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Start Your Superyacht Career Online
Get 3 free courses with OSRH or any online enrollment and master your Superyacht journey
Superyacht Compatibility + Foundation + Graduation Courses.
Superyacht Compatibility Course
Find out if yachting is right for you before you invest. Understand the lifestyle, expectations, and commitment required.
Superyacht Foundation Course
A comprehensive industry overview covering departments, roles, etiquette, and career routes for all yacht crew.
Superyacht Graduation Course
What you need to know once you’re employed - onboard protocols, performance standards, and habits for long-term success. Don’t learn the hard way.
How we work?
Application
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Review & Confirm
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Invoice & pay
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Gain Access
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Start & Complete Course
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Online Maritime & Hospitality Courses
STCW10
+ PDSD
Online Module Options
- Personal Safety & Social Resp (PSSR)
- Proficiency in Designated Security Duties(PDSD)
- MCA Approved
Compulsory
Food Health and
Safety Level II
Stewardess and Chef - Compulsory
1 day | 1,000 ZAR | 50 Euro
- No pre-requisites
- Highfield International Accreditation
- MCA Approved
- Superyachts, Hospitality and Cruiseships
Compulsory
Food Health and
Safety Level III
Supervisory Chef Role
2 days | 4,500 ZAR | 225 Euro
- Pre-requisite: Level II
- Highfield International Accreditation
- MCA Approved
- Superyachts, Hospitality & Cruiseship
Selective
Crowd Management
Cruiseships and Large Yachts
1 day | Enquire
- No pre-requisites
- Highfield International Accreditation
- MCA Approved
- STCW Module
Selective
Crisis Management and
Human Behaviour
Cruiseships and Large Yachts
1 day | Enquire
- No pre-requisites
- Highfield International Accreditation
- MCA‑approved
- STCW Module
Selective
Prof CV Writing Course
For green & exp yacht crew
2 days | R 1,900 ZAR | 99 Euro
- Transferrable skills mapping
- Power words and action verbs
- Optimised keywrods & layout structure
- Vital pitfalls to miss, examples and more
Selective
Proven Maritime Success
Advanced Online Maritime & Hospitality Courses
Stewardess Course
8,500 ZAR | 425 Euro
- Comprehensive industry overview
- Laundry thoery & practical
- Housekeeping theory & practical
- Silver Service theory and practical
- Wine service & Mixology
- Available: In-person and online
Signature
Adv. Silver Service
Superyacht, Cruiseships & Hospitality
6,900 ZAR | 346 Euro
- Pre-requisite: Stew course or experience
- History, fundamentals and rules of service
- Crockery, glassware and cultery indepth study
- Different types and styles of service
- High tea, caviar and champagne service
- Religious and cultural service considerations
- Event planning, organising and managing
- Available: In-person and online
Advanced
Adv. Beverage Service
Superyacht, Cruiseships & hospitality
8,500 ZAR | 425 Euro
- History, ettiquete and bar rules
- Beer profiles, production and service
- Wine, champagne production and service
- Spirit categories, production and recipes
- Classic and creative cocktails
- Inventory and storage management
- Free pouring, tray service & etiquette
- Available: In-person and online
Advanced
Ad. Housekeeping
Management
Superyacht, cruiseship and hospitality
8,000 ZAR | 340 Euro
- Pre-requisite: Stew course or experience
- Roles, responsibilities and duties
- Equipment identification, use & care
- Caddies and trolley's
- Product knowledge & application
- Preventative and scheduled maintenance
- Systems, processes and tips
- Luxury finishes and resources
- Available: In-person and online
Advanced
Adv. Laundry and
Wardrobe Management
Superyacht, cruiseship and hospitality
8,000 ZAR | 340 Euro
- Pre-requisite: Stew course or experience
- Fabric, linen and upholstery knowledge
- Product knowledge and mixing guides
- Equipment use and maintenance
- Stain treating management
- Ironing, folding and hanging techniques
- Sorting, logging & returning protocols
- Laundering and drying various fabrics
- Available: In-person and online
Advanced
Adv. Wine Service
Superyacht, cruiseship and hospitality
5,600 ZAR | 282 Euro
- Pre-requisite: Stew course or experience
- History, diversity and development of wine
- Cultivars, vintage and labelling
- Viticulture: growing, harvesting and production
- Wine sensory understanding
- Presenting, opening and serving wine and champgne
- Global sparkling wines vs Champagne
- Vintage and modern wine equipment and tools
- Available: In-person and online
Advanced
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