Professional Practice and Responsibilities (PPR)
RYA Career course
Course Overview
This course is a requirement for professional roles or commercial work on a vessel such as a yacht or workboat. Commercial endorsement of powerboat (level2), Yachtmaster or Day Skipper will require PPR as well as basic safety courses.
Course Content
This course is delivered online and requires PC, Mac or tablet and covers the following topics:
- The Professional Maritime world
- Correct Manning
- Keeping skills up to date
- Safe management of commercial vessels
- Compulsory carriage and maintenance of safety equipment
Examination Type
Online Learning, assessments and final exam are all online.
Other fees and requirements
PC, Mac or Tablet with javascript and Adobe Flashplayer
Once you have passes the final assessment, you will be able to download and print your certificate.
To apply for your place or find out more:
Upcoming Courses
April 2026
17
April
Friday
23
April
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 23 APRIL 2026 – WOMAN ONLY
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
May 2026
13
May
Wednesday
GMDSS VHF Short Range Certificate – 13 May 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
14
May
Thursday
18
May
Monday
Health and Safety for New Entrants – 18 May 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
19
May
Tuesday
Firefighting and Fire Prevention for Fishermen – 19 May 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
20
May
Wednesday
Basic First Aid and Elementary First Aid (STCW) – 20 May 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
21
May
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 21 May 2026
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
June 2026
08 -
11
June
Monday
Proficiency in Medical First Aid – 8 – 11 June 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
15 -
19
June
Monday
AEC1 Engine Course – 15 – 19 June 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
23
June
Tuesday
GMDSS VHF Short Range Certificate – 23 June 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
24
June
Wednesday
Basic First Aid and Elementary First Aid (STCW) – 24 May 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
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