Superyacht Deckhand Training Course

Course price
£4,000 inc. accommodation and meals
Duration of course
3 weeks
Role
Entry-level

Start your career in the superyacht industry

UKSA’s Superyacht Deckhand training course is the perfect springboard into the superyacht industry. Thanks to our expert tuition, purpose-built site and ALL-INCLUSIVE, intensive training package, you can start your career in the superyacht industry after just 19 days at UKSA, armed with all the qualifications and skills you need.

About the Superyacht Deckhand Training course

UKSA’s ALL INCLUSIVE Superyacht Deckhand Training equips you with the expertise you need to launch your career. The course includes tuition on:

  • Crew training (deck work, look out and watch duties, tender duties and safety procedures)
  • Vessel care (maintenance, basic repairs, cleaning)
  • Basic engineering and safety training

Qualifications gained

Alternative pathways into the superyacht industry

If you are considering a long term career on-board a superyacht and are aged between 18-25 you may want to consider our Superyacht Cadetship.

Why train with UKSA?

When you train at UKSA you experience our world-class tuition and over 35 years of maritime industry insight.  Also included in your course fee :

  • Accommodation in our new Sea.Change building for the duration of your course *
  • Freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner provided each day
  • Purpose built classrooms
  • Career support both during and after your time at UKSA
  • Networking on site throughout your time at UKSA
  • Access to our fully equipped gym
  • UKSA superyacht uniform (branded polo shirts) are provided

* subject to availability, we reserve the right to provide alternative accommodation on site

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Dates and pricing

Course From To All-inc
Superyacht Deckhand Training 27/11/2024 16/12/2024 £4,000
Superyacht Deckhand Training 12/01/2025 31/01/2025 £4,000
Superyacht Deckhand Training 11/02/2025 02/03/2025 £4,200
Superyacht Deckhand Training 18/03/2025 06/04/2025 £4,200
Superyacht Deckhand Training 29/07/2025 17/08/2025 £4,200

Prerequisites

Deckhands are typically required to work long hours and must be physically fit and able. You must be energetic and enthusiastic with an ability to work to a high standard in all tasks.

All seafarers must have an ENG1 seafarer medical fitness certificate to work at sea (click here for more details).

Whilst it’s not essential to hold your ENG1 to complete your training with UKSA, it is required to hold this to secure work in the industry. For this reason, we recommend all students gain their ENG1 before they attend training.

Sample Course Programme

Course funding information

As a charity, we have funding opportunities available for many of our students. UKSA is committed to making training and qualifications accessible to those who have the desire to succeed in a yachting or watersports career. Your course adviser will be able to provide you with the details, assess your eligibility and put you forward if you are a suitable candidate.

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I secured a position on a 31m motor yacht and learned so much during my first season. I had the chance to network and meet some amazing people, crucial for making future contacts. I also got to explore new places and made friends for life.

Joy Cameron -Superyacht Deckhand Training Graduate

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