RYA POWERBOAT INSTRUCTOR COURSE - JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for choosing to complete your Powerboat instructor course (PBI) at Cransley Sailing Club. The following information should answer most of your pre-course enquiries., but if you require any further details please contact the following regarding:-
- Location/sailing club - Rick Dunsby - training@cransley.org.uk
- Course specific - Candi Abbott - candiceabbott@aol.com
Course Location:
Cransley Sailing Club, Eagle Lane, Thorpe Malsor, Northamptonshire NN14 1PR
Course Dates:
17th - 19th February 2012
Course pre-requisites:
- RYA Powerboat level 2 certificate
- First Aid certificate (approved by RYA)
- Successful completion of PBI Pre-assessment
- RYA Membership - this is optional, however if you are not a member you will need to pay for your instructor certificate fee which is slightly more expensive than 1 year's membership!
Course joining information:
The aim of the course is to provide you with the skills necessary to teach the RYA Powerboat level 1 & Level 2 courses (+ safety boat course if you have the relevant qualification).
To set you on the right track, we would suggest you consider borrowing or buying the following publications, you will need access to them in some way or form during the course;
RYA Powerboat Instructor Handbook (G19)
RYA Powerboat logbook (G20)
RYA Start Powerboating (G48)
RYA Powerboat handbook (G13)
To buy any of the books listed above from the RYA shop - please click on the link below:
You will also find some useful resources/background reading on www.instructorresources.co.uk and www.ryatraining.org
Outline course programme:
Please be aware that timings and the order of the syllabus are subject to change according to weather conditions.
Day 1 - 09:30 - 18:00 (Trainer)
Administration and centre orientation
'The instructors role' / The RYA scheme
Communication skills, Briefing & Debriefing skills
Course planning and management
Kit / boat familiarisation / Practice teaching skills afloat
Course plan write-up / Session planning
Day 2 - 09:30 - 18:00 (Trainer)
Teach practical sessions from Level 1 and Level 2 syllabus
Level 2 skills - whats expected?
Presentations on pre-prepared subject
Mid-course debrief
Day 3 - 09:00 - 16:00 (Trainer & Moderator)
Session plan review
Introduction to moderator
Teach sessions from Level 1 and Level 2 syllabus
RYA recognition information
Group debrief, administration & feedback
Individual debriefs with Trainer & Moderator
Assessment:
During your course you will be assessed on the following skills:-
Theory - All content of the RYA Powerboat level 1 & 2 syllabus
Practical - Personal powerboat handling skills, safety awareness, group control and management.
Teaching - Communication, briefing, debriefing, 'soft' skills, ability to identify areas to improve, preparation and presentations.
Pre-course planning:
To assist you, it would help if you worked through the following tasks prior to the course:
1) Assess your own knowledge & skills in the following areas:
Theory - Uses & limitations of GPS, Weather, IRPCS, Knots, Basic coastal waters knowledge etc.
Practical - Close quarter boat handling (i.e. pontoon work, turning in a confined space etc), Picking up a mooring, Man overboard (the RYA method!), Anchoring etc.
Ask yourself the following question:
"If I were asked about any of the above, would I be able to answer confidently and accurately?"
If the answer is no, or you are not sure, please do some revision prior to the course, keeping in mind that your students may ask questions far advanced of the RYA level 2 syllabus.
2) Read and understand the RYA Powerboat logbook (G20) and RYA Start Powerboating handbook (G48)
Pre-course checklist:
Please make sure you have the following when you arrive at 09:30 for the first day of your course:
a) A signed & dated RYA Powerboat logbook/letter, stating successful completion of your pre-assessment by a Trainer.
b) First aid certificate, as approved by the RYA
c) RYA Powerboat level 2 certificate (+ safety boat certificate if you have one)
d) Your RYA membership number (or certificate fee).
To purchase or renew your RYA membership please click the link below:
e) Any notes you have made & the books you have borrowed/purchased discussed above
f) Personal clothing & protective equipment i.e. wet weather gear/dry suit, buoyancy aid (minimum 50N ISO/CE marked) OR lifejacket, boots, gloves, hat etc - please note the centre/club cannot take responsibility for any loss or damage. Please do not bring valuables with you.
g) Lunch - so that we can use our time as best as possible, you may wish to bring a pack-lunch, snacks and drinks with you.
h) Take a few minutes to complete a learning styles questionnaire by clicking here, please print off your Questionnaire results or record your scores and learning preference.
Other useful items:
Many candidates find recording key teaching points in a format that they can take them out on the water (without them being ruined by rain/water) works very well and helps relieve any confusion. You may therefore wish to consider purchasing a wet notes book either from the RYA shop by clicking the image below or from the shop on this website.
With a combination of enthusiastic and effective teaching, suitable equipment and a number of appropriate locations, we are sure that you will have an enjoyable and productive course. I look forward to meeting you.
- Candi Abbott, RYA Powerboat Trainer
Possible course outcomes:
PASS
ACTION PLAN - If for any reason you do not quite meet the criteria set by the RYA, then the outcome may be that you receive an action plan. This will be written and give clear guidance on the items you are required to complete prior to being issued with your Powerboat instructor certificate. You will always receive a S.M.A.R.T. action plan (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely) that will be discussed and agreed with you.
Example actions are:- Improving powerboat handling skills, Gain confidence teaching, Improve background knowledge etc.
FAIL - Highly unlikely, so don't even think about it!