Full Tender and Jet Ski Pack
The Full Tender and Jet Ski Pack includes three courses to get your yachting career to a great start: STCW Basic Safety Training, Powerboat Level 2, and PWC/ Jet Ski license. The STCW Basic Safety is a mandatory training for all seafarers working on commercial vessels, and Powerboat and Jet Ski courses will give you additional skills and qualifications to make your CV stand out when applying for jobs on superyachts.
What you need to know
STCW Basic Safety Training
- Place: Antibes
- Duration: 5 days
Powerboat Level 2
- Place: Golfe-Juan
- Duration: 2 days
- Pre-requisites: None / may be preceded by Level 1
PWC / Jet Ski License Course
- Place: Golfe-Juan
- Duration: 1 day
About the course
STCW Basic Safety Training referred to as STCW 95/10 A -VI/1 is a mandatory training for all people heading out to work at sea onboard commercial vessels including superyachts, cruise liners, expedition vessels, ferries etc. It is a minimum requirement to enter yachting industry.
STCW Basic Safety Training is a 5-day long course comprised of five modules:
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Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (STCW Reg. VI/1. Sect. A-VI/1 (para 2.1.4): understanding of on-board working conditions, safety procedures and accident prevention.
- Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Reg. VI/1. Sect. A-VI/1 (para 2.1.1): survival at sea in the event of an emergency, life-raft familiarisation.
- Elementary First Aid (STCW Reg. VI/1. Sect. A-VI/1 (para 2.1.3): basic first aid training & resuscitation.
- Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (STCW Reg. VI/1. Sect. A-VI/1 (para 2.1.2): fire causes, prevention, extinguishing techniques.
- Proficiency in Security Awareness (STCW Reg. VI/6. Sect. A-VI/6 (para 4): importance of on-board security and how to recognise and react in the event of security threats.
The course provides students with an important introduction to working at sea and will equip them with necessary skills and knowledge to work safely on-board a seagoing vessel.
RYA Powerboat Level 2 is a two-day comprehensive course which covers all aspects of powerboats, boat handling, safety and pilotage.
The RYA Level 2 certificates are recognized by the UK Coastguard and are used as a Tender License on board larger yachts.
1-day PWC /Jet Ski course includes launching & recovery, safety on water, navigation, high speed jet ski handling and taking care of personal watercraft. You will receive an RYA license to drive a jet ski legally.
Important information: It is illegal to drive a jet ski without a licence in the whole Mediterranean for safety & insurance reasons.
With PWC/Jet Ski license and actual experience riding jet ski you can advance your career as PWI / Jet Ski Instructor and offer training both onboard superyachts and onshore.
Accommodation
Our trainings and packages do not include accommodation. However, we work closely with a number of crew houses in Antibes that offer accommodation. Please, check the list here.