The RYA Coastal Skipper course is for sailors who want to go a little further afield. We will teach you advanced skippering techniques, including preparation for sea, pilotage, yacht handling under power and sail, and delegating duties to the crew. The course also includes emergency situations such as recovering a man overboard under power and sail. There will be plenty of practice in the harbour, learning to manoeuvre the boat in smaller places and mooring in a variety of conditions. We will practice blind navigation, so that if you are in heavy weather or fog you will make it to the nearest harbour safely. It is recommended that the coastal skipper theory course is completed prior to the practical course - however, there is the option to self-study. You also have to have logged 300 NM over 15 days at sea (including two as a skipper) and eight night sail hours. The course runs over five days and nights. You will be living on one of our fully coded yachts with up to four other crew members and your Yachtmaster Instructor. Your food is included in the cost, as is overnight stays in harbours. To add to the experience of gaining your RYA Coastal Skipper, you will get the benefit of continuing your sailing experience on the west coast of Scotland.
Course Outline A key advancement with the Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy is the expanded scope of practice it provides. Unlike Level 3, which focuses on maintenance and recovery, Level 4 delves into the understanding of injuries, thereby enabling practitioners to confidently and effectively treat actual Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. This qualification marks a significant step towards becoming a therapist capable of addressing a wider range of client needs. For more course information click here Level 4 Sports Massage Courses The Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy builds on your existing knowledge and skills gained from the level 3 Sports Massage course. This qualification will provide learners with a deeper knowledge and further skills to be able treat clients and correct common patterns of dysfunction. Course Focus: Assessment skills Learning of a range of injuries and dysfunctions Introduction and learning of some special tests. Development of massage techniques & skills Patient aftercare advice along with corrective exercise prescription knowledge This Qualification Enables You To: Progression on to a Level 5 Sports Therapy Course Progression onto an Osteopathy or Physiotherapy course Venue BTST Academy & Clinic, Holly Farm, Clipstone Road, Edwinstowe, Nottingham, NG21 9JD Course delivery Online and Weekends Practical Course Dates 2025 Day 1; Saturday 31st May 2025 – Leg Anatomy and Palpation Day 2; Sunday 1st June 2025 – Torso and Arm Palpation Day 3; Saturday 12th July 2025 – Special Tests Day 4; Sunday 13th July 2025 – Advanced Massage Techniques Day 5; Saturday 16th August 2025 – Treatment planning and Case Studies Part 1 Day 6; Sunday 17th August 2025 – Treatment planning and Case Studies Part 2 Practical Assessments Book at Your Own Pace: Assessments are booked individually, allowing you to schedule them when you feel ready* Course days will run from 9:30am – 4:30pm Price £ 1400.00 Course Content For the course content and syllabus please click HERE Tutor Becky Tyler Assessor’s Becky Tyler, Laura Simmons & Clare Sargent Internal Verifier: Sarah Lane External Verifier: Will Mansford – Active IQ Awarding Body: Active IQ Payment on Booking: You can either select to pay:- The non refundable deposit of £400 or the Full Amount at time of booking. Paying a Deposit: If you select to pay the deposit you will receive communication via email to discuss & confirm a payment plan, all monies owed must be paid in full 1 week before the course start date ELCAS Funding: ELCAS Funding is available for this course Course Attendance: *We ask that all dates are attended but appreciate this is not always possible and therefore any missed days will need to be completed via home study. However if there are more than 2x days you are unable to attend, please contact us at btstacademy@outlook.com to discuss before booking. Refunds: Please note that your deposit is non-refundable. If you start your practical training and then withdraw from the course you will still be liable for the full course fee. Course Terms & Conditions: Click here
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Join us to gain experience and log miles. Perhaps you have the skill to complete the next level in RYA qualification but need more miles, or maybe you wish to refresh your capabilities as a qualified skipper or a crew member. This is the perfect opportunity to join like-minded people, practice your skills and log those required miles. You will be part of a crew of five, along with one of our experienced instructors who can help you with the skills and drills required for all levels of RYA courses. During a 5-day course you will visit some of the most beautiful harbours and anchorages on the west coast of Scotland. You will be living on one of our fully coded, well equipped, yachts. Food, fuel and marina fees are included. A weekend course will not venture so far, and the emphasis will be on short passages to local harbours or marinas, with lots of activities en route. What is included in the price: 5 nights on board (2 nights on a weekend course), all on board meals and snacks, all marina fees, fuel and gas. Optional extras: oil skins hire - £3.50 per item/day; cleaning fee £12.50/per person or the crew can clean the boat; sleeping bag can be hired at just £15 per period.
