Course Summary

This programme is designed for those people who aspire to be the future superyacht crew, bosuns officers and captains of the superyacht sector. It is designed to run alongside relevant Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) awards, to give deeper knowledge and understanding of the topics, and to give you more choice and an edge for your future career choices. It is run in partnership with UKSA in Cowes, Isle of Wight, as part of their Professional Yacht Cadetship. The cadetship requires a minimum of three years commitment to training, with phases of study on the Isle of Wight as well as periods of working onboard superyachts around the world. You will be required to make a Professional Yacht Cadetship application to UKSA, followed by a two day selection in Cowes, Isle of Wight. On successful completion of the one year HNC, you will gain direct entry onto the second year of the programme, allowing you to gain an FdSc Operational Yacht Science qualification. This programme does not follow the traditional academic year as it is designed around the superyacht season. It is studied in intensive blocks of time at UKSA and supported through Moodle (our virtual learning platform). There are additional costs for this programme to cover the cost of the Cadetship. You may be able to get help with this, contact us for more information. Time spent working on board yachts in between phases of study at UKSA are fully paid periods of employment. Earning on average €2,000 a month (Deckhand). You will be assessed using a range of methods. Some are practical, although the majority of assessment consists of reports and critical analysis of the yachting environment. Possible careers available with this qualification: Enter the superyacht industry after phase 1 of study at UKSA in Cowes as a Deckhand. Through industry experience and continued phases of certification and training at UKSA progress to: – Lead Deckhand – Bosun – Officer – Captain After a life at sea/shoreside roles: – Superyacht brokerage – Yacht management – Yacht build project management – Superyacht recruitment

Course Details - Modules

Indicative Modules Year One: - Yacht Operations (20 credits) - Yacht Theory & Practice (20 credits) - Navigation & Meteorology (20 credits) - Marine Engineering (20 credits) - Personal & Employability Skills Development (20 credits), Reflective Practice (20 credits)

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: H3K1

Institution code: C78

Campus Name: Falmouth Marine School

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

At least 32 points must be at A2 level when considered alongside AS levels.

From acceptable level 3 qualifications. Plus GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above in English Language, Science and Mathematics: alternatives at Level 2 may be considered.

A minimum of 48 tariff points in total from appropriate subjects.

Pass Access to HE with at least 45 credits at level 3, Merits and Distinctions may be required for particular subjects.

PPP grades in an appropriate subject.

In an appropriate subject.

A minimum of 48 tariff points in total from appropriate subjects.

Any other qualifications will be considered upon enquiry/application. Mature applicants with relevant experience but without the stated qualifications will be considered individually and are encouraged to apply.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 71%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 75%

Fees and funding

EU 4300.0 Year 1
England 4300.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 4300.0 Year 1
Scotland 4300.0 Year 1
Wales 4300.0 Year 1
International 9950.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9950.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Tregonissey Road, St Austell
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Cornwall
PL25 4DJ

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