Industry GuidanceMCA Training Introduction
UKSA is a non profit organisation that for over a decade has specialised in the training of professional captains and crew for the professional Yachtsman. Our experience as a global yachting academy has enabled us to develop a unique training experience suited to your needs as a professional. Based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight at the heart of the international sailing community we offer unrivalled yacht training facilities, catering for your educational, residential and leisure needs.
The results of our training for MCA qualifications are exceptional and unrivalled. The pass rate for students leaving the Academy following MCA training with UKSA is 92%. There are a variety of factors that contribute to this success.
Learning Environment
The Academy environment is created to enable you to achieve your best results. Study facilities are available each evening, often together with additional tuition and support from the lecture team. We also encourage casual work groups particularly when you are preparing for your MCA orals.
UKSA provides accommodation and teaching facilities to meet your needs.
We recognise the personal effort and commitment that it takes to organise the time to study and the importance of getting the right result. We are organised to help you focus.
Lecture Team
The lecture team has been selected for breadth and depth of marine experience and their ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Each has recent relevant experience at sea with qualifications including, Class 1 Master Mariner, practising maritime lawyer, ex superyacht skipper, Class 1 Engineer, yachtmaster examiner, naval architect, radio officer and Lt Commander RN Navigation Instructor.
Lecture Facilities
A variety of modern lecture rooms to suit group size and activity including: simulator suite with the latest ARPA Transas simulation software for Navigation and Radar including AIS; a full range of electronic navigational aids including ECDIS. Seamanship and yacht technology facility with a comprehensive range of modern yacht equipment.
Residential facility
Our water front facilities are fully residential, offering a variety of accommodation including the choice of single and twin ensuite rooms with Satellite TV channels, Video and telephone. Enabling you to live comfortably whilst devoting essential quality time to your studies.
Leisure Facilities
Today we all understand the importance of balancing study with leisure time to achieve the best results. At UKSA our leisure facilities include:
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Urban Metro Gym, which is a 2 minute walk away offers UKSA students use of their gym at a cost of £10 per week. Further details of Urban Metro can be found at www.urbanmetrogym.co.uk
- Self service restaurant and dining room
- Fully licensed bar and student lounge with satellite TV
- Private marina
- Computer facility with internet access
- On site shop
National Sea Training Centre
We have formed a strong working partnership with the National Sea Training Centre who have nearly a century of experience in maritime training. Together we work to develop and deliver quality training.
Careers Service
As a graduate of the Academy* you will be entitled to use our free careers service which provides skippers and crew to over 700 employers. You will find this an invaluable tool when you wish to change vessels or are seeking to employ crew via www.yachtcareers.com
We Care
As a non profit making charitable organisation your success is genuinely our success. We work hard to cater for your individual needs both in education and service to make your time at the academy both successful and enjoyable.
* Subject to limitation, please call UKSA for advise.