The 3 day Surf Coach Safety and Rescue Award establishes a standard that demonstrates the level of competence in lifesaving to meet the needs of becoming and operating as a Surf Coach. The course is physically demanding and will include swimming to set times and lifting. The Surf Coach Safety and Rescue Award is comprised of a variety of units and all must be successfully passed to attain the qualification.
Half day rally navigator training workshop scheduled to be ideal for crews doing the 2025 Tour of Cheshire Historic Road Rally but open to all.
Our one-day Park Tool School Basic: Ride with Confidence Course is perfect for anyone looking to learn how to address common issues while out riding. It is suitable for people with little to no knowledge of bike maintenance. This course is intended to ensure that participants leave at the end of the day with the confidence to fix common problems with their bikes. The maximum group size is 7. Our fully trained mechanic will be on hand to answer questions as they come up, and there is plenty of opportunity for practice. This course is fully endorsed by the Bikeabillity Trust for mechanic certification! For those participants seeking a Bikeability accreditation, there will be an assessment after the training. Please note for all other participants there is no assessment. Course Detail Basic Mechanical Skills – tools, stands, home shop set-up, tension & torquing bolts, lubrication, threadlockers & cleaners, health & safety Safety “M” check Tyres, tube & puncture repair (innertube replacement), with wheel removal and installation Looking after your drivetrain: lubrication, cleaning and wear of chains, rear sprockets and chainrings Disc brake systems – differences of cable vs hydraulic, rotors, basics of brake alignment, pad replacement Caliper rim brake adjustment and pad replacement for v-brake, dual pivot road caliper and cantilever Field repairs – what tools to take and tips & tricks to get you home! Please note that we will be concentrating on standard derailleur geared bikes. If you have a bike with hub brakes and hub gears you may find some parts of this course less relevant to your bike, though most things are transferable. If you have any questions or worries, please ask. Price The course costs £96 per person and includes: All tools and equipment A bicycle for you to work on if required (although we encourage you to bring your own where possible) Participants taking the course for a Bikeability accreditation will have an additional £20 fee for assessment and administration. When booking please tick the box in ‘Section 1: Choose Appointment’ to add this to your order. Please choose a course date below and fill out the form, you’ll then be able to pay online and further instructions for the course will be emailed to you. Refunds for courses are only given under exceptional circumstamces and never within 7 days of the advertised course. If we cancel the course for any reason a full refund will be given and a choice of alternative dates offered. If you have any further questions, do please get in touch. Finally, if you’re a Cambridge Cycling Campaign Member, we offer a 15% discount to support the good work that they do. Please get in touch for further details. Assessment For Bikeability Instructors The Bikeability assessment will include: Conduct an “M” check Check and correct tyre pressure Check and correct loose wheels, handlebars, or other parts Correct saddle orientation Identify poor braking and correct pad placement and cable tension Checking and correcting bike fit, including saddle and handlebar height, and brake/shift lever orientation Further Details Course participants must be 18 years or above. We do welcome younger participants 16+ but we accept these on a case by case basis based on their prior experience. Please contact us to discuss prior to booking. Our scheduled courses are run at our training workshop in Cambridge. If you have any further questions, do please get in touch. For more information, please read our Terms & Conditions.
A 2 day course for Powerboat Instructors (aged 17+) looking to advance their instructions level to include the Advanced and Intermediate Powerboat courses. The course builds on the command, teaching and communication skills all introduced at Powerboat Instructor level which will have been solidified by experience running courses. The course covers how to coach and train all aspects of the Advanced Powerboat course including safe command of a vessel at day and night, meteorology, Collision Regulations, Emergency situations and search patterns, and use of engines. The course is a mix of theory and practical. Course Pre-Requisites To do this course you will need the following certificates: First Aid certificate, Powerboat Instructor (with logged teaching hours), Advanced Powerboat course completion certificate, one of the following Certifiates of Competnce with a valid commercial endorsement; Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Completence, RYA Yachtmaster™ Coastal (Power) Certificate of Competence, or RYA Yachtmaster™ Offshore (Power) Certifcate of Competence (Instructors who do not hold a valid commercial endorsement will only be able to teach Intermediate Powerboat). RYA Instructor Training At Torbay Sea School we have trained many RYA Instructors who have gone on to instruct with us, other RYA training centres or as freelance instructors. During the course of your general RYA training you will have gained all the skills necessary to sail, motor or power boat with confidence to a high standard. The following courses consolidate all those skills and give you the tools required to instruct others to gain their RYA qualifications. You will be able to utilise our Instructors experience and our boats/equipment to feel at ease with instructing others.