org/yachtcourses motor yacht conversion Bolt-on Modules Yachting Orientation Aim // An introduction to life at sea providing a constructive means of building sea miles in preparation for UKSA career programmes duration // 5 days Course Overview Log sea miles while gaining a feeling for life afloat, in preparation for UKSA career training programmes. Experience the thrills of yachting, including night sailing, navigating out of sight of land and crew work. Weather permitting, yachts on a Yachting Orientation itinerary may travel to the northern coast of France, the Channel Islands or the SW coast of England, making good use of the challenging conditions created by the tides and busy shipping lanes. Pre-requisite experience None MCA Approved Engine Course Module (+)Bolt-On Aim // Practical basic training to enable you to work onboard yachts as engineer and an invaluable enhancement of the skills base for those planning to skipper smaller yachts duration // 4 days Course overview An ideal addition to the skills portfolio of our Commercial Yachtmaster, Commercial Motor Yacht Training and Crew Training students. This course is the first level qualification for the MCA Engineering Officer training scheme. Benefits Develop your basic understanding from the RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance course to a more advanced level. Enables you to work as engineer onboard a vessel up to 24m, including dual role deck / engineer positions. Module (+)Bolt-On Motor Conversion Module (+)Bolt-On Aim // Practical training to add key motor yachting skills to existing sailing experience in order to gain a commercially recognised motor yacht qualification duration // 5 Days Course Overview Professional skippers holding professionallevel power and sail qualifications can make swift progress in their careers aboard both sail and motor yachts. Those holding an RYA Yachtmaster (Sail) qualification can convert to Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster (Power) after logging the required motor milage and experience. Pre-requisite experience Equivalent mileage and experience requirements for RYA Coastal Skipper or RYA Yachtmaster (power). (See site for details)

19 Vanessa Hodgeson Dick saltonstall steve rouse Neil Bracey richard baggett Chief Instructor Richard has a background in yacht racing, and classic yachts with eight Atlantic crossings including one onboard transatlantic record breaking 150ft schooner Windrose. Richard played a crucial role as lead skipper on Gipsy Moth IV s second circumnavigation. A qualified RYA Yachtmaster Instructor, and RYA Yachtmaster Ocean with years of valuable experience, Richard manages the day to day on-the-water yachting operations, managing our team of skippers and fleet of yachts. Senior Skipper / Instructor Neil is a qualified RYA Yachtmaster Instructor, and also holds his RYA Yachtmaster Ocean. He skippers on all of our yachts and takes part in practical ocean training onboard our Challenge 67 yachts. He is also responsible for much of our shore-based training delivery including STCW95 programmes including Sea Survival, PSSR, Ship s Security Officer and Navigation and Radar. educational manager An RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, and RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Instructor with over 15 years experience teaching worldwide. Before joining the Academy, Steve taught both sail and motor yacht skills to industry professionals choosing to upgrade their qualifications. As Educational Manager, Steve provides mentoring and guidance for all our professional career training students. senior skipper Dick is a retired naval officer and specialist navigator who had responsibilities as an aircraft controller and senior examiner for helicopters in the Royal Navy. He is an experienced RYA Yachtmaster Instructor who has worked in the superyacht industry, including a period as Captain of Legend of Tintagel (40m). He can mostly be found teaching aboard Whirlwind, one of our Challenge 67 yachts, he also teaches radar and navigational skills ashore. Marine Hopsitality Trainer Vanessa Hodgeson runs our 7-day Hospitality training module, preparing potential candidates for entry work onboard as stewards and stewardesses. With many years experience as a chief stewardess she is ideally placed to teach and refine the skills necessary for anyone considering a career in interior crew services. andy spatcher paul martin Anna Hudston jonathan hadley piggin douglas sewell mbe mca training manager Douglas is an ex-royal Navy Lieutenant Commander. He was the Senior Naval Officer aboard MV Northella, running specialist navigation and pilotage training for young naval officers. Douglas now forms the keystone of MCA Training at UKSA and teaches advanced navigation on our yachting programmes. mca business & law lecturer Jonathan has served as a navigation officer with BP shipping and then with the Royal Navy on a variety of warships and nuclear submarines. He now forms part of a team heading the Shipping and Marine Department of the law firm Shoosmiths. Jonathan delivers the Ships Business and Law module within our MCA training courses. Industry Guidance Co-Ordinator As well as liaising with key employers in the industry, Anna manages our yacht careers portal Yachtcareers.com. She is involved with the delivery of industry knowledge and guidance days, and offers guidance and advice to students on how to market and promote themselves and construct CVs. senior shoreside lecturer Paul served for a number of years as a Radio Operator in the Merchant Navy and went on to run the coastal radio station at Niton. He is a Radar Instructor, an MCA Stability and Construction lecturer, a Diesel Engine Maintenance Instructor and an MCA Radio Instructor. Paul spends a good deal of time at the UKSA and runs all of our Long and Short Range Radio courses as well as specialising in engineering training. medical trainer Andy is a qualified paramedic having trained at Royal Naval Hosptial, Haslar, before being seconded to HQ commando forces. He has travelled the world whilst working in the oil and gas industry and now teaches medical training at UKSA. our expert team 19 Just a small selection of our large, dedicated and professional team of experienced instructors.

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