Apprenticeship Programme Opportunity

The Selection Process for the Apprenticeship Programme

There are 2 intakes each year, review of candidate selection take place at the end of January and July.

  • 1 Complete Online E-Learning Courses
  • 2 A score above 90% to be considered
  • 3 1st Round of Interviews online
  • 4 2nd Round of interviews online
  • 5 3rd Round of interviews online
  • 6 Final Selection & Admission
Yacht deck crew member skillfully navigating a tender

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

To win a place in the Apprenticeship Programme, candidates must successfully complete the online E-learning courses with a score above 90% and pass 3 rounds of the interviews. After Final Selection and Admission, Candidates will receive a confirmation call and invitation to the Apprenticeship Programme.

SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION TO APPLY:

  • Applicant doucment requirements for the Apprenticeship: must be 18+ years of age when starting Apprenticeship ProgrammeAge 18+ on the moment of starting Apprenticeship Programme
  • Applicant doucment requirements for the Apprenticeship: must have a valid biometric passportValid Biometric Passport
  • Applicant doucment requirements for the Apprenticeship: CVCV
  • Applicant doucment requirements for the Apprenticeship: Valid ReferencesValid References

Apprenticeship Programme

Fully paid 3-year Luxury Yacht Apprenticeship valued at over €118,000.

Fast track for your career in the Luxury Yacht Industry and put your education and financial status decades ahead of your peers. The apprenticeship programme will allow you to receive all certificates and the required sea miles, open water sailing, and guest services experience while being guided and controlled by luxury yacht professionals.

All while earning a salary and spending your free work and education time with the same young and inspired team members as you are.

Work, study and have fun - isn't it the best tool for a successful future in the yachting industry?

THE SIX ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAMME

Comprised of 10 courses form the learning foundation

  • 1 SAFETY
  • 2 SERVICE & GALLEY
  • 3 SAILING, NAVIGATION, SPARS & RIGGING
  • 4 DECK & INTERIOR
  • 5 ENGINEERING
  • 6 GUEST SERVICES
Experienced yacht crew member instructing apprentice on sail hoisting techniques

THE 3-YEAR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME INCLUDES:

  • 14 Internationally Recognised Qualifications
  • 6 Certificates of Competence
  • Flights
  • Applicable Visa's
  • Monthly Salary
  • Accommodation
  • Toiletries
  • Meals
  • Learning Materials
  • Uniform
  • 38 Days Annual Leave
  • Medical Fitness Certificate
  • STCW (Basic Safety Training)

TRAINING VESSELS:

  • Various powerboats from 4 to 10 meters in length
  • 10-meter racing sailboats
  • 19-meter luxury catamarans

Yacht crew completing safety training in immersion suits and life jackets

INDUSTRY QUALIFICATIONS EARNED

The crew member will earn the following qualifications during the 3-year Apprenticeship:

  • Food Safety & Hygiene Level 2 Course for Catering
  • Superyacht Hospitality Certificate
  • PADI Open Water Diver Certificate
  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Certificate
  • PADI Rescue Diver Certificate
  • Short range Certificate VHF Radio Operator
  • Power boat Level 2
  • Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC 1)
  • Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC 2)
  • Master of Yacht Limited Certificate
  • Master of Yacht Unlimited Certificate
  • Efficient Deckhand (EDH)

OTHER CERTIFICATES EARNED

  • Certificate of Competency in Safety
  • Certificate of Competency in Service & Galley
  • Certificate of Competency in Sailing, Navigation, Spars & Rigging
  • Certificate of Competency in Deck & Interior
  • Certificate of Competency in Engineering
  • Certificate of Competency in Guest Service
Deck crew chamois mopping aft deck on a superyacht

COMPLETION CERTIFICATE FOR YOUR CV & CREW AGENTS

With a completion certificate from PCCP, newcomers demonstrate to Crew Agents that they have given a lot of consideration and thought to joining the industry and which job role they would be best suited to. PCCP is working with the Crew Agent community to promote participants who have completed the PCCP E-Learning, providing access to a broader range of career opportunities.