To register for this course you MUST have these course prerequisites on your member profile:

• First-aid certificate (Apply first-aid or above)
• Working with Children Check (if 18yrs +)
• Must be 16 years-old

If you are not sure about these prerequisites or need help registering, please contact us on 07 3393 6788 or alison.turner@sailing.org.au

Session Times

Saturday 22nd September 9am - 5pm

Sunday 23rd September 9am - 5pm

Course Overview

This course aims to teach instructors how to deliver the introductory courses of the Keelboat Program including Start Crewing and Start Helming. 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 HLTAID003/011 - Provide First Aid Certificate (or higher)

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 Keelboat Instructor and instruct the Keelboat learn to sail 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 sailing skills: Tacking, gybing, man overboard recovery, etc

Pending your success, you will gain the Keelboat Instructor qualification and be qualified to deliver up to the Keelboat Start Crewing and Helming Level.