P-SY Crew Development Training (option 3)

Stand out from the crowd by completing our series of Crew Development Training Programmes (P-SY), designed for those wishing to pursue a career within the superyachting industry or work on board a commercial vessel.

Category: Superyacht Crewing Programmes

Whether it’s to take up a junior interior or deckhand crewing position, our flexible programmes are perfect and students 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 if you would like to discuss your needs in more detail.

Course content

This course includes 6 components:

STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)

8 hoursClassroom
For seafarers who are given designated security duties on board a ship, this STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties course (PDSD) will teach the essential knowledge, practices, and regulation required for compliance with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. Covering topics such as ship security, threats and procedures, this course is essential for those tasked with gangway watches, stowaway searches and baggage searches as well as maritime piracy.
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Approved Engine Course Part 1 (AEC 1)

5 daysPractical
The MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC) develops your basic understanding from the RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance (Level 1) course and our own Diesel Engine Maintenance Level 2 course to a more advanced level. It provides the practical basic hands on training and theoretical knowledge of diesel engines to enable you to work on board yachts as engineer/ duel deck engineer and also provides invaluable enhancement of the skills base for those planning to skipper smaller yachts.
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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
(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) 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

P-SY Crew Development Training (option 3)

Course content

STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD)

Approved Engine Course Part 1 (AEC 1)

STCW Basic Safety Training Course (BSTC)

RYA Powerboat Level 2

(FREE) VHF/GMDSS Short Range Marine Radio Course (Online or Classroom)

(FREE) Level 1 Food Safety-Catering Online Course

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