From 1 September 2013, anyone applying to the MCA for a Certificate of Competence willed a HELM certificate in addition to the existing requirements.
There are 2 levels of human element leadership (HELM);
Operational level (3 day course) and
Management level (5 day course).
Ocean-Yachting is approved to offer the 3 day HELM (Operational) course from our Israel and Cyprus based classroom.
Seafarers booking onto this course are required to provide evidence of their sea time, relevant to their chosen career route.
Shore-side staff can attend the same HELM (Operational) course as those working at sea, there are no pre qualifications for shore-side staff to attend.
Price: 850 Euro
Teaching Ratio: 4:1
Assumed Knowledge: Relevant sea time
Duration: 3 Day
Minimum Candidates: 3
This full list of qualifications needing the HELM Operational certificate is available on the MCA website. Included on the list are:
If you are applying to the MCA for the above qualifications you can do the 3 day HELM (Operational Level) course instead of the longer Management level course.
Costs Include:
Courses are non-residential, so accommodation is required in one of the many hotels or guest houses near the Centre. We can provide a list of recommendations.