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The International Convention of Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping for Seafarers defines the training necessary for all persons employed at sea. Starting out requires the completion of basic safety training courses which are compulsory requirements for all yacht crew.

STCW Refresher Program (STCW 10 Refresher / Revalidation)

Have You Satisfied the STCW Five Year Requirement – Providing Evidence You Have Maintained the Required Competence in Basic Training? STCW 10 Refresher / Revalidation entry requirements stipulated that you have previously been issued with a STCW certificate (STCW 95). This course is a requirement of the amended STCW 2010.

On-Line Tacht Crew Training Courses

Professional Yacht Training, Fort Lauderdale offers select on-line training courses through our training partner, VIRSEC. From MCA Approved STCW ISPS Maritime Security trainings to Hostile Environment Awareness & Antiterrorism trainings, VIRSEC’s fully online courses are user-friendly, affordable and easily accessible.

We provide the Fort Lauderdale yacht crew training courses you require for MCA compliance and which are widely accepted for the private and commercial operations of both power & sailing yachts up to 3000 gross tons. The accreditation is widely recognized by all major yacht regulatory bureaus, insurance companies, as well as charter & management agencies.

The mca officer of the watch certificate consists of seven different modules ( oow crew training courses ), these are required to be completed for the mca officer of the watch (yachts less than 3000 gt) certificate of competency and are preparation for the mca oral exam..

Fort Lauderdale Yacht Crew Training School

Professional yacht training (pyt usa) offers international yacht training (iyt) for professional and recreational yacht crew. iyt worldwide master of yachts 200gt certificates are mca recognized and essential for working on board a yacht., since its founding in durban, south africa, in the year 2000, pyt has established an enviable reputation and we are delighted to now be able to bring our special approach to the us and offer selected courses in fort lauderdale., pyt reached a milestone in april 2013 when our subsidiary, pyt usa , was granted the license to offer iyt worldwide courses in fort lauderdale , florida thereby allowing us to bring our style of teaching to one of the main centers of the mega yacht industry., yachting careers | yacht jobs, start your yacht crew training in fort lauderdale, florida and work on a yacht.

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Your costs are inclusive of exam fees and training boat time.

You receive a commercial-grade certification, not an “endorsed” leisure ticket.

Full MCA approval for 200 ton Masters Certificate.

Fort Lauderdale Training Facilities

Centrally located in the heart of the “yachting capital of the world”.

Within walking distance of crew houses and marinas.

Crew agencies are also just steps away.

Professional & Knowledgeable Staff

Experienced trainers give you the individual attention often lost in bigger classes.

We provide a wide experience of training for all levels of international yachting.

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Welcome to TBSA Academy

International yacht training courses.

International Yacht Training Worldwide  (IYT Worldwide) is an independent sailing and boating training organization which provides education and training standards for professional and recreational boaters and yachtsmen and women. It is a British Columbia, Canada Corporation based in Kelowna. Its qualifications are similar to those of the  Royal Yachting Association  (RYA) at the recreational level, but IYT Worldwide also offers additional courses at the professional level. It is regulated by a number of  Maritime Administrations  and has an  ISO   Quality Management System  to independently monitor and control all of its training standards.

TBSA Training Academy is an accredited IYT training school and offers a number of powerboat related courses in Singapore and Malaysia. 

IYT Small Powerboat and Ribmaster Ticket

*Assuming the trainee passes the PPCDL exam

**Students need to complete the assessment checkpoint successfully to continue with the course

***RPL stands for Recognition of Prior Learning which are learning credits you get from PPCDL and Competency Courses

The IYT Small Powerboat and Ribmaster Ticket is on its own a 3 day course which includes 2 modules : 

1. Marine Communications (VHF) ticket (https://www.iytworld.com/courses/marine-communications-vhf-src/) 

2. Small Powerboat and Ribmaster Ticket (https://www.iytworld.com/courses/small-powerboat-and-rib-master-mca-approved/)

This ticket allows you to charter a boat in Australia and Europe (Med) and is recognized by most charter companies. We are in process of compiling the list of the charter companies and will publish it in due time. This however does not allow you to drive a boat legally in Singapore as the law requires you to have a local license (PPCDL). As such, we have created a course which meets the Singapore PPCDL requirements and allows you to get both the IYT ticket and the PPCDL attendance certificate (You still need to attend and pass the SMA theory and practical tests). 

