A compulsory online course for RYA Commercial Endorsement holders.
This course is for you if you...
Wish to work in the sailing industry as a Skipper, Crew, Instructor
You are working as a freelance Instructor
Are working for a sailing school
Your previous commercial endorsement is due for renewal
Previous experience required
Any RYA certificate which you require to be used in a commercial environment
Assumed knowledge
None
Course duration
Approximately 8 hours. The graded end of course assessment is split into two sections, totaling 2 ½ hours.
This course is flexible study
You can choose when to study
You can choose where to study, although you will need access to the internet
Minimum age
16 years
Course content
The aim of the course is to remind you that you have a duty of care to crew, passengers, and other water users, and you will be held to account if things go wrong. And to assist you in the understanding of your commercial obligations. The course will guide you through different commercial circumstances and details of the legal information supplied by the MCA and other bodies.
Commercial environment - how you fit into the professional maritime world.
People – the importance of correct manning, keeping your skills up to date and the safe management of commercial vessels.
Vessel – 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.
Course cost includes
Online access to the course
RYA Interactive online test