About RYA Recognition


Key Roles at a Training Centre RGN A3 A3.1 Introduction


The Principal, Chief Instructor and Primary Contact must fully understand their responsibilities to comply with these Recognition Guidance Notes (RGNs).


Before applying for RYA recognition a Principal and Chief Instructor must be in place. The same person may fulfil both roles.


A3.2 Principal’s undertaking The Principal of a Recognised Training Centre (RTC) must be aged 18 or over and have sufficient authority within the organisation to manage the activities.


The Principal does not need to be a qualified instructor, but in such situations a Chief Instructor must be appointed for each discipline. One Chief Instructor can cover multiple disciplines if appropriately qualified.


By submitting a signed Application for Recognition, the Principal undertakes to maintain standards of RYA recognition. In particular the following should be noted that the Principal:


• is required to give a personal undertaking to ensure compliance by the RTC with the RGNs and the relevant vessel checklists, training scheme logbooks and handbooks.


• holds overall responsibility for compliance with these RGNs.


• along with the organisation they represent, must be fully aware of their responsibilities under any statutory or common law duty of care owed to trainees.


• has sought professional advice to assure themselves that they hold adequate insurance cover and comply with the RYA’s public liability insurance requirements.


• is expected to ensure all activities at the centre are conducted within the spirit of recognition using suitably qualified or experienced staff.


• confirms continued compliance by signing the annual inspection report.


A3.3 The Chief Instructor Chief Instructor of an RTC should be aged 18 or over and have sufficient authority within the centre to manage the disciplines for which they are appointed.


The Chief Instructor undertakes to maintain standards of RYA recognition. In particular the Chief Instructor:


• has day-to-day responsibility for the standards of training, equipment maintenance and wellbeing of the students and instructors.


Issued 21/06/2024. Information correct at time of publication. 10


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