On the reverse, for those who have been actively boating, have a PPCDL and the competency course certificate with TBSA, we recognize those and will give credits on time and cost for these students. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and it allows the student to get the IYT ticket in a much shorter time and less cost. Check out the chart for more details.  

Course Details

1. All students are expected to complete eLearning for Marine Communications prior to coming in for the Day 1 AM assessment

2. Students with RPL are expected to complete the eLearning for Small Powerboat & RIB Master on top of the Marine Communications eLearning prior to coming in for Day 1 am assessment.  They will screenshot and upload the “Completed” status into the TalentLMS .

3. Note that all items in ‘ Red Bold ’ are assessments. Students need to pass the assessment to move to the next level

The 1-4 day course will include assessments , theory classes, practical training and practical assessments. Students are required to complete the required IYT eLearning modules prior to coming in for the class and assessments. All assessments will be done in the presence of instructors and cannot be done remotely. 

The assessments are submitted to IYT international and the tickets (license cards) are mailed to the students directly. 

Joining instructions will be sent to the students after they register and pay up. For more information, please write in to [email protected].

Signing Up for the Course

Course fees are as follows:

Full Course (with PPCDL Certificate of attendance) : 2.5 days of theory + 1.5 days of Practical ($1231.20)

Certificates : PPCDL Certificate of Attendance, TBSA Basic Competency Course Certificate, IYT Marine Communications Ticket,  IYT Small Powerboat & Ribmaster (ICC) Ticket

Who is this for : S tudents who have not completed their PPCDL Course with any school in Singapore but would like to boat in Singapore eventually .  After this course, you will be awarded the IYT certificates, TBSA competency course certificate as well as the PPCDL attendance certificate for you to apply for the SMA tests. Upon completion of this course, you will not be able to drive a boat in Singapore  (until you complete the PPCDL tests successfully) but you will be able to charter a self drive boat in Malaysia, Australia and Europe

Full Course (without PPCDL Certification of attendance) : 2 days of theory + 1 day of Practical ($1080)

Certificates : TBSA Basic Competency Course Certificate, IYT Marine Communications Ticket,  IYT Small Powerboat & Ribmaster (ICC) Ticket

Who is this for : Students who have not completed their PPCDL course with any school in Singapore and do not want to apply for the PPCDL test or get the PPCDL in Singapore , but would like the IYT license to charter a self drive boat in Malaysia, Australia and Europe.

RPL PPCDL : 1/2 day of assessment + 1 day of Practical ($864)

Who is this for : Students who have already hold a valid PPCDL License.

RPL Competency : 1/2 day of assessment + 1/2 day of Practical ($540)

Certificates : IYT Marine Communications Ticket,  IYT Small Powerboat & Ribmaster (ICC) Ticket

Who is this for : Students who have completed their basic competency course with TBSA and passed, and already hold a valid PPCDL

Please note :

1. For all courses, please note that students will need to do eLearning prior to attending the course

2. For RPL(recognition of prior learning), students need to pass the onsite exam before qualifying for the RPL

3. The theory course is run each Saturday at either RSYC or Midview City. Practical handling will be conducted from a boat at either One15 Marina or RSYC

4. In the event you fail the assessment and require a re-test, the following fees apply:

    - Theory Assessment - $108

    - Practical Assessment - $216 

    - Competency retest - $108

Kindly take note that the above pricing are inclusive of 8% GST

To sign up, please click onto this link : 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpHBFmRAmpEEUSGFE1LQw1_cSzPjMT5DIfS7S1l3qLBA5zLQ/viewform  or click onto the 'Sign Up Here' button below. 

International Yacht Training ICC & IBS certifications

Do you want to sail in International waters?  Make sure you have the appropriate certifications and documentation to sail around the world!

International Yacht Training (IYT) is a global leader in marine certification.  Advantage Boating is an IYT partner school and offers two certifications issued by IYT:

International Certificate of Competency (ICC <24m Sail, <10m Power Coastal certification) : The ICC is a certificate confirming that an individual is competent, for operating a pleasure craft, to the level required to meet the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Inland Water Committee (UN-ECE IWC) Resolution 40. This certification is one of the certifications required to charter a sailboat boat <24m or a powerboat <10m in coastal waters in many European and some Caribbean countries.

International Bareboat Skipper (Sail) certification   (IBS):  This IYT standard is the equivalent certification to Sail Canada’s Intermediate Cruising Standard.  This certification provides you with the level of competence required when operating vessels:

1. Up to 24 metres 2. In coastal waters up to 20 miles offshore 3. During daylight hours, in fair conditions with moderate wind and sea conditions.

