Sonia Robinson, Thursday, 2 February 2012

Below is an outline of how the Keelboat Scheme is structured and how 'In-House' and Senior Instructor training occurs.

The levels of instructor qualification for this Scheme are as follows:
 

Qualification:
Can teach the following courses:
Can apply for recognition as a Training Centre:
Keelboat Instructor
Keelboat Crew
Keelboat Helm
No
Senior Keelboat Instructor – Seamanship
(formerly  ‘non-racing’)
Keelboat Crew
Keelboat Helm
Keelboat Seamanship
Yes (for non – racing courses)
Senior Keelboat Instructor - Racing
Keelboat Crew
Keelboat Helm
Keelboat Racing Crew
Keelboat Spinnaker
Keelboat Seamanship
Yes – all courses

 Keelboat Instructor

Senior Keelboat Instructor (Seamanship) or (Racing)

       *  with external moderation from a Yachting Australia appointed Assessor

'In-House' Instructor Training

Keelboat Instructor Training may be conducted 'In-House' at a recognised Yachting Australia Training Centre.  The minimum course duration is 2 days, or 12 hours.  The course must be run by a Senior Instructor and moderated by an external Keelboat Instructor Assessor or Senior Instructor who will be appointed by Yachting Australia.  YATCs wishing to arrange a moderation should contact Yachting Australia* of have the student complete the application for assessment form YA10 (below). Once a moderation has been arranged, enquiries about course content and management should be directed to the Assessor.

* A minimum lead time of 2 weeks is required for the engagement of an external Assessor. All travel and accommodation costs (where applicable) should be negotiated between the Assessor and the Club.

How to run a 'Keelboat Instructor' Course at your YATC (please see link to guidance notes below)

The Student:

•          Sailing Ability – should at least be above the level of Keelboat Helm
•          Hold a current First Aid certificate
•          Minimum age of 16 yrs
•          VHF (preferred)
•          Possess Keelboat Logbook, workbook and textbook
 
The Instructor:
 
•          Deliver on-water training (min 9 hrs) either as part of a 'live' course or dedicated 'In-House' Instructor Course
•          Use YAIW Instructor Workbook
•          Use Keelboat Instructor Course Presentation (available below)
•          Prepare session plans (template below)
•          Follow the EDICT method with use of YA Keelboat Instructor presentation (see below)
•          De-brief effectively
•          Contact Yachting Australia to arrange an assessment by a SI/Assessor by completing form YA10 (attached below)
 
 
Senior Instructor Training overview
Senior Instructor courses are held by Yachting Australia. Please see our INSTRUCTOR COURSE SCHEDULE  for further information.
 
Course Pre-Requisites

Applicants should be qualified Keelboat Instructors and familiar with the structure and syllabus of the Keelboat Scheme.  (See previous page.)  Before applying for this course, Instructors should be aware of the technical abilities required to deliver the more advanced elements of the Scheme.  These include but are not limited to:

·Sailing a 'figure of eight' rudderless
·Sailing backwards
·Sailing on and off a mooring under control
·Retrieving MOB
·Using Spinnakers - symmetric and asymmetric
 
Performance at demonstrating the above combined with experience and overall instructional ability will determine the level of qualification awarded.  It is strongly advised that you practise the above and familiarise yourself with the syllabus prior to attending an Instructor Course. 
 
All Yachting Australia Instructors must hold a current first aid certificate.
 
 
Scheduled Senior Instructor Courses 2012

April tbc     Brisbane    Cost: $350   Registraion closes: 

Aug 24-25   Perth        Cost: $495   Registration closes:  Jul 27th

To apply for either of the above mentioned Instructor courses, please complete the relevant application form and return to Yachting Australia. Places will be allocated on a first ‘first come, first served’ basis with all other candidates being shortlisted.  A deposit of 25% is due at the time of booking and the remainder will be due (where applicable) 4 weeks prior to course commencement.  Please read the terms and conditions of entry before signing.

 

Other Links
 Keelboat Instructor Course Presentation for YATCs
 Application for 'In-House' Keelboat Instructor Assessement
 Practical Report and Assessment Guide - Keelboat Instructor
 Session Plan Template
 Application to attend a Yachting Australia Senior Keelboat Instructor Course