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This course aims to teach instructors how to deliver the first three courses of the Dinghy Program including Start Sailing 1, Start Sailing 2 and Better Sailing. Participants will learn and practise effective techniques for theory and practical instructing with continuous feedback and support.
Course Prerequisites
- Be 16 years old and Water Confident
- Comply with the State/Territory legislation including, but not only, child protection laws (if applicable in that state)
- Hold the level of competence in the Program they wish to instruct
- Hold a current HLTAID003 - Provide First Aid Certificate
- Hold a current maritime licence, or state equivalent
- Hold an Australian Sailing Powerboat Handling Certificate. If you completed the Safety Boat Operator but not the Powerboat Handling course, please upload the Safety Boat Operator Certificate HERE and the Powerboat Handling Certificate will be added against your profile
Prerequisite Learning
Who should do this course?
This course is for anyone looking to become a Dinghy Instructor and instruct the Dinghy learn to sail program at an accredited Discover Sailing Centre.
Cost
$400.00
Book here: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/sailing/events/77239/
Course Outcome
The course aims to develop skills and knowledge in the following areas:
- General Instructing skills - Communication, Planning, Risk Management, etc
- Fundamental sailing skills: Tacking, gybing, capsize recovery, etc
- Powerboat skills, whilst instructing, including towing
Pending your success, you will gain the Dinghy Instructor qualification.
