The specific qualifications required for the yachting industry will depend on whether you are looking for a career in the deck, interior or engineering department.The common certificate required in all fields is the Basic STCW 95, which is comprised of four modules certificate. Unfortunately, Superyacht recruitment agencies are not able to employ crew members that do not possess this basic certificate. Commercial yachts (500 ft. long or more) also require all crew members to have done a Security Awareness Training for which a certificate is delivered.Once you are working on board the yacht, in whichever capacity, your captain and or Head of department will be able to advise and further guide you on certificates available to improve your career.