Youth Maritime Training Provider Announces Student Clearing Days

Aug. 19, 2011 - PRLog -- Extra Open Days will be held at the USKA’s Isle of Wight campus over the coming month to help offer alternative training options to some of the estimated 185,000 A level students who are this week chasing just 29,000 unallocated University places via UCAS Clearing.

UKSA is a leading provider of careers training in international maritime, a highly professional growth sector. The Academy’s wide range of intensive study courses include Ocean Graduate, Commercial Yachtmaster and Cadetships, Professional Yacht Engineer and MCA Deck Officer.

All are designed to give students the necessary qualifications to succeed in the burgeoning international superyacht and marine industry sectors.

UKSA’s Director of Development Daryl Pride said: “Given this year’s record number of University applicants, it’s important that young people know about alternative forms of education that are both more affordable and in the long run can often lead to better paid jobs.  

“The international maritime sector is exciting and dynamic, with new and emerging markets such as China and India. Professionally trained skippers can make swift progress in their careers and our training courses are geared to ensure UKSA graduates can compete with the best.”

UKSA currently has the capacity to enrol around 15 students into its Yachting Cadetship and Commercial Yachtmaster training programmes starting this October.

The Yachting Cadetship is a three year guided programme leading to MCA Officer of the Watch 3000gt certification, designed to train aspiring Officers and Captains.  

By combining academic study and practical paid work experience afloat with the opportunity to undertake a Plymouth University Foundation Degree in Operational Yacht Science, graduates forge long terms careers in a sector with a wealth of job opportunities.

“As a training provider we strive to provide the best, most relevant training and mentoring, equipping graduates with a strong foundation of knowledge and realistic understanding of the industry they are entering in to,” says UKSA Cadet and Foundation Degree Co-ordinator Emma Baggett.

UKSA trains around 800 people each year for maritime employment, and works with a diverse range of employers, from the superyacht owner Roman Abramovich to the Nielson Holidays and PGL activity holidays to help them into employment.

To reserve a place at the one of the UKSA’s “Clearing Days”, school leavers are advised to call  +44 (0)1983 203038 or email advice@uksa.org

http://www.uksa.org/fd/corporate/clearing-day.asp

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For further information: Susann Jerry, email susann.jerry@uksa.org, tel +44 (0)1983 294941


About UKSA   

UKSA has worked to provide life changing outcomes for young people for 25 years. In that time, the charity has helped more than 100,000 individuals challenge personal boundaries, develop personal and employment skills and embark on fulfilling maritime careers.

This has been achieved by harnessing high quality maritime education, mentoring and support and making it available to all, regardless of their background and ability. UKSA Alumni include the record breaking sailors Dee Caffari MBE and Hilary Lister.

An increasing number of young people are choosing the maritime sector as a career choice over and above University or other employment sectors. They are inspired by the rewards of a career with global opportunities.

UKSA was founded by the retail entrepreneur Noel Lister. The charity celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2012.

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As a youth maritime charity, UKSA uses maritime education and on-the-water activities to inspire individuals and transform lives. Personal development, improved self esteem, broadened horizons and fulfilling maritime careers are just some of the outcomes.