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Coastguard Instructor


 * Regional Coastguard Instructors** deliver and assess all of the theoretical and practical modules as with Unit Coastguard Instructors, but will also have the following responsibilities:
 * Complete Operational and Senior Operational crew final assessments.
 * Deliver and assess the new Navigation module for the navigation endorsement.
 * Deliver and assess the new Helm module for the helm endorsement.
 * Provide moderation and peer review of Unit Coastguard Instructors.

Regional Coastguard Instructors will deliver training throughout their respective regions and we see this as a good option for more experienced volunteers with the necessary practical experience and background qualifications.

Detailed position descriptions outlining the full responsibilities for each role and the minimum experience and qualifications required are attached to this update.

These roles will remain relatively unchanged. Unit Training Officers will be required to attend a one day induction session on the new training matrix alongside instructors which will include information on the new course material and methods of delivery and will showcase the new resources available. The role of the Practical Masters’ Course Instructor will also remain relatively unchanged with the exception that these instructors will also need to become a Regional Coastguard Instructor to ensure that they are up to speed on the new framework and aware of the new assessment standards.
 * What about Unit Training Officers, Practical Masters’ Course Instructors and ISC Master Assessors?**

While the details of this are still being fine-tuned, the basic premise is that Unit Coastguard Instructors will deliver to their own unit on a volunteer basis and to volunteers external to their unit (when contracted by their region) on a paid basis. Regional Coastguard Instructors will be contracted by their region to deliver training on a paid basis.
 * Will instructors be paid?**

To deliver training under the new framework you will be required to complete the necessary application forms and, if the application is successful, complete the required induction training. UTOs will not need to fill in an application form but they must attend the one day Training Matrix Induction session.
 * What training is involved?**


 * Coastguard Training Matrix Induction (1 Day) – UTOs and all Instructors**
 * Content of the new matrix
 * Resources available
 * Teaching techniques – theory and group exercises
 * Practical training techniques

This one day practical induction training will allow Instructors to practice delivery of practical on water training so they are able to deliver the practical competencies that need to be signed off by them, for example
 * Coastguard Instructor Practical Induction (1 Day) – all instructors**
 * Practical boat handling
 * MOB
 * Towing
 * Search techniques
 * Observation techniques

The purpose of this 2 day training is to give the Regional Coastguard Instructors the tools to allow them to deliver practical and theoretical training for the Helm and Navigation endorsements plus methods of assessment and moderation. Instructors will practice the following topics:
 * Regional Coastguard Instructor Induction Training (2 Days)**
 * Delivery of boat handling for high and slow speed manoeuvres
 * Delivery of preparation, planning and execution of navigation
 * Methods of debriefing, assessment and moderation