Rockley Watersports RYA Instructor Training
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Welcome Reflecting back on 2019, one of our biggest achievements are the steps we have made to conserve and preserve our planet. We now question everything we do and the effect this has on the environment and all our staff have embraced all these changes - big and small. We are so lucky to work in such creative learning environments and as a teaching establishment which sees over 10,000 young people and adults come through our doors, we feel it is our duty to educate those on the importance of looking after the very waters we use on a daily basis. It is ours to enjoy but also ours to protect.
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Following an amazing 2019 season, we reviewed all our products and I really hope that you enjoy the improvements we have made. Our instructor training programmes have become more flexible, which we hope will fit better into people’s busy lives, in the same way as offering shorter learn to sail courses. We have added some new and exciting changes to our summer family activity holidays in France, with the option to include surf lessons into the programme this year. For our schools and groups, we have also looked at their trips and have made some great changes to their programmes for 2020.
Our Education programme has expanded and as well as our very popular BTEC Level 3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure) course, we have introduced a Level 2 Diploma Sport (Outdoor Adventure), as well as an Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship Programme. It is so rewarding to watch these young people develop from school leavers to confident young adults, who are so enthusiastic about working in the watersports and outdoor industry. So, if you are an experienced sailor possibly looking to pass your knowledge onto others as an instructor, or just someone who wants to improve or perfect your skills on the water, we are sure we have the right course for you! So, take a look at all the exciting opportunities we have on offer, and I and all the fantastic team at Rockley look forward to seeing you very soon! Pip Woods – Managing Director
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RYA Instructor Training With our experienced team of seven full time RYA Coach Assessors, we offer unrivalled experience and expertise with more training, courses and qualifications on the water than anyone else. Based at our flagship watersports centre, Rockley Point in Poole Harbour, you can learn and train in a spectacular setting and achieve remarkable results. RYA Instructor qualifications are recognised worldwide, opening up opportunities for you to work around the world. As well as all the instructor courses themselves we offer all the pre requisite courses such as RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA Safety Boat, RYA First Aid, RYA Safe and Fun Safeguarding and Pre-entry Assessment.
If you make a booking including all the required pre-requisites along with your RYA Dinghy Instructor course (RYA Pre Entry Assessment, RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA First Aid) we will give you 10% OFF the courses. All instructors are also required to take the RYA Safe and Fun Safeguarding course prior to instructor training. Full Board accommodation for those aged 16-24 years can be booked with us in our residential lodge for the duration of your courses.
Our hugely popular Instructor Training courses are taught by a team of highly qualified individuals with many years’ experience between them. We offer the highest standard of training to ensure a future generation of highly skilled and competent individuals
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RYA Instructor Training Courses RYA Dinghy Instructor Pre Entry Sailing Assessment (16+)
RYA Instructor Training
RYA Powerboat Level 2 (14+)
An RYA pre-requisite for the RYA Dinghy Instructor course is that all candidates have to pass RYA Pre-Entry Sailing Assessment, conducted by an RYA Coach Assessor. Sailing skills such as man overboard, sailing tight circles, sailing a triangular course and sailing a follow-my-leader course will be assessed to advanced sailing standard. We offer an optional practice day prior to the assessment.
This ever-popular 2-day course includes basic seamanship skills such as handling the boat safely under power in a variety of conditions. You will practice manoeuvres such as coming alongside and man overboard. Some speed work will also be undertaken outside the harbour.
Instructor Preparation Week (16+)
This one day course covers the principles of first aid with the emphasis on working in a water-based environment. The qualification is valid for 3 years and recognised for all RYA Instructor qualifications.
This week is aimed who would benefit from more practice and preparation prior to taking the RYA Pre Entry Assessment. With 4 days on the water working through the assessment syllabus really getting to grips with the manoeuvres in our local conditions, you will have the best possible preparation before taking the RYA Pre Entry Assessment on the Friday.
