Superyacht Engineer Programme Taster Day

The HNC/FdSc Professional Superyacht Engineer course is a new, pioneering 3-year course at Falmouth Marine School.

Developed after feedback and close collaboration with the industry, it represents a hybrid approach based on traditional marine engineering expertise, combined with a strong focus on the current and future skills needed to support the technological and sustainable development of the sector.

Come along to our Taster Event at Falmouth Marine School to chat to the experts and view our amazing facilities to help decide if this programme is an ideal fit for you!

Further info about the course:

The event will focus upon a career route into the Super Yacht industry and will require learners to commence an 18-month period of study in Falmouth Marine School to complete a Foundation Degree in marine engineering related study. Learners will also spend 16 weeks during this study period undergoing sea-going training with our commercial partner (Turn to Starboard) to complete the commercial qualifications required to enter in to employment. To achieve the necessary qualifications learners will be timetabled to attend five days per week over the 18-month program with the usual breaks during the Easter, Summer, Christmas and half term periods.

Charges for the Foundation degree program would normally be funded as for all other Higher Education programs, fees for the 2 academic years of the program are currently set at £9250/ academic year, however this is subject to any changes as made by the government. Applicants will be requested to attend an interview prior to making the usual application through UCAS.

There is an additional cost for the commercial qualifications and more details of this will be made available during the event; this cost will need to be funded by the individual.

The college application and interview processes focus upon those learners who are most likely to achieve employment within this industry and whilst there is no age limit upon application, our research indicates that the industry prefers to take application from those who fall within the 18 to 30 age group. This may be stretched to an upper age limit of 35 for those that can offer a wide range of engineering skills.

The college would suggest for those applicants who fall outside of this age group, that there are other ways of applying to commence a career within this sector and are happy to advise.