alant
Active member
Re: fast track Yachtmaster training
"I guess it is not Fast Track that is the problem, but with whom you do it."
Partly!
Most suppliers of fast-track courses are ok, but there are obvious variations dependant upon the facilities available, so vary from just OK to 'incredibly in-depth'.
The main problem we see in practice, is HOW you do it!
Many of the 'younger' individuals on these courses, perhaps because their parents are paying the bills, seem to put in 'just enough' effort to get a bit of paper, instead of sucking up the experience/knowledge offered by often incredibly experienced/dedicated instructors.
The parents seem to consider putting their offspring through such courses as a form of 'finishing school' after other private 'education' and as an alternative to University.
The guys paying out of their own pockets, probably having worked hard to obtain these often substantial fees, recognise the opportunity & grab it with both hands, thus becoming more employable in the marine industry.
Simply an attitude scenario.
"I guess it is not Fast Track that is the problem, but with whom you do it."
Partly!
Most suppliers of fast-track courses are ok, but there are obvious variations dependant upon the facilities available, so vary from just OK to 'incredibly in-depth'.
The main problem we see in practice, is HOW you do it!
Many of the 'younger' individuals on these courses, perhaps because their parents are paying the bills, seem to put in 'just enough' effort to get a bit of paper, instead of sucking up the experience/knowledge offered by often incredibly experienced/dedicated instructors.
The parents seem to consider putting their offspring through such courses as a form of 'finishing school' after other private 'education' and as an alternative to University.
The guys paying out of their own pockets, probably having worked hard to obtain these often substantial fees, recognise the opportunity & grab it with both hands, thus becoming more employable in the marine industry.
Simply an attitude scenario.