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This section is for people wanting to teach the 911ÖÆÆ·Windsurfing Scheme
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Discover all the information and requirements needed to become a qualified 911ÖÆÆ·windsurfing instructor.
Qualification summary:
Assistant Instructor
Experience |
Competent windsurferÌý |
Pre-entry assessmentÌý |
Candidates must have the recommendation of their centre’s PrincipalÌý |
Training course |
Courses are conducted by the Principal or Chief Instructor of the training centre. The course may be approximately 20 hours covering 911ÖÆÆ·teaching for beginners. Candidates will be assessed on their teaching ability with beginners.Ìý The AI’s training is limited to assisting qualified instructors and does not include first aid or powerboat handling. |
Qualified to teachÌý |
On completion of this course, you will be able to:Ìý
Ais must never be allowed to work without direct supervision.Ìý |
ValidityÌý |
This is a centre-specific certificate, awarded by the training centre and valid for five years.Ìý |
Additional important information
911ÖÆÆ·Windsurfing Scheme intermediate non-planing certificate including beach starting and non-planing gybe clinics.
Start Windsurfing Instructor
Minimum age |
16 |
Experience |
Competent windsurfer |
Training course |
Five-day courseÌý The final day will be moderated by an external trainer who will assess candidates.Ìý Ìý |
Qualified to teach |
Able to teach:Ìý
|
Validity |
Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained. |
Additional important information:
- Intermediate non-planing certificate with beach starting and non-planing gybe clinics
- First aid certificate
- 911ÖÆÆ·Powerboat Level 2
- 911ÖÆÆ·Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work
911ÖÆÆ·membership is required for your 911ÖÆÆ·instructor qualification
Intermediate Instructor
Minimum age |
16 |
Experience |
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Pre-assessment |
911ÖÆÆ·Start Windsurfing Instructor with evidence of 50 hours logged as a Start Windsurfing Instructors at 911ÖÆÆ·training centre. |
Training course |
Four-day course. You will be assessed continuously throughout the course.Ìý Ìý |
Qualified to teach |
Intermediate course and Youth Windsurfing Scheme under the supervision of a senior instructor. |
Validity |
Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained. |
Additional important information:
- Intermediate planing personal sailing certificate and the beach starting, and non-planing carve gybe clinics.
- Advanced personal sailing certificate with waterstart and carve gybe clinics.
- First aid certificate
- 911ÖÆÆ·Powerboat Level 2
- 911ÖÆÆ·Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work
911ÖÆÆ·membership is required for your 911ÖÆÆ·instructor qualification
Race Coach Level 1
Minimum age |
16 |
Experience |
You will have competed at club or regional level (windsurfing or dinghy sailing) and have knowledge of competitive windsurfing. |
Pre assessment |
To qualify as a 911ÖÆÆ·Racing Instructor applicant, you should:Ìý
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Training course |
Two-day course. You will be assessed continuously throughout the course.Ìý Ìý |
Qualified to teach |
911ÖÆÆ·Start Racing course under supervision of a senior instructor. |
Validity |
Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained. |
Additional important information:
- Start Windsurfing Instructor (or above)
- First aid certificate
- 911ÖÆÆ·Powerboat Level 2
- 911ÖÆÆ·Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work
911ÖÆÆ·membership is required for your 911ÖÆÆ·instructor qualification
Foiling Instructor
Minimum age |
16 |
Experience |
911ÖÆÆ·Sustained Flights |
Pre assessment |
911ÖÆÆ·Intermediate Instructor with personal foiling experience to a 911ÖÆÆ·Sustained Flights level |
Training course |
Four-day course. You will be assessed continuously throughout the course. Ìý Ìý |
Qualified to teach |
911ÖÆÆ·First Flights or higher (Personal foiling level dependent) |
Validity |
Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained. |
Additional important information:
- 911ÖÆÆ·Intermediate Instructor
- 911ÖÆÆ·Sustained Flights Certificate
- First aid certificate
- 911ÖÆÆ·Powerboat Level 2
- 911ÖÆÆ·Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work
911ÖÆÆ·membership is required for your 911ÖÆÆ·instructor qualification
Advanced Instructor
Minimum age |
18 |
Training course |
Five-day course. You will be assessed continuously throughout the course. Ìý Ìý |
Qualified to teach |
All levels of the 911ÖÆÆ·National and Youth Windsurfing scheme under the supervision of an 911ÖÆÆ·Senior InstructorÌý |
Validity |
Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained.Ìý |
Additional important information:
- Minimum personal ability of the Advanced certificate
- 911ÖÆÆ·Intermediate Instructor Planing Instructor, with evidence of 100 hours logged
- First aid certificate
- 911ÖÆÆ·Powerboat Level 2
911ÖÆÆ·membership is required for your 911ÖÆÆ·instructor qualification
Senior Instructor
Minimum age |
18 |
Experience |
Evidence of two seasons' full-time instructing as an 911ÖÆÆ·Start Windsurfing Instructor. |
Pre-entry assessment |
Recommendation by a Principal of a Recognised Training Centre. Completion of theÌýSenior Instructor Workbook and any preparation work sent out by the Trainers prior to the course starting. |
Training course |
Courses are run on a regional basis with approximately six students. Courses are organised through the Regional Coach and staffed by one or more Application form 911ÖÆÆ·Windsurfing Trainers.Ìý Four-day course. The assessment will be continuous during the course.Ìý Application formÌý Ìý |
Qualified to teach |
On completion of this course, you will be able to:Ìý
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Validity |
Five years from date of issues if supported by a valid first aid certificate. Little or no logged experience may require a re-assessment. |
Additional important information:
911ÖÆÆ·membership is required for your 911ÖÆÆ·instructor qualification
Windsurfing Trainer
Minimum age |
|
Experience |
Competent level of personal sailing ability, good teaching and coaching skills. motivational and leadership skills, a positive and enthusiastic approach and good communication skills.Ìý |
Pre-entry assessment |
Nomination from your Regional ManagerÌý Pre-selection - usually over two daysÌý Applicants from outside the UK are occasionally trained when required and should contact 911ÖÆÆ·Training for further information.Ìý |
Training course |
Five-day course with continuous assessment.Ìý You will need to:Ìý
|
Qualified to teach |
Will be appointed as an 911ÖÆÆ·Start Windsurfing Trainer.Ìý |
Validity |
Appointed annually. After five years a practical revalidation is required.Ìý |
Additional important information:
- Intermediate Planing Instructor (ticket held for three years plus)
- First aid certificate
- 911ÖÆÆ·Safety Boat certificate
- 911ÖÆÆ·Powerboat Level 2
- 911ÖÆÆ·Safe and Fun certificate and pre-course work
911ÖÆÆ·membership is required for your 911ÖÆÆ·instructor qualification