RYA / MCA Commercial Powerboat Skipper Course
RYA / MCA Commercial Powerboat Skipper Course in Southampton: Course Summary
- Course Duration: Phase 1 - 12 days, Phase 2 - 10 days, Phase 3 - 5 days
- Course Location: Saxon Wharf Marina, Southampton, SO14 5QF
- Course Cost: From £1129pp
- Previous Experienced Required: Phase 1 & 2 - no, Phase 3 - yes
- Minimum Age Requirement:
- What The Course Includes: Tuition, fuel and moorings.
- What You Will Learn: Each phase will develop your knowledge from first aid and sea survival, to experience in different conditions, to secondary ports, collision regulations, sound signals, and more.
Ocean Sports Tuition offers a full range of RYA courses packaged together for anyone wishing to pursue a career as a commercial powerboat skipper.
SUMMARY
This course is aimed at clients wishing to gain the qualifications needed to drive open boats up to 24 metres commercially and 20 miles from a safe haven. However, it is also suitable for those simply aiming to develop their personal skills to a professional level.
Ocean Sports Tuition realise that all clients are coming to us with different abilities and experience, therefore we are offering this package in three phases. As a result, students of all levels are able to become a Commercial Powerboat Skipper and complete a Certificate of Competence.
Phase 1 has a duration of twelve days.
Phase 2 has a duration of ten days.
Phase 3 has a duration of five days.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Phase 1:
This phase is aimed at complete beginners.
This is a great base course for those looking to progress to the commercial phase and have little or no experience. However, this is also suitable for gaining some professional qualifications for personal boating.
Phase 2:
This is also aimed at anyone who would like to gain more time on the water.
This phase is aimed at those who would like to gain more experience, as well as those looking to undertake the commercial exam without the prior experience to do so.
Phase 3:
For this phase, you should have both the knowledge and experience of Phase 1 as well as at least 20 days on water.
This phase is aimed at students who want to obtain there RYA MCA Advanced Powerboat qualification, therefore allowing you to undertake work as a commercial powerboat skipper.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Phase 1:
You will complete the syllabus for the following courses:
- RYA VHF
- RYA First Aid
- RYA Sea Survival
- RYA Powerboat Level Two
- ICC Assessment
- RYA Intermediate Powerboat
In summary, on completion of phase one you will be able to skipper an open boat on longer passages.
Phase 2:
This phase also offers valuable experience in different conditions in daylight as well as night-time.
Phase 3:
The course consists of 3 days shore-based training learning key theory subjects, for example: secondary ports, tidal heights and rates, collision regulations, night lights and shapes, sound signals. It is an intensive program of instructor led training which will prepare you specifically for the exam. You will therefore be asked to demonstrate night pilotage and navigation skills as well as boat handling and general theory. In addition to this, you will be expected to demonstrate your competency as a skipper.
On successful completion of this exam you will also need an RYA Sea Survival certificate as well as an ML5 medical from your doctor.
OUTLINE COURSE CONTENT
Phase 1:
- RYA Powerboat Level One
- RYA Powerboat Level Two
- RYA First Aid
- RYA VHF
- RYA Sea Survival
- RYA Intermediate Powerboat
- RYA Day Skipper Theory
- Twelve days training
Experience Builder Stage
- 12 days on water experience
- Rough weather handling
Commercial Endorsement Stage
- Advanced Powerboat theory
- Advanced Powerboat exam prep
- RYA MCA Advanced exam
- PPR course
- Five days training
- Three night passages
WHAT DOES THE COURSE COST?
Phase 1:
The course cost is £1129.00 per person.
We can also provide accommodation; please note that this is at a separate cost.
Phase 2:
The course costs £3550.00* per person.
We can also arrange shore-based accommodation; please note that this is at a separate cost.
Phase 3:
This course costs £1495.00 per person.
We can arrange accommodation for you, however there is an additional charge for this.
Other additional costs include – RYA Advanced Powerboat exam fee is £193, correct at time of publishing.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST?
Phase 1:
- Expert tuition
- Fuel
- Moorings
- Waterproofs
Phase 2:
- Expert tuition
- Fuel
- Moorings
Phase 3:
- Expert tuition
- Fuel
- Moorings
NEXT STEPS AFTER COMMERCIAL POWERBOAT SKIPPER COURSE
If you are looking to expand your RYA powerboat qualifications after completing your Commercial Powerboat Skipper Course, you may wish to further your experience with the following RYA powerboat courses:
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To book, call on 023 81 242159 or please email us to enquire about availability: info@oceansportstuition.co.uk.