RYA Powerboat Instructor

The Powerboat Instructor is a competent, experienced powerboater who has been trained to teach powerboating up to Level 2 under the supervision of the Principal or Chief Instructor of a recognised centre.

Prior to the instructor training course, candidates must attend a skills assessment.

Level: Instructor

Qualification: RYA Powerboat Instructor Certificate

Course fee: £360

Duration: 3 Day Course

Start: 09:30

Finish: 16:30

Format:

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, teaching methods to Level 2.

Requirements/ Prerequisites:

Prior to the instructor training course, candidates must attend a skills assessment- please contact centre prior to booking.

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.

Candidates will hold the RYA's Level 2 powerboat certificate and a valid first aid certificate - click here are a list of acceptable first aid certificates.

No candidate under the age of 16 will be accepted for training.

Ability after course:

A competent, experienced powerboater who has been trained to teach powerboating up to Level 2 under the supervision of the Principal or Chief Instructor of a recognised centre.