NOTE :  These certifications are not meant for the novice boater  You must hold the Sail Canada Basic Cruising, Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising Standard (or be registered in our Intermediate Cruising course), Basic Coastal Navigation, VHF-DSC Radio License and have logged over 200 miles and 10 days at sea by the end of the course in order to obtain the ICC and International Bareboat Skipper Certificate of Competency.

2024 FEE (includes study materials, written exam and certification upon successful completion)

• COST:  $880 + HST  (written test and afloat challenge)
• For students who have previously obtained their Intermediate Cruising (skipper) certification with Advantage Boating.
• Minimum of 2 students are required to run the course.
• COST:  $1360 + HST  (per person)
• For students who have not previously obtained their Intermediate Cruising certification with Advantage Boating.
• Continuous 3-day / 2-night course in the Kingston/Thousand Islands area.
• A minimum of 3 students are required to run the course; maximum of 4 students.
• Provisions are not included.
• COST:  $595 + HST
• Available only as an add on option to students currently enrolled in our Intermediate Cruising course.

NOTE: Our ICC & IBS ‘challenge course’ is NOT A TEACHING COURSE.  We are simply assessing your skills to the level required for your ICC & IBS certification.  We only recommend a challenge if you already have extensive live-aboard sailing, you hold your Intermediate Cruising, VHF-ROC(M) & DSC and Sail Canada Basic Coastal Navigation certifications, Challenge candidates must have extensive sailing & live-aboard experience and are looking to attain certification to back up their experience.

REGISTER:  Resister here

PREREQUISITE: Sail Canada Intermediate Cruising ,  VHF-ROC(M) , Sail Basic Coastal Navigation . Also recommended First Aid and CPR, Physical Requirements . 16 years of age or over (for ICC).  Logged over 200 nautical miles & 10 days at sea (as skipper).

NEXT STEPS: Sail Share , Flotilla Getaways , Bareboat Chartering ,CANSail , VHF Radio , Sail Canada Intermediate Coastal Navigation , Sail Canada Celestial Navigation , Sail Canada Advanced Cruising

Make Yachting Your Career & Income

We are an i nternational yacht training  center with a unique, holistic approach to yachting. Our approach has demonstrated remarkable success in enhancing your employability and overall success in the yachting industry, setting us apart from traditional yacht training methods.

We have partners that provide internationally recognized qualifications endorsed by Maritime MT, SAMSA and we are affiliated with RYA training centres.

Let Us Show You How To Become A Successful Yacht Crew Member

• Advanced Deckhand course online
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 - 2 days
• RYA PWC (Jetski) - 1 day
• SAMSA VHF - 1 day
• STCW10 basic training - 11 days
• Seafarer SAMSA medical
• We provide this in South Africa, Europe and the Caribbean

We help you obtain a Schengen visa if you're going to the Mediterranean

We help you obtain a B1B2 American Visa if you're going to the Caribbean

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• International Yacht training conducted by superyacht captains and maritime lecturers

Essential training while underway, anchoring and mooring procedures, night passage, night watch, anchor watch,

See the Super Yacht Boot Camp for more info

With a reference letter in hand, and a certificate upon completion of the advanced program set up by a professional yacht crew the yachting world will suddenly open up for you on a different level. 

Join Our Super Yacht Boot Camp

You’ve completed your courses, have your STCW in hand, and have a Seafarers Medical but no work experience or need more miles for your next qualification… We can help to get you on the water and on your way to start a successful career in yachting. This Program is conducted in the Med as well as in the Caribbean. 

Mediterranean Super Yacht Boot Camp

Caribbean super yacht boot camp, what's included:.

International Yacht training conducted by super yacht captains and maritime lecturers

Correct wash-down procedures and products,

Hull and Superstructure maintenance for deck crew,

410 NM sailing and navigation,

Lead and execute as the Bosun, Skipper, and Chief Stew

Provisioning and working with the chef as a galley hand

Tender Ops, watersports, content creation ...and many other on-board skills!

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Are you an aspiring individual with a strong desire to explore the world, embark on a career in the Super Yacht industry, and secure a lucrative income? We understand that navigating the vast world of career choices can be daunting.

At Paper Boat Yacht Academy, we are dedicated to equipping you with the essential support and expertise required to establish a rewarding career as a Deckhand, Stewardess, Chef or Skipper aboard a Super Yacht.

