THE COURSE MAY TAKE PLACE IN TWO VARIANTS – YOU CHOOSE WHICH ONE

Hybrid form

Step one:
After creating an account in our system and selecting the training, each candidate is required to complete the documents required by Ocean Angels in the system,

Step two: Each candidate is required to participate in a cycle of three 2-hour online meetings with an OAC instructor. Meetings take place via commonly available video conferencing applications. If the participant does not have such an application, the meeting is conducted using the system provided by OAC.

Step three: E-learning training which must be completed after the online meetings with the OAC lecturer. This stage is mandatory for every candidate and is a form of theoretical self-study that does not take place in the traditional classroom format. 

Step four: In the final stage of the theoretical training the participant is required to complete a test in order to verify the knowledge acquired in the previous steps. Completing the exam with a positive result allows enrollment in the on-site training, which depending on the purchased service lasts from 5 hours to 16 hours (one to two days – the duration depends on the number of participants and their preparation after the previous online e-learning training)

Step five: Completion of the on-site training authorizes the candidate, depending on the qualifications*/certificates/licenses they are applying for, to take the exam**. Exams take place on the day the on-site course ends or on the following day after the course***.

Step six: Depending on the organization or qualifications chosen by the trainee, the final step is to submit an application for the document or wait for the document authorizing you to operate yachts or confirming the knowledge and skills acquired.

On-site form

Step one: After creating an account in our system and selecting the training, each candidate is required to complete the documents required by Ocean Angels in the system,

Step two: Each candidate should participate in a 30-minute online meeting with an OAC instructor. The meeting takes place via commonly available video conferencing applications. If the participant does not have such an application, the meeting is conducted using the system provided by OAC. The purpose of the meeting is to provide basic training materials and prepare the trainee for the full on-site training. The online meeting is not mandatory, however the trainee has access to training materials for e-learning self-study.

Step three: Each candidate is required to participate in a 24-hour on-site training divided into two modules, theoretical and practical. Trainings take place in various locations within European Union countries in facilities designated by OAC.

Step four: Full participation in the on-site training authorizes the candidate, depending on the qualifications*/certificates/licenses they apply for, to take the exam**. Exams take place on the day the on-site course ends or on the following day after the course***.

Step five: Depending on the organization or qualifications chosen by the trainee, the final step is to submit an application for the document or wait for the document authorizing you to operate yachts or confirming the knowledge and skills acquired.

* Each trainee should pay special attention to the training offer they selected. Below is the rule for obtaining State qualifications / certificates or licenses.

1. Obtaining the Motorboat Helmsman or Sea Motorboat Helmsman license issued by PZMiNW on behalf of the Minister of Sport and Tourism and the Minister of Transport, Construction and Maritime Economy (information link) requires passing an exam in the presence of an examiner of the Polish Motorboat and Water Skiing Association or an entity authorized by the Ministry of Sport and Tourism of the Republic of Poland. Exams are organized on the day the trainee participates in the practical/on-site training. After passing the exam and receiving confirmation of the passed exam, you must complete the application and follow the instructions of the Polish Motorboat and Water Skiing Association >License application<
   
2. Obtaining the ISSA International Sailing School Association certificate does not require additional exams, however OAC conducts its own internal theoretical online exam available after completing the course.
3. Obtaining the Motorboat Helmsman, Yacht Sailor, Sea Motorboat Skipper, Yacht Skipper and SRC Radio Operator certificates issued by IRSMA requires passing an internal exam organized by Ocean Angels on the day the trainee participates in the practical/on-site training. The exam for obtaining the IRSMA license is a separate exam required by the International Recreation Sailing and Motorboat Association.

** Taking the exam is not mandatory, however it is necessary in order to complete the process of obtaining the above qualifications / licenses / certificates.

*** Each trainee who selects the Motorboat Helmsman, Sea Motorboat Helmsman, Yacht Sailor, Yacht Master Coastal course – unless stated otherwise in the offer – is automatically registered with the entity authorized to conduct the exam on behalf of the Minister of Sport and Tourism. For this purpose, in the "Your Documents" section please add the required document (ID card or copy of ID) after anonymizing the document – information available in the file Anonymization.PDF available in the system after selecting the training.