RYA First Aid
RYA Dinghy Instructor (16+) - MOST POPULAR COURSE -
Our very popular 5-day RYA Dinghy Instructor course teaches you the RYA method, the structure of the RYA and how to teach sailing. An RYA Dinghy Instructor qualification is highly valued and is recognised as the industry standard for employment at watersports centres and holiday organisations both here in the UK and overseas. This course runs throughout the year and every week of the school holidays. It is our most popular RYA Instructor course so ensure you book in plenty of time to guarantee a space. If you would like any advice regarding this course and the pre-requisites required, call the office on 01202 677272. Please note that you are required to complete the 1-day RYA Pre-entry Assessment before attending the RYA Dinghy Instructor course. www.rockley.org
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RYA Instructor Training
RYA Start Windsurf Instructor (16+)
This 5-day course is for competent windsurfers who are looking to teach the RYA Start Windsurfing course and the RYA Youth Windsurfing Scheme.
RYA Intermediate Windsurf Instructor (16+) RYA Safe And Fun Safeguarding - Online Course
This course is suitable for anyone working with children and vulnerable adults in an RYA environment. This includes those volunteering or working at recognised training centres and affiliated clubs. It provides a basic level of knowledge and awareness, put in the context of realistic scenarios that anyone could encounter at their club or centre and is also a pre-requisite for instructor training.
RYA Senior Instructor (18+)
This 4-day course covers preparation and delivery of sessions, course and centre management, powerboat handling in a teaching environment, RYA Sailing Schemes and the role of a Senior Instructor. Students will be assessed on a continual basis over the 4 days when running water-based sessions.
RYA Safety Boat (18+)
This 2-day course trains competent powerboat drivers in fleet rescue and the techniques required when rescuing small craft. It is useful for those wishing to assist with rescue cover at their local sailing club and is also a pre-requisite for the RYA Senior Instructor Course.
This 4-day course develops techniques including the beachstart, harness work and carve gybing.
RYA Powerboat Instructor (16+)
This 3-day course trains you in the various techniques and teaching methods required to instruct the RYA Level 1 and 2 syllabus and is run by an RYA Powerboat Trainer. All students will run a number of sessions to develop personal skills and teaching ability. Please note that you are required to complete the 1-day RYA Powerboat Instructor Pre-skills Assessment before attending the course.
If you book all the required pre requisites along with your RYA Dinghy Instructor course (RYA Pre Entry Assessment, RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA First Aid) we will give you 10% off the courses.
2 Day Instructor Endorsements
RYA Instructor Training
RYA Advanced Instructor (16+)
The RYA Advanced Instructor qualification enables experienced RYA Dinghy Instructors to coach advanced boat handling skills and the RYA Performance Sailing module.
RYA Race Instructor (16+)
The RYA Racing Instructor qualification enables experienced RYA Dinghy Instructors, with a passion for racing, to develop skills and techniques required to teach the RYA Start Racing module.
RYA Multihull Instructor (16+)
The course will involve the coaching of multihull skills through the running of sessions ashore and afloat. In order to run such sessions successfully a good practical knowledge of multihull sailing techniques and manoeuvres is expected.
12 Week Professional Watersports Training Our highly regarded 12 week Watersports Instructor package will give you amazing worldwide employment opportunities in the watersports industry. For those with little watersports experience you will work up to RYA Dinghy Instructor, RYA Start Windsurf Instructor and Paddleboard Instructor as well as taking all the pre requisite and background theory courses. The package includes full board accommodation, all equipment, instruction, logbooks, exam fees and certificates. You will be required to join the RYA as a member.
Your fast-track route in to the watersports and outdoor industry. We’ll get you there faster! www.rockley.org www.rockley.org
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RYA Instructor Training
Developing Your Skills Leap for Success
Our highly regarded Leap for Success Scholarship will not only give you the best worldwide employment opportunities in the watersports industry. Following your 12-week training course working up to RYA Dinghy Instructor, RYA Start Windsurf Instructor and Paddleboard Instructor you will hone your skills and gain valuable experience at one of our five centres either in the UK or France.
“It's definitely made me a more confident person for which I am so grateful” Jaz Boote, Leap Graduate
All equipment, instruction, logbooks, exam fees, certificates as well as travel to the centre if you will be working in France is included. You will be required to join the RYA as a member.
