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Powerboat Instructor Course

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Sat 08 Sep 2018 08:30 — Sun 09 Sep 2018 17:00
Australian Sailing - Powerboat Instructor

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

In order to register for this course YOU MUST have the following prerequisites on your profile:

  • Powerboat Handling Certificate

  • Current first Aid Certificate

  • Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

If you are not sure if your profile is up to date or have problems registering, please contact us for support on 07 3393 6788 or alison.turner@sailing.org.au 

The sessions for this course are displayed below:
1. 8 Sep 2018: 08:30 – 17:00
2. 9 Sep 2018: 08:30 – 17:00


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

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. 


Files for download
Powerboat-Instructor-Pre-Requisites