Yacht Owner's Representative Program (YORP)
Backed by SYBAss and accredited by IAMI GUEST, the YORP is designed to deepen knowledge and practical skills for those looking to progress in new build and refit projects.
Description
The Yacht Owner’s Representative Program (YORP) is the fully-accredited qualification designed to set a new industry standard for the role of an Owner's Representative (OR).
Backed by SYBAss and accredited by IAMI & GUEST, the program has been developed to provide a deep understanding and practical knowledge on the leadership, operational and technical skills required for this role. It is directed at all existing and aspiring owner’s representatives, project managers, captains, officers and contractors working in any shipyard on behalf of a yacht owner.
Course Overview
The Crew Academy course is delivered 100% online in collaboration with specialist contractors, shipyard personnel and other industry experts who deliver live guest lectures throughout the course.
This YORP covers all the practical tools ORs need to have in order to deliver a new build or refit: from project management and compliance; to the finer details of yacht design and build; as well as financial, legal and administrative knowledge.
To discuss an application for the YORP, contact info@yachtcrew.uk.
Key Takeaways
Participants on the YORP will come away with a deep understanding of the occupational competencies and responsibilities that qualify for the role of an OR, and feel confident to take this knowledge into their future build projects.
Upon completion of The Crew Academy's YORP course, students will gain:
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GUEST Unit 41 - Foundations of a New Build Project
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GUEST Unit 42 - Management and Compliance Obligations
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GUEST Unit 43 - Specialist Project, Legal and Administrative Knowledge
The final unit of YORP is GUEST Unit 40 - YOR role, responsibility and skills which is delivered in person and online at various dates throughout the year.
Yacht Owner's Representative Register:
Once qualified, participants will have the opportunity to apply for the Yacht Owner's Representative Register, a SYBAss initiative which aims to elevate industry standards and connect qualified Owner's Representatives with potential clients. Find out more here.
For further details and to discuss an application, email info@yachtcrew.uk.
Course Format
The TCA program consists of 45 hours of live teaching, 45 hours of pre-recorded interviews and 60 hours of self study over 8 weeks.
The blended learning course is delivered and completed through a range of tools including…
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Three-weekly live interactive sessions and seminars on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 5 - 7pm UK
- Two of these sessions will be live guest lectures with one interactive live masterclass each week.
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Online self-study via our 4th generation Virtual Learning Environment
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Written assessments
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Access to a library of specialist resources
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Lifetime access to our platform and alumni network
To discuss an application, contact info@yachtcrew.uk.
Who is it for?
- An appointed Owner Representatives working on any shipyard project.
- A Yacht Manager or support staff aspiring to understand their relationship with the YOR better.
- Any SYBAss shipyard employee, Project manager or Build manager.
- An aspiring Captain, HOD or other crew looking to attain a professional certification in order to work within a SYBAss shipyards.
- Any crew wishing to come ashore and work within at a shipyard or on a yacht project.
- A person setting up a new yacht related business and who wants to understand more about the role of YOR’s and the work done within Shipyards.
- A person who aspires to attain further education and accreditation within the yachting industry.
- Yacht Designers, naval architects, surveyors and aspiring marine superintendents.
- DPAs and owners' private office staff.
For further inquiries contact info@yachtcrew.uk.