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YDSA launched its training pathway - YDSA Academy - in 2019. Various training opportunities are rolled out for Members to support their own career progression using online modules, practical events and interactive events online. Members are also able to submit other training activities for consideration towards their pathway, leading ultimately to YDSA professional certification for Members. All events count towards a member's Continuous Professional Development points.
YDSA offers more events throughout the year to assist Surveyors and Designers in their professional development and provide great networking opportunities. These include visits to factories or boatyards, practical training days, our annual London Conference in March and our Certifying Authority training day during the Southampton Boat Show each year.
If you are a Coding Surveyor, this course of winter webinars is a must!
Led by industry experts covering relevant and pertinent topics.
These events are an hour long webinar and CPD points will be applied.
11th November - Surveyor responsibilities and single handed operations
Led by Ross Wombwell
Find out what you have to do as Nominated Surveyor when your client wishes to operate Single Handed. Following an internal review it has been recognised that there may be operators who are unknowingly carrying out single handed operations incorrectly putting both themselves and you at risk. This webinar will identify what your responsibilities are when coding vessels for single handed operations, what you should be checking for and what information we need from you for the checking process to progress smoothly.
13th January 2025 - Guard rail heights on decks, cockpits and flybridges
Led by Ross Wombwell
There have been a number of enquiries and discussions recently regarding the validation of guardrail heights specifically on decks, cockpits, and flybridges. With interpretations released and exemptions being sometimes unexpectedly approved find out the latest on what can be accepted, the processes to follow if they are unaligned with code text and what to do about flybridges.
Members rate to attend is £30.00 excl. VAT per webinar.
This year, we are also opening the webinars up to non-members at a rate of £45 excl. VAT per webinar.
Come and join two of YDSA’s experienced Coding Surveyors at Lymington Yacht Club for an introduction day about becoming a YDSA - CA surveyor. The day will cover all relevant levels of coding, along with YDSA policy and form requirements to complete and submit a new vessel and mid-term application. There will also be some excellent practical elements in this session, so a comprehensive full-day for you to be able to take this next step in your professional surveying journey.
During the day we will cover the following topics:
A review of what’s current and what’s not on MCA Codes - Yellow, Blue, Brown, MGN280, Sports and Pleasure and WB 1, 2, 3
YDSA Policies and Procedures, Forms, Insurance, and Surveying Processes
The afternoon will include a Practical session on –
Heel test on a RIB, a stepped deck, plus look at freeboards, bulwarks, water freeing and
Mid-Term requirements
The day will conclude with a review and Q&A
Mr Robin Millage & Mr Ben Sutcliffe-Davies will be holding an intensive one-day training and practical course.
There are a limited number of spaces so book early!
Location Lymington Town Sailing Club Lymington SO41 3SE
Date 23 January 2025
Members £210.00 inc VAT
Non Members £300.00 inc VAT
We will guide you through the theory in the classroom followed by a practical afternoon measuring a variety of vessel.
Full programme attached.
Early booking is recommended to secure your place as numbers are limited.
Lunch is available to buy in the sailing club.
We will then send you the link to complete the exam on line in your own time.
The practical exam will be covered during day
The YDSA Northern Forums are held twice a year, on the first Thursday in March and the first Thursday in November.
The meet usually takes place in the North East and topics cover all aspects of surveying and boats. Each meet is themed and speakers are arranged to present and discuss based on the theme. Recent themes have included:
The Northern Forum is open to Members and Non-Members alike.
The Annual YDSA Conference brings together surveyors, designers and others from the marine industry for a day of industry updates from a range of marine professionals. The conference also provides a great networking opportunity.
Both Members, Partners and Non-Members are welcome to attend the conference.
The Conference is an in-person event only.
See the programme for more details.
The YDSA Northern Forums are held twice a year, on the first Thursday in March and the first Thursday in November.
The meet usually takes place in the North East and topics cover all aspects of surveying and boats. Each meet is themed and speakers are arranged to present and discuss based on the theme. Recent themes have included:
The Northern Forum is open to Members and Non-Members alike.