Every year about 4500 people request the “Commercial Endorsement” so they can use their qualifications RYA/MCA to work professionally as skipper or crew.
| The RYA/MCA qualifications are amongst the most recognized internationally to work professionally in nautical. Some of the functions, among others, ares:  Skipper or transport crew RYA instructors (sail and/or motor) Skippers or charter crew Mega Yacht crew Deck Hands Work-Boat Skippers RIB Drivers Corporate Skippers |
Apart of what you do on board, from the moment you work at sea you’re considered a professional sailor. The laws that rule a commander of a cruise ship are not that different from the ones that you have to respect as a professional sailor/skipper. No matter of what you’re doing there’s always a “duty of care” to the crew, passengers and other sailors and you’ll be the responsible one if things go wrong.
The RYA PPR (Professional Practices & Responsibilities) provides an introduction and knowledge respecting to this responsibilities and since April 2012 one of the requirements to get the “Commercial Endorsement” of any RYA/MCA competence certificate. And if some of the teaching are specific for those who work on “MCA Coded” vessels, the truth is that this regulations respect the international pacts and most generally are applied internationally.
The main goals include the presentation of the relevant legislation including SOLAS, COSWOP, MARPOL, Flag State, Port State Authorities and the Code of Practice. Rather than simply decorate regulations the goal of the course is to provide clues so you can search information sources and take the best decisions at each moments.
This course is taken only by distance learning. It’s a course entirely developed by the RYA but managed by the recognized schools. West Coast will always be at your disposal to support you and answer all your questions.
This course is taken only by distance learning. It’s a course entirely developed by the RYA but managed by the recognized schools. West Coast will always be at your disposal to support you and answer all your questions.
Program
Prerequisits
Duration
Price
GuaranteeProgram
The course covers the legal issues that are necessary to respect to you to become a comercial operator, regardless the type of vessel in which you work. While on one hand are covered specific matters of the different kinds of operations (sail, motor, ribs, workboats...) the approach focus essentially on the “duty care” issues providing basic principles and tips so you, as a skipper and main responsible of a comercial operation, can take the best decisions facing the multiplicity of situations that you’ll have to deal with.
The course is divided into 4 sections:
Commercial environment - Shows how a skipper enters into the comercial world of boating; Pessoas – explica a importância de da tripulação de segurança. de manter as capacidades actualizadas e da gestão segura de uma embarcação. Vessel - Argues the safety equipment that are necessary having on board as well as its maintenance. Argues yet how to implement risk management measures and operational procedures. Scenery - Make sure that your vessel is appropriate and it’s legal for comercial operation, your environmental protection obligations, passage planning and navigation control. All based on the resolution of simulated situations.After completing this modules there’s an online test and with its approval you have immediate access to your certificate (issued and available for online printing).
Your learning package includes:
Online learning resource (not available for tablets); Email or Skype support for doubts and follow-up; Class based support if you’re able do come to our facilities so we can answer to your questions; Certificate (available for printing right after approval in the online exam).:: Recommended Books
This support book is recommendable but optional, reason why it’s not included in the learning package (optional support book not included in the selling price).Prerequisits
This course is for those who have already a RYA competence certificate and wishes to get the “Commercial Endorsement”.
The certificates that can be commercially endorsed includes: MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Ocean; MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail; MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Power; MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Sail; MCA / RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Power; MCA / RYA Advanced Powerboat.And also the following RYA certificates: RYA Dayskipper Shorebased with Dayskipper Sail; RYA Dayskipper Shorebased with Dayskipper Power; RYA Powerboat Level 2.
If your “Commercial Endorsement” requires being revalued or you’re getting it for the first time after the June 1st of 2012 it’s necessary owning this certificate. You’re free from having this certificate in order to get the “Commercial Endorsement” unless you own a “MCA Master Qualification”.
Duration
You must count on 6 hours minimum to complete this course.However, to get the most out of it we advise you to take a full week to mature all the knowledge acquired and do the practical tests before the final test.
Guarantee
We’ve always thought that “Satisfaction Guaranteed” it’s not a very inspiring sentence. We want you to be satisfied of course, but we would prefer you were absolutely delighted with your experience or training.
We are proud on our work so we’re not satisfied unless you are satisfied. If, for some reason, you are unhappy with the activity or experience that you chose you can repeat it without any additional cost.
We can’t guarantee in advance that you’ll pass and get your certificate. However we can assure you that we’ll do everything we can to help you achieving your goals.
That’s why we’re the only company offering you a “Learning Agreement and Second Chance”, offering the possibility of repeating the course (or part of it) without any additional costs.
Our main goal is to improve your abilities and assure a remarkable experience, thus we are fully committed with your results.
We’re confident that West Coast will be up to your expectations!
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