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Course Details
Normally these courses run on a ratio of 6 candidates to 1 RYA Powerboat Trainer however we have decided to reduce this number to 3 - 1.
This ratio of 3 - 1 gives participants more time to discuss and try out essential course elements whilst preparing for the end of course Moderation/Assessment.
So, some of these courses are running with only 3 candidates attending and some are running with up to 6 attending. With the groups of 6 we will be splitting the 6 into 2 groups of three, each group will have their own Classroom own Powerboat and own RYA Powerboat Trainer.
Two bookings and the course runs. Contact us if you are a single booking as we may have another single booking enquiry that would make the course viable to run.
At the bottom of this page ia a Book and Pay facility, when you use it you will receive a receipt and course booking confirmation, all by email - 24/7.
If 2 people book onto a course we run it - Yes!
| Course Duration | 3 Days |
| Times | 09.00 - 17.00 |
| Previous Experience | RYA Requirements (see below) and pass Skills Assessment |
| Minimum Age | 16 |
| RYA PBI Handbook, Powerboat Handbook and Logbook | Should you wish to purchase the logbook/handbooks (that are essential for the course) they are available from us, |
| Moderation/Assessment | During the course, a moderation/assessment will take place conducted by a RYA Powerboat Trainer. Potentially there are a number of outcomes, 1. Is a Pass this means that subject to RYA approval the candidate can then Instruct at a RYA Training Centre, 2. A RYA Action Plan is to be followed which is time specific, the candidate follows a course of further training to enable them to get to the level expected of a RYA Powerboat Instructor this could be from completing a Navigation theory course to assisting with delivery of a Powerboat Level 2 course probably at a RYA Training Centre familiar/not familiar to the candidate which is close to where they live - there should be no cost to assisting at another Centre, 3. Follow an Action Plan and return for a re assessment. 4. Complete the course again or take up another activity. |
| Certification | On a successful outcome of the course the RYA issues a Powerboat Instructors Certificate subject to the individual being a current RYA member. The RYA Powerboat Instructor Certificate is time specific, the RYA will inform successful Instructors with an accompanying information sheet regarding the validity of the Certificate and how to keep Instructors Certificate valid. |
| Clothing - Free Use | We are able to provide Musto Gore-Tex waterproofs should they be required - free |
| Lifejackets - Free Use | We are able to provide Lifejackets, however if you would like to wear your own Lifejacket, please ensure that its serviceability is in date |
| Refreshments | We are providing tea and coffee that you can make yourself. |
| Lunch | Please bring a lunch, there are shops locally that provide snacks |
| Parking | Is free |
| Course Fee | Only 3 to a course. (Not the normal 6). £339.00. There are no other costs. VAT Is not charged. |
| Venue Location | Tec Rec Coaching. Southampton Drystack Boatyard. 146 Millbank Street. Southampton. SO14 5QN. What Three Words. banks anyone enter |
"Steve and his team ran a highly
focussed, impeccible quality, well
structured course. From 09.00 - 17.00
you are a learning sponge".
Francis Postles. RYA PBI Course.
Course information
The RYA Powerboat Instructor course at £339 in Southampton Hampshire by Tec Rec Coaching is a three day course that covers the aspects of becoming a RYA Powerboat Instructor.
A RYA Powerboat Instructor will be able to Instruct the RYA Power Boat Level 1 course, the RYA Power Boat Level 2 course and if they have the RYA Safety Boat Certificate this course as well.
Lets look at what we do on the course, all Powerboat Instructor courses concentrate on the Level 1 and 2 course delivery, for example there is quite a lot of subjects in the Power Boat Level 2 syllabus to get through especially if you teach it in two days, so we concentrate on how to deliver the classroom navigation and other subjects in a minimum of time with loads of 'Top Tips' We get on the water in our highly specced RIBs and work out the easiest ways of instructing.
During the third day of the RYA Powerboat Instructor course, candidates are joined by a RYA Moderator/Assessor for quality assurance and also adding a further dimension to the candidates learning.
"Fabulous - I can't believe how quickly my skills improved over a few days"
Amy Cullen. RYA Powerboat Instructor Course.
Realistic 'Man Over Board' Training using 'Fred Float'our Specialist MOB Training Manikin.
RYA Powerboat Instructor
Course Requirements
If you want to know if you have the experience/skills or anything about the RYA Powerboat Instructor course?
For free advice give Steve a call on Tel 07970 891377 for a quick chat.
There are minimum requirements set by the RYA:-
1. One seasons full time powerboat driving experience
or 5 years part time powerboat driving experience
2. Have a RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate ( Inland or Coastal, both are now accepted although the RYA recommends that applicants for the Powerboat Instructor course have a minimum Navigation/Seamanship knowledge & skills ability up to the level of the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship On Line course)
3 Have a current First Aid Certificate that meets the RYA requirements for this course
4. Pass the RYA Powerboat Instructors Skills Assessment Course
5. Minimum age 16
6. Health declaration form or Medical Questionnaire
At the commencement of all RYA Instructor courses, candidates will be asked by the RYA to complete an Instructor application form that confirms they have read and understood the RYA Code of Conduct and Equality Policy.
"Excellent course, Steve went beyond the limits to improve knowledge, skills experience and guide us to become Instructors, showing the way forward to progress professionally. Thank you very much".
Richard Edgar. RYA Powerboat Instructor Course
The Instructor Training course
Candidates attend a three day Powerboat Instructor course run by a RYA Powerboat Trainer and moderated by an independent Trainer.
Course content:
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 RYA Powerboat scheme
Planning progressive teaching sessions
Preparation of boats and equipment
Teaching methods to RYA Powerboat Level 2.
An introduction to Twin Engine Powerboat driving, discover how Shock Mitigation Seating feels and works, try out the Power Steering.
"Quite simply the best Powerboat training I have ever received"
Gordon Cochrane. RYA Powerboat Instructors Course.
Developing you into a
RYA Powerboat Instructor
Our team of RYA Powerboat Trainers have extensive experience of running RYA Powerboat Instructor courses.
We use our highly specced Powerboats for developing a method for the on the water skills training and use our classroom for the essential development of short instructional theory subjects that are required for delivery of the RYA Powerboat Level 1 and 2 programmes.
We show you how to deliver RYA Powerboat courses that will have maximum 'hands on the powerboat' backed up with short essential classroom sessions that keeps the learner engaged.
"Brilliant, knowledgable, up to date, lots to do, brilliant Instructing methods, lots of kit"
Steve Curtis. Honda Youth Powerboat Champion - Twice. RYA Powerboat Instructor Course.
Tel Call or Zoom Meeting
When you have booked your RYA Powerboat Instructor course with Tec Rec Coaching we will arrange either a Tel Call or Zoom Meeting to go over with you the content of the Instructor course, ie the 3 day course programme, and how to prepare for the course. It is important that you arrive at the course ready to go and not playing catch up.
At our venue we have over 200 Powerboats on site, with a Powerboat Dealership as well there are new Powerboats arriving on a regular basis, these Powerboats have among other things, Shock Mitigation Seats, RADAR, the Latest Fly by Wire Engines, Twin Engines and the latest Data Transfer Electronic Navigation Chartplotters.
Here at Tec Rec Coaching we try to represent what is currently provided by manufacturers for participants on our Powerboat courses to learn from.
"As a RYA Training Centre Principal and RYA Yachtmaster Instructor myself I have found the level and quality of equipment and Instruction offered by Steve to be First Class. I readily recommend Steve as the Instructor's Instructor"
Adrian Crook. RYA Powerboat Instructor course.
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