“I have met the most amazing people and have really developed as an Instructor. Rockley is genuinely a great company to work for. They look after you in a big way. When you think of Rockley you think of family.” Alex Ogle, Leap Graduate
Senior Instructor Development Programme This 3-week programme is aimed at giving more experienced instructors the opportunity to gain the RYA Senior Instructor qualification. The programme includes coach led mentoring, RYA Safety Boat and the RYA Senior Instructor course.
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Our Accommodation Our fully supervised, purpose-built accommodation is only a short walk from the sailing centre. Each ensuite bunkroom sleeps between four and six people with girls and boys accommodated separately and those of a similar age sharing a room. Please inform us if friends are holidaying together and would like to stay together. Our own catering team provide three healthy, balanced meals a day and enough to satisfy appetites energised by days out in the fresh air. Childcare vouchers can be used for all our residential or non-residential options.
For the Grown Ups Adult Residential at Rockley -
available for 17-24 year olds who are attending our Advanced and Instructor courses.
B&B - contact Poole Tourism on
01202 262600 or www.pooletourism.com
Rockley Park - mobile homes are available to rent located on Rockley Park, call 01202 679393
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Fabulous Location
Poole, Dorset Rockley Point, Poole, Dorset is where it all started in 1976 and remains our flagship centre. It is absolutely the perfect place for you to learn to sail, windsurf and powerboat and for us to teach you! Poole Harbour offers safe, idyllic conditions on the water and with our youth residential holidays a secure, happy setting for your children to experience a trip away from home as
well as the challenges of tidal waters for children and adults, beginners and experienced sailors alike. Our Poole Park centre is based on the UK’s largest inland saltwater lake. With quick access to the sheltered, shallow water, this centre is ideal for young children, beginners and for anyone wanting to get on the water in a safe environment.
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Outdoor Sports Education & Development Programmes 16 - 18 year olds Rockley Education has expanded to offer both, our ever popular, BTEC Level 3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure) course, a Level 2 Diploma Sport (Outdoor Adventure) and a 1-year Activity Instructor Apprenticeship following the BTEC Level 3 course. This year will see Rockley becoming the largest provider of the BTEC Level 3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure) course with over 120 students. Its popularity has increased year-on-year.
“The Rockley BTEC really has changed my life and has given me the confidence to chase my dreams! I can’t thank them enough for what they have helped me achieve and my time here will stay with me forever.” Charlotte Moors, BTEC Graduate
Your Future - Create it, Love it, Live it Education
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Rockley Education
BTEC Level 3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
Level 2 Diploma Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
Outdoor Activity Instructor Apprenticeship
For your post GSCE Education and Training our BTEC Level 3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure) is a unique course designed to provide both academic and internationally recognised qualifications across a range of disciplines that will enable students to build a career in the outdoor and leisure industries specialising in watersports.
The Level 2 Diploma Sport (Outdoor Adventure) course combines theory units, practical activities and employer valued professional National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications. This unique course has been designed to enable candidates to start their career in the outdoors and leisure industry. It provides a great stepping stone for those who don’t quite meet the entry requirements for our Level 3 course and offers learners an opportunity for further development before progressing on to Level 3 the following year.
Our Apprenticeship programme gives an opportunity to those who have completed the BTEC Level 3 Sport (Outdoor Adventure) to benefit from further training and experience with Rockley. The Apprenticeship is a real job with training, enabling learners to earn while they still learn and develop in the Watersports industry and also to achieve further nationally recognised qualifications to prepare them for a more senior role in the company.
As well as offering a high level of vocational training giving you the qualifications required to go straight into employment, our BTEC Level 3 course also gives you a direct route to university as it is equivalent to 3 A levels.
check out our website for our FREE Open Events - rockley.org/btec/open-days
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Be part of an awesome team - Work with Rockley At Rockley we recognise that it’s our staff who are our most valuable asset and are some of the best in the industry and for this reason we go to great lengths to ensure that Rockley is a great place to work. We offer a variety of management and senior management positions as well as water/activity based roles, support and catering vacancies. All these roles come with all the benefits you would expect with working for one of the most reputable companies in the watersports industry. Our development programme also gives you the opportunity to grow your skills set during your time with us. .
