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The yacht deck sailor (deckhands) performs the most basic tasks related to the ordinary operation of the boat. Their exact tasks on deck may vary depending on the type of boat they work on. They are responsible for monitoring the state of conservation of the facilities and equipment on board, cleaning and order as well as the proper arrangement of all the elements on the boat's deck.

They also provide support regarding all auxiliary and support tasks that may be required for the effective operation of the boat.

Regulated training and graduates

There is a theoretical and practical course that aims to prepare the student for emergency situations on board and to respond immediately applying procedures and actions that minimize potential hazards in matters of fire fighting, rescue, survival and accident prevention on board. It is necessary to be in possession of this specialization certificate; it is necessary for all those people who want to carry out professional activities on all types of boats ranging from small boats to large cruise ships, as well as for activities of all types: hostesses, waiters, mechanics, skippers, among others. The course has a duration of 70 hours of which 45 hours correspond to the theoretical content and 25 hours for practice in which survival at sea with boats, fire fighting at the fire station with real simulations and first aid will be done.

Certificates of Professionalism

Level 1

Auxiliary maintenance activities for machinery, equipment and facilities of the ship.

Port mooring and sonobuoys.

Level 2

Maritime transport and coastal fishing operations.

Inland and near-shore navigation.

Operations to control the functioning and maintenance of the propulsion plant, machinery and auxiliary equipment of the ship.

Port loading, stowing, loading, unloading and transhipment operations.

Level 3

Navigation, maritime transport and fishing activities.

Control of the operation and supervision of the maintenance of the propulsion plant, machinery and auxiliary equipment of the ship.

Intermediate Level Training Course for Recreational Boats.

• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Sea Fishing Activities - Intermediate Level: Navigation and coastline fishing
• Professional Trainig Course(s) in the field of Maritime Fisheries - Advanced level: Shipping and deep-sea fishing
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Maritimopesquera: Activitats auxiliars de manteniment de màquines, equips i instal·lacions de vaixell (Nivell 1)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Maritimopesquera: Activitats auxiliars i de suport al vaixell en port (Nivell 1)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Maritimopesquera: Amarratge de port i monoboies (Nivell 1)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Maritimopesquera: Operacions de transport marítim i pesca de litoral (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Maritimopesquera: Navegació en aigües interiors i pròximes a la costa (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Maritimopesquera: Operacions de bombeig per a càrrega i descàrrega del vaixell (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Maritimopesquera: Operacions de coordinació en coberta i parc de pesca (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Maritimopesquera: Operacions de càrrega, estiba, descarga i desestiba i transbord (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Maritimopesquera: Govern d'embarcacions i motos naùtiques destinades al socorrisme aquàtic (Nivell 2)

Complementary training

Certificate of Basic Safety Training, which is approved in Spain by the DGMM -DIRECCION General de la Marina Mercante- and the United Kingdom by the MCA -Maritime and Coastguard Agency-.

Medical examination by the ISM (Social Institute of the Navy)

Passenger Boats

Initial Specific Health Training

Rescue boats (not fast)

Other specific skills

High command of the English language

Additional languages will be assessed

A professional career in the field of nautical navigation would be an asset, since the candidate's ability to adapt and be flexible is valued.

Orientation within reach: Level 1

Initiative: Level 1

Team work and cooperation: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

Fishing boat sailor

Nautical maintenance technician

Engineer

Amarrador/a

Food handler on fishing vessels

• Work hours

  The sailor of a boat does not have a regular schedule since the needs of the service must be taken care of continuously, respecting the times of rest and recreation as legally established.

• Salary

  Varies according to the size of the boat, experience gained and competence demonstrated on board; it can range from 2,500 to 3,000 Euros per month of work.