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Best Sailing Organization: IYT vs RYA vs More

Have you wanted to get an international sailing certification so you can sail around the world? Do you want to learn from the best and get the most hands-on sailing education possible?

Whether you’re just starting to learn how to sail or you’re a seasoned sailing veteran that wants to become officially certified, you’ll have to choose between one of several organizations to consider for getting your sailing certificate.

The most prominent sailing organizations worldwide that provide similar certifications proving your sailing competence include:

• International Yacht Training (IYT)
• Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
• American Sailing Association (ASA)
• United States Sailing Association (US Sailing)

Before you choose one sailing association over the other, you need to ask yourself what your goals are.

Do you want to sail in the Mediterranean as well as off the coast of Southern France or the UK? Or do you have a strong desire to explore the coasts of North America?

Between the sailing certifications offered by IYT, RYA, ASA, and US Sailing, you’ll be able to explore the world on your terms and you’ll certainly have the know-how to do it.

Whether you have your own sailboat or are chartering one, these certifications will keep you covered.

International Yacht Training

International Yacht Training ( IYT ) is one of the most prominent, well-known independent sailing and boating training organizations in the world.

They are one of the few organizations that provide not only marine education on the recreational level but also on the professional level. IYT was originally founded in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA but is now headquartered in British Colombia, Canada.

I received my formal training in sailing through IYT, which is how I acquired the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

As a standard for sailing, the ICC is often required before chartering a boat in European waters; both coastal and internal. I personally learned off the coasts of Spain as well as around the many islands around Croatia.

As I mentioned, IYT is a well-known marine education organization that’s reputation proceeds itself all over the globe.

Before they started providing recreational sailing courses (like the ICC), they worked solely with maritime professionals to ensure they could safely operate vessels of all sizes. They have schools over 250 schools in over 56 countries and are growing by the day.

The main advantage of getting your sailing training through IYT is that they’ve become the global standard in sailing, powerboat, and maine safety education.

Since most of those who charter vessels are aware of the strong standard IYT sets for its students, they’re more likely to provide you with a sailboat.

When it comes to the renewal time of your ICC, you’ll need to renew it every 5 years. Along with that, there are 24 countries that officially recognize it as an official certificate of sailing competence.

Countries Officially Recognizing the ICC: Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine.

While there are many countries around the world that aren’t on this list (including the US), the fact of the matter is that presenting an ICC to someone you wish to charter a boat from will increase the likeliness of you taking a sailboat out on the water.

There may be a request to review your logbook and other documents confirming your competence, but there’s no doubt an ICC adds a lot of weight in your favor.

Anyway, there are numerous schools located in specific countries where the ICC is technically not officially recognized, like the US, Thailand, and countries in the Caribbean, which have been known to informally recognize the ICC.

It’s also important to remember that there are many different types of courses you can take through IYT, including weather, navigation, VHF, superyacht, powerboat, dive boat, dinghy sailing, Yachtmaster, and commercial/professional courses.

The possibilities are endless if you consider IYT, especially when you consider they have schools all over the world.

Royal Yachting Association

The Royal Yachting Association ( RYA ) is the oldest and most well-known governing body of dinghy, yacht, and motor cruising in the world.

Before there was any other association providing standardized education in the maritime industry, RYA was the only contributor to the expansion of maritime-based education.

Originally founded in 1875 as Yacht Racing Association in the United Kingdom, its main objective from the outset was to lay out the standards of measurement for different yachts competing in sailing races.

The reason this is important is that some sailboats may have either an advantage or disadvantage over other sailboats in a race, so they must be assigned a positive or negative handicap before the race can commence.

Since then the RYA has become a symbol of competence when it comes to sailing education and therefore has a strong reputation worldwide.

While they don’t focus as heavily on professional training as much as IYT, they have the advantage of developing a strong curriculum for recreational sailors all around the world.

Before I earned my ICC through IYT, I did my research on whether I should get my ICC through IYT or RYA.

From what I remember it wasn’t then possible to earn an ICC through RYA but instead use the evidence that you learned from RYA the necessary skillsets through their UK-based certifications.

However, they now provide a pathway for those interested in earning their ICC through RYA, which is fantastic for those wishing to sail throughout Europe and beyond.

Just like the ICC by IYT, the ICC by RYA provides the same luxuries and permissions when it comes to sailing around the world.

While not every country in the world has accepted the ICC as an official certificate for sailing competency, more and more schools are offering it as a standard for officially licensing sailing skills, including the RYA.

