Description:

RYA Dinghy Instructor Course
18th - 22nd September 2006

A five day RYA Dinghy Coastal Instructor Course. Based at Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre in Exeter Devon. Practical on the Exe Estuary.
Places are obviously limited.
Instructors teaching the National Sailing Scheme need to be qualified. In addition the instructor certificate is endorsed to show whether you are qualified to teach on inland or coastal waters.

Role
The instructor is a competent, experienced sailor capable of sailing a training boat in strong winds and handling small powerboats. The instructor has been assessed as competent to teach adults and children, beginners and improvers. See the 'who teaches what' link for exact details.

Although responsible for teaching individuals and small groups, the instructor has not been assessed as competent in running a sailing centre, and should always work under the supervision of an RYA Senior instructor (for dinghy and multihull courses) or the chief instructor of a keelboat training centre.

Eligibility
Prior to the course candidates must fulfil the following requirements:
- Minimum age 16;
- Valid first aid certificate: either the RYA first aid course or one recognised by the Health and Safety Executive, covering the treatment of hypothermia and a minimum of six hours course length;
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate;
- Pre-entry sailing assessment completed within 1 year prior to the instructor training course.

Training
Training in teaching techniques afloat and ashore is provided during the instructor training course, which is staffed by RYA Coach/Assessors. The course will be based on a five-day week or 50 hours.

Moderation/Assessment
The moderation will usually take place on the final day of the course and will be carried out by a Coach/Assessor who has not been involved in training the candidate. Candidates will be required to demonstrate competence in course preparation, delivery and management, as well as customer liaison.

Accommodation
The Centre itself is non-residential, though there are numerous options available for every budget, these include: youth hostels, backpackers hostels, campsites, caravan sites, B&B’s and hotels

Course Cost - £230 non-residential
Please ensure potential candidates have all the relevant pre-requisites:
Minimum age 16
Valid first aid certificate: a minimum of six hours course length;
RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate;
Pre-entry sailing assessment completed within 1 year prior to the instructor training course.

Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.