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RYA Assistant Instructor Course 2023
We are delighted to offer the AI Course on Saturday 8th July 2023, this will be your theory day. All practical assessments will be undertaken during the first Cadet Week so you must be available from the 31st July until 4th August also.
Times tbc
| Required certificates | One of the Sailing Scheme advanced modules |
| Pre-entry assessment | Recommendation by Principal of NBYC |
| 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 |