American Sailing Association

The American Sailing Association ( ASA ) is one of the most prominent sailing associations in the United States as well as the Americas in general. Their sole focus is on teaching recreational sailing to beginners and experts alike.

Established in 1983, the ASA is the youngest of the best places to get a sailing certification. Since their main focus is on recreational sailing, they pride themselves on providing the best quality educational content on the market.

This definitely shows when perusing their website and reading about all the fun activities they sponsor throughout the year.

If you’re looking to attain a certain level of certification from the ASA, then you’ll definitely be interested in the International Proficiency Certificate (IPC). Similar to the ICC, the IPC is also an internationally recognized certificate of sailing competence that has a strong reputation.

Unlike the ICC, the IPC allows sailors to explore the many regions of the Americas as well as the beautiful waters of Europe.

This is in stark contrast to the ICC since it doesn’t officially allow for chartering sailboats in the US and the Americas in general. The IPC is a fantastic certification that, if I were living in the US at the time of getting my sailing certification, I would have worked toward.

When it comes to the renewal time of your IPC, you’ll need to renew it every 5 years. Also, there are 27 countries that officially recognize it as an official certificate of sailing competence (as opposed to the 24 for the ICC).

Countries Officially Recognizing the IPC: Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Countries Where It’s a “Maybe”: Moldova, Russian Federation, Serbia, Sweden, and Ukraine.

That’s definitely more countries than the ICC and even includes several “maybe” countries.

These “maybe” countries are known to generally accept the IPC when it’s presented while sometimes requiring some extra convincing through other documents, be them local certificates or log book evidence.

If you include the “maybe” countries, that brings the total number of countries from 27 to 32.

Again, similar to the ICC, the IPC is an internationally recognized certificate of sailing competence with certified sailing schools all over the world.

In all likeliness, presenting your IPC as evidence of sailing competence will be sufficient enough to be able to charter a sailboat in the most popular destinations around the world.

United States Sailing Association

The United States Sailing Association ( US Sailing ) is the oldest and primary governing body of sailing in the United States.

US Sailing performs a number of functions for the US sailing community, including recreational sailing and powerboat education, racing education, US Olympic team training, instructor and racing official training, and much more. Clearly, US Sailing plays a very important role in the US sailing community.

The North American Yacht Racing Union (NAYRU) was officially established back in 1897 in Bristol, Rhode Island, USA, and became US Sailing in 1991 as a non-profit aimed at building and supporting a strong and vibrant US sailing community.

They even are responsible for selecting and training the US sailing teams racing in various events during the Olympics.

Just like the ASA, US Sailing provides a means for sailors to earn their IPC so they can have the freedom to charter sailboats all across the globe. The certification provides the same exact luxuries and permissions as if it was earned from the ASA.

One of the main differences between the ASA and US Sailing in terms of the schools is that they are solely located in the United States.

This should remind you of how RYA is solely located in the UK, which is also a primary governing body of sailing.

With that in mind, US Sailing has schools all up and down the coasts as well as the interior states. On top of that, they’re even located in Mexico and the Caribbean (even Bermuda!).

Another great perk about going with US Sailing is that they offer a large variety of different courses for recreational purposes.

While you’ll undoubtedly want to investigate their IPC course, there are plenty of other interesting courses that any water-loving crew member would love to dive into.

The Best Sailing Certificate for You

As the saying goes, “knowing is half the battle”. After going through the most well-known, established sailing organizations in the world, you should have a good idea of what your options are at this point.

However, there are certain advantages and disadvantages when picking one sailing organization over the other as well as which certificate you’re more interested in earning.

Let’s walk through the most important factors you should consider before choosing one organization over the other.

Professional Training

Many people get into sailing as a recreational activity so they can simply enjoy themselves be it by cruising or racing. However, there is most definitely a percentage of people who are marine professionals seeking education.

If you’re searching for a sailing organization that provides the highest quality education at a global level, you’ll most likely want to go with IYT. They have the most established international reputation for training maritime professionals all around the world.

School Location

Arguably the most important factor in choosing a place to learn how to sail is where the closest sailing school is located.

While the sailing organizations we covered have schools all over the world, others are solely present in certain countries and regions.

The two sailing organizations that have sailing schools all over the world are IYT and ASA, with IYT covering far more countries.

Either way, one of these organizations will likely have some schools relatively close to where you are compared to RYA and US Sailing.

