SUPER YACHT FAST TRACK PROGRAMMES:
The Super Yacht industry is flourishing. It is a very competitive game to get into. Thousands of young adults are attracted by the sunshine, high salaries and global travel of this glamorous industry. If a career in the super-yacht industry appeals, there is no question that you need to have the basic training on your CV before anyone will even consider you. Some of this training is legally required to work at sea; some is expected by the industry. Chieftain Training offers several Super-Yacht Crew Training Programmes, pick the one that suits your availability and budget.
HOW DO I GET STARTED IN THE SUPER YACHT INDUSTRY?
The first decision is whether you want to work as deck crew or interior crew.
DECK CREW
For deck crew we have 3 options
- Foundation (2 weeks)- The bare minimum to apply for work.
- Module 1 (4 weeks)- A more thorough CV enhancing programme.
- Module 1 & 2 (8 weeks)- A much fuller programme that will not only get you work but allow you to start logging sea time towards becoming and Officer.
The Super-Yacht Deck Crew “Foundation”
Gives you the minimum certificate required to be employed on a super yacht as deck crew and to drive the yacht’s tenders.
The Super Yacht Deck Crew “Module 1″
Includes everything in the “Foundation” programme and gives you additional training and qualifications to make you far more employable than the average “green” crew, who you will be up against.
If you want to progress to Module 2 then pick Module , not the Foundation Option
Super Yacht Deck Crew Module 2, 3 & 4
Module 1 can be followed back to back by Module 2 to help you fast track your way up the ranks towards Officer and ultimately Captain. before progressing to module 3 you will need to gain some sea time with an employer/yacht.
INTERIOR CREW
The Super-yacht Stewardess Program will provide everything you need to get started. STCW Basic Safety, Security Duties, Food Safety, Marine Radio and Basic Powerboat Handling.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL I EARN ON THE SUPERYACHT DECK CREW COURSE?
Successful candidates will emerge with a wide range of qualifications, including the following:
INCLUDED
The Chieftain Training Fast-Track Superyacht Crew Training Programme is a comprehensive package. In order to make life as straightforward as possible for our students, we include within
- All Training
- Loan of wet weather gear
- Super-yacht industry & CV writing seminars
- Recruitment Advice
NOT INCLUDED
- External Exam Fees
- Meals and accommodation
WHY CHOOSE CHIEFTAIN TRAINING FOR THE SUPERYACHT DECK CREW COURSE?
Chieftain Training is a “Not For Profit” Marine Training Centre with a strong ethos, committed to delivering the best quality training courses. We want you to learn and get the skills you sign up for, but we also want you to have fun. Our management team have been in this business for over three decades and know what works best. We have a team of highly qualified, specialist Instructors meaning we can offer our students a consistently high quality course. It doesn’t matter which course you book onto or on which date: you will be guaranteed to receive the best level of training possible. Our Fast-Track Superyacht Deck Crew Training is a unique programme offering the opportunity to qualify for some of the most sought after jobs in the industry in a very short period of time.
