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
October 2026
08
October
Thursday
12 -
16
October
Monday
AEC2 Engine Course – 12 – 16 October 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
19 -
21
October
Monday
H.E.L.M (Operational) -19 – 21 October 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
27
October
Tuesday
Health and Safety for New Entrants – 27 October 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
28
October
Wednesday
Firefighting and Fire Prevention for Fishermen – 28 October 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
29
October
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 29 October 2026
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
29
October
Thursday
GMDSS VHF Short Range Certificate – 29 October 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
30
October
Friday
Basic First Aid and Elementary First Aid (STCW) – 30 October 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
November 2026
02 -
06
November
Monday
06 -
13
November
Friday
GOC- GMDSS General Operators Certificate – 6 – 1 3 November (8 days including the weekend) – FULL
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
12
November
Thursday
Stability Awareness for Experienced Fishermen – 12 November 2026
The Centre Newlyn | Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5AR
13
November
Friday
Advanced Stability Awareness – 13 November 2026
The Centre Newlyn | Chywoone Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5AR
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