This three day RYA Powerboat Instructor course is for any experienced Powerboat driver who is looking to teach the RYA Powerboat Scheme. Powerboat instructors are competent, experienced powerboaters and this course will provide candidates with the certification needed to teach powerboating up to Level 2, under the supervision of the Principal or Chief Instructor, of a recognised centre.

Course at a glance

Minimum Age - 18
Location - Essex Outdoors Bradwell RYA Training Centre
Duration - 3 days, free overnight accommodation on-site (subject to availabilty)
Price - £450

Pre-requisites

Powerboat Level 2 Certificate
Current RYA recognised First Aid Certificate
RYA Membership
Either a minimum of 5 seasons experience powerboating or one year full time equivalent
Successfully completed the Powerboat Instructors Skills Assessment

Course Detail

This three day RYA Powerboat Instructor course is for any experienced Powerboat Driver who is looking to teach the RYA Powerboat Scheme. The course will be run by an RYA Powerboat Trainer and will be assessed by an independant Trainer.

Course content will include:

The principle of practical instruction
Lesson Planning
Teaching Styles
Use of questioning
Preparation and use of visual aids
Assessment of students's learning
Explanation and presentation of theory subjects
The structure of the scheme
Planning and progressive teaching sessions
Preparation of boats and equipment
Teaching methods to level 2

Course Outcomes

On successful completion, individuals will be qualified to teach RYA Powerboat level 1 and 2 and the safety boat course, if they have also completed the safety boat course.

It is strongly recommended, but not essential, that candidates hold a VHF/SRC operator's certificate prior to attending this course. Essex Outdoors also offer RYA First Aid courses.