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NSW - Powerboat Instructor Course - Drummoyne Sailing Club
29th - 30 July 2023
NSW - Powerboat Instructor Course - Drummoyne Sailing Club
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
$415.00
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.
Last updated 5:27pm on 17 May 2024