Keeping current 

A summary of major changes in our training schemes

Date Change implemented
September 2014 Changes to eligibility for the International Certificate of competence. See Nationality section of How to apply for an ICC.
April 2014 Inland Waterways Helmsman's Course to be taugth over two days.
3 February 2014 Avoiding and mitigating the effects of a hook - Guidance to Powerboat Instructors
1 February 2014 Guidance Notes Edition 1 Version 2 (valid from 1 February 2014)
27 January 2014 New sail cruising courses introduced: Start Sailing and Basic Skills
1 January 2014 New Guidance Notes for SRC exams published
Summary of changes with effect from 2/1/14
October RYA Instructor Code of Conduct - for all RYA Instructors, Coach Assessors, Trainers and Examiners
16 October 2013 Commercial endorsement letter to: Advance Powerboat Instructors; Powerboat Trainers and Principals
8 April 2013 Version 1.1 of Recogniton Guidance Notes available.
Summary of changes incorporated into Version 1.1
1 April 2013
 Anyone applying for a commercial endorsement to a Powerboat Level 2, Day Skipper course completion certificate, or Advanced Powerboat course ompletion certificate (dated before 1 Jan 2005) must submit an acceptable first aid certificate and a marine radio short range certificate with their application.
31 March 2013
 No more paper certificates to be issued for Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper and Inland Waterways practical courses. Only photo ID certificates may be issued and must be registered online.
11 March 2013
 Pilot Inland Waterways course introduced: Inland Waterways Crew Course.
1 February 2013 New consolidated guidance notes for recognised training centres come into effect
28 January 2013
 Pilot motor cruising courses introduced: Start Motor Cruising and Advanced Pilotage
1 January 2013 Dangers of cold water shock to be taught on all practical courses
17 December 2012 Intermediate and Advanced Powerboat course, instructor and
vessel requirements

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Article Published: November 27, 2012 14:26

Article Updated: October 16, 2014 14:50

 

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