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Powerboat Instructor
Recommended length
20 hours
Prerequisite qualifications
<div>First-Aid Certificate (HLTAID003/HLTAID011 or above)</div>
Prerequisite courses
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Minimum age
16
Maximum age
85
Course Overview
This course aims to teach instructors how to deliver the first two courses of the Powerboat Program including Start Powerboating and Powerboat Handling. Participants will learn and practise effective techniques for theory and practical instructing with continuous feedback and support.
Course Prerequisites
- Be 16 years old and Water Confident
- Comply with the State/Territory legislation including, but not only, child protection laws (if applicable in that state). Please click here for details on your State/Territories child protection requirements.
- Hold the level of competence in the Program they wish to instruct
- Hold a current Australian HLTAID - Provide First Aid Certificate
- Hold a current maritime licence, or state equivalent
- Hold an Australian Sailing Powerboat Handling Certificate
Prerequisite Learning
- Complete the Australian Sailing Instructor General Principles - online learning course
Who should do this course?
This course is for anyone looking to become a Powerboat Instructor and instruct the Powerboat program at an accredited Discover Sailing Centre.
Cost
$435.00
Course Outcome
The course aims to develop skills and knowledge in the following areas:
- General Instructing skills - Communication, planning, risk management, etc
- Fundamental powerboat skills: low speed manoeuvres, high speed manoeuvres
- Providing feedback
Pending your success, you will gain the Powerboat Instructor qualification.
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TAS - Powerboat Instructor Course - RYCT
Sat 10 Aug 2024 00:00 — Sun 11 Aug 2024 00:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
VIC - Powerboat Instructor Course - PIC_WSC_AUG24
Sat 31 Aug 2024 09:00 — Sun 01 Sep 2024 17:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Williamstown Sailing Club