Description
Launch your maritime career with our comprehensive Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) course! This dynamic program equips aspiring seafarers like you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the demanding world of ship operations. Combining theoretical instruction with hands-on practical training, the EDH course ensures you’re well-prepared for the diverse challenges and responsibilities of a deck hand.
From mastering nautical terminology and safety procedures to handling cargo and operating deck equipment, you’ll gain a solid foundation for a successful and rewarding journey in the maritime industry.
Contact us
Please contact us if you require any further information about this course or wish to book on behalf of a company:
Telephone: 01454 260130
Email: info@southwestmaritimeacademy.com
Normal office hours are (UK time):
Monday – Friday: 08.30 – 17.00
Please be aware that online bookings for the Efficient Deck hand course will be confirmed with course joining information within one working day of the booking being made. Confirmation of payment will be received by email.
There is a wide range of local accommodation, some of which are within walking distance of the training centre to suit everyone’s budget. For a list of local accommodation please click here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
C.Rigby –
A very well delivered course and a fantastic instructor, very friendly and relaxed teaching style whilst being very professional, thank you!
Angelo. F –
Martyn was extremely knowledgeable on all topics and clearly has practical experience to back up his knowledge. Very good at delivering knowledge to the class and supporting students needed assistance.
S W –
A friendly and experienced lecturer, great facilities delivering many courses.
S Davies –
Martyn is very knowledgeable and easy to learn with
P C –
Really good course and instructor. Teaching was good and at a pace that is easily understood, especially the practical aspect. Martyn is very patient!
I T –
Very good course, well paced. Great mix of theory and practical. Accessible for attendees of all skill levels and the training team will assist on an individual basis which helps with understanding of techniques.
C Taylor –
Friendly staff and a great instructor
B Carter –
Great teacher in a friendly place
J Young –
The course was very educational and Martyn has very detailed knowledge of the subject. Very well run with a good balance between classroom and practical
T Gidts –
Well composed syllabus, a great 4 day course.
F Shamatey –
Instructors are very friendly and very professional, they are the best. South West Maritime Academy is the best Maritime training centre and I will come again, staff are very friendly, my instructor Martyn is the best, see you soon!
A Christensen –
Martyn is professional, has good knowledge and patience.
M Rendall –
Great knowledge and information from Martyn, also very patient and an understanding of how to teach.
E Robinson –
Straight forward, all information needed, taught well and concise, enjoyable environment.
S Edwards –
Really enjoyed this course learning from Martin, great instructor very knowledgeable and easy to learn from.
S Briers –
Instructor was fantastic, friendly and very helpful. It was an excellent course.
C Cutting –
Instructor was really patient and knowledgeable, no pressure was put on anyone at anytime and everyone walked away with loads of great new knowledge.
M O’Brien –
Martyn has super knowledge, he is a great instructor and very patient, professional and friendly.
He was fantastic, really knew his stuff, broke everything down clearly and slowly with a very calm and patient demeanour, top marks, he made the course!
K Davies –
Martyn is a master of knots and rope, he is a man of patience and understanding.
All very professional Academy, would highly recommend.
S Robins –
The instructor was very good and helpful, he was excellent.
I found the EDH course excellent, it will put me in good stead for going on to an AB in the future.
J O’Donnell –
The instructor has great background of knowledge, patience and explained everything, Martyn was outstanding, I will be asking the company to use the academy for all future training.
There was some content on the course that most seafarers would already know prior to attending but despite this, the instructor still found elements I should know, but didn’t!
A very good course. I think all seafarers should complete prior to joining their first vessel.
Joseph Smith –
I found the teaching method very clear, Martyn has extensive experience in this field. Delivered content and answered questions with ease.
Rory Bennett –
Great teacher, very patient and knowledgeable, would recommend school to friends
Steve Hoare –
I though the course was well structured and factual.
Ross H –
It took me a while to understand the correct way to splice, but my instructor broke the lesson down further enabling me to understand it, many thanks.
Steve Spear –
A really enjoyable course. The instructors knowledge was superb and the instruction was excellent. The academy is a brilliant place to attend and you’re really made to feel welcome by all staff. Well done SWMA.
