Powerboat Training - RYA Powerboat Training, Powerboat Training Courses

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POWERBOAT COURSES
RYA Level 1 - Introduction to Powerboating Course length - 1 day Certification - Level 1 Certificate Previous experience - None more info (pdf format)	Course Content Syllabus - Practical Boat preparation Handling at slow speed Picking up and securing to a buoy Leaving and coming alongside a pontoon/jetty Being towed	Course Content Syllabus - Theory Road rules and bylaws Personal buoyancy Launching and recovery Insurance and legal paperwork Safety equipment and precautions
RYA Level 2 - The National Powerboat Certificate Course length - 2 days Certification - RYA Level 2 Certificate, National Powerboat Certificate (coastal) Previous experience - None more info (pdf format)	Course Content Syllabus - Practical Handling at low and high speed Picking up and securing to a buoy Anchoring Leaving and coming alongside a pontoon/ jetty Man overboard recovery Pilotage and compass use Application of road rules and bylaws Towing Basic maintenance	Course Content Syllabus - Theory Chart work/ passage planning Tides/ tidal streams Weather Distress and safety precautions Insurance and legal paperwork
RYA Level 2 - Direct Assessment Course length - 1day Certification - RYA Level 2, The National Powerboat Certificate (coastal) Previous experience - Candidates should have the equivalent of at least 6 months powerboat handling experience.	Course Content Syllabus - Practical Students are required to demonstrate both a sound practical and theoretical understanding of the RYA Level 2 syllabus. Failure to successfully demonstrate a manoeuvre at the first attempt does not constitute automatic failure; craft awareness is much more significant.	Course Content Syllabus - Theory Students are required to confidently answer questions based on the RYA Level 2 syllabus.
ICC - International Certificate of Competence Course length - 1 day Certification - ICC Previous experience - RYA Level 2, National Powerboat Certificate	Course Content Syllabus - Practical Students are required to demonstrate a sound understanding of the IRPCS (International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at sea).
NEW RYA Intermediate Course - Powerboat Day Cruising Course length - 2 days Certification - RYA Intermediate Powerboat Certificate Previous experience - RYA Level 2 National Powerboat Certificate Minimum age - 16 years Recommended prior certification - First Aid Certificate and VHF Certificate more info (pdf format)	Course Content Syllabus - Practical Boat preparation Boat handling - Effect of waves, rougher conditions, awareness of other water users, mooring stern-to between posts or med style, awareness of wind and tide, mooring alongside and marina berthing Demonstrate kill-cord use Pilotage - Practical application Passage Making - Pre-planning and advice for return at night Complete a practical passage Fix position by traditional and electronic means Man overboard - Techniques for picking up MOB in differing conditions	Course Content Syllabus - Theory Planning a day cruise - Navigation, chart symbols, bearings, distance, tidal diamonds, streams and heights, use of pilot books, position lines, latitude and longitude, forecast interpretations, GPS, plotting, buoyage, IRPCS, charts afloat, VHF emergency calls.
RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate Course length - 2 days, 1 evening Certification - RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate Previous experience - RYA Level 2 (coastal) and a knowledge of navigation and chart work to the level of the Day Skipper Shore Based Certificate (It is also strongly recommended that the candidates hold a first aid certificate and a VHF operator’s license) more info (pdf format)	Course Content Syllabus - Practical Course content/syllabus - Practical High-speed boat handling Power trim Advanced manoeuvres Use of GPS and Decca High-speed navigation Manoeuvring in rough weather Pilotage by day and night Emergency situations	Course Content Syllabus - Theory Passage planning Fuel and engine checks Meteorology
RYA CEVNI Tests - Inland waters certificate/ ICC Certification - CEVNI ICC Previous Experience - A knowledge of IRPCS (Road Rules) will be an advantage.	General Information A written test for those that want to use their craft on inland waterways in the UK or in Europe. The test is based on the CEVNI rules (European Inland Waterways regulations). This is a mulitple choice question paper based on the rules laid out in the book 'Euroregs for Inland Waterways' If you require your ICC to cover you for using your craft on Inland waters then this is the test for you. A knowledge of IRPCS (Road Rules) will be an advantage in addition to your knowledge gained from the book 'Euroregs for Inland waterways' which we supply. If you require tuition prior to your CEVNI test please contact us and we would be happy to arrange this.
Private Tuition Course length - Minimum 1 day Certification - Dependant on personal requirements Previous Experience - None	General Information The idea of private tuition is to tailor the content to your individual needs. Whether it be for a gentle push to get you started or to work on particular elements of one of the courses. Maybe to carry out the Level 2 course with your own friends or family members. Whatever you require we would be more than happy to help. If you would like to discuss your individual requirements feel free to telephone or email : Absolute Aqua
Own Boat Tuition Course length - Minimum 1 day Certification - Dependant on personal requirements Previous Experience - None	General Information Getting tuition is like having a protection on your investment, being safe in the knowledge that you have the skills to look after yourself, your passengers, other water users and your boat. Own boat tuition is available as an opportunity for you handle your boat safe in the knowledge that there is a competent and experienced instructor on board to run a course with you specific to your craft. Alternatively it can be used solely to build your confidence and individual skills.
