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Progressive Crew Career Programme

INTRODUCTION TO YACHTING (01)


Description
New to Life at Sea? This course walks you through the essentials of working on a yacht. Learn about key crew roles, onboard etiquette, safety protocols, and what daily operations look like.
Content
  • Introduction to Yachting
  • Module 1: Getting Started in Yachting: Industry and Career Basics
  • Module 1 Introduction
  • Lesson 1: Basic knowledge and demographics of the yachting industry
  • Lesson 2: Vessel demographics
  • Lesson 3: Regulations
  • Lesson 4: Life at sea as a seafarer
  • Lesson 5: Guidelines for employment, CVs and finding work
  • Module 1 test
  • Module 2: Yacht Departments and Career Options
  • Module 2 Introduction
  • Lesson 1: The chain of command starts with the Captain
  • Lesson 2: Exterior department
  • Lesson 3: Engineering department
  • Lesson 4: Galley department
  • Lesson 5: Interior department
  • Module 2 test
  • Module 3: Onboard Professionalism and Well-being
  • Module 3 Introduction
  • Lesson 1: Starting in a new position
  • Lesson 2: Onboard ethical code of conduct
  • Lesson 3: Maintaining personal health, well-being and safety on board
  • Module 3 test
  • Module 4: Communication Dynamics and Professional Engagements
  • Module 4 Introduction
  • Lesson 1: Types of communication
  • Lesson 2: Professional engagements
  • Module 4 Test
  • Module 5: Cultural Awareness in Guest and Crew Interaction
  • Module 5 Introduction
  • Lesson 1: Interacting with guests and crew from different cultures
  • Module 5 Test
  • Module 6: Introduction to International Maritime Law
  • Module 6 Introduction
  • Lesson 1: International maritime organization and maritime policies
  • Lesson 2: Onboard health and safety protocols
  • Module 6 Test
  • Module 7: Reccommended courses that support your career
  • Module 7 Introduction
  • Lesson 1: A summary of the Food Safety and Handling Handbook – Level 2
  • Lesson 2: A summary of the Power Boat Level 2 certification
  • Exam
  • Course exam
  • feedback on the course
  • Feedback on the course
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed