1. The role of the surveyor, survey principles and legal obligations. The survey checklist. more
See full version: Practical yacht and small craft surveying course
1. The role of the surveyor, survey principles and legal obligations. The survey checklist. more
Most of the course is held in the Ipswich area and delegates typically stay in local guesthouses, bed and breakfasts, short-term rentals or even aboard their own yachts in one of the local marinas. We can provide an accommodation list.
The course is designed for marine industry professionals wishing to study how to survey yachts and small craft. The course concentrates on surveying and testing techniques, general principles of assessment and guidance on reporting in relation to FRP and metal craft. Shorter specialist courses are also held on wooden vessels and MCA coding of commercial vessels.
Our main course is the Yacht and Small Craft Survey Course. This provides practical training in the skills and techniques needed to survey small craft. The first two weeks cover GRP and steel vessels and are followed by a week's private study and directed learning, then a further two weeks are spent on small craft systems, rigs and engineering. The course is very intensive and we have found this break to be essential. With two tutors on the course and a maximum of eight delegates we ensure every individual receives intensive practical tuition. Most of this takes place out of the classroom aboard a large variety of boats under actual survey conditions. We also have strong links with Foxs boatyard, using their engineering, rigging and GRP workshops to demonstrate typical repairs, and with Foxs Yacht Sales which allows us access to a wide range of pleasure craft. We also work with Oyster Marine, Gunfleet Yachts and a wide variety of local repair yards.
Delivered in partnership between the National Maritime Training Centre at North Kent College and Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, the course continues to be the ideal professional development course for existing ship managers, prospective ship managers and for those who work alongside the ship management sector. more
Every course is broken down into manageable modules, designed to accelerate your learning process through diverse learning activities:
At Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, lifelong learning is a concept that we’re passionate about and for this reason, we make it as accessible and flexible for our students.
Online learning puts you in control of your learning – especially suitable for all of us in the maritime industry where we often spend time away from home. With our courses you are free to study when, where and how you choose, and in the style and the speed that is right for you. Early morning, in a work break, late at night - it is entirely up to you so you can fit your education around your work and/or family commitments.
Module Subjects include a range of challenging topics such as surveying GRP yachts, valuation surveys and sea trials plus essential subjects such as accounting, law and insurance.
Surveyor’s Log Book (SLB) here
LEVEL THREE – PEER REVIEW [links]
These programs include full immersion vocational training through our “hands on” Professional Mariner and Mariner Training Programs, as well as United States Coast Guard “USCG” approved license preparation programs from OUPV (six pack license) through to the Not More Than 200 GRT Master level.
Our training programs are designed for students who are seeking to pursue a career in the maritime industry in occupations such as Captains or crew as well as recreational boaters seeking to gain further knowledge so they may be safe and proficient on the water through our Chapman Powerboat Certification “CPC” suite of programs which offers “CPC” Certification as well the National Association of Safe Boating Law Administrators “NASBLA” safe boating certification. here
For those students seeking a personalized program of instruction, Chapman School also offers Private Instruction which may be specially designed to meet your learning needs and schedule. [links]