Requirements
- A level, Grade 11 or equivalent,
- Plus GCSEs at grade C/grade 4 or above in English language, science and mathematics: alternatives at Level 2 may be considered. Mature applicants with relevant experience but without the stated qualifications will be considered individually and are encouraged to apply.
HNC/FdSc Operational Yacht Science is designed for those who aspire to be the future crew, bosuns officers and captains of the superyacht sector. It is designed to run alongside relevant Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) awards, to give deeper knowledge and understanding of the topics, and to give you more choice and an edge for your future career choices. It is run in partnership with CDI in Scarborough, as part of their Professional Yacht Cadetship.
The cadetship requires a minimum of three years commitment to training, with phases of study on the Isle of Wight as well as periods of working onboard superyachts around the world. You will be required to make a Professional Yacht Cadetship application to CDI, followed by a two day selection in CDI in Scarborough
On successful completion of the one year HNC, you will gain direct entry onto the second year of the programme, allowing you to gain an FdSc Operational Yacht Science qualification.
This programme does not follow the traditional academic year as it is designed around the superyacht season. It is studied in intensive blocks of time at CDI and supported through Moodle (our virtual learning platform). There are additional costs for this programme to cover the cost of the Cadetship. You may be able to get help with this, contact us for more information. Time spent working on board yachts in between phases of study at CDI are fully paid periods of employment. Earning on average $2,000 a month (Deckhand).
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 01 years
- Skill level All levels
- Students 27
- Assessments Yes