RYA Assistant Dinghy Instructor Course (over 14) Registration of Interest 2022 Provisional
11th February 2022
To get an idea of how many people (over 14's) would be interested can you please register your interest. Further email to follow depending on interest.
Assistant Instructor
| Required certificates | One of the Sailing Scheme advanced modules |
| Pre-entry assessment | Recommendation by Principal of the Recognised Training Centre |
| Training course | Training should be based on a 20 hour course covering basic teaching principles, centre procedures and specific training in any unfamiliar equipment (see RYA book G14). Candidates will be assessed on their teaching ability with beginners. The training and assessment can be conducted by an appropriately trained Senior Instructor who has been nominated by the Principal or Chief Instructor. The Principal/Chief Instructor will authorise and sign the certificate. |
| Qualified to teach | Up to Sailing Scheme Level 2 or Youth Sailing Scheme Stage 3 under the supervision of a Senior Instructor. As the AI's training is limited to assisting qualified instructors and does not include first aid or powerboat handling, AIs must never be allowed to work without direct supervision. |
| Certificate validity | This is a centre-specific certificate, awarded by the training centre and valid for five years |
Last updated 11:36am on 17 April 2024
