Training schedule

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is essentially a practical based course, that provides you with the skills and knowledge to operate a RIB, or small powerboat within inshore areas. The Powerboat Level 2 can also be used to obtain a commercial endorsement on certain MCA codes of practice allowing the certificate holder to skipper a small commercial vessel.

The RYA Advanced Powerboat course is for leisure and professional boaters waiting to undertake more adventurous trips or operate a commercial vessel or workboats further offshore in the hours of darkness. The commercial limitations are; Category 3, up to 20 miles from a safe haven.

This course covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters using both traditional and electronic navigation techniques. This makes the course a great option for those who are comfortable using their boat, but a bit apprehensive about going further afield or venturing to areas that they are unfamiliar with.

This fun and educational course is an introduction to powerboating techniques for launching and recovering a boat from a road trailer, everyday boat handling skills and the use of safety equipment typically found on board.

We are proud to deliver Highfield First Aid at Work courses, equipping individuals and teams with the critical knowledge and practical skills needed to respond effectively in emergency situations.

This one day course is for anyone interested in First Aid from a boating perspective.

Completing the VHF course, can now be achieved by people from all walks of life. If you find it a struggle to get time off from work then the RYA's new interactive service suits you.

A compulsory online course for new RYA Commercial Endorsement holders.

The objective of the course is to familiarise the user in the dangerous goods requirements of the Workboat Code and the relevant parts and chapters of the IMDG Code. The course covers all training requirements outlined in Appendix 5 of the Workboat Code. Our e-learning course is delivered completely online, via a series of pre-recorded videos, narrated text and exercises. It takes approximately 3 - 4 hours to complete.

The RYA VHF Radio Short Range Certificate (SRC) is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio. This includes both fixed and hand held equipment using International channels.

Sea Survival training is one of the most important courses iPowerboat run. We know that this training really could save lives, and our expert Sea Survival Instructors really will give you an informative, and challenging course. You will use real life jackets, deploy real life rafts. iPowerboat are proud to be providing a course that gives you an experience as close to the real scenario.

Highfield Level 2 Food Safety at Sea course is accepted by the MCA (also known as Food Hygiene), which are listed in MIN 689 and are suitable for crew working in the maritime industry where food handling takes place such as superyachts, workboats, cruise ships, ferries and offshore supply vessels. This course meets the requirements of the requirements set out in table A5.3 of Workboat Code 3.

Lantra General Winching Theory & Practice.

Radar and Electronic Chart Systems are common place on small commercial vessels and workboats, and when used correctly can be very versatile aids to navigation.

This course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster™ Coastal and Yachtmaster™ Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills.

A comprehensive introduction nautical theory for inexperienced skippers.

On the 13th December 2023, vessels coded under the MCA Workboat Code Edition 3 are now required to hold the new MCA courses for electronic chart systems and radar stated in table A5.3. iPowerboat Ltd have MCA approval to run the MCA Electronic Chart Systems (approved) and Bridge Watchkeeping Procedures and the MCA Radar & Meteorology courses.

Lantra General Winching Theory & Practice.

The Lantra approved training course has been developed to help you understand how to operate a rough terrain telescopic lift truck (or telehandler) safely with a specific focus towards aquaculture operations.

The Lantra approved training course has been developed to help you understand how to operate a rough terrain telescopic lift truck (or telehandler) safely with a specific focus towards aquaculture operations.

This one day course provides a good mixture of theoretical and practical sessions covering basic first aid and Basic Life Support skills on maritime commercial vessels.

Commercial Day Skipper training on our steel workboat.

The Yachtmaster Coastal & Offshore Prep course runs over 4 days typically starting on a Monday. During this time your instructor will be preparing and practicing exam theory and skills, before the examiner boards the vessel on the Friday morning for either 1 or 2 days of exams (maximum of 2 candidates per day).

The ROV Short Course, meets and extends the requirements of IMCA R04 (IMCA C 005 Rev.3) for ROV Pilot Technician, Grade 2, incorporating the new IMCA ROV Introductory Training Course. The course runs for three weeks (excluding weekends) and follows the Code of Practice for the Safe and Efficient Operation of Remotely Operated Vehicles, IMCA R 004 Rev.3.

On the 13th December 2023, vessels coded under the MCA Workboat Code Edition 3 are now required to hold the new MCA courses for electronic chart systems and radar stated in table A5.3. iPowerboat Ltd have MCA approval to run the MCA Electronic Chart Systems (approved) and Bridge Watchkeeping Procedures and the MCA Radar & Meteorology courses.

The Efficient Deck Hand Course is a practical and theory course covering deck seamanship skills and ship knowledge. Efficient Deck Hand (EDH) is the qualifying examination for an Able Seafarer Deck certificate. It is also a requirement for the issue of an Officer of the Watch (Yacht less than 3000GT) Certificate of Competency.

The MCA Stability for Workboats, Pilot Boats and Small Commercial Vessels (SCV) has been introduced to meet the requirements in the Workboat Code Edition 2 and Edition 3 for crew to attend an approved stability course. This course meets the requirements of Appendix 3, 2.14 Stability Training of the code of practice.

Radar and Electronic Chart Systems are common place on small commercial vessels and workboats, and when used correctly can be very versatile aids to navigation.

The MCA approved Fire Safety course is aimed at skippers and crew of small workboats and small commercial vessels. The course has been launched primarily to meeting the manning requirements of Workboat Code 3. The course also meets the requirements for those applying for their MCA Boatmaster Licence (BML).