Hoo
Ness Yacht Club
RYA
Training 2007-8
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Introduction to Basic Navigation and Safety(2 days) |
Suitable
for complete beginners |
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Day Skipper Theory (6 days) |
Most suitable for those with a little experience, especially those planning to attend a practical course and also those with experience who feel they need to refresh or update their knowledge. |
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Coastal
Skipper /Yachtmaster |
A prerequisite for a practical assessment at either level, assumes knowledge and experience to Day Skipper level. |
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International Certificate of Competence (ICC) and/or CEVNI testing. |
The
ICC test is both theoretical and practical and in total takes 3-4 hours, for
the practical part the candidate must provide an appropriate vessel (and crew
if required). |
In addition
to the above courses and tests the following one day courses can be arranged at
or through Hoo Ness Yacht Club if there is sufficient demand. Note; non-members
are welcome to attend any of the in house courses.
Any one
wishing to undertake any these courses should indicate this on the booking form and forward it to:
Training Officer, Hoo Ness Yacht Club by post or email to bgard@clara.net
One booking
form per candidate please. Additional forms available in the club house
opposite the galley window or print your own from www.hooness.org.uk . Note: All courses must be booked and
paid for in advance.
Diesel Engine Maintenance
Course Type : Theory, Adult Course
Pre-course experience : None
Assumed Knowledge : None
Course Content : Basic maintenance and engine care.
Course Goals: Awareness of the main systems of a marine diesel engine. Able to
take simple measures to prevent mechanical breakdown at sea and rectify defects
which do not require workshop support
Duration : 1 day
Small Craft Radar Operation
Course Type : Theory
Pre-course experience : None
Assumed Knowledge : None
Course Content : Basic understanding of radar and set controls. Plotting and
collision avoidance. Navigation techniques.
Course Goals : An understanding of how to use radar in a small boat.
Duration : 1 day
Course Type : Theory and practical, Adult Course
Pre-course experience : None
Assumed Knowledge : None
Course Content : Preparation for survival, lifejackets, medical issues, search
and rescue techniques. It includes a practical session in a swimming pool to
experience entering an inflated life raft whilst fully kitted out.
Course Goals: To gain a good knowledge of survival techniques, the safety
equipment carried on small boats and spend valuable time doing practical drills
in a life raft.
Duration : 1 day
First Aid Afloat
Course Type : Theory, Adult & Junior Course
Minimum pre-course experience : None
Assumed Knowledge : None
Course Content : First aid and resuscitation techniques for yachtsmen,
including a knowledge of the treatment for hypothermia.
Course Goals: An understanding of basic first aid afloat.
Duration : 1 day
Note; the course completion certificate has a life of 3 years and an in date
one must be produced by anyone undertaking a Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster
practical assessment.
Course Type : THEORY
Pre-course experience : Nil
Assumed Knowledge : Nil
Course Content : Use of marine radio including GMDSS. Routine, distress and
urgency procedures.
Course Goal: Competent use of a Marine VHF/DSC radio and the attainment of the
marine radio "Short Range Certificate" and "Authority to
Operate".
Duration : 1 day