Bristol Maritime Academy PWC Certification Solution Professional Training On water On shore Online On board Bristol Maritime Ltd. Underfall Yard Cumberland Road Bristol BS1 6XG United Kingdom +44 (0) 117 929 1153 +44 (0) 7971 214351 info@bristolmaritime.co.uk contact@bristolmaritime.co.uk www.bristolmaritime.co.uk www.bristolmaritime.co.uk
BACKGROUND In 2007, the RYA introduced PWC certification for private and charter yachts so that guests and owners could be issued with PWC licenses, as required by an increasing number of coastal authorities. In order for a yacht to be able to issue these licenses, it must employ a PWC Instructor and become an RYA Recognised Teaching Centre. All centres must have a nominated principal and the recognition sits with both the yacht and the individual. Following many requests from the superyacht charter industry, we have launched a new basic PW course for guests using PWs during their charter holiday 'The Introduction to Personal Watercraft Safety Course'. www.rya.org.uk Personal Watercraft feature aboard many charter yachts and you can be sure that guests will always want to use them, regardless of their ability or experience. In addition, an increasing number of coastal authorities are demanding that appropriate licenses are held by the PWC operator.
SOLUTION Bristol Maritime Academy (formerly Blueprint Watersports) has been instrumental in developing watersports solutions at all levels. With this experience we have created a fast and easy process to ensure you quickly become a fully equipped RYA Centre. STAGE PREPARATION TRAINING INSPECTION ACTION Completion of Operations Manual specific to the yacht, including Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments, Emergency Action Plans etc. Assistance with RYA application process Preparation of RYA required safety equipment PWC Competency Course (if not already held by the individual) PWC Instructor Training Course for up to 6 people Preparation of paperwork for RYA International Certificate of Competence (ICC) if required Training with nominated principal to ensure that RYA Guidance notes are fully applied and responsibility is clearly recognised Staff training with all relevant crew regarding application of guidelines OUTCOME Yacht will be ready for independent RYA inspection with all paperwork and practices in place RYA PWC Competency Certificate RYA PWC Instructor Certificate RYA ICC Certificate Ready for Inspection
COURSES COURSE PRACTICAL RYA PWC CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE (1 DAY) Familiarisation Control at slow speed Falling off and reboarding Capsize and righting Control at speed Following a planned route Identifying buoys and marks Recognising potential collision situations Slalom exercise Towing a PWC Knots RYA PWC INSTRUCTOR COURSE (3 DAYS) Teaching techniques/styles Practice PWC handling & teaching Communication skills Creating a useful course model Practical instruction techniques Teaching sessions within the RYA PWC competency course syllabus Carrying out orientation exercise Use of a powerboat in a teaching environment THEORY Personal equipment Launching and landing Safety equipment Collision avoidance Orientation at sea including subjects such as charts, buoys, tides and compass use Weather forecasts Emergency equipment Courtesy to other water users Classroom presentation skills Use of visual aids Course planning & management The instructor s role The RYA scheme Pilotage planning PRE-REQUISITES Previous Experience - None required Ability after the course - Self-sufficient in good conditions. RYA PWC Certificate of Competence, RYA First Aid. Minimum of one full season or two seasons part time PWC riding experience.
WHY CHOOSE BRISTOL MARITIME ACADEMY? With over 30 years industry experience the founders of the business have been involved at the very top of the watersports industry. BMA have been heavily involved in managing and consulting on some of the worlds most successful watersports centres and government programmes. We have also been instrumental in the development of current training schemes, safety legislation and operational procedures for leisure activity companies and national sailing authorities around the world. We were so impressed with BMA s professional approach and training we have decided to have all our yachts sign up to the service" Exclusive Yacht Management (EYM) Lorri Bell, Managing Director CASE STUDY The captain and 5 of the crew of MY Solemar completed their RYA Personal Watercraft training with BMA and can now issue their guests with PWC Licenses. The 3 day Instructor course was run in Antibes using the yacht as the base and included theoretical and practical training and assessment. Following the training, M.Y SOLEMAR were inspected and passed as an RYA recognised teaching centre, allowing the crew to issue guests with the RYA Introduction to Personal Watercraft Safety Course license which will enhance the enjoyment and experience of their charter guests. And the best part is, the whole process took just 4 days! I wanted to make sure we were at the forefront of industry standards and training and BMA s professional, fast and simple approach gave us that. Captain M.Y Solemar
ADDITIONAL SUPERYACHT SERVICES POWERBOAT TRAINING Bristol Maritime Academy is also an RYA Recognised Powerboat Teaching establishment and the training team specialise in RYA Powerboat Driver and Instructor Training to drive or train in RIBS, Tenders and Tiller Steered Craft. It is important to ensure best practice and education in all areas of small craft driving and with this in mind BMA offers crews the chance to gain the internationally recognised RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate. This means that whether they are deck hands, engineers or general crew the Superyacht can ensure that they are not only qualified but trained in best practice of driving boats. COSTS RYA Powerboat Level 2 Maximum 3 people = 750 (Including Licences and books) Time training 2 day course or 1 day direct assessment. If they are already competent drivers then this can actually be done as a direct assessment in a maximum of 1 day with BMA supplying some training material before the course for practice purposes. With the RYA licences being recognised all over the world it can create a very professional, trained image for any crew.
CONTACT Contact BMA for further information or with any questions. We are happy to discuss individual requirements and agree a date for delivery. Bristol Maritime Ltd. Underfall Yard Cumberland Road Bristol BS1 6XG United Kingdom +44 (0) 117 929 1153 +44 (0) 7971214351 info@bristolmaritime.co.uk contact@bristolmaritime.co.uk www.bristolmaritime.co.uk