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# JPMA & Hoylake Sailing School

(John Percival Marine Associates)

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- [2026 OFFERS! 15% Off Oral Prep Course Fees & Free SV EOOW Training Record Book!](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2026/01/23/book-all-of-your-modules-with-jpma-to-receive-15-off-your-oral-prep-course-fee/) - . Save up to £100! Complete both AEC 1 & AEC 2 courses at JPMA and receive a free Small Vessel EOOW Training Record Book Students who undertake both the AEC 1 & AEC 2 courses at JPMA are eligible to request a free SV EOOW TRB from us. Students must register their request for
- [We're Hiring! Part Time Reception/Admin. Assistant Vacancy at JPMA/Hoylake Sailing School](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2026/06/24/were-hiring-part-time-reception-admin-assistant-vacancy-at-jpma-hoylake-sailing-school/) - JPMA/Hoylake Sailing School currently have a vacancy for a Reception/Admin. Assistant, to begin September 2026. Hours: Friday 1130 – 1700 and Saturday 0830 – 1630 (with 30 mins unpaid lunch break) National minimum wage. Duties include: - Answer phone/email enquiries from customers, attend to visitors and assist other staff in the organisation; - General admin;
- [FAQs Menu](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2025/08/07/faqs-menu/) - Travel/Accommodation What Are The Accommodation Options For My Stay in Hoylake? Which Airports/Train Stations Should I Use? Brexit & Visas Visas for South African Nationals Entering UK RYA/MCA Paperwork How do I apply for an Electronic Notice of Eligibility (NoE) and Online Oral Exam? NoE Applications – How Do I Verify My Service Gained on Yachts? How
- [Visas for South African Nationals Entering UK](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2009/05/11/visas-for-south-african-nationals-entering-uk/) - Please note that if you are a South African citizen, you will need a visa to enter the UK. You DO NOT need a 'Student' visa, as our courses do not meet the UK Border Agency’s criteria as a ‘course of study’. We strongly advise you to speak to your local British Embassy to establish what
- [Brexit & Visas](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2020/12/04/brexit/) - If you are traveling to us from outside the UK, we advise you to check your visa requirements before you travel. All visitors to the UK need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), if they do not need a visa for short stays of up to six months, or do not already have a UK immigration
- [What Are The Accommodation Options For My Stay in Hoylake?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2024/11/08/what-are-the-accommodation-options-for-my-stay-in-hoylake/) - Need Accommodation? Off-site accommodation can be arranged for you by our Admin team. All of the following are used regularly by JPMA/HSS students, and will provide a suitable study area for evenings. All you have to do it let us know which type you would like to book, along with your arrival and departure dates:£35
- [JPMA (John Percival Marine Associates) & Hoylake Sailing School Ltd.](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2008/03/03/welcome/) - . We are a group of experienced marine professionals and small craft practitioners, most of whom are Master Mariners or Chief Engineers who hold, or have held, senior positions within the Marine Industry. We offer training and tuition to Superyacht, Workboat and Merchant Navy professionals to all levels. Our speciality is preparation for MCA Oral
- [Can I get extra time in exams if I am Dyslexic?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2012/02/06/can-i-get-extra-time-in-exams-if-i-am-dyslexic/) - Candidates undertaking an MCA written exam conducted by IAMI/Qualifications Scotland (formerly SQA) who have been diagnosed as dyslexic by either an educational psychologist or a Specialist Dyslexia Teacher may be allowed an extra 15 minutes for each hour of normal examination time. The MCA will now also allow the use of a computer in a
- [How Can I Obtain a Small Vessel EOOW (previously 2nd Engineer) Training Record Book?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2022/11/17/how-can-i-obtain-a-small-vessel-2nd-engineer-training-record-book/) - -- . Before you can book onto any of the Small Vessel Engineer Officer Of the Watch <3000gt/
- [How Can Engineers With Previous Qualifications Apply For Exemption from SV Courses/Service Requirements?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2025/08/06/how-can-engineers-with-previous-qualifications-apply-for-exemption-from-sv-courses-service-requirements/) - . For Engineers following the SV Engineering CoC pathway, there are several exemptions available, depending on your previous training & experience. SV EOOW CoC- Within the SV EOOW CoC requirements, there are 2 different ways to obtain exemptions, depending on your previous experience: 1- Apply For An Action Plan: The ‘Alternative Route’ detailed in MSN 1904, in section
- [CoC Conversions](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2025/08/07/coc-conversions/) - . If you hold a current CoC, be it UK or non-UK issued, the MCA offer various conversion pathways which allow you to obtain a new UK CoC, to allow you to work in a different part of the industry. Note that your non-UK CoC must have been issued by a country that the UK
- [How Do I Endorse My OOW (Yacht) CoC To Chief Mate (Yacht)?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2009/03/19/how-do-i-endorse-my-oow-coc-to-chief-mate/) - NOTE: Updating Training for CoC applications- anyone serving on board ship, who holds any of the following certificates must have documentary evidence of either completing the training course or updating training within the last 5 years: - Personal Survival Techniques - Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (CPSC & RB) - Proficiency in Fast
- [How Long Is My NoE/Module Certificate Valid For?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2012/02/01/how-long-is-my-noemodule-certificate-valid-for/) - Yacht OOW, Master & SV Engineer course completion and pass certificates are valid for 3 years from the date of issue. (The Master Celestial Navigation certificate is valid for 1 year. SV General Science I/II certificates do not expire.) An unused NoE is valid for 5 years from date of issue, and for 3 years
- [NoE Applications - How Do I Verify My Service Gained on Yachts?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2017/09/21/changes-to-yacht-sea-service-verification-process/) - The MCA have an arrangement with the PYA and Nautilus for them to verify all service gained on Yachts, before it is submitted with an NoE application. You do not need to be a member of either organisation to have your service verified, but there may be a charge for this service for non-members. MIN
- [How do I apply for an Electronic Notice of Eligibility (NoE) and Online Oral Exam?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2022/11/17/how-do-i-apply-for-an-electronic-notice-of-eligibility-noe-and-online-oral-exams/) - The MCA have recently published MIN 690, which details the updated application process to allow for applications to be made online using the submission of electronic documents, as well as the new online booking process for online oral exams. We have covered a few pertinent points here: Revised NoE Application Process If you are applying for your first
- [How Can I Convert My Yacht Engineer CoC to a Small Vessel Engineer CoC?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2019/07/18/how-can-i-convert-my-yacht-coc-to-a-small-vessel-coc/) - Many Yacht engineers ask us if they should convert their current Yacht CoC to an SV CoC. For those who already hold an Engineering CoC, there are conversions to Small Vessel CoCs listed in MIN 642. Starting with Conversion A1 (converting Y4 to SV EOOW) going all the way through to Conversion R (converting a Merchant
- [Can I Use My Enhanced Learning (ELCAS) Credits at JPMA/HSS?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2012/12/17/can-i-use-my-enhanced-learning-credits-at-hss-jpma/) - JPMA/Hoylake Sailing School were, until recently, an ELCAS approved training provider. Due to legislation changes, we, along with other training providers, are working with ELCAS to reinstate this relationship. -- If you have ELCAS funding available to you, you can use it to pay for your training at this centre. When making a booking with
- [Can I Use My Yacht Service to Obtain an Unlimited UK CoC?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2014/02/07/can-i-use-my-yacht-service-to-obtain-an-unlimited-coc/) - Candidates applying for any Deck or Engineering Unlimited UK CoC may use service gained on Yachts >24m or >80gt. You must gain the entry level CoC (Deck OOW or EOOW Unlimited) before being able to progress through the higher level Unlimited CoCs. This applies even if you already hold a Master (Yachts) <3000gt CoC. If
- [Job Vacancies for Deck & Engineering Instructors](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2024/05/17/job-vacancies-for-deck-engineering-instructors-2/) - Are you passionate about maritime education and looking for an exciting part-time opportunity? We are expanding our team and seeking enthusiastic Deck and Engineering Instructors to join us at our Hoylake, Wirral training centre.
