RYA Powerboat Instructor (‘PBI’) £395.00
Next course 12th - 14th March - Full call for next date
“The Instructor is a competent & experienced powerboat handler who has been trained to teach Powerboating up to the standard of the RYA National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2) under the supervision of the Principal of a RYA Training Centre”
From the ‘Powerboat Instructor Handbook (G19)’
Who runs the course?
The course is run by a Powerboat Trainer with one Trainer per 3 potential Instructors. Trainers are chosen, assessed & trained by the RYA as being those able to run and assess Instructor courses. The course is additionally moderated on the last day by another Trainer, who adds real value by providing an alternative perspective on the scheme and ensures that the Instructor course has been delivered to the standards required.
| Pre-course experience |
Candidates should have logged at least five seasons' experience of powerboating, preferably in a range of boat types and sizes. For those who use powerboats as an integral part of their normal full-time occupation, this period is reduced to one season. |
| Assumed knowledge | Candidates will hold the RYA National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2) and a valid First Aid Certificate of a type approved by the RYA. Instructors wishing to teach the Safety Boat course must hold that level of certificate themselves |
| Minimum duration | 3 days including moderation day. |
| Minimum age | 16 years |
| Course content |
This is an intensive three day course which is a mixture of continual assessment and instruction.
The course will consist of: principles of practical instruction, lesson planning, teaching styles, use of questioning, preparation and use of visual aids, assessment of students' learning, explanation and presentation of theory subjects, the structure of the scheme, planning progressive teaching sessions, preparation of boats and equipment and teaching methods to Powerboat Level 2 standard. |
| Ability after the course |
To be able to Instruct Powerboating up to the standard of the RYA National Powerboat certificate (level 2) under the supervision of the Principal of an RYA Training Centre. Instructor certificates are valid for five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained. |
Powerboat Instructor Training
12th - 14th March
Pre course skills assessment
Prior to the instructor training course, candidates must attend a skills assessment, this is a 2 – 3 hours assessment of your practical boat handling skills and short knowledge tests to ensure you have the depth of theory knowledge and the Powerboat Scheme.
For more information on all the Powerboat Courses please call on: +44 (0)1489 588977 - Office hours or +44 (0)7985 954260 out of hours or by completing our form here
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RYA Powerboat Instructor (‘PBI’) £395.00
Next course 12th - 14th March - Full call for next date
“The Instructor is a competent & experienced powerboat handler who has been trained to teach Powerboating up to the standard of the RYA National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2) under the supervision of the Principal of a RYA Training Centre”
From the ‘Powerboat Instructor Handbook (G19)’
Who runs the course?
The course is run by a Powerboat Trainer with one Trainer per 3 potential Instructors. Trainers are chosen, assessed & trained by the RYA as being those able to run and assess Instructor courses. The course is additionally moderated on the last day by another Trainer, who adds real value by providing an alternative perspective on the scheme and ensures that the Instructor course has been delivered to the standards required.
| Pre-course experience |
Candidates should have logged at least five seasons' experience of powerboating, preferably in a range of boat types and sizes. For those who use powerboats as an integral part of their normal full-time occupation, this period is reduced to one season. |
| Assumed knowledge | Candidates will hold the RYA National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2) and a valid First Aid Certificate of a type approved by the RYA. Instructors wishing to teach the Safety Boat course must hold that level of certificate themselves |
| Minimum duration | 3 days including moderation day. |
| Minimum age | 16 years |
| Course content |
This is an intensive three day course which is a mixture of continual assessment and instruction.
The course will consist of: principles of practical instruction, lesson planning, teaching styles, use of questioning, preparation and use of visual aids, assessment of students' learning, explanation and presentation of theory subjects, the structure of the scheme, planning progressive teaching sessions, preparation of boats and equipment and teaching methods to Powerboat Level 2 standard. |
| Ability after the course |
To be able to Instruct Powerboating up to the standard of the RYA National Powerboat certificate (level 2) under the supervision of the Principal of an RYA Training Centre. Instructor certificates are valid for five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained. |
Powerboat Instructor Training
12th - 14th March
Pre course skills assessment
Prior to the instructor training course, candidates must attend a skills assessment, this is a 2 – 3 hours assessment of your practical boat handling skills and short knowledge tests to ensure you have the depth of theory knowledge and the Powerboat Scheme.
For more information on all the Powerboat Courses please call on: +44 (0)1489 588977 - Office hours or +44 (0)7985 954260 out of hours or by completing our form here