If you’re located in the UK, consider RYA. If you’re in the US or North America, consider US Sailing. Both organizations have a very strong network in their respective countries and provide a lot of value to their local communities.

Primary Sailing Region

Depending on where you might end up sailing the majority of the time, you’ll want to consider whether it makes sense to get one certificate over the other.

The differences between the geographical regions that recognize the ICC and the IPC aren’t huge but they certainly exist.

If you know that you won’t be leaving waters European for the gorgeous waters of the US and Caribbean, then the ICC should be sufficient for your sailing adventures.

However, if you do ever plan on crossing the pond, consider the IPC as you’ll be able to sail in both US and European waters.

I mentioned this before, but the ICC is the most well-known sailing certification in the world so it’s likely that most countries, even if they don’t officially recognize it, will recognize it informally.

If there’s any further evidence required beyond your ICC, a copy of your logbook should be more than sufficient to prove your mettle.

Beyond Sailing

Shocking as it may be, some people are more interested in other activities apart from sailing.

While these sailing organizations obviously specialize in providing top-quality sailing education, they do bring other educational opportunities to the table.

Most of the sailing organizations we took a look at provide further education in other water-based activities, but the ones that really stand out are IYT, RYA, and US Sailing.

If you’re interested in learning the ins and outs of sailing as well as one day becoming a Yachtmaster (which is my goal), consider these sailing organizations.

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COURSE DATES

The course is 9 days in total and is reflected in the following order:

Superyacht Deckhand Course:  Wed-Sat & Mon-Fri (9 days)

• Apr: 17-2 4 & 26*2024

• May: 15-18& 20-24 2024

• Jun: 19-22 & 24-28 2024

• Ju l : 17-20 & 22-26 2024

• Aug : 1 4-17 & 19-23 2024

• Sep : 11-14 & 16-20 2024

• Oct 09-12 & 14-18 2024

• Nov : 06-09 & 11-15 2024

• Dec : 04-07 & 09-13 2024

*Course run over Sunday due to public holiday

MCA Internationally recognised training to become a superyacht deckhand. This IYT Deckhand Training Course is a qualification, unlike the recreational sailing “Competent Crew” course which is being offered through other superyacht training providers.

The IYT Deckhand Training Course certification is the only internationally recognised qualification for deckhands. Your graduation certificate will be accredited by International Yacht Training (IYT) Worldwide, who has recognition with 25 governments across the globe.

The  Superyacht Deckhand course will ensure students become job ready, receive resume and career advice, participate in interview role plays and undertake further crew management training. A deckhand carries out his or her duties under the direction and authority of the captain via the first officer and/or bosun. A deckhand’s duties include keeping the yacht’s exterior and deck equipment clean and exquisitely maintained, assisting in watch keeping and navigational support, guest services and docking procedures. Students will receive extensive training in these areas and the course provides the theoretical and practical skills required to be a successful crew member onboard a superyacht. Both power and sail superyacht skills are covered in the course, which will increase your opportunities for placement once you graduate.

Certification You Will Achieve

All successful graduates receive the following certification:

IYT – International

• MCA Recognised IYT Superyacht Deck Crew including Small Powerboat/RIB Master & introduction to VHF radio operations. This IYT certificate is equivalent to the MCA’s ‘Yacht Rating Course’ and enables candidates to apply for an MCA ‘Yacht Rating Certificate’ with proof of STCW and 2 months sea service on vessels over 15 metres in load line length. For more information on this visit IYT’s website and their Superyacht Deck Crew Course page or contact us for more information. This is a certificate you can work towards achieving once employed in the industry. ***This IYT certificate is equivalent to the MCA’s ‘Yacht Rating Course’ and enables candidates to apply for an MCA ‘Yacht Rating Certificate’ with proof of STCW and 2 months sea service on vessels over 15 metres in load line length. For more information on this visit IYT’s website and their Superyacht Deck Crew Course page or contact us for more information. This is a certificate you can work towards achieving once employed in the industry.

AMSA – National

Our Internationally Recognised Certifications Are Your Entry To Getting A Job Aboard A Superyacht

The MCA recognised IYT Deckhand Training Course is the only internationally recognised qualification for superyacht deckhand crews. Your graduation certificate will be accredited by International Yacht Training (IYT) Worldwide, who has recognition with 25 governments across the globe. The RIB tender certificate is recognised by the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA).

The Superyacht Crew Academy has established over the years a global network with leading recruitment agencies overseas and within Australia. All of these Superyacht Crew recruitment agencies ‘acknowledge’ and welcome the IYT Professional Superyacht Interior Crew certification.