- [JPMA Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Maritime Leadership and Training](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2024/02/15/jpma-awards-2023-celebrating-excellence-in-maritime-leadership-and-training/) - . Welcome to the JPMA Awards, where we take immense pride in honouring outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to training within the maritime industry. As we reflect on the achievements of 2023, and invite nominations for 2024, we are delighted to celebrate the remarkable recipients of the John Percival Leadership Award
- [Revalidation of MCA STCW CoCs](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2011/04/28/revalidation-of-mca-stcw-cocs/) - All MCA STCW CoCs must be revalidated every 5 years. This is an administrative process, which requires you to download a form from the MCA website. Click here to access the form on the MCA website. Click here to read MSN 1861 'Revalidation of UK CoCs'. The MCA updated the revalidation process following the Covid-19
- [MCA Oral Preparation](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2018/07/05/oral-preparation/) - Home Of the Original Oral Prep Course - oral prep for Deck & Engineering
- [John Percival Leadership Award 2023](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2023/11/14/john-percival-leadership-award-2023/) - "Commitment to Training, Commitment to Crew” John Percival Leadership Award Celebrates 10 Years of Honouring Outstanding Maritime Leadership and Training Commitment Captain John Percival, an advocate for onboard training and crew development, established JPMA as a crew training centre in the late '90s, dedicated to fostering high standards across all crew levels and departments. His
- [A to Z Course List](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2018/07/05/a-to-z-course-list/) - A full list of courses offered by HSS & JPMA
- [HELM Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2018/07/05/helm-courses/) - Human Element Leadership & Management Operational & Management Levels
- [RYA Shorebased Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2018/07/05/rya-shorebased-courses-2/) - 1 Day, 5 Day Intensive & Evening Courses available
- [Shorebased Deck Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2018/07/05/deck-courses/) - For Superyacht & Workboat Professionals
- [Engineering Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2018/07/05/engineering/) - For Superyacht & Workboat Professionals
- [Training for Superyacht Crew](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2018/07/04/training-for-superyacht-crew/) - from Efficient Deckhand to Master <3000gt from AEC to Y1 / SV Chief Engineer
- [Engineering Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2018/07/04/engineering-courses/) - From AEC to Y1 / Small Vessel Chief Engineer
- [Training for Workboat Crew](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2018/07/04/training-for-workboat-crew/) - from Master (Code Vessels)
- [RYA Shorebased Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2018/07/05/rya-shorebased-courses/) - from Dayskipper to Yachtmaster Ocean 1 day courses including VHF/SRC, Diesel and Radar
- [2022 JPMA Leadership & Student Star Awards](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2023/02/22/2022-jpma-leadership-student-star-awards/) - It’s Awards Season! Forget the Golden Globes, BAFTAs and the Oscars, we’re looking back at 2022 to present our annual JPMA awards: The John Percival Leadership Award; Student Star (Deck) Award; Student Star (Engineering) Award. 2022 WINNER – MATTEO MALFATTI Captain John Percival was an ambassador for on-board training and encouraging investment in a yacht's
- [RYA Commercial Endorsements](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2011/05/16/rya-commercial-endorsements/) - There are a number of RYA practical certificates and CoCs which can be commercially endorsed. See this page of the RYA Website for a list of certificates which can be endorsed, and for information on how to do it. The RYA have developed an online training course to prepare commercial endorsement holders for the extra
- [Where Can I Sit A Cayman Island LAP Test?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2022/11/17/where-can-i-sit-a-cayman-island-lap-test/) - JPMA is a registered Cayman Island LAP exam centre. You can find the location of all other centres here. You will need to register here as a candidate to take the MACI (Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands) LAP exam, and we can then facilitate the exam for you, on a mutually convenient date. You
- [International Women's Day 2021](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2021/03/08/international-womens-day-2021/) - JPMA has been training Deck and Engineer officers for nearly 25 years. The vast majority of our students have been male, but in more recent years we’ve seen the balance tipped, with many more female students coming to us for their written and oral MCA courses. On this International Women’s Day we want to shine
- [JPMA announce new partnerships during Monaco Yacht Show 2022   ](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2022/09/29/jpma-announce-new-partnerships-during-monaco-yacht-show-2022/) - John Percival Marine Associates today announced three new partnerships with Nautilus International, MarSAR International and SEACertify. Anna Percival-Harris, Managing Director of JPMA said “we are thrilled to announce these new partnerships with three prestigious Wirral based companies, in our 25th anniversary year. JPMA has always aimed to provide crew with a diverse portfolio of services,
- [JPMA Continues High Pass Rates into 25th Year](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2022/04/08/jpma-continues-high-pass-rates-into-25th-year/) - The numbers are in for our written and oral exam results in 2021! JPMA has always been known for high pass rates at first attempt and the results speak for themselves. As we continue, in our 25th year, to provide training for those in the Superyacht, Workboat and Merchant industries, our first attempt passes have continued to
- [25 Years in Superyachts for JPMA](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2022/01/21/25-years-in-superyachts-for-jpma/) - During 2022 JPMA will be running monthly competitions, promotions and events to celebrate their 25th anniversary. Keep an eye on our Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and website for more info. #JPMA25
- [The John Percival Leadership Award -  2020 Winner Announced](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2020/11/19/the-john-percival-leadership-award-2020/) - 2020 WINNER – ROBBIE FOX We are proud to announce the winner of John Percival Leadership Award for 2020. Captain Robbie Fox was the worthy winner following his nomination by Jonny Carswell. Here’s what Jonny had to say: “When I joined MY Maraya it was my first job on board a superyacht, and it is
- [John Percival Leadership Award - 2019 Winner Announced!](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2019/08/16/john-percival-leadership-award-nominations-open-for-2019/) - We were happy to announce the winner of this year’s John Percival Leadership Award at the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show. Bosun Sam Brown was the worthy winner following his nomination by Deckhand Colleen Meehan. Here’s what Colleen had to say: “I have had the pleasure of working under Sam for about a year, during which
