The Maritime Foundation: NCFE (Level 3 Introductory Certificate)

• Interest or experience in watersports, outdoor education or maritime industry
• Successful interview at UKSA
• A minimum of 4 x Grade 3 and above including English and Maths (for students who have not achieved this, we will assess on a case by cases basis)

• Gain and develop essential skills valued by employers
• Increased chance of sustainable employment
• Further career progression opportunities within the maritime sector
• Industry knowledge and guidance
• Practical learning in a maritime centre of excellence

Job opportunities available for students on completion of the course

• UKSA’s Superyacht Cadetship
• Superyacht industry
• Tug Boats
• Mate on a flotilla
• Watersports Instructor
• Professional Yachtmaster

Year 1 – work towards achieving

• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Outdoor Sports
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• RYA Dinghy Instructor (subject to completing the skills preassessment)
• MCA Elementary First Aid
• RYA Safe and Fun
• FSRT- Foundation Safety and Rescue Training in Kayaking/Canoe
• Paddleboard ready to Ride
• STCW Sea Survival
• Work Experience including Rope work, anchoring, maritime sector overview and industry guidance

Modules

• Participating in sport
• Outdoor and adventurous activities
• Leading an outdoor activity session
• Plan, deliver and evaluate an activity session

Year 2 – work towards achieving

• NCFE Level 3 certificate in Outdoor Sports
• Introduction to Yachting
• RYA Marine Short Range Radio
• Essential Navigation
• Introduction to basic deckhand skills such as splicing, wire work and varnishing
• STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness
• STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
• Introduction into engineering
• Simulator Training and basic Navigation
• Industry Guidance including CV and interview preparation
• Industry visits such as Red Funnel, Sail Loft, Royal Yacht Squadron and Yacht Haven

NCFE Level 3 Modules

• Exercise, Health and Lifestyle
• Principles and Practices in outdoor adventure
• Preparing for a career in sport and physical activity

Course structure

• During this 2-year programme, 75% of your training will be practical with the remaining 25% theory
• 4 days a week minimum

Want to apply, why not attend a selection day?

If you’re interested in applying for the Maritime Foundation and would like to attend a selection, please contact UKSA to register your interest. Or alternatively register with the Isle of Wight College as detailed below.

1. Visit – https://iwcollege.ac.uk/course-areas/activities-leadership/ 
2. You can apply online by clicking the ‘+ Apply Online’ button on the Isle of Wight College Website

This course is funded as part of a full-time 16+ further education (FE) programme.

If you are aged 18+,  we would advise looking at our career training courses. Or why not join us on an open day?