Got what it takes? If you have the passion, dedication and determination to work with us, we promise a season centred around friendship, teamwork, personal development and fun! For further information on any of our vacancies or development programmes, please contact Kat Sargent - team@rockley.org, apply online or call 01202 677272 to speak to a staff member.
It’s about doing what you love, doing it well and really having fun! www.rockley.org
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2020 Prices & Dates £
Courses
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Deposit
Sailing Courses Youth 2 Day Courses
£175
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25,27
13,15,20,22,27,29
3,5,10,12,17,19,24,26
26,28
£50
Youth 5 Day Sailing Courses (incl Friday Fun Day)
£375
6,13
25
13, 20, 27
3, 10, 17, 24
26
£50
Youth 5 Day Sailing Residential
£515
6,13
13, 20, 27
3, 10, 17, 24
26
£50
Youth 5 Day Multi Activity Week
£375
27
3
£50
Youth 5 Day Multi Activity Week - Residential
£515
27
3
£50
Youth Multi Activity Weekend
£175
18, 25
8
£50
Youth Windsurfing Weekend
£175
Adult 2 Day Courses - Weekends
£175
Adult 2 Day Courses - Weekdays
£175
Adult Sailing Days - Saturdays
£75
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9,23
11
9,23
18, 25
8
25
15, 29
£50 26
24
£50
20, 22
3, 5
£50
25
15, 29
£50
Private Tuition
From £199
Please call for availability
£50
Multi-Hull Sailing Courses
From £199
Please call or check out the website for availability
£50
RYA Sailing & Windsurf & Instructor Courses £360
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6, 13
25
13, 20, 27
3, 10, 17, 24
26
£50
RYA Pre-entry Training Day - Saturday
£85
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4, 11
23
11, 18, 25
1, 8, 15, 22
24
£50
RYA Pre-entry Assessment - Sunday
£110
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5, 12
24
12, 19, 26
2, 9, 16, 23
25
£50
Instructor Preparation Week
£375
13, 20, 27
3, 10, 17
RYA Senior Instructor
£360
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13
RYA Start Windsurf Instructor
£360
RYA Intermediate Windsurf Instructor
£360
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RYA Advanced Instructor
£190
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RYA Race Instructor
£190
Please call or check out the website for dates. Minimum of 2 students
£50
RYA Multi-Hull Instructor
£190
Please call or check out the website for dates. Minimum of 2 students
£50
RYA Keelboat Instructor
£190
Please call or check out the website for dates. Minimum of 2 students
£50
RYA Dinghy Instructor
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6, 27
£50 26 26
£50 23
£50 £50 £50
Courses
£
Feb
£315
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Mar
Apr
May
4,9,11,16
23
11
23
Jun
Jul
Aug
11, 16, 18 23, 25, 30
1, 6, 8, 13, 15 20, 22, 27
Sept
Oct
Nov
Deposit
RYA Powerboat Courses RYA Powerboat Level 2
24, 29
£50
RYA Safety Boat
£315
RYA Powerboat Instructor Skills
£110
2
24 2
£50 £50
RYA Powerboat Instructor
£420
3
3
£50
RYA Shorebased Courses RYA First Aid (includes Manual) - Saturday
£110
Essential Navigation & Seamanship Skills - Online
£99
22
11, 18
30
Available every day - online course
18, 25
1,8,15,22,29
RYA Safe & Fun Safeguarding - online
£20
Available every day - online course
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£50 £50
Professional Watersports Training Packages 3 week Senior Instructor Package*
£1,695
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£150
12 Week Professional Watersports instructor Package*
£5,495
10
£150
Leap for Success - 12 weeks*
£1,450
10
£150
Extras Accommodation (per person per night)
£42
Lunches (per person per day)
£5
Dinner (per person per day)
£10
Powerboat Instructor Logbook (G19)
£15
Windsurf Instructor Manual (W33)
£18
Dinghy Instructor Logbook (G14)
£14
Sailing Logbook
£9
*Includes accommodation & meals. All courses can be booked with accommodation (age 10-24 years)
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