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
August 2026
12
August
Wednesday
September 2026
02
September
Wednesday
07
September
Monday
Health and Safety for New Entrants – 7 September 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
08
September
Tuesday
Basic First Aid and Elementary First Aid (STCW) – 8 September 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
09
September
Wednesday
Firefighting and Fire Prevention for Fishermen – 9 September 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
10
September
Thursday
GMDSS VHF Short Range Certificate – 10 September 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
10
September
Thursday
STCW Personal Survival Techniques/Sea Survival – 10 September 2026
Newquay | Heron Tennis and Conference, CentreTrenance Leisure Park, Edgcumbe Ave, Newquay TR7 2LZ
28
September
Monday
02
October
Friday
AEC1 Engine Course – 28 September – 2 October 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
October 2026
05 -
08
October
Monday
Proficiency in Medical First Aid – 5 – 8 October 2026
Newlyn | Seafood Cornwall Training Hub, Strand, Newlyn, Penzance
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
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