If you’ve ever thought about teaching powerboating, this 3 day RYA powerboat instructor course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to teach the RYA Levels 1 and 2 powerboat courses.
About the course
Before you join this RYA powerboat instructor course, you must first complete a 1 day pre-entry skills assessment. This is so we can assess your boat handling skills and ensure that you have experience at a standard similar to that of the Level 2 powerboat course.
When you join the main 3 day course, our instructors will familiarise you with the structure and teaching methods of the Royal Yachting Association. You’ll learn how to prepare boats and equipment, how to plan and deliver effective practical and theory teaching, as well as how to assess students’ learning.
After completing this course you’ll be able to teach the RYA Levels 1 and 2 powerboat courses at any RYA Recognised Training Centre. If you hold an RYA Safety Boat certificate, you’ll also be able to teach that course.
Required experience
If you aspire to teach others, you’ll need to be an experienced powerboater with excellent communication and people management skills.
Before you join this course you must:
be aged 16 or over
be an RYA member
have completed the pre-entry assessment
hold an RYA Powerboat Level 2 course certificate
hold a current first aid certificate
Dates and times
The Pre-entry skills assessment and the Powerboat Instructor course run from 9am to 5pm.
Prices
You can book either the Pre-entry skills assessment or the Powerboat Instructor course separately. You can also book both together as a package for a discounted price.
Our courses are available to everyone, but Southampton Sport members can book at a discounted rate.
You can cancel or reschedule a booking by contacting the Jubilee Sports Centre. Your options depend on how much notice you give us. Notice periods are based on the date of your booking, not on the start time.
Notice given
Refund options
Notice given
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7 days or more
Refund options
:
Full refund or reschedule to another date
Notice given
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Between 48 hours and 7 days
Refund options
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Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking
Notice given
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Less than 48 hours
Refund options
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No refund available
When we might cancel your booking
We might need to cancel a booking if:
the weather means we cannot safely run a course
staff members are sick and their absence cannot be covered
we cannot meet our minimum student-instructor ratio
If we need to cancel your booking, we’ll always try to give you at least 24 hours' notice. We’ll also offer to reschedule your booking.
