Training Notices


For guidance on other areas of RYA Training: www.rya.org.uk/coursestraining/resources


Reference: TN 10-16 Issue date: 1 January 2017 Applies to: » RYA Recognised Training Centres offering practical sail or motor cruising courses


» Yachtmaster and Cruising Instructors


Detail From 1 January 2017 there will no longer be separate tidal and non-tidal syllabi and certificates for Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper practical courses. In addition, sail and motor cruising training centres will no longer be identified as either tidal or non- tidal centres. The new combined syllabi will


ensure that all candidates will at the very least have covered the concepts of boat handling, navigating and pilotage in areas with streams, currents and significant tidal range. Wherever possible the syllabus should be


delivered practically. If this is not possible, it must be covered theoretically. New RYA Day Skipper and


Coastal Skipper practical certificates will be available in 2017 with the tidal/non tidal text removed. From 1 January 2017, centres still holding a stock of the current certificates may continue to use them, crossing out the tidal/non- tidal option at the time of issue. Students who have previously completed a non-tidal course will still need to complete a two-day conversion course to cover the tidal syllabus if they


ePacks now available for RYA Power Schemes Course Packs


Reference: TN 11-16 Issue date: April 2016 Applies to: » RYA Recognised Training Centres recognised to run RYA Power Scheme Courses


Detail ePacks are now available to order from the RYA for the following courses: » RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling Course


» RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman’s Course


» Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course


It is not compulsory for centres to offer ePacks to their students. However, centres opting to offer ePacks must give their students the choice of how they wish to receive their course pack – as an ePack or as a printed pack.


Before ordering ePacks, please read: Training Guidance TG 15-15 Using ePacks for Courses for a full explanation of ePacks, how to use them, what you will need to tell your students and the level of support that you will be required to offer. Further Training Notices will be issued as ePacks become available for other courses. ePacks will not become


available for all courses due to the nature of some materials not being suitable for a digital format.


Ordering ePacks ePacks can be ordered by contacting the RYA quoting your


training centre’s account number: Tel: +44 (0)23 8060 4132 (0900-


1700 Mon-Fri UK time) email: orders@rya.org.uk Order codes:


» E-PBPP - ePack for RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling Course. Cost £10.25


» E-IWCP - ePack for RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman’s Course. Cost £11.75


» E-PWCP - Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course. Cost £9.75


See also: » TG 15-15 Using ePacks for Courses


View notice RYA Training Tidal syllabus to be included in all Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper practical courses


wish to receive a certificate which does not show the non-tidal endorsement. The G158 Logbook will be


adjusted to reflect the changes. This does not affect the pre-


requisites for the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence, both of which will still need to complete at least 50% of the minimum qualifying mileage in tidal waters.


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Removal of tidal/non-tidal and coastal/inland distinction from RYA Sailing, Windsurfing and Powerboat Instructor qualifications


Reference: TN 12-16 Issue date: 1 August 2016 Applies to: » RYA Coach Assessors, Windsurfing Trainers, and Powerboat Trainers


» RYA Instructors within the Sailing, Windsurfing and Powerboat Schemes


» RYA Recognised Training Centre Principals and Chief Instructors


» RYA Centre Inspectors


Detail From 1 January 2017 there will no longer be tidal/non-tidal or coastal/inland endorsements, or differentiation for RYA Instructor qualifications within the Sailing, Windsurfing and Powerboat schemes.


All instructor training delivered must cover all aspects of the syllabus irrespective of location, including basic tidal and navigational awareness to an appropriate level, and as outlined in the appropriate instructor training course syllabus. Wherever


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possible the syllabus should be delivered practically and, if not possible, it must be covered theoretically. Instructor certificates will be changed to reflect this and will be issued from 1 January 2017 to newly qualifying instructors. Instructors who are already qualified will receive the new style of certificate when they next revalidate. As referenced in the RYA


Recognition Guidance Notes, it is the Principal’s responsibility to ensure all staff have received


appropriate briefing, debriefing and regular site-specific in-house training for the centre’s operating areas and procedures. Course completion certificates will continue to be issued as tidal/non-tidal or coastal/inland, according to the course being offered and the location of the training centre. Please note: Further guidance will be issued to the relevant people shortly.


View notice www.rya.org.uk


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