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International Yatch Training

Become A Partner School : Schools

What are the advantages of joining IYT ?

IYT offers more courses, in more languages and in more countries than any other yacht training organisation in the world.

The IYT 'Master of Yachts' courses are recognised by 25 Governments globally for commercial use including the British Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), making them the most sought after qualifications in professional yachting.

IYT is the only training company in the world that offers global modular training available through all IYT participating schools.

Your company will become part of the comprehensive IYT marketing, advertising and public relations campaign, which will include representation at boat shows both nationally and internationally.

Your company website will be linked to our website www.IYTworld.com which currently gets 325,000 hits a month from all over the world. Through our website, IYT will bring new customers to your school and provide you with business support and and resources that will give you a competitive edge in the yachting industry.

Career consultancy will be provided free of charge for those students seeking a career in professional yachting.

IYT examiners will be appointed locally so you will always have one available when you need one.

Discounted training will be provided to your instructors.

IYT will customize courses for you including translation services. Some IYT courses are currently available in English, Spanish, Russian and Arabic.

Are there different levels of membership ?

Yes, Level 1 Membership is for schools that wish to teach our recreational courses which include:

Introduction to Boating
International Crew
International Watchkeeper / Flotilla Skipper
International Bareboat Skipper
Yachtmaster Coastal
Yachgtmaster Offshore
Yachtmaster Ocean
Small Powerboat and Rib Master
Personal Watercraft Operator, (PWC)
VHF Communications
Superyacht Hospitality
International Certificate of Competence (ICC – for use in EU countries and for UK and Irish citizens and/or bona fide residents)
Powerboat Master
Navigation Master

Level 2 Membership is for those who wish to teach our professional yachting courses:

Master of Yachts Coastal/Mate 200gt
Master of Yachts Limited 200gt
Master of Yachts Unlimited 200gt
STCW Basic First Aid
STCW Basic Fire Fighting
STCW Basic Sea Survival
STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities, (PSSR)
Diveboat Crew
Diveboat Mate
Diveboat Master Level 1
Diveboat Master Level 2
General Engineering Course (GEC)
Megayacht Crew
VHF Radio Communications
Superyacht Hospitality
The Superyacht Chef
Small Powerboat & RIB Master
International Certificate of Competency (ICC– for use in EU countries and for UK and Irish citizens and/or bona fide residents only)

What about instructor qualifications?

Instructor qualifications are taken on a case by case basis and the "Instructor Application form" must be completed for each instructor. This can be found in the "Document Center" on the front page of our website.

How do I proceed?

Application to become an accredited IYT Partner School must be made to our World Headquarters in Kelowna, British Columbia Canada. Membership is available on two levels:

 Level 1 Covers Recreational courses ,Level 2 Covers all professional Yachting courses.

 The school or college will be subject to a facility and vessel inspection report based on the personnel, quality and extent of facilities and instructional capabilities. Quality control is paramount and only the finest of schools will be invited to participate in this programme. Mem,bership is available for a one-year period  and are renewable annually assuming that IYT is happy with on going standards. In order to maintain the programmes integrity and ensure consistent and unbiased evaluation, all Master of Yachts Instructors must meet IYT's performance criteria. Potential instructors must complete IYT instructor training courses and/ or a personal interview with IYT Training Board personnel, and /or hold suitable qualifications to the standard to which he/she is training. Click to proceed to Application Form