Kids Afloat - Youth Powerboat Training Powerboat training for kids in the easter and summer school holidays.	General Information Aim: To encourage young people (8-16 year olds) to participate in RYA powerboat courses. Instructors: RYA qualified & experienced in child care and childrens teaching! RYA Level 1 - An introduction to powerboating (8-16 year olds) Syllabus: As adult level 1 RYA Level 2 - The National powerboat certificate (12-16 year olds) Syllabus: As adult level
RYA Personal Watercraft Course Age restrictions - Min age 12 years. Under 16's will be issued an endorsed certificate Course length - 1 day Certification - RYA personal watercraft certificate of competence Previous Experience - None required Ability after the course - Self-sufficient in good conditions. Aware of limitations of self and vessel	Course Content Syllabus - Practical Familiarisation Control at slow speed Falling off and reboarding Capsize and righting Control at speed Following a planned route Identifying buoys and marks Recognising potential collision situations and taking correct avoiding action Slalom exercise Towing a PWC Knots	Course Content Syllabus - Theory Personal equipment Launching and landing Safety equipment Collision avoidance Orientation at sea including subjects such as charts, buoys, tides and compass use Weather forecasts Emergency equipment Courtesy to other water users
SHOREBASED COURSES
First Aid - Small Craft Users Course length - 1 day Certification - RYA First Aid (Certificate vaild for 3 years) Previous Experience - None	Course Content Syllabus - Practical CPR - resuscitation Recognition and treatment of hypothermia Treatment of an unconscious casualty Rescue Burns and heat injuries Control of bleeding and head injuries First aid kits Injury, choking and the recovery position
RYA/ MCA GMDSS Course length - 1 day or 1/2 day for SRC update Certification - RYA/ MCA GMDSS Short range certificate Previous Experience - None, however knowledge of the phonetic alphabet and Mayday format will work to your advantage. Suggested reading material: RYA VHF handbook G22/02 (Available from Absolute Aqua) more info (pdf format)	Course Content Syllabus - Practical Radio simulator sessions Voice training	Course Content Syllabus - Theory VHF voice procedures Radio requirements & regulations Distress, urgency, safety & routine messages
RYA Radar Course Course length - 1 day Certification - RYA Radar Cert Previous Experience - None	Course Content Syllabus - Practical Use of radar to aid navigation Accuracy in range and bearing General safety precautions in using the equipment Radar set components Radar reflectors Types of radar display Radar plotting Target definition and discrimination.	Course Content Syllabus - Theory Use of radar to aid navigation Accuracy in range and bearing General safety precautions in using the equipment Radar set components Radar reflectors Types of radar display Radar plotting Target definition and discrimination.
RYA Basic Navigation & Safety Course Course length: 2 days (or 16 hours) Certification: RYA Basic Navigation & Safety Cert Previous experience: None	Course Content Syllabus - Practical	Course Content Syllabus - Theory Charts and publications, safety, buoyage, tidal awareness, basic navigation and pilotage, rules of the road, electronic navigation, anchoring, weather forecasts, passage planning.
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
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RYA PWC Instructor Conversion Course Duration - 1 day Pre-requisites - RYA PWC certificate of competence, RYA powerboat instructor, RYA powerboat level 2, RYA VHF, RYA First Aid. Minimum of one full season or two seasons part time PWC riding experience.
RYA PWC Instructor Course Duration - 3 days Pre-requisites - RYA PWC certificate of competence, RYA First Aid. Minimum of one full season or two seasons part time PWC riding experience. Suggested pre-reading: RYA PWC practical course notes handbook. RYA powerboat instructor handbook.	Course Content Syllabus - Practical Teaching techniques/styles. Practice powerboat handling & teaching. Communication skills. Creating a useful course model. Practical instruction techniques. Teaching sessions within the RYA PWC competency course syllabus. Carrying out the orientation exercise. Use of a powerboat in a teaching environment.	Course Content Syllabus - Theory Classroom presentation skills. Use of visual aids. Course planning & management. The instructor’s role. The RYA scheme. Pilotage planning.
RYA Powerboat Instructor Course Duration - 3 days Pre-requisites - RYA Powerboat level 2, RYA VHF, RYA First Aid. Minimum of one full season or two seasons part-time powerboat handling experience. Suggested pre-reading: RYA powerboat instructor handbook. RYA powerboat practical course notes. RYA powerboat handbook.	Course Content Syllabus - Practical Teaching techniques/styles. Practice powerboat handling & teaching. Communication skills. Creating a useful course model. Practical instruction techniques. Teaching sessions within the RYA Level 1 & Level 2 syllabus.	Course Content Syllabus - Theory Classroom presentation skills. Use of visual aids. Course planning & management. The instructor’s role. The RYA scheme. Pilotage planning.
RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor Course Duration – 2 days & 1 evening Pre-requisites - RYA powerboat instructor, RYA Advanced powerboat certificate, RYA VHF, RYA First Aid, navigational knowledge to the level of day skipper theory. Suggested pre-reading: RYA powerboat instructor handbook. RYA powerboat practical course notes. RYA powerboat handbook.	Course Content Syllabus - Practical Practice powerboat handling & teaching. Creating a useful course model. Practical instruction techniques in daylight & darkness. Teaching sessions within the RYA Intermediate & Advanced syllabus. Use of GPS, Depth sounders and traditional navigational techniques to aid pilotage.	Course Content Syllabus - Theory Course planning & management. The instructor’s role. The RYA scheme. Special considerations for night exercises. Passage planning, radar, Met.