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
November 2026
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
December 2026
07
December
Monday
07 -
10
December
Monday
Proficiency in Medical First Aid – 7 – 11 December
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
08
December
Tuesday
GMDSS VHF Short Range Certificate – 13 DECEMBER 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
09
December
Wednesday
Basic First Aid and Elementary First Aid (STCW) – 9 DECEMBER 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
10
December
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 10 DECEMBER 2026
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
January 2027
11 -
15
January
Monday
AEC1 Engine Course – 11 – 15 January 2027
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
18
January
Monday
Health and Safety for New Entrants – 18 January 2027
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
19
January
Tuesday
Firefighting and Fire Prevention for Fishermen – 19 January 2027
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
20
January
Wednesday
Basic First Aid and Elementary First Aid (STCW) – 20 January 2027
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
21
January
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 21 January 2027
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
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