RYA Powerboat Instructor
This is a training course to equip new RYA Powerboat Instructor (PBI) candidates with the skills and knowledge required to teach the RYA Powerboat Scheme at RYA centres in the UK and overseas.
Example of a typical course plan - but this varies dependent on the weather, the number of candidates, & experience etc.
Day 1: The course structure; briefing & debriefing; how to structure practical sessions afloat; demonstrations of practical sessions by the candidates
Day 2: The Powerboat Level 2 course plan; how to deliver the shorebased elements of the course; further on-the-water practical sessions; further development on debriefing; what/where can a Powerboat Instructor teach.
Day 3 (run in conjunction with another Powerboat Trainer): Centre Admin; course Admin; delivery of shorebased sessions; delivery of practical sessions; course de-brief.
During the course, potential Instructors instruct sessions both on and off the water with regular debriefs with the trainer where we ensure that you are getting the key teaching points across on each session.
3 day course £440pp
Given our commitment to keep prices as low as possible, in the current economic climate we reserve the right to cancel & reschedule any course which is not fully booked
Course Syllabus
Theory of teaching – principles of practical instruction
Delivering theory subjects
Preparation and effective use of visual aids
Lesson and programme planning
Teaching styles
Practical driving
Reviewing and feedback skills
The standards required by the RYA
Assessing student ability
Structure of the RYA Powerboat Scheme
Developing student skills along a progressive pathway
The requirements for running an effective RYA Powerboat school including conditions for recognition
During the course the candidate will receive input from the trainer and also from the other candidates. They will be asked to show the following:
Knowledge of the subject of powerboating
Ability to deliver effective teaching sessions
Ability to demonstrate all elements of the RYA Powerboat Level 2 syllabus
Ability to deliver at least two theory sessions ashore
Be able to demonstrate safety awareness for themselves and students throughout
Pre Requisites
RYA Powerboat Instructor Skills Assessment, completed before the first day of this package
RYA First Aid Certificate or equivalent (essential)
RYA Powerboat Level 2 (essential)
RYA Dayskipper Shorebased (desirable)
RYA SRC (desirable)
5 years experience powerboating or one season full time (essential)
Minimum age, 16 years
Familiarity with a range of craft
Whats Included
Powerboat Instructor Skills Assessment and the PBI course itself
3.5 days of training/assessment
Use of Maverick, our 6.8m Humber rib
Fuel
Loan of a life jacket
Wet Weather gear (if required)
Tea & Coffee
Course Dates
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