- [JPMA Boasts Highest Pass Rates in a Decade](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2019/01/16/jpma-boasts-highest-pass-rates-in-a-decade/) - The numbers are in for our written and oral exam results in 2018! JPMA has always been known for high pass rates at first attempt and the results speak for themselves. As we continue to provide training for those in the Superyacht, Workboat and Merchant industries, our first attempt passes have continued to impress. This is all
- [JPMA Student Star Awards 2018](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2018/12/19/jpma-student-star-awards-2018/) - As an RYA and MCA training centre it is our aim to provide advice, training and guidance to all students we meet. Whilst our instructors are here to deliver education and training, they also emotionally support students throughout their studies, whether they’re attending a 1 day or 3 week course. During 2018 we asked our
- [Alternative Yachtmaster Pathway for OOW Yacht Candidates](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2016/01/13/alternative-pathway-for-oow-yacht-candidates/) - Candidates for the OOW (Yachts <3000gt) CoC are required to hold an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore CoC (or IYT Master of Yachts
- [Deck Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2018/06/29/deck-2/) - From RYA Dayskipper to Master (Yachts) <3000gt
- [Who's Who? Competition](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2017/01/06/who-s-who-competition/) - We're celebrating 20 years! During 2017 JPMA will be running monthly competitions and offers to celebrate our 20th anniversary. January's competition is 'Who's Who?' - we've given you 20 photos of some of the JPMA crew from 20 years ago (or more, in some cases!). Can you guess who they are? There are multiple choice
- [2016 Exam Results at JPMA](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2017/03/03/2016-exam-results-at-jpma/) - We are very proud to announce the number of first attempt passes for our oral and written Deck & Engineering exams in 2016. Like last year, and many previous, our results have significantly improved as we continue to provide training for those in the Superyacht, Workboat and Merchant industries. This is all thanks to the
- [Photo Competition - Winner Announced!](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2017/06/06/photo-competition-win-a-canon-dslr-camera/) - We're happy to announce that the winner of this month's #JPMA20 photo competition is Japie Wiedeman, who submitted the photo above. We were impressed with the standard of entries we received, and would like to thank everyone who entered the competition. Special mentions go to Scarlett Harris and Andy Rigby, who were close contenders. Win
- [Steps to Success - from Zero to Hero in 20 years!](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2017/12/20/steps-to-success-from-zero-to-hero-in-20-years/) - To round off our 20th anniversary year, during which we have run competitions, completed challenges, BBQ’d and other exciting events, we wanted to showcase one of our success stories, a student of whom we are extremely proud: Matt Pownall-Jones came to us 20 years ago, when he was just 16 years old and not really
- [The John Percival Leadership Award 2017](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2017/07/19/the-john-percival-leadership-award-2017/) - 2017 Winner Announced - Paul Jones: We were very proud to once again announce the winner of this years John Percival Leadership Award at the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show. Paul Jones was the worthy winner following his nomination by ex-colleague Christian Greenwood, who began working with Paul in 2011. Christian told us: "Paul is an
- [JPMA Student Star Awards 2017](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2018/04/11/jpma-student-star-awards-2017/) - As an RYA and MCA training centre it is our aim to provide advice, training and guidance to all students we meet. Whilst our instructors are here to deliver education and training, they also emotionally support students throughout their studies, whether they’re attending a 1 day or 3 week course. In 2017, we asked our
- [The John Percival Leadership Award](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2016/07/06/the-john-percival-leadership-award-commitment-to-training-commitment-to-crew/) - 2016 Winner Announced: On the final day of the busiest Monaco Yacht Show in many years, we were delighted to announce the winner of the 2016 John Percival Leadership Award. Cy Wastell was nominated by his Captain, who had the following to say: "During the last 2 years, I have watched Cy set the highest
- [2015 Exam Results at JPMA](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2016/04/27/2015-exam-results-at-jpma/) - The numbers are in for our written and oral exam pass rates from 2015, and we have a lot to smile about. There has been a significant increase in first attempt passes in most subjects – JPMA has always been known for high pass rates and these results speak for themselves. Managing Director, Anna Percival-Harris
- [New Deck & Engineering Instructors Teaching at JPMA](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2016/02/25/new-deck-engineering-instructors-teaching-at-jpma/) - 2016 sees a new era for John Percival Marine Associates, as several Deck and Engineering Instructors have joined our expanding team. Following on from the recent retirement of 2 long serving instructors, Captains Bill Marr and Keith Cederholm, our new additions bring a wealth of fresh knowledge and experience to the classrooms. In particular, two of the new
- [New Requirements for Deck & Engineering CoCs](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2015/10/24/new-requirements-for-deck-engineering-cocs/) - The STCW Convention 1978 has been amended by the 2010 Manila Amendments and contains new requirements for all seafarers. In addition, the MCA have recently made changes to the pre-requisites for UK STCW CoCs. See all of the changes here: Changes to Master
- [MCA Announce Master Workboat 500gt CoC at Seawork 2013](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2013/07/02/mca-announce-master-workboat-500gt-coc-at-seawork-2013/) - The MCA have been in consultation with JPMA and the National Workboat Association for the last 5 years to develop the new STCW Master (Workboats)
- [ELCAS Accreditation](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2012/12/17/elcas-accreditation/) - JPMA/Hoylake Sailing School are now an approved ELCAS training provider. http://www.enhancedlearningcredits.com/ "The MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC) is an initiative to promote lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces. The ELC scheme provides financial support in the form of a single up-front payment in each of a maximum of three separate financial years"
- [15th Anniversary Competition Winners](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2012/10/04/ipod-winners/) - The winners of our 15th Anniversary competition were drawn at Monaco Yacht Show, and they are as follows: Winner of an iPod Touch - Ryan Smith Rhys Lovering Winner of an iPod Shuffle - Bree MacDonald Ben Semmens Tori Steinmeier Burger Van Der Walt Roy Deas Congratulations to all!
