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Teaching the Yachting Australia Keelboat Instructor Course – Level 1. May 2012. Keelboat Instructor Pathway. Courses and Levels . Yachting Australia Instructor Course – Levels 1 / 2 / 3. Level 1 Keelboat Instructor Course - Pre-Requisites.
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Teaching the Yachting Australia Keelboat Instructor Course – Level 1 May 2012
Level 1 Keelboat Instructor Course - Pre-Requisites • Sailing Ability – Should at least be above the level of Keelboat Helm • Hold a current First Aid certificate • Minimum 16 years old • VHF license (preferred)
Level 1 Keelboat Instructor Training – Preparation • Create a ‘Keelboat Instructor Course’ in myCentre • Issue all candidates with an Instructor Workbook (YAIW) and the Keelboat Student Pack which includes: • Keelboat Log Book • Introductory Keelboat textbook • Send out Joining Instructions • Prepare your sessions in advance following the ‘Keelboat In-House Instructor Course Presentation (available from www.yachting.org.au)
Level 1 Keelboat Instructor Training - Theory • Background to the qualification • Centre’s safety policy and operational procedures • Accident reporting procedure • Reporting vessel maintenance • EDICT Presentation and session plan preparation (presentation available from YA website) • Go through YAIW and cover: • Role of Instructor • Duty of Care • Drugs • Child Protection Policy • How to apply for assessment • What will the assessment involve? • When am I qualified to teach?
Level 1 Keelboat Instructor Training – Practical (All sessions under supervision of Level 2 or Level 3 Instructor) • Session 1 - Observe on-water teaching session (3hrs) • Session 2 – Assist in the delivery of an on-water session (3hrs) • Session 3 - Deliver a full session following your session plan using EDICT principle (3 hrs)
Level 1 Keelboat Instructor – Application for Assessment • Centre marks students as ‘completed’ in ‘myCentre’ • Applicant submits ‘Application for Keelboat Instructor Assessment ‘(YA10) which is available from www.yachting.org.au and pays the appropriate fee to MYA • SIA is engaged by MYA to assess the applicant by observing an ‘on-water’ 3hr session with live students on board • Assessor briefs applicant on outcome providing details of the report and submits their recommendation to MYA