COMMERCIAL POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 AIMS:
This training and certification will enable you to drive a small powered craft commercially in the UK on Coastal (and some inland) waters. It will also qualify you to drive a UK flagged commercial craft overseas
The basic qualification is known as the MCA / RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate of Competence or RYA Powerboat Level 2 with Commercial Endorsement. This 5-day course consists of the modules required to attain that qualification.
COMMERCIAL POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 PROGRAMME DURATION:
5 days – 0930 to 1700 hrs. These are usually five consecutive days but can be broken up if required.
COMMERCIAL POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 PRE REQUISITES:
- Minimum age of 18 years
- ML5 or ENG1 medical by a Doctor*
- No previous experience required
*The ML5 Medical can be carried out by your GP: it takes about twenty minutes. Your GP will probably charge for this.
COMMERCIAL POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 COURSE CONTENT:
This programme is effectively made up of 5 shorter courses:
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- RYA First Aid
- RYA Sea Survival
- RYA Short Range Certificate (SRC) (Classroom or online)
- PPR Professional Practices & Responsibilities (Online)
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COMMERCIAL POWERBOAT LEVEL 2:
- 5 days instruction
- Fuel and RIB for the powerboat training
- Loan of a life jacket
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate
- RYA Start Powerboating Handbook
- RYA First Aid Certificate
- RYA Sea Survival Certificate
- RYA Sea Survival Handbook
- RYA Interactive Login
- RYA PPR Course
- Free on street parking at the centres
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE COMMERCIAL POWERBOAT LEVEL 2:
- Wet weather gear for the 2 days of powerboating (£5 per day to hire)
- RYA Short Range Certificate Exam Fee
- RYA Commercial Endorsement Fee
- Lunch
- Your medical
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
- RYA ICC Power 10m (International Licence)
WHAT’S WILL I BE QUALIFIED TO DO AFTER THE COMMERCIAL POWERBOAT LEVEL 2?
- Skipper an open powerboat commercially up to 24m, up to 3 miles from a Nominated Departure Point, with up to 12 passengers by day and in favourable weather
- First Mate or Crew a powerboat commercially up to 24m, up to 20 miles from a safe haven, with up to 12 passengers by day or night
- First Mate or Crew a powerboat commercially up to 24m, up to 60 miles from a safe haven, with up to 12 passengers by day or night (relevant experience required)
- Operate a Class D Marine VHF set anywhere in they world
- Fulfil responsibilities as a First Aider