- [15th Anniversary for JPMA!](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2012/01/11/15th-anniversary-for-jpma/) - In 2012 JPMA are celebrating our 15th year in the Superyacht industry.Hoylake Sailing School was established in 1996, to run RYA shorebased courses, and very shortly afterwards we were approached to run oral preparations for Class 4 oral exams.We formed JPMA in 1997, to deal solely with the Superyacht sector, and since then we have gone
- [HSS/JPMA Training Centre Re-opening](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2010/12/17/centre-re-opening/) - On 17th December 2010, we moved back into our training centre, 7 months after fire tore through the building. We'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported us, and worked to ensure a smooth transition.Our official opening ceremony took place on 24th January 2011. Councillor John Hale stepped in for
- [Deck (Superyachts)](https://www.hss.ac.uk/2010/10/13/deck/) - The deck qualifications available through the Yachting route are: Master Code Vessels (Master

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- [JPMA & Hoylake Sailing School Ltd | RYA & MCA Training Centre](https://www.hss.ac.uk/) - RYA & MCA training centre, offering courses for Leisure, Superyacht, Workboat & Merchant. Known for our Oral Prep courses for MCA Deck & Engineering Oral exams
- [RYA & MCA Course Dates](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-dates/) - RYA & MCA Deck, Engineering, Radio, 1st Aid, HELM & Oral Preparation Course Dates for Leisure, Superyacht, Workboat & Merchant Seafarers. RYA Course, MCA Course.
- [MCA Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC 1)](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/approved-engine-operator/) - AEC 1 & AEC 2 are the initial courses required for entry onto the Small Vessel EOOW CoC route. JPMA also offers the AEC 2 course
- [MCA Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC 2)](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/mca-approved-engine-course-2-aec-2/) - The AEC 2 course follows on from the AEC 1 course, and can be used towards an MCA Small Vessel Engineering EOOW Certificate of Competence
- [What Are the Requirements for a Master (Code Vessels) <200gt CoC?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-deck-courses/what-is-master-200/) - The MCA developed the Master (Code Vessels)
- [Small Vessel Applied Marine Engineering](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/small-vessel-applied-marine-engineering/) - "Good knowledge, excellently put across, well organised." - Applied Marine Student Course Content This is a five day course certificated by a Qualifications Scotland (formerly SQA) examination. It is one of the courses required to obtain the Small Vessel Chief Engineer
- [SV Statutory & Operational Requirements](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/sv-statutory-operational-requirements/) - "Good pace of learning, I like the instructors." - Stats & Ops Student Course Content The SV Statutory & Operational Requirements course is required to obtain the Small Vessel Chief Engineer <3000kW/
- [SV Operational Procedures, Basic Hotel Services & Ship Construction](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/sv-operational-procedures-basic-hotel-services-ship-construction/) - "Everything was there to improve my knowledge." "The books and instructors were informative, I liked the handouts and past papers given upon enrolment, the revision day on Thursday and the question bank." - Operational Procedures Students Course Content The SV Operational Procedures, Basic Hotel Services & Ship Construction course is required to obtain the Small Vessel EOOW
- [SV Marine Diesel Engineering](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/sv-marine-diesel-engineering/) - "Teachers have good knowledge of notes, and not just reading and answering. I have left the course much wiser." - Marine Diesel Student Course Content The SV Marine Diesel Engineering course is required to obtain the Small Vessel EOOW
- [General Engineering Science I & II](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/y2-general-engineering-science-i-ii/) - "Well laid out procedure, course notes and good interaction with the course instructors." "Would recommend, improved my knowledge of the subject." "Peter is a great teacher, was quick, we did so many exam questions. He is very knowledgeable." -General Science Students This is a 10 day course certificated by 2 Qualifications Scotland (formerly SQA) examinations. It
- [Small Vessel Auxiliary Equipment II](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/small-vessel-auxiliary-equipment-ii/) - "Instructors are extremely knowledgeable, probably the best I’ve come across so far." "Well structured, good tutors and helpful staff." - Auxiliary Equipment II Students Course Content The SV Auxiliary Equipment II course is required to obtain the Small Vessel Chief Engineer <3000kW/
- [Small Vessel Auxiliary Equipment I](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/small-vessel-auxiliary-equipment-i/) - "Broke down the information to allow easy understanding." "JPMA 110% - excellent and friendly" - Auxiliary Equipment I Students Course Content The SV Auxiliary Equipment I course is required to obtain the Small Vessel EOOW
- [JPMA at Yacht Shows in 2026](https://www.hss.ac.uk/monaco-yacht-show-2022/) - If you've attended yacht shows before, you will have received our usual marketing & promotional material on board. A few years ago we took the decision to cut down on paper & printing and reduce our carbon footprint by not transporting large amounts of material by air. Instead, this page gives you all of the
- [Student Reviews & MCA Customer Satisfaction Questionnaire ](https://www.hss.ac.uk/mca-customer-satisfaction-questionnaire/) - Thank you for choosing JPMA. We hope that your experience with us has been exceptional and that you've found our services and training valuable. If you could spare a few moments, we would greatly appreciate it if you could leave us a Google review or share your thoughts on our Yachting Pages profile. Or, share
- [RYA Yachtmaster Ocean](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/rya-shorebased-courses/yacht-master-ocean/) - This is a course in astro navigation and world-wide meteorology. It assumes a knowledge of all subjects covered in the Day Skipper and Yachtmaster Courses. The subject areas covered include: The earth, the celestial sphere and PZX triangles. Sextant. Measurement of time. Sun planet, moon and star sights. Compass Checking. Satellite Navigation. Meteorology. Passage planning
- [RYA Day Skipper](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/rya-shorebased-courses/day-skipper/) - "I liked this course! Very well presented by experienced and enthusiastic instructors. I liked learning new and relevant skills. It is quite an intense course, but I suppose it needs to be!" "I had a baseline understanding before, but this course has made me much more comfortable with the idea of bigger boats. The instructors
- [Getting to Marine House/Accommodation](https://www.hss.ac.uk/getting-to-hoylake-sailing-school/) - Hoylake Sailing School/JPMA is on the Wirral Peninsula, between North Wales and Liverpool, in the North West of England. what3words location: hence.glaze.trees View Larger Map Travelling from outside the UK? . If you are traveling to us from outside the UK, we advise you to check your visa requirements before you travel. . All visitors