Prerequisites

Candidates must already hold the mandatory STCW95+10 certification. This is the entry-level course for superyacht crew and anyone with a reasonable command of the English language, who is over 18 years old, in good health, and without colour blindness can sign up for the course.

What Other Qualifications Will I Need?

NSW General Powerboat licence and NSW Personal Watercraft licence examinations can be organised to run as part of your Deckhand training. Please contact us to organise these certifications.

Our Superyacht Interior Crew & Deckhand Package course is the ultimate package and will provide you with all the theoretical and practical skills necessary to excel in a dual role. This combined package course enhances your employment opportunities and gives you the confidence to be employed in any entry level role onboard a Superyacht.

Other useful qualifications, like SCUBA diving, videography, photography, carpentry, strong swimming skills, watersport skills, will improve your Superyacht Crew Job prospects and make you a more valuable crew member. Outstanding physical endurance, athletic skills, and a pleasant disposition are important for a career aboard Superyachts.

Course Description:

Course Content: The course is a very hands on practical course where you will complete different tasks and duties, Students are required to participate in all practical tasks including taking command of the vessel.

Accommodation: Accommodation will be required to be arranged by the student. Check out our Student Accommodation section with recommended listings of local Airbnb or youth hostel accommodation during your course.

Sun Sense & Equipment: Please bring a hat, sunglasses, sun cream (also available onboard), change of clothes (minimal wardrobe needed), wet weather jacket, any special medicine you may need to take (we have a first aid kit aboard). Be sure to pack this in a flexible soft bag as there is no room aboard for hard luggage.

Training Location

The course is run from our Office in Warriewood Superyacht Crew Academy Training office at 25a/5 Ponderosa Parade , and our practical training facility in Newport 2 queens parade. The facilities are a 45min drive North of Sydney’s CBD. We offer a free shuttle  between both facilities when needed.

Program for the Superyacht Deckhand Course

• Nautical Knowledge
• Lifting & Rigging
• Shipboard Safety
• Emergency Drills
• Vessel Manoeuvring
• Collision regulations
• Watchkeeping
• Introduction to weather
• Code of Safe Working Practices
• Compasses and chartwork
• Taking Bearings
• Fix vessels position
• Navigation Passage planning
• Night Watchkeeping
• Passage from fixed point back to Pittwater
• Night pilotage using IALA and blind navigation techniques

Superyacht Maintenance

• Brightwork/ Varnishing
• Preparation of Surfaces
• Application Techniques
• Product Knowledge
• Teak Maintenance
• Exterior Wash Down Techniques
• Servicing Deck Gear
• Maintenance Schedule
• Stainless Polishing
• Cleaning Windows
• Engine checks and maintenance

Vessel Handling

• Coming alongside wharves
• Mooring techniques
• Anchoring procedures
• Line handling and line throwing techniques
• Sails and sail handling
• Emergency Scenarios
• General seamanship
• Line throwing techniques
• Ropes, knots and splicing
• Fendering and tying up correctly
• Pre-launch/pre-departure checks
• Refuelling procedures
• RIB handling techniques under power
• Coming Alongside vessels and wharves
• MOB procedures
• Engine checks
• VHF radio practical
• Dinghy launching & recovery
• Bridge equipment
• Conducting safety briefing
• Lights/sound signals
• Vessel handling theory
• Anchors & anchoring
• Nautical terminology
• Emergency procedures
• VHF/HF radio operation
• Phonetic alphabet

The Superyacht Deckhand Course can be taken as a stand-alone course. Contact us for more information and pricing. Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer will apply to achieve the AMSA – National certification.

Enquire about this course.

Superyacht Crew Academy Provides training and certification for people who wish to work on Superyachts anywhere in the world and within the Australian Maritime Industry. Legal Name: Club Sail Pty. Ltd. Trading as: Superyacht Crew Academy Registered Training Organisation no. 91462

Unit 25a/5 Ponderosa Parade, Warriewood, NSW 2102, Australia.

+61 2 9979 9669

[email protected]

International Yacht Training 

The Boat Shop Asia is an International Yacht Training (IYT) accredited training school in Singapore and Malaysia. The training academy is focused on powered craft training courses and offers growing numbers of IYT courses from our academy including  VHF Maritime Radio Training Course  and Small Powerboat & Rib Master Training (ICC10M) .

