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To
become a Cruising Instructor we expect you to be a very competent boat
handler with a very good level of theory knowledge and a pleasant manner.
For entry to the course you must of course be a Yachtmaster Offshore
(Power) with an in date Commercial Endorsement. Clearly this means
that you will at the time of the exam of demonstrated a high level of
competence , to become an Instructor you will need to demonstrate this same
level of competence on a repeated basis as you undertake demonstrations and
analyse a students boating ability. You should be up to date with all
aspects of the syllabus of the Dayskipper and Helmsmans Courses and have a
level of knowledge above the level at which you need to teach. We structure
these courses as follows:
3 day course
Day 1 ~ Teaching styles, Boat Handling Assessment, Theory knowledge
assessment and undertaking demos.
Day 2 & 3 ~ Practice teaching with guinea pigs and other course students.
detailed discussion of course structure and the key issues with teaching
each of the courses and their constituent parts. Discussion of the RYA Motor
Cruising Scheme and courses.
1 day course
A mixture of assessment and training to ensure that you are comfortable
teaching the Dayskipper and Helmsman courses.
The following information is reproduced from the RYA website:
Cruising Instructor qualification
Valid for Instructors teaching Competent Crew/ Helmsmans and Day Skipper
practical courses.
Eligibility
- 64 years maximum age limit
- Commercial Endorsement
- YM Offshore Certificate of Competence
- Basic Sea Survival
- VHF (Restricted) Operators Licence
- Medical Fitness Examination
- First Aid Certificate (ML5 or ENG1) or medical
issued by a National Maritime Authority
Validity
The qualification is valid for five years. After 5 years the RYA Cruising
Instructor must either be re-tested, or preferably take a Yachtmaster
Instructor Qualifying Course.
Assessment
The assessment must be conducted by the Centre Principal or Chief
Instructor. No more than two candidates may be examined in one day.
Candidates will be assessed on their general suitability for instruction as
well as specific skills.
Syllabus
Instructional Technique, Can:
- Set up tasks and teaching sessions appropriate to individual students.
- Brief clearly to all the crew or individuals.
- Ensure tasks are undertaken correctly and safely.
- Debrief and provide plan for improvement.
- Give convincing practical demonstrations of any part of the Competent
Crew or Helmsman course and Day Skipper Practical course, including the
following:Knots; sail handling and trim; man overboard; mooring; pilotage
by day and night; IRPCS; basic meteorology; navigation to Day Skipper
Practical
standard; skippering ability including comprehensive knowledge of the
yacht
and its equipment.
- Explain clearly any part of the Competent Crew or Helmsman and
DaySkipper Shorebased courses.
Knowledge:
RYA Competent Crew or Helmsman and Day Skipper Shorebased and Practical
courses.
Understands:
- RYA Scheme
- Levels of competence required for award of certificates
- Duty of care
- Environmental protection issues
- Policies and procedures specific to the centre
Safety:
Has a personal standard and style of skippering which engenders
confidence in beginners. Can give a comprehensive safety briefing using the
centre’s instructions.
Understands:
- Centre’s safety policy
- Accident reporting procedure
- Care of yacht
Personal Skills:
Has the ability to welcome strangers on board and run a relaxed, happy ship.
Understands:
- How to gain feedback and deal with difficult customers and complaints
- The need for high personal standards
Instructors teaching Coastal Skipper courses must have a current
instructor or examiner endorsement.
Commercial endorsement
Instructors working on commercial vessels certificated under the Code of
Practice must have a commercial endorsement to their Ocean or Offshore
Yachtmasters certificate.
To obtain a commercial endorsement send the following to the RYA:
1. Copy of Sea Survival Certificate (issued following a one day course)*
2. Report of a medical fitness examination (form available from the RYA)*
3. Original Yachtmaster or Coastal Skipper certificate (i.e not photocopy)
4. Small fee
*Or outside the UK, the nationally approved equivalent.
First aid
Instructors must hold one of the following:
- RYA one day Small Craft First Aid Course
- Ships Captains Medical Course
- First Aid at Sea
- First Aid at Work (St John’s, Red Cross or St Andrew’s)
- Public First Aid (SJA, SAA)
- Medical or nursing qualification or higher standard
- Overseas: A First Aid Certificate issued by a National Authority
The first aid and commercial endorsement requirements apply to Yachtmasters,
Cruising Instructors and Yachtmaster Instructors
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