- [Small Vessel Chief Engineer <500GT & <3000kW CoC](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/small-vessel-chief-engineer/) - This Small Vessel Chief Engineer CoC is a similar level to the old Y3 CoC. You can obtain this CoC by: converting your current Y4, Y3 or other non SV CoC (information on the conversion routes from Yacht and other types of CoC to Small Vessel CoCs can be found here); following the route from
- [Master (Near Coastal) <500gt CoC](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/workboats-wind-farm-transfer-vessels/master-near-coastal/) - Several years ago there was an issue with some flag states not accepting the Master (Workboat)
- [Association of Women in Yachting](https://www.hss.ac.uk/association-of-women-in-yachting/) - -- Be a part of something powerful... a resource for professional, mostly shorebased, women in the yachting industry to network and surround themselves with like-minded female industry leaders. -- For many years the Superyacht industry was one of the only areas of commerce without a specific female only network/support mechanism in place. In 2018 the
- [Yacht & Small Vessel Engineering Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/) - MCA written modules and oral prep courses for Engineers embarking on the qualification route for Small Vessel <3000gt CoCs
- [Booking Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy](https://www.hss.ac.uk/booking-terms-a-conditions/) - Course Booking Bookings will not be confirmed until the full course fee has been received by JPMA/HSS. Places will be held for 48 hours to allow candidates to make payment. Payments Candidates will be sent an online payment link via our Accounts department. For company bookings - please send purchase orders by email, stating student
- [Member Discounts](https://www.hss.ac.uk/member-discounts-2/) - We offer a 5% discount on all course fees to Workboat Association members. We offer a 10% discount on all course fees to active RNLI Volunteer Crew. . This is applicable to all courses at JPMA/HSS, but excludes all courses booked through JPMA/HSS at other schools/colleges. Also excludes all IAMI/Qualifications Scotland (formerly SQA)/RYA exam fees. Discounts
- [The Home of the Original Oral Preparation Course | MCA Oral Prep for Deck & Engineering](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/oral-preparation/) - JPMA are renowned for well designed & highly successful Deck and Engineering MCA oral prep courses. High pass rates and quality instructors make JPMA the leading provider of MCA oral prep. Explore our online and classroom courses now
- [Master (Workboats Less Than 500gt) CoC](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/workboats-wind-farm-transfer-vessels/workboat-master-less-than-500gt/) - This STCW Master (Workboats)
- [What Are the Requirements for a Master (Yachts Less Than 500gt or 3000gt) CoC?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-deck-courses/requirements-for-master-yachts-less-than-500gt-or-3000gt-2/) - If you hold an OOW (Yachts) <3000gt or Chief Mate (Yachts) <3000gt CoC, you can move on to the Master (Yachts)
- [What Are the Requirements for an OOW (Yachts) <3000gt CoC](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-deck-courses/requirements-for-oow-2/) - In order to gain an OOW Yachts <3000gt CoC, you will need to do some classroom training, some yacht and sea service, and finally an oral exam. The course certificates that you must have for OOW <3000gt are: STCW Basic Safety Week certificates (PSTor RYA Basic Sea Survival/PSSR/Elementary First Aid/Basic Fire Fighting)RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased cert, plus RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or Yachtmaster Coastal¹ CoC commercially
- [Small Vessel Chief Engineer <3000GT & <9000kW CoC](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/small-vessel-chief-engineer-2/) - This Small Vessel Chief Engineer CoC is a similar level to the old Y2/1 CoCs. You can obtain this CoC by: converting your current Yacht or other non SV CoC (information on the conversion routes from Yacht and other types of CoC to Small Vessel CoCs can be found here); following the route from your
- [Small Vessel EOOW <3000gt/<9000kW CoC](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/small-vessel-2nd-engineer-unlimited-coc/) - There are two types of Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOOW)
- [Small Vessel Marine Engine Operator Licence (MEOL(SV))](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/small-vessel-marine-engine-operator-licence-meolsv/) - This qualification will allow you to serve as Marine Engine Operator on Small Vessels with a propulsion power of between 200kW and 750kW, where STCW requirements do not apply. In order to gain an MEOL(SV), you will need to do some classroom training, some onboard and sea service, and finally an oral exam. The service
- [What are the Requirements for an MEOL (Y)?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/requirements-for-meol-y-2/) - The Yacht Engineer CoC route is being phased out. Yacht NoE applications are no longer being accepted by the MCA. Instead, new applicants must follow the Small Vessel Engineer CoC Route. The SV MEOL is the equivalent of the old Yacht MEOL. The Small Vessel Engineer route is detailed here. If you already hold a
- [What Are the Requirements for a Y1 CoC?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/requirements-for-a-y1-2/) - The Yacht Engineer CoC route is being phased out. Yacht NoE applications are no longer being accepted by the MCA. Instead, new applicants must follow the Small Vessel Engineer CoC Route. The SV Chief Engineer <3000gt/
- [What are the Requirements for a Y2 CoC?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/requirements-for-a-y2/) - The Yacht Engineer CoC route is being phased out. Yacht NoE applications are no longer being accepted by the MCA. Instead, new applicants must follow the Small Vessel Engineer CoC Route. The SV Chief Engineer <3000gt/
- [What are the Requirements for a Y4 or Y3 CoC?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/requirements-for-a-y4-or-y3/) - The Yacht Engineer CoC route is being phased out. Yacht NoE applications are no longer being accepted by the MCA. Instead, new applicants must follow the Small Vessel Engineer CoC Route. The SV EOOW CoC is the equivalent of the old Y4. The SV Chief Engineer
- [Workboat Operations (Master Workboats) Course](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/workboats-wind-farm-transfer-vessels/workboat-master-less-than-500gt/workboat-operations-master-workboats-course/) - "Course book well organised into specific topics. Good homework and mock exam questions. Peter’s vast knowledge!" "I liked the course, Instructors are very knowledgeable and explain things easily." - Workboat Ops Student A ten day course certificated by IAMI examination, covering the MCA syllabus for this module. This course is part of the Master (Workboats)
- [Deck Oral Prep Courses for Yacht & Workboat MCA Oral Exams](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/oral-preparation/deck-oral-prep-for-yacht-workboat-mca-oral-exams/) - Book your MCA Deck Exam Oral Prep course at JPMA, for an unparalleled classroom experience, where excellence in oral exam preparation meets a commitment to fostering educated and skilled maritime professionals.
