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Instructor Continuous Professional Development: Removing barriers to learning – Creating an effective learning environment
INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP
The workshop will include theoretical and practical techniques for planning and running sessions, best practice teaching, how to give feedback and managing the instructor / student relationship. Communication styles and a fresh look at EDICTS and TASS will be included. Participants will be invited to stay after the Workshop ends for drinks and barbecue at LPB.
Date: 1st May 2023 (Mon)
Venue: Little Palm Beach
Time: 09:30 – 17:30
Fee: $500
Capacity: 16
Eligibility: Valid HKSF Dinghy Instructor
Lead by Visiting Trainers: Ed Curtis and Nic Wymer
Enrolment Deadline: 2nd April 2023
INSTRUCTOR SEMINAR
– The new HKSF Scheme
– Teaching Methods, use of G14
– Assessment methods and action plans
– Making the most effective use of the time available on sailing courses
Date: 8th May 2023 (Mon)
Venue: Olympic House Lecture Theatre
Time: 19:00 – 22:00
Fee: Free of charge
Capacity: 50
Eligibility: Valid HKSF Dinghy Instructor
Lead by Visiting Trainers: Ed Curtis and Nic Wymer
Enrolment Deadline: 10th April 2023
CENTRE MANAGERS TRAINING CONFERENCE
– Challenges to running an effective Sail Training Centre
– 5 steps to Risk Assessment
– Emergency Action Plans and Standard Operating Procedures
– Role of the Senior Instructor
– Giving presentations
– Use of the Safety Boat
– Getting more children and youth sailing
Date: 26th April 2023 (Wed)
Venue: LCSD Tai Mei Tuk Water Sports Centre
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Fee: Free of charge
Capacity: 30 (1 participants from each recognized centre guaranteed, 1 more space for each centre will be allocated in first come first served basis.)
Eligibility: Candidates must be recommended by a HKSF recognized sailing centre
Lead by Visiting Trainers: Ed Curtis and Nic Wymer
Enrolment Deadline: 26th March 2023
STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING SAILING TO BEGINNERS
Differentiation and Multi-level instruction in beginner sailing – an approach to planning that assumes the individualization, flexibility and inclusion of all students regardless of their personal level of skills
Date: 31st January 2023 (Tue)
Venue: Royal HK Yacht Club, Kellet Island
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Fee: Free of Charge
Capacity: 20
Eligibility: Booking priority to HKSF Instructor
Presenter: Luke van der Kamp
Enrolment Deadline: 16th January 2023
DISABILITY AWARENESS HKSF INSTRUCTOR ENDORSEMENT & WORKSHOP (1 day)
This one-day HKSF Disability Awareness Course aims to give a theoretical and practical introduction, as well as understanding strategies on how to work with individuals with physical and mental disabilities onshore and afloat. Successful participants will obtain an HKSF Instructor Endorsement
Date: 1st February 2023 (Wed)
Venue: Hebe Haven Yacht Club
Time: 09:30 – 17:00
Fee: $800
Capacity: 10
Eligibility: Valid HKSF Dinghy Instructor
Presenter: Kay Rawbone & Sailability Instructors
Enrolment Deadline: 15th January 2023
REVISITING EDICTS AS A TEACHING FRAMEWORK: METHODS AND STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE OUR TEACHING
Barriers to learning and change, for both students and Instructors; and how we can give effective feedback and use questioning in our teaching.
Date: 28th February 2023 (Tue)
Venue: Royal HK Yacht Club, Kellet Island
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Fee: Free of Charge
Capacity: 20
Eligibility: Booking priority to HKSF Instructor
Presenter: Luke van der Kamp & Kevin Lewis
Enrolment Deadline: 13th February 2023
COMMUNICATION AND TEACHING YOUTH SAILORS: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES
Two-way communication with youth sailors – adjusting communication styles and content to suit younger students whilst generating feedback on their understanding. Use of verbal, non-verbal and body language.
Date: 28th March 2023 (Tue)
Venue: Royal HK Yacht Club, Kellet Island
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Fee: Free of Charge
Capacity: 20
Eligibility: Booking priority to HKSF Instructor
Presenter: Luke van der Kamp
Enrolment Deadline: 13th March 2023
HKSF Little Palm Beach Centre Assistant Instructor Course
The HKSF Assistant Dinghy Instructor is a competent small boat sailor, who has been trained to assist with teaching sailing under the direct supervision of an HKSF Instructor or Senior Instructor.
Induction training in basic teaching techniques will be provided by an approved HKSF Senior Instructor or Trainer. The focus will be on the roles of the Assistant Instructor, teaching methods and safe practice.
Guidance Notes 02: HKSF Assistant Instructor Course Details
Course Notice and Enrolment Form
Course Details
SYLLABUS:
The HKSF Assistant Instructor course will cover the following:
● Definition and specific roles of the HKSF Assistant Instructor
● Qualities of a good instructor
● Principles of Instructional technique
● Teaching resources and good techniques
● The Teaching Method
● Reducing risk and safe practice
● Centre rules and procedures / policies
● Standards of behavior / code of conduct
The course will include practical tasks such as:
● Assisting teaching and presenting various common teaching tasks
● Helping with on-shore drills and on the slipway / pontoon
● Demonstrating boat rigging and preparation
● How to assist on the water at various levels in various dinghies
COURSE DURATION
3 Days
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must hold the HKSF Level 3 Dinghy Certificate. If they do not hold an HKSF Level 3, they may still attend the course, but an Assistant Instructor Certificate will not be awarded until the Level 3 has been successfully completed.
COURSE DATES
12 – 13, 15 December 2022
HKSF Keelboat Instructor Course
Course Details
COURSE DURATION
5 Days
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Candidates should have at least five years keelboat sailing; or
- Candidates must be active keelboat racers who have taken part in national or international competitions between 2020 and 2021
- Holder of a valid First Aid Certificate and a valid Pleasure Vessel Operator Certificate of Competency issued by Marine Department.
COURSE DATES
Please refer to the latest course notice.
HKSF Safety Boat Handling Course
All instructors are required to attend and pass a two-day HKSF Safety Boat Handling Course within one year upon successful completion of their Dinghy Instructor Course for their certificate to remain valid.
HKSF recognises the RYA Safety Boat Certificate as equivalent to HKSF Safety Boat Handling Course.
Course Details
SYLLABUS:
Please refer to the Dinghy Instructor Handbook for course Details
COURSE DURATION
2 Days
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Candidates must be valid HKSF Dinghy Instructors
- Candidates must hold a valid PVOC Grade 2 Certificate issued by the Marine Department
COURSE DATES
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