On these yachting pages you’ll find all the practical and theoretic knowledge you would need to begin your new direction in life. It could be for a new career path, a break from your current career path or developing a new hobby. Whatever the reason, Certified Training is here to assist you in achieving you goals.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have!
STCW 95 course:
STCW: Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.
What is a STCW-95? It is a license which allows you to work on any vessel at sea, and is compulsory to get before stepping foot on any vessel. Companies will generally not consider you for a job unless you have done the Course. The STCW code is similar to that of the US Coast Guard licensing regulations.
STCW 95 Course entails:
First Aid at Sea
Marine Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility + Personal Survival Techniques
1 Week
Length: 1 week (Mon – Sun) Please contact us to make arrangements, should time be an issue.
Location: Cape Town
R 4 300.00
RYA Personal Watercraft Course (Jetski)
1 day
4 students max
Beginner / Intermediate Course
RYA Completion Certificate
Training at the V & A Waterfront
R 2 250.00
Start Yachting:
2 days (usually over a weekend)
5 students max (16yrs old min)
Beginners course
RYA Completion Certificate
Sailing in Table Bay, Cape Town
R 2 2250.00
Basic Navigation:
2 days (or 8 evenings)
10 students max
Beginner theory course
RYA Completion Certificate
Classes at V& A Waterfront, Cape Town
R 2 600.00
Schooner Training:
2 days
Introduction to gaff rig
8 student max
Completion Certificate
Sailing in Table Bay
Only done in conjunction with the combination courses
Power Boat Level 2:
2 days
3 students max (16yrs old min)
Beginner / Intermediate Course
RYA Completion Certificate
Training at the V & A Waterfront and in Table Bay
Own boat tuition available
R 3 650.00
Competent Crew:
5 days (or 3 weekends)
5 students max (16yrs old min)
Beginners course
RYA Completion Certificate
Sailing in Table Bay, Cape Town
R 5 600.00
Day Skipper Theory:
5 days (or 2 weekends)
10 students max
Beginner / Intermediate theory course
RYA Completion Certificate
Classes at V& A Waterfront, Cape Town
R 5 200.00
Day Skipper Practical:
5 days (or 2 weekends)
5 students max
Beginner / Intermediate practical course
RYA Completion Certificate (must pass practical exam)
Classes at V& A Waterfront, Cape Town
R 5 600.00
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Theory:
5 days
8 students max
Advanced theory course
RYA Completion Certificate (must pass written exam)
Classes at V& A Waterfront, Cape Town
R 5 200.00
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Practical:
5 days
5 students max (16yrs old min)
Advanced practical course
RYA Completion Certificate (must pass written exam)
Sailing in Table Bay – Saldanha Bay
R 6 200.00
Exam fee not include
Exam Prep: (only applicable to coastal skipper tickets and RYA yachtmasters)
7 days for Sail, 4 days for Motor
5 student max (16yrs old min)
Advanced preparatory course
2 days practical exam at end of course
Excludes Exam Fee
Sailing in Saldanha Bay
R 8 200.00 for Sail, R 12 800.00 for Motor
VHF Radio Course:
1 days
Preparatory course
10 students Max
Completion Certificate
ICASA vhf exam / license
Classes at V & A
R 1 350.00
Radar Course:
1 day
Intermediate course with exam
6 student max
RYA Completion Certificate
Classes at V & A Waterfront, Cape Town
R 1 350.00
Super Yacht Deckhand Course:
Every second week of every month for a total of three days. The course covers items such as daywork, dockwalking, visas, crew agents, placement, career development, guest interaction. Course completion certificates, Seaman’s discharge books, training record books for future training, first reference. Training on 35 meter yachts at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.
R 4 500.00
Stewardess Course:
5 days
Completion Certificate
R 6 500.00
Below are the topics the course will cover:
CV’s
Passports and Visa’s
Compulsory Courses
In’s and Out’s of finding work
Yacht types, Charter vs. Private
Crew agencies
Duties of a stewardess
Uniforms
Crew structure
Living on Board
Crew duties
Laundry
Cigars
Cleaning
Guest service etiquette
Service types & Procedure including Silver Service
Wine service
Coffee service
Tea service
Table settings & preparation
Food restrictions
Bar
Flower arranging
Stowing & crossings
Super Yacht Chef Course:
This dynamic Course, put together by former industry experts, is available to those with cooking experience / formal chef qualifications.The Super Yacht Industry continues to become more professional and we focus on equipping our Chefs with the insider’s knowledge needed for working on these boats. Being an excellent cook is only one of the aspects needed for working as a chef on the luxury vessels, more and more crew agents and Captains expect chefs to already be clued up in terms of provisioning, cooking, working and living in confined conditions and cooking at sea.
R 2 500.00
Approved Engine Course (AEC):
Over the 30 hour (five day) duration of the course the following topics are covered in respect of diesel engines:
General principles of compression ignition engines
Cycle of operation and construction details
Fuel system
Role of air in the combustion process
Cooling, lubrication and electrical systems
Power transmissions
Hull fittings
Pollution legislation
Code of Safe Working Practices
Bottled LPG installations
The four basic STCW 95 modules are also a requirement for a certificate to be issued.
Duration: 5 days
Price: $ 850
Location: Durban Central
