RYA Navigation Instructor

RYA NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR COURSE AIMS:

The aim of the Navigation Instructor course is to equip you to instruct the following RYA Navigation courses:

HOW LONG IS THE RYA NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR COURSE?

Two days (plus some pre course work)

WHAT ARE THE PRE REQUISITES TO BECOME A RYA NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR?

Minimum age 18
RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Certificate. If the course was not completed recently it is important that candidates refresh their knowledge of the whole syllabus.
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence or RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor
RYA Teaching in the Classroom (TiC) or Level 3 Award in Education & Training (or higher level UK Teaching Award
RYA Membership
Enthusiasm and knowledge well in excess of this course

RYA NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR COURSE CONTENT:

The Navigation Instructor course is a classroom-based session comprising of training and assessment. There will be discussions surrounding the running of RYA navigation courses, the syllabi, equipment required and resources available. Each candidate will deliver a pre prepare session and carry out chartwork exercises.

WHAT IS INCLUDED ON THE RYA NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR COURSE?

Pre Course Reading
2 days of training/assessment
Use of our resources
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course Notes
RYA Yachtamster Offshore Shorebased Course Notes
RYA Yachtmaster Student Resources
Tea & Coffee
Free (on street) parking

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED ON THE RYA NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR COURSE?

Meals & Accommodation

RYA NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR COURSE RATIO:

RYA Navigation Instructor training takes place with up-to 6 candidates per Trainer. The RYA does not sanction 1:1 Instructor courses.

HOW LONG IS THE RYA NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE VALID FOR?

5 years. After 5 years an Instructor revalidation is required.

BOOKING THE RYA NAVIGATION INSTRUCTOR COURSE:

Bookings are taken and managed by the RYA at RYA Instructor Courses and Revalidations