New Zealand Superyacht Academy: Superyacht Interior Crew course is the complete training package for starting out in the industry. This course places great emphasis on becoming industry ready and a desirable crew member. We give you the theoretical and practical skills necessary to be a stewardess onboard a superyacht.
The Superyacht Interior Crew course will ensure students become job ready, receive resume and career advice, participate in interview roleplays and undertake further crew management training. Students also receive training in industry rules, silver service, interior detailing, floristry, wine appreciation, bartending, laundry and other specialised yachting services.
This course will provide you with multiple skills and a professional knowledge of your role onboard as a Superyacht Steward or Stewardess. Successful graduates can confidently accept any Steward or Stewardess assignment on superyachts anywhere in the world.
The course runs for five consecutive days. There is a written exam at the end of the course which will be graded. Upon successfully passing the course you will be awarded an International Yacht Training (IYT) certificate. This certificate is recognised at the gold standard in yachting communities all over the world.
New Zealand Superyacht Academy: Superyacht Deck Crew Course
Embark on your journey into the superyacht industry with our comprehensive Superyacht Deck Crew Course. Designed to equip you with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, this course ensures you become a standout candidate and a valuable asset on any superyacht.
You will gain hands-on experience and training in essential deck operations, maritime safety, and maintenance, as well as specialized skills required for life onboard a luxury vessel.
The course spans five consecutive days and concludes with a written exam. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded an International Yacht Training (IYT) certificate, a globally recognized credential that signifies your readiness for deck crew roles on superyachts around the world.
A 3-day Theory and Practical course designed to cover the requirements to meet the *MCA’s Small Commercial Vessel Code and the requirements for issue of an ICC based on Resolution 40 from the Economic Commission for Europe Inland Transport Committee Working Party on Inland Water Transport. * See the MCA’s MGN 280 regarding Small Vessels in Commercial Use for Sport or Pleasure, Workboats and Pilot Boats. Limitations Covers vessels up to 15m Operation in coastal regions – in sight of land Driven by outboard or inboard motors In fair weather No horsepower limitations Course Outline This three day course covers one day of theory and two days of practical boat handling including: Safety at sea VHF Radio operations Small powerboats and rigid inflatable boats Launching and recovery Anchors and anchoring Nautical terminology Boat handling under power Man overboard procedures Ropes and rope-work Basic rules of the road (collision regulations) Glossary of terms
The IYT Marine Communications course (Very High Frequency – Short Range Certificate) is recognised by the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It is designed to ensure a thorough understanding of maritime radio communication at sea. It is intended for all marine environments and follows International standards.
The course provides VHF Radio and SRC training for the entire spectrum of VHF radio communications for recreational and professional boating. Students will learn how on board radios and handheld radios, EPIRBs, SARTs, AIS and DSC-enabled radios, are used effectively in marine communications.
What you will learn:
VHF operation
Coastguard trip reporting
Emergency calling
Mayday execution
EPIRB understanding
Flares and smoke floats