Chieftain Training is accredited by several external bodies and we are audited/inspected by several national organisations.
Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Recognition
The RYA is the governing body for power-boating, sailing, windsurfing and PWC in the UK. They manage the most globally recognised training scheme for skippers and crew. We are recognised by the RYA to deliver their full range of online Interactive, PWC, shore-based, Powerboat Training and Motor Cruising courses. Our team includes several RYA Trainers who have been appointed to deliver RYA Instructor training on behalf of the RYA and several RYA Examiners who have also been appointed by the RYA.
IMO Standards of Training Certification & Watch-keeping (STCW)
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has 174 members states (countries) and it sets the global standard for STCW training for seafarers. In the UK the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) interpret that standard and the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) carry our the actual approval inspections. We are MCA approved to deliver;
- STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA)
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- STCW Update Personal Survival Techniques (UPST)
- STCW Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR)
- STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
- STCW Proficiency in Designated Security Awareness (PDSD)
- GMDSS Long Range Certificate (LRC)
- GMDSS LRC Satellite Module (Sat Mod)
- STCW GMDSS Restricted Operator Certificate (ROC)
- STCW GMDSS General Operator Certificate (GOC).
- STCW Human Element, Leaderships & Management Opertraioanl (HELM O)
Our sister company (which we co own), Haven Ambulance holds approvals for
- STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA)
- STCW Medical First Aid (MFA)
- STCW Medical Care PMC_
- STCW Medical Care Update UPMC)
Adventure Activity Licensing Authority (AALA)
Under UK law, for a training centre or water-sports provider to deliver taster session or courses to schools and/or members of the public who are under 18, the provider must hold a license. The Licensing scheme is overseen by the HSE on behalf of the government. We hold an Adventure Activity License for the full range of water sports that we offer. The licensing process includes desk top study of our procedures, meetings and a site inspection.If you choose to book an activity at another centre, please check they are licensed, this is your guarantee that the provider is running a safe and legal operation for your child.
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH)
Our Food Safety Courses are accredited by the CIEH. This ensures our courses and certificates comply with the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) and are therefore accepted by the MCA for those involved with food preparation on commercial vessels. Three of our crew are CIEH Instructors.
Nautilus Slater Fund
Chieftain Training is an Approved Provider to the Slater Fund.
