Course and qualification

RYA Tender Operator Course

RYA schemes:Powerboat RYA

Age:Minimum age17 and over

Level:Intermediate

Setting:Afloat

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What to know about RYA Tender Operator Course

Which schemes include it?: Powerboat, RYA.
How is it taught?: Afloat.
Who is it for?: Minimum age: 17
Where can I take it?: 58 published training providers are currently linked below.

About this course

Designed in conjunction with the Professional Yachting Association this course is intended to build on a candidate’s basic powerboating knowledge and skills. Attendees will gain confidence in their ability to manoeuvre a powerboat more smoothly. The emphasis is on learning important skills in day and night pilotage and passenger carriage and management.

Course fundamentals

Minimum age	Minimum age: 17
Duration	2 days
Course content	Passenger safety and comfort; Day and night pilotage; Emergency situations; Equipment / vessel types; Associated theory
Certificate or qualification	The appropriate RYA course completion certificate is awarded following successful completion of the course and its prescribed assessment.
Award type	Course completion certificate
Separate assessment	Not required

Prerequisites

Knowledge or skills to a stated level

Candidates should be competent to the standard of RYA Powerboat Level 2 Powerboat Handling with a coastal endorsement. It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a first aid and VHF / SRC operators certificate.

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RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling
RYA schemes:Powerboat RYA
RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling
Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship…
Minimum age12 and over
Level:BeginnerIntermediate
Setting:Afloat
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