Adrian P –
Thoroughly enjoyable course featuring a good mix of theory and practical skills. All of the staff here are approachable, knowledgeable and clearly keen to help and develop students.
Chris P –
It would be very hard to find a more suited instructor in my opinion, very experienced. Martin is a very approachable, patent and natural teacher.
Very thankful for Martin putting me right when I was getting flustered. It’s not the easiest subject to teach I imagine, but he remained professional and patient with all and throughout 🙂
Jamie B –
Overall excellent teaching from Martin.
Matthew H –
There is nothing Martin doesn’t know. A very calm and measured approach to the entire course, tutor always at hand to help and show correct methods, excellent throughout 🙂
Matthias Kreithner –
The instructor was very experienced and had good knowledge, teaching very good.
Martin is an excellent instructor, he makes the contents very interesting even for more experienced seafarers!
Jie Taylor –
Martin was very patient, knowledgeable and friendly. An extremely useful course that everybody on deck should do.
Justin Ellis –
Instructor had great skills and the explanation on splicing was very helpful, Martin is a great teacher. I was very impressed with the friendliness. Very happy with the instruction on the compass. The course was very well taught and gained a lot of knowledge during the course. I learned a lot about rope work especially and feel like I have gained confidence moving forward in my career. Very happy with the course.
Rachel Wheatley –
Instructor was very helpful really good and informative. Very good course, a lot covered, really enjoyed the course.
Matthew Higgins –
Martin has good knowledge and is easy to talk to. Very good course well taught.
David Brooks –
This course is good!
Gavin J –
Martyn is superb, very helpful and explains everything. The course facilities are superb. I’ve taken courses at various locations over the past 30 years, this is my first time at SWMA and I will definitely be returning for other courses. Would highly recommend SWMA.
William M –
Martyn is a great bloke, very friendly, very good course.
Thomas T –
Martyn is very knowledgeable, great at teaching a really nice bloke. Laid back easy going course, calm friendly environment, would definitely book here again for other courses!
Malcolm Nicholas –
Very informative, Martin is very patient and helpful.
Simon Taylor –
Very good course, enjoyed the week.
Ethan P –
The course delivers on the EDH syllabus in a detailed and well presented manor. I am likely to return for any future courses. Martin is a skilled instructor and delivers the knowledge in the class in a easily digestible way.
Kris Ward –
EDH Course was good! Enjoyed splicing and rope work the most!
Martin was a super patient instructor!
South West Maritime Academy has been great, facilities were great!
A+ would recommend
Andrew Cervero –
Really enjoyed the Efficient Deck Hand course, the instructor was excellent.
I would have liked to spend more time practising splicing & whipping and less time in the classroom but that’s just personal nit picking.
Overall I think it was an excellent course & would highly recommend it to colleagues and other mariners.
Ashley Marshall –
Very knowledgeable instructor, more than happy to help at any time. Made everything clear on things I was unsure about.
Helena Reynolds –
Really enjoyable course, though it might have been of more use to me before I’d taken my Yachtmaster!
Mark Chamberlain –
I thought the lecturer managed the course structure well. All candidates had a lot of experience and that was taken on-board and the course was delivered at their level.
The splicing and rope work was a very valuable refresher.
Adam Davies –
Excellent instructors, very friendly and down to earth.
I found the course easy to follow with good support from the instructors and the facilities very good for training purposes.
Marcin Snios –
I’ve learned a lot from instructor Martin – he knows everything and anything about ropes and rope-work in detail. Very good and transparent with passing information very knowledgeable person. Overall very happy thanks.
Phil Rowlands –
Instructors are really friendly and approachable
Christian Tywunka –
Very knowledgeable with years of experience. Had a good week, very informative.
Peter Wilson –
Extremely helpful, very professional, very educational
Richard Lewis –
Great, Very friendly and welcoming to the course.
Jaime Yeomans –
This course covered everything and taught me some very interesting things. Brilliant instructors overall a very good Academy that I will continue to use in the future.