- [Engineering Oral Prep Courses for Small Vessel & Yacht MCA Oral Exams](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/oral-preparation/engineering-oral-prep-for-small-vessel-yacht-mca-oral-exams/) - Book your MCA Engineering Exam Oral Prep course at JPMA, for an unparalleled classroom experience, where excellence in oral exam preparation meets a commitment to fostering educated and skilled maritime professionals.
- [Master (Yachts) Seamanship and Meteorology](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-deck-courses/requirements-for-master-yachts-less-than-500gt-or-3000gt-2/master-seamanship-and-meteorology/) - "Not as difficult as I was expecting, good instruction and questions" "Instructor exhibited excellent knowledge and experience with all topics discussed throughout the course. Executed the course in good time, approachable and helpful with any questions" - Sea & Met Students This is a five day course certificated by IAMI examination. It is one of
- [MCA OOW (Yachts) <3000gt General Ship Knowledge (GSK)](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-deck-courses/requirements-for-oow-2/general-ship-knowledge/) - "Very good. Both instructors stuck to the learning required and did not deviate" "I liked all of the exercises and questions and the opportunity to work through them in class together – very helpful. Instructor was extremely knowledgeable." "Pre-study notes were informative, thoroughly enjoyed the course." - GSK Students This is a five day course
- [MCA Master (Yachts) Celestial Navigation Exam](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-deck-courses/requirements-for-master-yachts-less-than-500gt-or-3000gt-2/mca-celestial-navigation-exam/) - "Helped very much. Always a pleasure to come back to JPMA for courses. Always recommend this school to any crew I come across." - Celestial Navigation Student The MCA Celestial Navigation exam is required for issue of a Master (Yachts)
- [Master (Yachts) Business and Law](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-deck-courses/requirements-for-master-yachts-less-than-500gt-or-3000gt-2/master-business-and-law-2/) - "Excellent knowledge by instructor. Difficult to make interesting. Very enjoyable/interesting course." "One of the best courses I've attended in the 15 years of my training." "Large course information delivered at good rate, good lecturers and relaxed atmosphere." - Business & Law Students This is a five day course certificated by IAMI examination. It is one
- [RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/rya-shorebased-courses/coastal-skipper/) - This is an advanced course in navigation, Rules of the Road and meteorology, covering the syllabus for the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Certificates. The syllabus makes some provision for revision of subjects covered in the elementary course but those who have not acquired the knowledge set out in the Day Skipper Course are unlikely
- [1 Day Small Workboat Stability Course](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/workboats-wind-farm-transfer-vessels/workboat-stability-2/) - A one day course leading to an MCA approved Certificate Current Course fee £245.00 - includes lunch and morning/afternoon refreshments. click here for course dates email reception@hss.ac.uk This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book this course
- [RYA Radar](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/rya-shorebased-courses/rya-radar/) - "I liked the knowledge and practical explaining of the instructor. Good, balanced discussions where they added value to the course." – RYA Radar Student A 1 day course leading to the RYA Radar Certificate To give an understanding of the use of Radar in small boats as an aid to navigation and collision avoidance. Basic
- [The John Percival Oral Prep (Deck) Bundle - for OOW/Master (Yachts) MCA Oral Exams](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/oral-preparation/the-john-percival-oral-prep-deck-bundle/) - Blending our acclaimed 5-day intensive MCA Deck oral prep courses with online revision sessions, the comprehensive John Percival Oral Prep (Deck) Bundle is your go-to resource for OOW (Yacht) <3000gt, Master (Yacht)
- [Online Deck Oral Prep Study Sessions for MCA Exams](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/oral-preparation/online-1-2-1-oral-prep-study-sessions/) - Take the reins of your learning experience with our online revision & tutoring sessions... At JPMA, we understand that seafarers preparing for MCA Deck oral exams may not know where to focus their studies, or encounter challenges in specific subjects. That's why we've added to our famous oral preparation services, to provide targeted assistance through
- [Human Element Leadership & Management (Operational Level) - HELM (O)](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/human-element-leadership-management-helm-courses/human-element-leadership-management-operational-level-helm-o/) - "As a deckie I now have a better understanding of what goes on in the management sector as a result of this course." "Has helped me understand leadership and the responsibility that comes with it." "Good facilities, good lunch, friendly staff, great instructor!" - HELM O Student A three day course certificated by student assessment
- [Human Element Leadership & Management (Management Level) - HELM (M)](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/human-element-leadership-management-helm-courses/human-element-leadership-management-management-level-helm-m/) - "Great instructor that has left me feeling confident, enthusiastic and motivated" "A great instructor and really nice guy. He delivered a large amount of info in an interactive and comprehensive way." "Very good knowledge and will help us in our professional career to be better leaders." - HELM M Students A five day course certificated by
