DECKHAND CAREERTRAINING FOR AN ENTRY LEVEL CAREER WORKING ON LUXURY SUPERYACHTS

For people who are interested in working as a deckhand on luxury Superyachts and earn Euro’s or Dollars. Ocean Star’s Deckhand Career course has been specially designed to meet the ever growing demand for

well-trained professional crew on luxury yachts and superyachts. This course is the ideal entry route into this exciting industry and the minimum qualifications any new candidate needs.The Deckhand Career course offers the simplest and most effective way to gain entry level employment as a deckhand

or crew aboard yachts of all size superyachts.The Deckhand Career Course is a stepping stone into the industry.

Aimed for those who:

Are exploring career options in the yachting industry. Have completed matric or tertiary education.

Want to travel and explore their horizons. Want to get a well-paid for an entry-level job in the luxury superyacht industry.

DURATION - 4 WEEKS YOUR INVESTMENT - R40,640.00

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

STCW courses- price includes lunchCourse Manuals

Consultation and Industry adviceSupport VISA ApplicationProfessional Yachting CV

Quoted Prices are Valid for 30 days..

RYA Day Skipper Theory: R9,620.00 RYA Power Boat Level II: R4,545.00 SAMSA SRC RADIO: R3,530.00 RYA Personal Watercraft Certificate: R2,663.00 STCW 10: R8,785.00Deckhand course: R6,000.00 RYA Diesel: R2,506.00 RYA Radar: R2,506.00Barista: R485.00

DECKHAND SYLLABUS

SUPERYACHT CREW TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS:

RYA Day Skipper Theory RYA Powerboat Level 2

RYA Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski) Deckhand Training Certificate

MCA Personal Survival Techniques MCA Personal Safety and Social Responsibility

MCA Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting MCA Elementary First Aid

MCA Proficiency in Designated Security Duties SAMSA SRC Radio

SHORE-BASE TRAINING

Principles of boat handling and coastal navigation, rules of the road and radio training.

ALL QUALIFICATIONS ARE INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED

EXTRA COSTS:

Transfer levy R350.00 Food and Beverage R120 per dayAccommodation including laundry levy R330.00 per dayAccommodation security tag deposit R150.00 ENG 1 (Medical) R2500.00

BENEFITS:

Gain the skills and qualifications demanded of crew in deckhand roles. Gain work as deckhand or crew on-board yachts and superyachts around the world.

(Possible locations include the Mediterranean, Europe, UK, Caribbean, America, Asia, Canada, New Zealand and more) Potentially earn €2500/$2500 per month tax free, plus tips.

With no food or accommodation costs once you’re on board, this is money in your pocket! We facilitate the opening of Off-shore bank accounts to deposit your earnings into and provide free financial advice.

RYA Day Skipper Theory: R9,620.00 RYA Power Boat Level II: R4,545.00 SAMSA SRC RADIO: R3,530.00 RYA Personal Watercraft Certificate: R2,663.00 STCW 10: R8,785.00 Deckhand course: R6,000.00 RYA Diesel: R2,506.00 RYA Radar: R2,506.00Barista: R485.00

DECKHAND COURSE (care of vessel)

This 4 day course covers maintenance, knowledge and application, wash-downs, teak maintenance, deckhand duties (navigational watch and guests on board)

Line handling and anchoring duties, etc.

Students learn how to assess damage and begin the repair process;starting with damage control and protection of surrounding areas, application of anticorrosive

primers and fillers, all the way to applying the Polyurethane Topcoat.

Another part of the maintenance section of the course focuses on woodwork and varnishing skills;Protection of surrounding areas, correct taping up, knowledge of sandpaper, sanding with the grain,

staying inside taped up areas, correct mixing and applying of the varnish.

ENG 1 MEDICAL CERTIFICATE You must have an ENG 1 seafarer medical fitness certificate to work at sea if you are a seafarer; in charge of a ship or are

serving on a merchant ship or yacht. The current fee for an ENG 1 medical examination is R2500.00and must be issued by a doctor approved by the

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)

OCEAN STAR SAILING ACADEMY:TELL: (+27) 021 418 4074

EMAIL: COURSES@OCEANSTARSAILING.COM - ANNATJIE@OCEANSTARSAILING.COM

14 WEST QUAY ROAD, V&A WATERFRONT,CAPE TOWN. 8002

A TYPICAL DECKHAND COURSE PROGRAM:

Sat / Sunday RYA Power Boat Level II Mon - Friday Day Skipper theory Sat / Sunday SRC and Jet SkiMon - Thursday DeckhandJust Over 2 Weeks STCW 10

There is sufficient “off time” to explore the sights and sounds of Cape Town

Our course is your ideal entry point into this eye-opening,ultimately luxurious industry! Are you getting onboard?

ACCOMMODATION: We reccommend that students stay in the accommodation provided at the academy,

which fosters a spirit of teambuilding and promotes interaction with other people in the industry.Students have the option of staying at our Crew House in the Waterfront.

The accommodation fee is R330.00 per night.