RYA Training
As an RYA approved training centre, Seafood Cornwall Training offers a variety of RYA approved courses. Some of these courses are eligible for commercial endorsement and can be used alongside other qualifications to further your career at sea. Speak to us to find out more about the RYA courses and career pathways.
What is a commercial endorsement?
A commercial endorsement is required for work on board British flagged vessels subject to the MCA’s codes of practice for small commercial vessels.A number of additional training courses and medical fitness certificates are required to be eligible for a commercial endorsement.
What courses can be endorsed?
Course completion certificates:
- RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling Certificate
- RYA Day Skipper practical course completion certificate supported by a Day Skipper shorebased course completion certificate. The Day Skipper shorebased course may be undertaken online or in the classroom. In either case, the exams must be invigilated.
Certificates of competence:
- RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence
- RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence
- RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence
In addition, the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean Certificates of Competence can receive the STCW endorsement.