CERTIFICATE IN SUPERYACHT CREW (level 3)
The Certificate in Superyacht Crew will open up your world to a host of opportunities in the maritime industry.  There is an increasing need for qualified and professional people to keep up with this ever growing industry.  Start your career here!  This certificate is your pathway into an exciting career sailing the waters of the world.

Hands-on practical experience forms a large part of the course.  Candidates will extinguish fires wearing breathing apparatus in the fire fighting unit,  practice life-raft drills at sea, and operate radar in restricted visiblity onboard the Tech's training vessel 'Cab Sav'.  On the 5 days sail training candidates will practice night sailing, man overboard exercises and watch-keeping skills.
Qualification:

Successful students will receive:

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology Certificate in Superyacht Crew Level 3

  • Maritime New Zealand Certificate of Basic STCW 95 Training
       - STCW 95 Competence in Personal Survival Techniques
       - STCW 95 Competence in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
       - STCW 95 Competence in Elementary First Aid
       - STCW 95 Competence in Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities

  • NZ Coastguard Boatmaster Certificate

  • RYA Diesel Maintenance Certificate

  • RYA Competent Crew Certificate

  • RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate

  • MTI Wine Appreciation Certificate of Study

  • HSI License Controller Qualification

  • HSI Food Safety Certificate

  • Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Certificate

  • Basic Helicopter Safety Awareness Certificate

As well as NZQA Unit Standards associated with:

  • Operating Marine Radar (19490)

  • Operating a VHF Radio (19491)

  • Food Safety (167 & 20666)

  • Bar Management and Host Responsibilities (4646 & 16705)

And industry skills in:

  • Floristry

  • Customer Service

  • Curriculum Vitae Preparation

  • Wine Appreciation

  • Table Management
Start Dates:
11 Feb 2008, 3 June 2008, 15 Sept 2008.
Duration:
12 weeks tuition.
Class Size:
Class size kept to a minimum to maximize individual attention.
Entry Requirement:
Open.  Suggested mininum age 18.
Fees:
$3446.90.
Student Benefits:
You may be eligible to receive a Student Allowance or Student Loan (dependant on parental income).  Contact Student Services on 0800 88 99 00 for more details.
Accreditation:

Unit Standards are accredited by the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA).  Yachting certificates are accredited by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), UK.

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