COVID-19 LOCKDOWN TRAINING (updated 5 July 2020)
Classroom Training
We re-opened on the 4th July for “some” face to face courses and assessments, however where social distancing makes some courses impractical and/or adds unnecessary risk, we will continue to offer these courses by webinar (or online) where possible.
New Face to Face Webinars
During the Covid-19 lockdown we are running face to face Instructor led webinars. Our new Food Safety at Sea Course is available, as are the RYA Radar Course, Day Skipper Shorebased, Yachtmaster Offshore and the Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Courses, the RYA Sea Survival and the World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Course. These courses should not be confused with traditional online training as they are still face to face and you have the opportunity to ask questions etc. as you go along. This is the closest you will get to a classroom while maintaining social distancing and travel restrictions. Ideal during lockdown! If there is a course you would like us to run as a webinar, please just ask.
New Classroom Course Bookings
If you wish to make a fresh booking for a classroom course for July or beyond and are worried you may later have to postpone due to Covid-19, then you need not worry.
We will allow Covid-19 related postponement up to 48 hours before a course is due to start. You will then have up to 9 months from when UK lockdown is lifted to attend a new available date. If you are travelling from overseas then you will have 9 months from when your county and the UK have both lifted lockdown and relevant travel restrictions. This varies our standard terms in your favour.
Online Courses (E-Learning)
Many students have recently turned to our online E-Learning courses which are going strong. In an attempt to help disappointed students at a time when many have seen their income cut we have reduced the price of the entire online RYA E-Learning range. Click Discounted RYA E-Learning Courses for more info.
While the classrooms are closed, we are working from home. We very much remain available for enquiries and advice and are here to help.
These are uncharted waters for all of us. Please navigate safely.
DOUG INNES (Principal)
Chieftain Training
Chieftain Training is based in Southampton and offers a range of RYA, HSE, MCA, STCW and CIEH safety and navigation training courses for sailors, powerboaters, super-yacht crew, ocean rowers, divers and seafarers.
RYA Royal Yachting Association Recognition
The Centre is fully recognised by the RYA to deliver all shorebased course, in Navigation, Sea Survival, Safety, First Aid, Radio communications and Engine Maintenance. We additionally offer some First Aid courses recognised by the HSE and training which leads to MCA certification. Our Food safety Course are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) We also run the World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival training for offshore yacht race crews.
Online Training (E Learning)
Many of the courses we offer can be taken online or in the classroom. Our online courses include RYA Essential Navigation, RYA Day Skipper shorebased , RYA Yachtmaster Offshore shorebased, RYA Yachtmaster Ocean shorebased, Master 200, RYA PPR, RYA Short Range Certificate (SRC) and RYA Safe & Fun Safeguarding
Shorebased Training Courses, Southampton
Training takes place either at one of our classrooms or we can come to your office or workplace. Our courses range from short one-day training courses to longer eight-day courses. Each course is designed to help you develop skills in specific areas such as VHF Marine Radio, engine maintenance, First Aid, navigation and sea survival. These courses allow you to focus on learning and developing skills while ashore, without the distractions of flapping sails or noisy engines. Many of our students are working towards RYA Yachtmaster Coastal, RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, while others are embarking on MCA STCW Training for Basic Safety, Deck crew positions or to become an Officer or Master 200, 500 or 3000
Survival Courses
Our most popular survival course is the RYA Sea Survival, alongside the World Sailing Offshore Survival and World Sailing one-day Offshore Refresher. Super-yacht crew require STCW certification instead which is covered by STCW Personal Survival Techniques and STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats.
RYA & MCA Navigation Courses
These classroom (or online) courses include RYA Essential Navigation, RYA Day Skipper shorebased , RYA Yachtmaster Offshore shorebased, RYA Yachtmaster Ocean shorebased, Master 200, and RYA Radar.
Safety Courses
Aspiring RYA Yachtmaster and Advanced Powerboat Skippers require RYA PPR, while seafarers and super yacht crew require STCW Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR). Meanwhile new dinghy and windsurf Instructors and many of those working with children require the RYA Safe & Fun Course.
Marine Radio Training
Anyone using marine VHF is required to be licensed. The course requires some pre reading and is one day (or online) and know as the RYA SRC (Short Range Certificate).
First Aid Training Courses
Our most popular First Aid courses are the one day RYA First Aid and the two day (16 hour) Outdoor Remote Emergency First Aid Course. We also offer the one-day HSE Emergency First Aid and 3-day HSE First Aid at Work Courses. For seafarers and Superyacht crew there is the one-day STCW Elementary First Aid and the 4-day STCW Medical First Aid aboard Ship.
Yacht, Boat & Engine Maintenance Courses
Ours extensive range of diesel engines in our classroom guarantee a superb RYA Diesel Course, this is complimented by our home grown Outboard Engine Maintenance Course, 12 Volt Marine Electrics Course and Yacht Rigging and Splicing Course.
STCW Training
STCW 2010 training courses are required for those working on super yachts (over 24m) and by most other seafarers, these courses are aimed at larger craft and not generally required in the UK abroad smaller craft (less than 24m).
The STCW Basic Safety Week is 5 days and is made up of 5 shorter courses, you can read full details of these and some of the more advanced STCW courses here
Book Your Training Today!
For more information on specific courses, please click on the menu links above. All of our courses can be booked online.
