PPR Course Details
Professional Practices and Responsibilities Course
Who this course is for
Each year approximately 4,500 people apply to the RYA for a commercial endorsement in order to use their RYA qualifications professionally as skipper or crew. You could be doing anything from delivering a new 35’ yacht or driving a workboat with lifting and towing gear, to running a superyacht in the Med. Whatever your job is on board, in the commercial world you are a professional seafarer. As such, you are no different from the captain of a cruise liner – you have a duty of care to crew, passengers, and other water users, and you will be held to account if things go wrong.
This course is designed to give you a better understanding of your obligations and the rules and regulations under which you operate in the commercial maritime world. More importantly, it will teach you where to find the information you need to ensure you are operating within the law.
You can complete the course and assessment at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home or office.
| Course Duration | Approx 6-8 hours (Source RYA) |
| Times | To suit you, on your own PC/Mac |
| Previous Experience | Prior to Commercial Endorsement application or renewal |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years old |
| Course Handbook or Learn On Line | RYA Publication. Professional Practices and Responsibilities |
| Assessment | There are 2 Individual Assessments taken separately On Line |
| Certification | On a successful completion of the course a PPR Certificate can be downloaded/printed and sent to the RYA along with your Commercial Endorsement renewal/application. The PPR Certificate does not require revalidating. |
| Instructor Assistance | Candidates requiring assistance with the RYA PPR Interactive programme can contact us via email or Telephone. |
| Course Fee | £39.00 Payment taken on line via PayPal, Credit Card or Debit Card. Pay below. |
Introduction to the RYA PPR course
Minimum requirements:
Mac or PC with JavaScript enabled in your web browser and Adobe Flash Player
iPad (iOS 6 or above)
Android Tablet on OS 4.1 or above (we advise using Google Chrome NOT default Android browser)
(Please note, we cannot guarantee the course will work on all Android Tablets as the variety on the market is so vast, but our testing so far has been successful. Please let us know if you come across any problems - RYA).
Course Information
Individuals applying for a Commercial Endorsement for a RYA/MCA Certificate of Competence must complete the Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) course.
The PPR course is for anyone using or intending to use an RYA qualification or Certificate of Competence to gain a commercial endorsement in order to work professionally as Skipper or Crew.
RYA qualifications that can be Commercially Endorsed are:-
RYA Powerboat Level 2
RYA Day Skipper practical (non tidal) supported by Day Skipper shorebased
RYA Day Skipper practical (tidal waters only)
RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence
RYA Advanced Powerboat Course Completion Certificate (only if issued before1st January 2005)
RYA Coastal Skipper
RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence
"I would like to begin by saying thank you for an excellent PPR course, it has been a lesson in humility and has certainly forced me to examine the detail in a constructive and thorough manner. All and all it is a very sensible and long overdue additional requirement for the Commercial Endorsement"
Bill Bond. RYA PPR On Line course.
Course Content
The On Line course follows four modules:-
Commercial Environment - showing how you fit into the professional maritime world.
People - explaining the importance of correct manning, keeping your skills up to date and the safe management of commercial vessels.
Vessel - teaching about the compulsory carriage and maintenance of safety equipment and how to create and implement risk control and operating procedures.
Purpose - making sure your vessel is suitable and legal for the work you are carrying out, your obligations in protecting the environment, appropriate planning and situational awareness.
Following the modules there is a mock assesment so you can check you are ready before moving on to the final graded online assesment.
The RYA estimate users will take around 6 to 8 hours to work through the four course modules. The graded end of course assesment is split into two sections, totalling 2 ½ hours.
How to take the PPR course
The PPR course is run by RYA recognised training centres ie us - Technical Recreational Coaching.
We will provide remote access to an Instructor who will be on hand to help if you have any queries during the online course.
You can take this course anytime prior to your Commercial Endorsement application or renewal. When you pass, you download and print your PPR certificate which will be vaild either for your first Commercial Endorsement application or your next renewal.
Exemptions from this course
If you hold an MCA Deck Officer's Certificate of Competence as Officer of the Watch, Master 200, Master 500 or above you do not need to take the PPR course. Please send a copy of your MCA certificate with your application or renewal form for your commercial endorsement to the RYA.
Taking the PPR Course
Pay your £39.00 in Venues and Dates below. Within 8 hours of payment (based around normal office hours) we will register you with the RYA Interactive website so that you can commence your PPR Course.
You will receive an email confirmation of registration from us, in the email will be a link to the RYA Interactve website
and a Username / Password which allows you to enter the RYA Interactive website and commence the PPR course.
Registered candidates can Login in to the Tec Rec Coaching RYA Interactive Website here.