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Kickstart your career at sea with a comprehensive training bundle designed specifically for the superyacht industry. This package combines three of the most useful courses for the yachting industry, providing you with the mandatory safety qualifications and practical skills required to stand out to employers and undertake a range of roles on board.
Package Components
The essential minimum requirement for all seafarers. This module covers:
- ✓ Personal Survival Techniques: Sea survival skills in a local pool environment.
- ✓ Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting: Live scenarios in our purpose-built fire facility.
- ✓ Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities: Onboard safety and culture.
- ✓ Elementary First Aid: Critical medical response training.
Moving beyond basic awareness, this course provides an in-depth look at ship security. Through classroom theory and role-playing scenarios, you will learn to maintain ship security, recognise risks and threats, and undertake security inspections.
Get out on the water right next to the academy. This course provides the skills to safely handle a powerboat, offering a competitive advantage by qualifying you for additional roles including tendering operations.
Course Details & Logistics
Location
This course starts every day at our main Academy address: Unit 6 Hardley Industrial Estate, Hardley, Southampton SO45 3NQ.
The practical element of the Fire module is carried out at our purpose-built Fire Unit based locally, the PST practical element is run at an external pool facility and the Powerboat Level 2 boat handling is carried out on Southampton Water from Hythe Marina.
Further information is provided before the start of the course.
Course Times
Standard course hours run from 08:30 to 16:30 on weekdays and from 09:00 on weekends. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time (08:15 weekdays / 08:45 weekends) for registration and briefings. Late arrivals may be turned away to meet regulatory compliance hours.
Days & Duration
This comprehensive package is delivered over 8 days, Saturday - Saturday.
What to Bring
- Valid government-issued photographic ID (Passport or Driving Licence), a passport sized photo for the Powerboat Level 2 certification
- Fire Fighting Session: Comfortable, casual clothes (like a t-shirt and joggers to wear under the provided PPE and Fire Kit). A spare change of clothes, towel, toiletries, and clean socks are recommended.
- PST Pool Session: Towel, swimwear, long trousers (no jeans), and a long-sleeved top to be worn in the pool, plus a bag for wet clothing
- Powerboat Level 2 Session: Warm layers, waterproof outer jacket and trousers, plus suitable non-slip deck shoes or boots
- Upload your health questionnaire on our online portal after booking
Refreshments
Complimentary hot and cold drink refreshments are provided on site throughout the course days. Lunch is not provided - options are available locally, or attendees are welcome to bring a packed lunch.
Payment Terms
- Pay in Full: Secure your spot today with a single 100% upfront payment
- Flexi-Pay Deposit: Pay a 35% non-refundable deposit now to reserve your place. The remaining balance is due 14 days prior to the course start date.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation 14+ Days Before Start Date: You will receive a full refund minus the 35% non-refundable deposit. If you originally paid the 35% deposit option, no further payments will be due.
- Cancellation Within 14 Days of Start Date: 100% cancellation fee. Course fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not available as an add-on option. A list of recommended local hotels, B&Bs, and guesthouses near our training facility is provided with the joining information.
Travel & Parking
Free on-site parking is available at our main training facility. Full directions and travel guidance will be provided in your booking confirmation email.
All training is delivered by experienced maritime professionals using realistic facilities to ensure you are fully prepared for life at sea.