Course Curriculum Overview

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    Course Overview (free preview)

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    1. Introduction to the Yachting World

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    2. Certifications & Contract

    • Savvy Maritime Academy Section 2

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    3. Habitation

    • Savvy Maritime Academy Section 3 -Habitation
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    4. Social Understanding & Awareness

    • Section 4 -Social Understanding & Awareness

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    5. Mental, Emotional, & Financial Preparedness

    • Section 5 - Mental, Emotional & Financial Prep
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    6. Practical Work on Deck

    • Section 6 Practical Work on Deck PART 1/2

    • Section 6- Practical Work on Deck PART 2/2

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    7. Tender Handling & Maintenance

    • Section 7 Tender Handling and more

    • Section 7 Part 2
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    8. Safety

    • Section 8 - Safety
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    9. Bridge

    • Section 9 - Bridge

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    10. Basic Navigation

    • Section 10 - Navigation

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    11. Watches

    • Section 11 - Watches

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    12. When Yacht Owners, Charterers & Guests Are on Board

    • Section 12 - When Yacht owners, charters etc on board
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    13. How and when to get hired

    • Section 13- How When to get hired

FAQ

  • How long is this course?

    This course is 8 weeks, with the guarantee of a full understanding of the yachting industry post completion! 4 weeks of this course is in the classroom and 4 weeks of practical applications, hosted at our 10,000 square foot facility. There will be off site practicals on local yachts, tenders, marinas, and beaches.

  • What does our course curriculum consist of?

    Practical and class room education including skills such as tender driving, painting, polishing, varnishing and rope work. For a more detailed explanation please refer to our "Free Preview." *free preview available once enrolled in free version

  • Can I do the academic portion of this course online via zoom?

    No, even during the academic portion there are many practical applications that need to be completed in person, which gives all our students the skills to enter the industry.

  • Am I guaranteed a job after this course?

    We can't guarantee a job however we can guarantee that you will be given all the tools needed to start working immediately after course completion.

  • Can I use your academy as a referral source when seeking positions?

    Yes, upon successful completion of the course you will be able to use our academy as a referral source and we encourage you to do so! We will do our best to ensure a placement of a position to all our students who are eager to work!