SUPER YACHT TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT

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What is the Five-Day Deckhand Training Course?

Welcome to Crew Pacific's Internationally Recognised Five -Day Super Yacht Deckhand Training Course. This course has been specifically designed and tailored for the International Super Yacht industry. The course is   ‘Internationally’ recognised by seven International Crewing Agencies around the world, including Crew Pacific, who will assist you into full-time employment.

This course is aimed at those with and without previous knowledge and experience in the maritime industry, or trade industry and are wishing to refine their skills or learn new skills, taking them to Super Yacht Industry level. Crew Pacific's aim is to enhance those skills already achieved and to translate them across to International Super Yacht standard.
Working on International Super Yachts is vastly different to working on land. You will be handling high quality equipment and materials and interacting with high profile guests at all times. This course will guide you into an exciting and rewarding career and will help you to understand how to become “The Best Deckhand” out there.

Modules covered in the Five-Day Deckhand Training Course

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• Specifics Regarding the International Yachting Industry
• Professional Decorum and Social Skills
• International Customs and Procedures
• Super Yacht Maintenance
• Basic Seamanship Terminology
• Practices of Storing and Stowing a Yacht

What are some of the "hands on skills" I will be learning?

• Preparation of varnishing a yacht
• Paint repair, maintaining teak decks
• Maintaining and trouble shooting a 4-stroke engine at sea
• Using International cleaning products on a super yacht
• Will do an onboard excursion on a super yacht
• Splicing and coiling ropes on a super yacht
• Complete an excursion to Cairns International Maritime college
• How to crane a tender/jet ski on and off the yacht while at sea

Why should I do the Five-Day Deckhand Training Course?

• It will give you the “leading edge” over other crew applying for positions.
• It will give you the skills, confidence and knowledge of what your job as a Deckhand on board a Super Yacht.
• It will prepare you for the “ins and outs” of the International Super Yacht industry.
• It will help you to work your way up the ranks more effectively and professionally.
• It will explain to you how to interact with high profile guests.

How much does the Five-Day Deckhand Training Course cost?

The Five-Day Super yacht Deckhand Training Course COSTS $2100.00AUD

Where is the Five-Day Deckhand Training Course held?

The Five-Day Super Yacht Deckhand Training Course is held in Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia, the hub of the Super Yacht industry in Australia. 

Traders Lane; 2b/117 Anderson Street, Manuda Cairns 4870 

After I have completed the Five-Day Deckhand Training Course what do I get out of it?

• A comprehensive Training Manual is supplied at the start of the Course and upon Course completion you receive a Certificate of Competency.
• You will be supplied with a list of the Recommended International Crewing Agents who recognise the Deckhand Training Courses and will assist you into future employment around the world.
• You will have the knowledge and tools to assist you into future employment aboard an International Super Yacht.
• Crew Pacific supplies continuous support, guidance and employment opportunities even after you have completed the Course.
• You will automatically become part of Crew Pacific’s database for future employment.

 What are the dates of the Five-Day Deckhand Training Course?

2020 COURSE DATES:

• FEBRUARY 24TH -28TH 2020
• MARCH 23RD - 27TH 2020
• MAY 11TH-15TH 2020
• JUNE 8TH -12TH 2020
• JUNE 29TH - JULY 3RD 2020
• JULY 20TH -24TH 2020
• AUGUST 17TH -21ST 2020
• SEPTEMBER 7TH -11TH 2020
• SEPTEMBER 28TH - 2ND OCTOBER 2020
• NOVEMBER 2ND - 6TH 2020
• NOVEMBER 30TH - 4TH DECEMBER 2020

NOTE: We recommend that you obtain your STCW95 ticket (preferably AMSA endorsed) before or immediately after our Training Courses. This ticket is a requirement for working aboard all International Super Yachts. View this page for information on where you can obtain your STCW95 AMSA endorsed tickets.

How do I enrol for the Five-Day Deckhand Training Course?

You can enrol directly on-line here:  Click onto this link  Five-Day Deckhand Training Course Enrolment Form and complete the form with your personal details and credit card information, taking care to fill in the correct dates you wish to attend the Course.