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Qualification Process

To teach short courses such as Radar or Diesel Engine Maintenance:

RYA/YA Radar Instructor Course

Potential instructors must be experienced in the use of small marine radar and their knowledge should be well in excess of the RYA's Radar course.  Persons having completed a Master Class 5 Radar competency at TAFE who have sufficient operating experience may be suitable.

Background:   Increasing numbers of vessels globally are fitted with X-band radar, probably the most versatile item of navigational equipment available.  Operating this equipment safely and effectively requires knowledge of radar limitations in order to comply with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCS).  Learners completing the RYA/YA Radar course will gain the knowledge required to operate small craft Radar competently as a collision avoidance and navigational tool. 

Publications:

Ø  RC98     Radar Course pack - consisting of G38 - One Day Radar Course Q&A

Ø  G34      An Introduction to Radar

            FM 6 Application to attend Radar Instructor Course      

RYA/YA Diesel Engine Maintenance Instructor Course

The next course for Diesel Instructor will be held in Hobart on July 26/27th 2012.  For more information or to register your interest in future courses, please complete the appropriate application form(s) or contact ryatraining@yachting.org.au. Course cost: $285.  

                 FM 3 Application to attend Diesel Instructor Course

Potential instructors should have a good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of marine diesel engines.  Candidates who come from an automotive background should be familiar with both direct and indirect marine cooling systems and salt water filtration.

Background: Coastguards and Volunteer marine safety providers worldwide receive a large number of call outs due to engine or system failure, something easily prevented by knowledge and training of boat users.  Learners completing the RYA/YA diesel engine maintenance course will gain the knowledge to prevent or respond to the most common of these failures.

Publications:  

Ø  DC96   Diesel Engine Course pack (supplied)

Ø  G25     Diesel Engine Handbook    

You need not hold a RYA/YA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate; however you will need to first attend a one-day Instructor Course.  To be successful in completing the one-day Radar or Diesel Instructor Course, your level of knowledge must far exceed that of the course syllabus. Training must be carried out at a Recognised RYA/YA Shorebased or Practical Training Centre that is registered to deliver these courses.