- [RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/rya-shorebased-courses/diesel-engine/) - "Good presentation, well delivered." "Excellent, I have learnt a lot" – RYA Diesel Students A 1 day course leading to an RYA/DoT Diesel Engine Maintenance Certificate To give an awareness of the main systems of a marine diesel engine so that the crew can take simple measures to prevent mechanical breakdowns at sea and rectify
- [Master (Yachts) Stability](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-deck-courses/requirements-for-master-yachts-less-than-500gt-or-3000gt-2/master-stability/) - "The information received was presented well and given out well. The level of knowledge from the instructor was exceptional." "Peter is a fantastic tutor with a great method of explaining things." "I absolutely loved every minute, thank you JPMA team!" - Stability Students This is a five day course certificated by IAMI examination. It is
- [RYA VHF/SRC/DSC Marine Radio Course](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/radio-courses/vhf-src-combined-course/) - "Very good. Relaxed yet informative, spacious environment, very local to home, knowledgeable instructor and conveniently run on weekend." "Opportunity for all individuals to ask questions. Friendly and informative instructor, very knowledgeable." – VHF/SRC Students A one day certificated course which covers the RYA Marine Radio SRC course syllabus and examination. 3 hours of pre-course learning
- [How Do I Endorse My OOW CoC To Chief Mate?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-deck-courses/how-do-i-endorse-my-oow-coc-to-chief-mate/) - NOTE: Updating Training for CoC applications- anyone serving on board ship, who holds any of the following certificates must have documentary evidence of either completing the training course or updating training within the last 5 years: - Personal Survival Techniques - Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (CPSC & RB) - Proficiency in Fast Rescue
- [Contact JPMA/Hoylake Sailing School](https://www.hss.ac.uk/contact-hoylake-sailing-school/) - Principal/Managing Director: Anna Percival-Harris mate@hss.ac.uk Centre Manager: Julie Davies purser@hss.ac.uk Reception: Ali Mealor/Catherine Lucas reception@hss.ac.uk Accounts: Kayleigh Chatten/Cheryl Hardman accounts@hss.ac.uk Business Development Team: bosun@hss.ac.uk Address: Marine House 86a Market Street Hoylake, Wirral Merseyside CH47 3BD United Kingdom Telephone: Hoylake Sailing School +44 (0)151 632 4664 JPMA +44 (0)151 632 4000
- [The HSS/JPMA Crew](https://www.hss.ac.uk/the-hssjpma-crew/) - . We currently employ many instructors and office staff at Hoylake Sailing School/JPMA.This is a brief run down of everybody you will meet when you visit us at Marine House. ANNA PERCIVAL-HARRIS - Managing Director, JPMA. Principal, Hoylake Sailing School (UK & Riviera).BA(Hons) Enterprise Management. Holds RYA Dayskipper Shorebased, Diesel, VHF, Fire Safety &
- [Fire Safety (Boatmaster License)](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/workboats-wind-farm-transfer-vessels/fire-safety-boatmaster/) - This course is part of the requirements for an MCA approved Boatmaster Certificate A one day course covering fire awareness, prevention and safety on board vessels. Includes instruction and a practical session covering the operation of portable fire extinguishers Course fee £180 - includes lunch and morning/afternoon refreshments. click here for course dates email reception@hss.ac.uk to book
- [A to Z Course List](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/a-to-z-course-list/) - A Applied Marine Engineering (SV Chief Engineer) Approved Engine Course 1 (AEC 1) Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC 2) Auxiliary Equipment I (SV EOOW) Auxiliary Equipment II (SV Chief Engineer) B Business & Law (Master (Yachts)
- [Medical First Aid Aboard Ship](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/first-aid-courses/medical-first-aid-aboard-ship/) - Leading to a MCA STCW Certificate A four day course covering MCA syllabus for this basic first aid course which is a requirement for those wishing to proceed with their Chief Mate or Master CoC, and is an entry requirement for applicants for Engineering CoCs. This course is also suitable for those with designated First
- [1 Day First Aid](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/first-aid-courses/basic-first-aid/) - A one day course in basic First Aid for seafarers certificated by assessment. RYA Small Craft First Aid course Course fee £125.00 - includes lunch and morning/afternoon refreshments. MCA Elementary First Aid course Course fee £190.00 - includes lunch and morning/afternoon refreshments. This course is part of the STCW Basic Safety Week click here for course dates email reception@hss.ac.uk
- [Yacht Deck Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-deck-courses/) - We offer the following shorebased courses leading towards MCA CoCs. Click on each CoC title to access our comprehensive guides to the service and training requirements for each CoC: Yacht Rating Course Master (Code Vessels)
- [Efficient Deck Hand (EDH)](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-deck-courses/requirements-for-oow-2/efficient-deck-hand/) - "Supportive staff and great skills" - EDH Student A 5 day course covering basic seamanship including: knots, bends, hitches; splicing of rope and wire; whippings; deck safety; hatch covers; cranes and derricks; lookout/watch keeping duties and other related matters. This is a qualifying examination for Merchant AB and deck rating certification, and OOW Yachts <3000gt.
