Instructor for hire..

badbaws · 16 March 2005, 10:03

I am qualified as PB levels 1,2 and safety boat if any one needs an extra instructor on short notice or in advance.. I work at sea so do 4 months away and then am back in Southampton where I live, or Exeter with the fiancee for up to 3 months at a time.. I am available to teach anywhere on the south coast or further afield depending on commitments.. I also have a 8.4m RIB for charter if required.. Also if anyone wants any pointers from a ship driver.. fire away..
Alex Townsend
badbaws@hotmail.com
07917 095300

Paul Glatzel · 17 March 2005, 17:32

alex

Hi, hope you are well. How many courses have you done so far - if none then no problem we'll get you up and running on a course.

paul

badbaws · 17 March 2005, 21:32

Hi.. not done any courses yet.. a little non certificate own boat tution for my brother in law!! but will be home in Soton from 18th march till 8th april if need an eatra person to teach..
Alex

David Hickman · 18 March 2005, 08:05

I will second what Paul has said for when you are in the Exeter area.

badbaws · 18 March 2005, 08:36

Hi Dave,
I am in Exeter from 25th Apr till mid May at the moment... so if you need anyone I am available during the week and occasional weekends.. as my future wife in 22 days is studying at Exeter uni so i am down there a lot with naff all to do as my boats are in Southampton!! So if she slackens the ball and chain I will be allowed out to play.. not just to do instructing but anything else you may need.. have a full clean Uk licence so boat towing / deliveries if you need it or a general driver..

Email me at badbaws@hotmail.com
or call 07917 095300

Alex Townsend

Jon Brooks · 18 March 2005, 14:53

I know another man who has just passed his instructors course who might be looking for some work

Regards

Louise · 18 March 2005, 15:27

Congratulations Jon!

Jon Brooks · 18 March 2005, 15:29

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Originally Posted by Louise

Congratulations Jon!

Thanks Louise
I would use a "blow a kiss" smiley but could not find one!!

Regards

David Hickman · 18 March 2005, 18:38

Well done Jon! Where did you do it?
Brixham is a bit too far from Ramsgate!

Rogue Wave · 18 March 2005, 19:01

Paul R U doing an AI course soon, Alex are you up for it.

badbaws · 18 March 2005, 22:49

Yes maybe.. depends on the cost as have the wedding this month and honeymoon!! Doh!!!!! Women are expensive!!!!

When what ad how much if you are?
Alex

Solent Ranger · 18 March 2005, 22:52

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Originally Posted by Jon Brooks

I know another man who has just passed his instructors course who might be looking for some work

Hi Jon, Give me a shout, Southampton is not that far from you really! Professional Powerboat Training Southampton is running full tilt. Just completed a Level 2 with two boats out today, another starting tomorrow and then again on Monday. I'm building an instructor bank as I need a day off!! Alex, look forward to meeting you on Wednesday!

Paul Glatzel · 19 March 2005, 20:40

Stuart

Have ABPI booked for 9 & 10th April.

Paul

Jon Brooks · 19 March 2005, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solent Ranger

Hi Jon, Give me a shout, Southampton is not that far from you really! Professional Powerboat Training Southampton is running full tilt. Just completed a Level 2 with two boats out today, another starting tomorrow and then again on Monday. I'm building an instructor bank as I need a day off!! Alex, look forward to meeting you on Wednesday!

Thank you for the offer, will keep it in mind

Regards

badbaws · 20 March 2005, 17:45

Unfortuanately getting married on 9th April and fly off on honeymoon on the 10th April..
Alex

Jon Brooks · 21 March 2005, 07:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Hickman

Well done Jon! Where did you do it?
Brixham is a bit too far from Ramsgate!

Hi Dave

Thank you
Did the course at ASA in Netley.
Nice bunch of people there.

Your not wrong about the distance but you never know your luck or bad luck!!

Regards

Doug Stormforce · 04 April 2005, 23:54

Jon and Alex well done, welcome to the club

If either of you are interested in a bit of freelance work to build up some teaching experience email me you relevent details. doug@stormforce.biz

Best Regards

Aging Youth · 12 April 2005, 18:02

Hi Guy's,

Very Intersting Reading. I have now completed my PB level 1 & 2 + Advanced plus Day Skipper theroy I also have VHF with DSC.

Other qualifications include Advanced Open Water Diver (PADI).

What would be my next move towards my instructors/commercial ticket and post qualification experience?

For those of you already in the business, is it possible to make a living out of teaching?

All thoughts greatfully recieved. Answers can be submitted via a PM.

Cheers

tim griffin · 12 April 2005, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aging Youth

What would be my next move towards my instructors ticket and post qualification experience?

For those of you already in the business, is it possible to make a living out of teaching?

It appears you have the relevant experience to now do your Instructors Ticket
so go for it .
As regards Making a living yep you can , but it takes time to get established 3 to 5 years the capital outlay is huge . Some people do it on a casual basis ie weekend courses other do it full time , you may be better off doing freelance work to begin with ,as this will build your teaching experience and knowledge base and then you can decide if its worth taking the plunge and doing it full time. There are new schools opening up every week so the competion is quite high and more and more schools are offering a broad range of courses to supplement the Powerboat tuition so they offer a one stop shop for all the courses that will be of interest to potential clients. Hope this helps

Aging Youth · 12 April 2005, 18:25

Hi Tim,

Thanks for your comments. A couple more questions please.

What sort of costs would be involved for an instructors course & what equipment/skills would I need before hand?

Freelancing sounds like a good option, am i right in assumming it would be working most w/ends?

Thanks