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The syllabus
for the Inland Waterways Helmsman's course
Due
to time constraints and variations in course locations and equipment, not
all subjects can be covered in great detail or practically afloat. We have
therefore specified three levels of teaching to show you in how much depth
you can expect each item to be covered.
These
three levels are:
KNOWLEDGE OF: The subject will be briefly explained.
Familiarisation occurs during the course and information on where to find
out more is given.
UNDERSTANDS: The subject will be covered in more depth.
You will be asked to demonstrate a basic understanding and go away from the
course able to further develop your own skill in this area. Confirmation of
your understanding of the subject may be achieved in a number of ways, such
as question and answer sessions.
CAN: The subject will be covered in greater depth, including background
theory, practical coaching and repeated practice by yourself until you can
demonstrate the required level of skill in this subject.
Minimum
age: 12 years - Duration: 2 days - Instructor to student ratio 1:3
Endorsement
if aged 12-16 years and therefore the holder should only use powered craft
under the supervision of a responsible adult (tick box if applies)
RYA
Inland Waterways Helmsman's Course aims to give students the confidence to
helm a vessel safely on the Inland Waterways.
SYLLABUS
Personal
Safety
Understands:
·
The risks involved with ending
up in the water, including cold shock
- Avoidance of personal injury, including crush injuries
when fending off
- Special risks to children
Can:
·
Correctly fit a buoyancy aid
or life jacket
Engines
Understands:
·
Checks to be undertaken periodically
Can:
·
Undertake checks to be carried
out before and whilst running
Deckwork
Knowledge of:
·
Common boating terms
Can:
·
Handle warps and fenders (if
used)
·
Throw a heaving line or coiled
rope
·
Tie the following:
o
Clove Hitch
o
Round turn and two half hitches
o
Bowline
o
Canalmans’ Hitch
·
Secure to:
o
Bollards
o
Rings
o
Cleats
o
Mooring stakes
Helmsmanship and Boat Handling
Knowledge of:
·
Berthing and unberthing
between piles
Understands:
·
Loading and weight distribution
·
Inter-action and canal effect
·
Anchoring
·
Pivot points
Can:
·
Carefully steer a vessel
·
Turn a vessel around
·
Berth alongside
·
Recover a man overboard dummy
Locks
Understands:
·
Maintenance of levels
Can:
·
Operate a lock
·
Tend lines in a lock
Bridges
and Tunnels
Understands:
·
Bridge operations
·
Use of tunnels
Collision
Avoidance
Knowledge of:
·
The Rules of the Road
Understands:
·
Bye-laws and local traffic
Regulations
·
National regulations
·
Publications to be carried
Boat
Safety
Knowledge of:
·
Use of fire extinguishers
·
Watertight integrity
Understands:
·
Fire hazards, particularly gas
and petrol
·
Refloating
after grounding
Care
of the Environment
Understands:
·
Avoiding damage to banks, boats,
flora and fauna
·
Pollution avoidance
·
Consideration for water users