- [Course Details](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/) - JPMA/Hoylake Sailing School offers the following types of RYA/MCA courses: Yacht Deck Courses Workboat Deck Courses Yacht & Small Vessel Engineering Courses Oral Preparation for MCA Oral exams (Deck & Engineering) STCW & RYA First Aid Courses Human Element Leadership & Management (HELM) Courses RYA Shorebased Courses RYA Practical Courses AV/IT, SatCom and Marine IP
- [Human Element Leadership & Management (HELM) Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/human-element-leadership-management-helm-courses/) - Both of the MCA HELM courses are part of the qualification structure for many seafarers working towards MCA CoCs. Our highly successful HELM courses run regularly throughout the year: Human Element Leadership & Management at Operational Level (HELM O) The HELM O course is a requirement for those wishing to obtain a Master (Code Vessels)
- [Our Partnerships](https://www.hss.ac.uk/our-partnerships/) - John Percival Marine Associates works in partnership with the following training providers and organisations: Nautilus International (The Seafaring Trade Union) SEACertify (Marine Electronics Training Provider) These new partnerships, with prestigious Wirral based companies, were all announced in 2022, our 25th anniversary year. JPMA has always aimed to provide crew with a diverse portfolio of services,
- [Converting from a Yacht CoC to a Small Vessel CoC](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/converting-from-a-yacht-coc-to-a-small-vessel-coc/) - Many Yacht engineers ask us if they should convert their current Yacht CoC to an SV CoC. For those who already hold an Engineering CoC, there are conversions to Small Vessel CoCs listed in MIN 642. Starting with Conversion A1 (converting Y4 to SV EOOW) going all the way through to Conversion R (converting a Merchant
- [Relief Crew, Cayman Island LAP & Other Services](https://www.hss.ac.uk/other-services/) - Relief Crew & Deliveries JPMA has a number of Deck and Engineer crew who are available to undertake relief work and deliveries. Current available crew: Chief Engineer Small Vessel
- [About Us](https://www.hss.ac.uk/about-us/) - The HSS/JPMA Crew Contact JPMA/Hoylake Sailing School Getting to Marine House
- [OOW Navigation & Radar](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-deck-courses/requirements-for-oow-2/nav-a-radar/) - Leading to an MCA STCW Certificate A 15 day course made up of two modules: 10 Day Theory (certificated by examination):- Revising navigation to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Level Tide heights and secondary port calculations Navigation using horizontal and vertical sextant angles and other methods Passage planning and the use of the relevant navigation charts and publications
- [Workboat Deck Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/workboats-wind-farm-transfer-vessels/) - JPMA work with many of the UK's leading Workboat Companies, and is a Corporate Member of the National Workboat Association. Please use the links below for further info relating to training for Workboat and Wind Farm Transfer Vessel Crew. 1 Day Workboat Stability Boatmaster Fire Safety Master (Code Vessels)
- [Practical Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/practical-courses/) - Hoylake Sailing School works in conjunction with several high quality practical schools to provide Practical Sail and Power Courses. The courses offered include: RYA Competent Crew - This is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers. By the end of the course you should be able
- [Y2 Applied Marine Engineering](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/requirements-for-a-y2/y2-applied-marine-engineering/) - WE NO LONGER OFFER THIS COURSE. YOU MAY COMPLETE SV APPLIED MARINE ENGINEERING IN LIEU OF THIS COURSE, IF YOU ARE WORKING TOWARDS THE Y2 COC. A five day course certificated by examination, covering: materials technology and corrosion control; heat treatment; osmosis in GRP; instrumentation; temperature, pressure, level & flow measuring instruments; control engineering; engineering drawings; fuels
- [Y2 Advanced Hotel Services & Ship Construction](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/requirements-for-a-y2/y2-advanced-hotel-services/) - We no longer offer this course. You may complete SV Aux Equipment II in lieu of this course, if you are working towards the Y2 CoC. A five day course certificated by examination, covering: air conditioning - forced air and chilled water; refrigeration; sewage treatment systems; hydraulics; fresh water systems; air compressors motion control & ship
- [RYA Shorebased Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/rya-shorebased-courses-2/) - Dayskipper, Yachtmaster Offshore & Ocean, plus 1 day courses
- [RYA Shorebased Course Menu](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/rya-shorebased-courses/) - Use the links below to find details of the RYA Shorebased courses that we offer RYA Dayskipper Shorebased RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased RYA 1 Day Radar RYA 1 Day Diesel Engine Maintenance RYA VHF/SRC/DSC Marine Radio Course
- [Radio Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/radio-courses/) - Use the links below to find details of the Radio courses that we offer RYA VHF/SRC/DSC Marine Radio Course
- [First Aid Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/first-aid-courses/) - Use the links below to find details of the First Aid courses that we offer RYA & MCA 1 Day First Aid Proficiency In Medical First Aid Aboard Ship
- [Y4 Operational Procedures, Basic Hotel Services & Ship Construction](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/requirements-for-a-y4-or-y3/operational-procedures-and-basic-hotel-services/) - From August 2018 JPMA will not be offering this course, however re-sits can be arranged on an on-demand basis. Y4 candidates will need to undertake the SV versions of the old Y4 modules from 31st July 2018. A five day course certificated by examination, covering: legislation; watch keeping; maintenance; pollution; oily water separator; bunkering; sewage plants; refrigeration; air
- [Y4 Marine Diesel Engineering](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/requirements-for-a-y4-or-y3/y4-marine-diesel-engineering/) - From August 2018 JPMA will not be offering this course, however re-sits can be arranged on an on-demand basis. Y4 candidates will need to undertake the SV versions of the old Y4 modules from 31st July 2018. A five day course certificated by examination, covering: working principles of diesel engines and petrol engines; turbochargers; engine construction; engine safety
- [Y4 Auxiliary Equipment](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-engineering-courses/requirements-for-a-y4-or-y3/y4-auxiliary-equipment-and-basic-ship-construction/) - From August 2018 JPMA will not be offering this course, however re-sits can be arranged on an on-demand basis. Y4 candidates will need to undertake the SV versions of the old Y4 modules from 31st July 2018. A five day course certificated by examination, covering: valves; pumps; compressed air system; hydraulic & pneumatic control principles; hydraulic control systems;
- [Yacht Rating Course](https://www.hss.ac.uk/course-details/yacht-deck-courses/yacht-rating-course/) - A 5 day course covering basic seamanship including: knots, bends, hitches; splicing of roope and wire; whippings; deck safety; cranes; lookout/watch keeping duties and other related matters. Suitable for Superyacht crew who are required to hold a Yacht Rating Certificate but who have not completed the necessary yacht and sea service. Candidates must: be at
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- [Oral Preparation](https://www.hss.ac.uk/oral-preparation-2/) - For Deck and Engine COC's
- [Requirements for Deck & Engineering CoCs](https://www.hss.ac.uk/new-requirements-for-deck-engineering-cocs/) - The STCW Convention 1978 has been amended by the 2010 Manila Amendments and contains new requirements for all seafarers. In addition, the MCA have recently made changes to the pre-requisites for UK STCW CoCs. See all of the changes here: Changes to Master
- [Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/courses/) - Course Dates Course Details Member Discounts MCA Oral Preparation A to Z Course List
- [Can I Use My Yacht Service to Obtain an Unlimited CoC?](https://www.hss.ac.uk/can-i-use-my-yacht-service-to-obtain-an-unlimited-coc/) - The MCA have agreed that candidates applying for an Unlimited CoC may use service gained on Yachts >24m. This includes OOW, Chief Mate and Master Unlimited, however you must gain the OOW Unlimited before being able to progress through the Unlimited CoCs. Many of the courses required are the same ones you have already done
- [Workboat Deck Courses](https://www.hss.ac.uk/workboats-wind-farm-transfer-vessels-2/) - JPMA work with many of the UK's leading Workboat Companies, and is a Corporate Member of the National Workboat Association. Please use the links below for further info relating to Deck training for Workboat and Wind Farm Transfer Vessel Crew. 1 Day Workboat Stability Boatmaster Fire Safety Master (Code Vessels)

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