Our programmes are designed to help you get the most out of your time with us and ensure you are equipped with the right skills and qualifications to gain work within the industry. Plas Menai has been teaching outdoor instructors for 30 years and we have an enviable reputation throughout the industry world wide for the high calibre of ‘work-ready’ instructors we train every year.
12 Week Trainee Instructor Programme
Our 12 week Outdoor Instructor Training course start date is in September,
We will welcome you to the centre to begin 12 weeks of intensive, professional outdoor instructor training programme including the key internationally recognised qualifications employers within the watersports sector are looking for, opening global work opportunities.
This training programme does not require candidates to hold any pre-qualifications, this is ideal for a school or college leaver or if you fancy a complete career change.
The programme includes ALL of the industry sought after qualifications along with all necessary personal protective clothing, equipment and tuition.
During the 12 week programme you will obtain the following qualifications:
Dinghy Sailing
– RYA Start Sailing (Level 1)
– RYA Basic Skills (Level 2)
– RYA Better Sailing (Level 3)
– RYA Seamanship Skills
– RYA Spinnaker Sailing
– RYA Dinghy Instructor
Windsurfing
-RYA Start Windsurfing
-RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (Non-planing)
-RYA Start Windsurfing Instructor
Paddlesports
– Start Paddling
– Discover Paddling
– Introduction to Coaching
– Paddlesport Instructor
Additional Qualifications
-RYA Powerboat Level 2
-RYA First Aid
-VHF Marine Radio
We also have two optional adds ons to extend your training – See below –
Crusing Programme – 3 weeks – We have option to extend to a 15 week outdoor instructor training programme which starts on 25th August 2025.
In addition to the 12 week programme the THREE extra weeks will include the following qualifications:
– RYA Competent Crew
– RYA Day Skipper Theory
– RYA Day Skipper Practical
A final two weeks from 8th December may be addded to complete the Intermediate Powerboat Course, Safety Boat and Powerboat Instructor – Subject to experience.
Facilities
Kit and equipment; We have one of the largest ranges of top quality outdoor equipment available for use anywhere in the UK, and availability to a range of high quality kit (Please note kit does not include shoes)
Location
Plas Menai is a large residential, purpose built outdoor centre, set in four acres of grounds on the edge of the Menai Strait, our waterfront location is also a stone throw away from the renowned Snowdonia National Park, meaning we can offer students an unrivalled diversity of training locations and conditions, equipping students not only with qualifications but hands on experience of a range of challenging environments.
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