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RYA Teaching in the Classroom

1 day - £194

Having a high level of subject knowledge is not enough to make a good instructor. It is also vital to interact effectively with students in the classroom, both on an interpersonal level and as a teacher. Of the many skills demanded from instructors, the ability to impart and check knowledge in a structured, engaging and adaptable manner is of equal importance to having subject knowledge well beyond that of the syllabus.

Anybody wanting to start teaching RYA shorebased courses will need to undertake this course, but see below for exempting qualifications.

The course explores the varied skillset required of a classroom-based RYA Instructor. The online module encompasses elements of learning theory then delivers practical techniques for student-centred teaching which are put into practice, developed and refined during the classroom session.

Students in a classroom discussing, on the RYA Teaching in the Classroom course

  • An RYA practical instructor certificate in any discipline, OR

    The certificate(s) required to undertake one of the shorebased instructor courses listed above OR

    RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence (sail or power)

    No previous teaching experience is required but some experience of teaching or instructing is recommended.

    No previous teaching knowledge is required but you must have instructor level knowledge in at least one of these shorebased courses;

    • RYA Shorebased Navigation Instructor

    • RYA Diesel Engine Instructor

    • RYA First Aid Instructor

    • RYA Marine Radio (SRC) Assessor

    • RYA Radar Instructor

    • RYA Basic Sea Survival Instructor

  • If you hold one of the qualifications or appointments below, the Teaching in the Classroom course is highly recommended but optional:

    • RYA Yachtmaster Instructor

    • Coach Assessor in the Dinghy, Keelboat and Multihull Schemes

    • Trainer in the Windsurfing, Powerboat, Personal Watercraft and Inland Waterways Schemes

    • Holder of a valid subject-specific RYA Shorebased Instructor Certificate

    • Holder of a professional teaching qualification such as PGCE or CertED

    • Holder of IMO Train the Trainer 6.09

    The Teaching in the Classroom course MUST be completed before you apply to sit any Shorebased Instructor course.

  • ALL BOOKINGS ARE TO BE MADE THROUGH THE RYA INSTRUCTOR COURSES PORTAL  

  • Wednesday 18 June 2025

    Saturday 18 October 2025