Certificate in Superyacht Crewing Level 4

New Zealands first Superyacht qualification and still the most prestigious and highest level programme in the country. Why settle for second when you can train with the best?

The MTI (Mahurangi Technical Institute) Certificate in Superyacht Crewing will open up your world to a host of opportunities in the maritime industry.  There is an increasing need for qualified and professional people to keep up with this ever growing industry.  This certificate is your pathway to an exciting career sailing the waters of the world.

Practical Training

This 12-week hands-on course involves practical experience in all areas, including fire fighting, sea survival, helicopter safety, radar operation and even wine appreciation. The course also includes 5 days sail training at sea.

Qualification:

Successful students will receive:

• MTI Certificate in Superyacht Crewing Level 4
• STCW  Certificates in:
  • Sea Survival
  • Fire Fighting
  • Basic First Aid
  • Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
  • Crowd Management
• NZ Coastguard Boatmaster Certificate 
• RYA Diesel Maintenance Certificate 
• RYA Radar Certificate
• RYA Competent Crew Certificate 
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate 
• CBES Outboard Maintenance Certificate
• MTI Wine Appreciation Certificate of Study 
• HSI License Controller Qualification 
• HSI Food Safety Certificate 
• Maritime Restricted (Radio) Operator's Certificate 
• Basic Helicopter Safety Awareness Certificate
• NZ Mountain Safety Council Fire Arms Safety Training Certificate

As well as NZQA Unit Standards associated with:

• Operating a VHF Radio (19491)
• Food Safety (167 & 20666)
• Bar Management and Host Responsibilities (4646 & 16705)
• Operate a recreational craft by day (6914)

And Superyacht industry specialist skills in:

• Customer Service
• Curriculum Vitae Preparation
• Wine Appreciation
• Table Management
• Hull care and repair
• Sail care and repair
• Personal Water Craft training - subject to availability
• Barista
• Interview Skills
• Laundry and Housekeeping
• Table Management

2010 Course Dates:

Course 1: Monday 8 February - Friday 30 April 

Course 2: Tuesday 31 May- Friday 20 August

Course 3: Monday 13 September - Friday 3 December

2011 Course Dates

Course 1:  Monday 7th February - Friday 29th April

Course 2:  Monday 30th May - Friday 19th August

Course 3: Monday 12th September - Friday 2nd December

Duration:

12 weeks tuition. 

Class Size:

Maximum course numbers = 20 

Entry Requirement:

Open.  Suggested mininum age 17.  Due to practical elements in the Fire Fighting and Sea Survival courses, all candidates should be of reasonable fitness.  A Medical Certificate of Fitness is required from a qualified medical practitioner before being accepted onto the course.

Fees:

Domestic students: $3446.90. 
International students: please contact us on 0800 DONT SINK for fee details.

Student Benefits:

You may be eligible to receive a Student Allowance or Student Loan (dependant on parental income).  Contact Student Services on 0800 88 99 00 for more details. 

Accreditation:

Unit Standards are accredited by the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA).  Yachting certificates are accredited by United Kingdom's Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and New Zealand's Coast Guard Boating Education Services (CBES). STCW by Maritime New Zealand under the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

Further Information & Enrolments

Please click here to request further information and an enrolment pack.