RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) Online Course
Price: £49
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If you're aiming for a professional career as a skipper or crew member, taking the RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities Online Course is crucial. It's a key requirement for obtaining RYA commercial endorsement.
- RYA PPR course in the convenience of you own space and time
- Instructor on hand if needed
- Understand your role in the commercial maritime environment
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Interesting and very informative
Interesting and very informative course. I now feel much better equipped to navigate myself around all the legislation I need to know about. And there is a lot! Well designed and thought out course from the RYA.
Tom T
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Everyone who applies for a commercial endorsement on their RYA/MCA Certificate of Competence must complete this course.
It explains the legal responsibilities and considerations that working afloat entails.
You have a duty to protect crew, passengers and other sailors, and if you don't follow the legal requirements expected of you, you can and will be held responsible.
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Convenient For You: Take the RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) Online course at your own time and in your own space wherever that may be (with internet connection!).
Friendly experienced instructors: Knowledgeable and helpful instructor to hand if needed.
RYA PPR Certificate: At the end of your course, once passed, download your PPR certificate.
Key Course Details
Here’s a breakdown of the most important information about the RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) Online Course:
Required Experience
- None but you would probably only be doing this course if you are wanting to get an existing RYA qualification commercially endorsed.
Course Duration
- The PPR course takes around 6-8 hours.
Course Content
- A basis grounding in the legislation surrounding commercial vessels.
- An understanding of MGN280 and how to find your way around it.
Skills Gained
- A basic working knowledge of the legal framework under which commercially endorsed seafarers must work.
Get Started In 3 Easy Steps
We make taking the PPR course easy
Purchase the course
After purchasing the course we set you up with a username and password and away you go.
Take The Course
Work your way through the modules. Take the test after completing all the modules.
Send your certificate off to the RYA
Upon successful completion of the course, print out and send your certificate (with other supporting documents) to the RYA to get your qualification commercially endorsed. Go get paid to sail ;-)
RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) Online Course -
Complete Breakdown
The course is supplied by RYA Interactive through First Class Sailing - it's taken online and is fully compatible with PC, Mac and iPad (iOS 6.0 or higher), allowing you to learn wherever and whenever you like.
You'll be guided through the course in step by step modules, with directions to the sources and reference materials which you'll need to be familiar with as a professional, and example scenarios will help you apply your new-found knowledge to real-life situations.
The course is designed to help you find the answers your need, with less emphasis on simply committing complicated legal details to memory. At the end of the course, you'll complete two online exams to assess your knowledge.
If you find yourself struggling, First Class Sailing's experienced and knowledgeable team can offer advice and support throughout your course.
What topics will you learn
To achieve your RYA Professional Practices & Responsibilities certificate, you will have to learn and pass the following topics on the PPR Online Course:
- Understanding your role in the commercial maritime environment
- Ensuring your vessel is legal and suitable for the task in hand
- Creating and implementing risk management & operating procedures
- Planning and situational awareness - foreseeing potential circumstances and preparing for them
- Compulsory carriage and regular maintenance of the appropriate safety equipment
- Why correct manning is essential
- Obligations to crew & passenger safety
- Environmental responsibilities
- Safe management of commercial watercraft
What qualifications can be commercially endorsed?
Any of the following qualifications are eligible for RYA commercial endorsement. Many of these courses are available from First Class Sailing - follow the links below for more information:
- RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence
- RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence
- RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence
- RYA Coastal Skipper
- RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence
- RYA Advanced Powerboat Course Completion Certificate (only if issued before 1st Jan 2005)
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA Day Skipper practical (non-tidal) supported by Day Skipper shorebased
- RYA Day Skipper practical (tidal waters only)
Where will PPR Take You?
Once you’ve passed the course, you’ll be able to download your PPR certificate, which can then be submitted to the RYA with your commercial endorsement application. At the moment a PPR certificate is valid forever.
A Commercial endorsement will open the door for a variety of nautical careers; from delivery skipper to sailing instructor, charter yacht crew member to harbour master and several others. Where do you think it will take you?
*You do not need to take the PPR course if you already hold an MCA Certificate of Competence as Officer of the Watch, Master 200, Master 500 or above - in this case you’ll need to include a copy of your MCA certificate to the RYA when you submit your commercial endorsement application form or renewal form.
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Interesting and very informative
Interesting and very informative course. I now feel much better equipped to navigate myself around all the legislation I need to know about. And there is a lot! Well designed and thought out course from the RYA.
Tom T, YM Instructor and Charter Skipper
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Simple
Very straight forward booking process and access to the course. I did the course over the course of 5 evenings. Was reasonably simple.
Carina H
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I messed up a few questions and after a short chat with the Principal I had another go and passed.
James H
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Quick and easy course that has given me 'legal' confidence.. I know no where to look be sure of how many life jackets, flares, torches etc the boats I work on should have.
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