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The RYA Powerboat Instructor Skills Assessment is a mandatory requirement ahead of all Powerboat Instructor courses. Course Duration 1/2 day for each group of 3 attendees. If we have 6 attending then one group will go afloat in the morning and another in the afternoon with an overlap at lunchtime to address the theory element of the assessment. Instructor – student ratio 3 students to 1 Powerboat Trainer per boat. Minimum Age Those over the age of 16 can attend the assessment. Course price For those attending the RYA Powerboat Instructor course with us the cost of the assessment is £150. Course dates You can attend a pre-assessment at any time up to 6 months before your course. Assessments are always scheduled the day before a instructors course for those that can’t get to the centre ahead of the course. We are usually happy to schedule dates for assessments to suit your diary. Candidates for the pre-assessment will be expected to demonstrate competence in Hold off a mark Pick up and secure to a buoy Moor alongside up/downtide Turn using warps Turn in a confined space Recover a man overboard (dummy) Stop and start the engine Planing speed runs including figure 8 and ‘U’ turns Theory including charts, tides, buoyage, colregs and pilotage 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.

With this mandatory Autism program for teachers, gain a better understanding of autism and help those who need special educational assistance. Earn a CPD accredited qualification and become a more effective teacher in giving students a meaningful life. This comprehensive expert-designed course can help you to build a solid foundation and understand core concepts of Autism. You will find a rigorous framework; a step-by-step learning process that ensures your mastery in assisting students with special needs. This course is designed to include everything one may want to gain a clear understanding of autism. If you are looking to enrich your teaching skills so that you can get access to more students with autism, then this course is exactly for you. This comprehensive course will certainly meet your essential needs to become a more proficient teacher to the students with special needs. Get prepared for a rewarding career in teaching.  Get trained with this CPD accredited course that offers a certificate of completion as proof of your expertise in this field, and you can show your certificate in your Linkedin profile and your resume to impress employers and improve your teaching skills. This course will be a stepping stone to your career success equipping you with the in-depth understanding of Autism.

The YMCA qualifications support every learner, whether they are taking their first steps into fitness or simply wish to boost their skills.  Course Overview This award is suitable for learners of all ages, who wish to gain knowledge in diet and nutrition for their own use, as well as learners who wish to enhance the role they already have in the fitness industry. Learners will cover: • Structure and function of the digestive system • The glycaemic index • The role of cholesterol, macro nutrients and micro nutrients • Guidelines for a healthy, balanced diet • Obesity and weight management Structure: Mandatory units: • Diet and Nutrition for Healthy Living • Food Groups and Digestion Progression Routes: • YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing • YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity Entry Requirements: None DURATION 50 Hours WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate

This IMI qualification is designed for technicians who maintain, diagnose and repair high and low voltage operating systems on electric/hybrid vehicles. It contains the skills and knowledge required to work safely around a vehicles high and low voltage electrical system and electric drive train system, whilst carrying out repairs or maintenance. It also contains the knowledge and skills required to work safely around the vehicle that may have had damage to its high energy/electrical system. On completing this qualification, technicians will have gained knowledge of both low and high voltage technologies and an understanding of their dangers. The content of this qualification has been designed to give learners the knowledge and skills required to work safely around Electric/Hybrid vehicles whilst carrying our diagnostic, testing and repair activities.

This course is aimed at anyone who has a duty of care for, or comes into contact with, adults in need of care and support, either as a paid professional or a volunteer. You and the organisation you work for must take appropriate measures for the protection of adults in your care, while still ensuring they are supported and empowered. This course can bring you one step closer to being able to do this.

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This course is intended to give you an overview of the common types and symptoms of dementia as well as going into how it can affect the brain in different ways. It also covers strategies to use with clients with dementia and dealing with challenging behaviour. The course is intended for anyone who works with or around people that may be living with dementia.

This Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines course will start by explaining the key terminology used when handling medicines. It then goes into detail about the roles of the people involved, some of the different groups of medicines, providing different levels of support to patients, infection control, label interpretation and much more.

This course explains, in brief, why fires occur and what actions you must take to help prevent them starting and the actions you must take when they do. By completing this course you will be making your workplace a safer environment.

The main outcome of this training course is to provide you with the knowledge to carry out the functions of a fire marshal. Please note, this course also contains all of the content in the Basic Fire Awareness and Fire Extinguisher courses. This course is a variation on the Fire Marshal course that contains information that is specific to employees of care and residential homes.