IYT tickets (certificates) obtained by students will be issued International Certificate of Competency (ICC) which is adopted by certain United Nations resolutions and thereby recognized in a good number of countries around the world as a yacht/boat driving license in the country. Bareboat (self drive) charter boat companies from those countries also recognize the ICC certificates and allow holders to charter their boats on a bareboat basis. This means that your IYT ticket (certificate) is now an internationally recognized boat driving license.

There are 3 main types of package courses for International Yacht Training (IYT). 

Entry Requirements

Training Information

A minimum of 4 sign ups is required to commence the class. If the minimum requirement is not met at any time, the course will be rescheduled to a later date.

Note: Request on rescheduling of course date after confirmation are subjected to approval, with exceptions being considered on case-by-case basis. Learners are advised to write in to us at least 5 days in advance before the actual course date for any changes. The course fees shall be forfeited for any last minute notification to change on course date.

Course Syllabus

Course assessment.

The course fees is inclusive of the assessments. In the event learner failed the assessment and require a re-test, the following fees (inclusive of GST) apply:

*Prices have been updated to take into account the new GST rate as of 1 Jan 2024. Our staff will contact the sign up for any price difference for his/her registration when the new rate was not place into effect yet*

Course Fees

(inclusive of GST)

Standard Course I : 2 Day

Standard course ii : 3 days, sgd 1090.00, standard course iii : 5 days.

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Marine Concept offers IYT yacht training from the entry level IYT Small Powerboat and RIB Master and IYT International Bareboat Skipper up to professional international accepted certificates and boat licenses like IYT Master of Yachts Limited 200 GT.

Our IYT courses and certificates:

IYT Small Powerboat & RIB Master

IYT Marine Communications (VHF SRC)

IYT International Bareboat Skipper

IYT Dhow Cruise Master Inland

IYT Master of Yachts Coastal

IYT Master of Yachts Limited (200 Tons)

International Certificate of Competence (ICC)

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• International Crew
• Recreational

This is a certificate of excellence for those candidates who wish to train to become an active crew member on a power or sailing yacht.  It includes Introduction to Boating for power and sail yachts.

The International Crew Course consists of Modules 1 – 11 in the IYT International Boating & Sailing Passport and is a pre-requisite course for the IYT International Flotilla Skipper and/or IYT International Bareboat Skipper Course/s. 

Certificate Limitations

• Crew on a vessel up to a maximum length of 78 ft /24 metres
• in coastal waters up to 20 miles offshore
• in daylight hours and in fair conditions with moderate wind and sea conditions

It is the level of competence that someone needs either when acting as watchkeeping crew on a yacht and as a skipper of a small yacht in protected waters where help is immediately available in calm conditions.

Course Outline

• Nautical terminology
• Safety briefing
• Passage planning
• Basic rules of the road
• Introduction to weather
• Basic sail handling
• Basic handling under power
• Man overboard procedures
• Vessel equipment and instruments
• Engine checks and maintenance
• Deck seamanship
• Sailing vessels handling skills
• Sailing vessels under power
• Power vessel handling skills
• Dingy handling under power

As you advance and become more proficient as crew or skipper you take on bigger challenges that require proper training to ensure the safety of your family and friends. The bigger the boat or length of adventure the more training you require.

Most of us prefer to spend our time on the water and not in a classroom. To facilitate this, IYT has a series of E-learning courses available for the theoretical part of sail and powerboat training.

• Take one of our online (Elearning) courses for your next level of training.
• Plan your practical training at one of our many schools worldwide to earn your final qualification.
• Book in advance with your school as class sizes and availability may be limited.
• Review the IYT course progression details to learn about professional level courses.
• Spend time on the water and properly log your seatime.

The Boating Lifestyle is one of the most rewarding pursuits available. There is something physically and emotionally invigorating when you are offshore. To enjoy the experience fully you need the proper training & skills to be safe, prepared and command a vessel.

Recreational Student Information

Benefits of an iyt certification.

IYT is the largest provider of crew and skipper certificates for the recreational yachting industry in the world. Learn more about the benefits of an IYT Certificate.

Certificate Renewal

For many IYT certificates, there is the need to re-qualify for your certificate every 3 to 5 years. This ensures that our certifications are meeting international standards.

IYT Yachting Passport

The IYT Passport is recognized in over 40 countries around the world and offers you an opportunity to study and train worldwide.

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A beginner at sailing or operating a powerboat should be familiar with the training path that is available from IYT. Many recreational boaters progress to become crew on superyachts.

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