Shorebased The all new RYA Interactive site PERCEPTION


SITUATION AWARENESS COMPREHENSION


PROJECTION DECISION ACTION FEEDBACK In the new shorebased packs,


there are a greater number of open questions. For instructors, these can be used to increase dialogue with students. To aid in marking these questions, instructor notes have been produced, which will help identify where there are errors in principle, and sometimes where credit can be given for a correct answer that may not fall within the question’s intended parameters. As instructors, open questioning


and two-way dialogue is key to gauging student knowledge and increasing conscious competence. This should be kept in mind when delivering classroom training, as it is when coaching afloat.


The final examinations The biggest change is the introduction of a new Passage Making final examination. Drawing principles from the IMO


Voyage Planning Guidelines, candidates will follow a passage of close to 60nm, with tasks set around different phases. Separated into four key sections (appraisal, planning, execution, and monitoring), the aim is to create a clear distinction of what could be done before, at the start of, and during a voyage. There is a stronger emphasis on decision making when things aren’t going to plan, as well as and in conjunction with, projecting forwards what is likely to happen an hour ahead. Central to this exercise is the appraisal section, which candidates will be expected to complete prior to the exam itself. They will be able to use notes and the information they have assembled to answer questions on the planning, execution, and monitoring processes.


www.rya.org.uk Instructors should ensure


they are familiar with the IMO Voyage Planning Guidelines when teaching Passage Planning. Most technical processes and facts we teach fit into this framework somewhere. This is, of course, also of value to practical instructors.


Summary The revised shorebased packs may feel different, and you are likely to find many of the questions more open. The syllabus, however, remains unchanged. The duration is also unchanged (although you may wish to review any advertising and scheduling to ensure you meet the requirements), and the enthusiasm and dedication of our instructors remains unchanged. Keep challenging yourselves in the classroom and keep delivering good training. When you get the new packs, constructive feedback is always welcome.


The new packs will be available early in 2017 but will only be distributed once the existing stock has run out. Training centres should


continue to use the current packs until their own stocks run out. All students on a course must use the same edition of the pack, ie if you have a course of six students but only five of the current edition packs remaining, you must order the new packs for all six students. If you have a smaller course in the future, the older packs can be used up then. No returns of the current edition will be accepted, and no exchanges for the 2017 edition will be made.


their site and easier access to seeing what their students have been up to. Managing the site is now more intuitive and we will be making further improvements over time to keep it moving forward. This is what is currently on offer:


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» A section of the RYA Interactive learning management site, branded for your own centre. You can even choose the best colour palette from a selection so that the site matches (or is close to) your company colours.


» Easy access to managing your students from sign up to course completion.


» A range of courses: Essential Navigation and Seamanship; The CEVNI test; Marine Radio Short Range Certificate; Professional Practices and Responsibilities; Safe and Fun; Cruising Instructor Pre-Course Knowledge Check.


» The ability to add your own additional information, handouts or activities to our centrally-created courses.


First Aid conference report A


lmost 100 RYA First Aid Instructors attended our third conference in May and discussed the updated Resuscitation and First Aid guidelines. Speakers included


Tim Sanders of the Essex Police and Dr Spike Briggs, Director of Medical Support Offshore Ltd. Charles Ball, Head of Coastal Operation for HM Coastguard updated instructors on the control of catastrophic external bleeding, recognition of concussion and the new UK Search and Rescue helicopter fleet. More details can be found on the RYA website. We also discussed the updating of instructions, how the use of an AED should be taught


on RYA First Aid courses and other future developments.


Resources for instructors There are useful resources for First Aid Instructors on the RYA website. You will find advice on dealing with head injuries, cold shock, hypothermia and drowning, and much more.


New First Aid Manual The revised 10th edition of St Johns/Red Cross/ St Andrews First Aid Manual is now available. Order code: FAM RRP: £11.99 Discounts for members and centres.


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he recently upgraded RYA Interactive site gives training centres more control over


Also, coming soon… We have been working with the UK Meteorological Office to produce some training material for Training Centres, Affiliated Clubs and sailors in general. We’ll let you know more in the Autumn. We are still working on the first


few Day Skipper modules online, to provide a great progression from the Essential Navigation and Seamanship course (which we are also updating). Finally, we are investigating the


ability for centres to add complete courses to their interactive site, rather than simply adding content to our existing courses. More detail on these new features will follow soon.


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