A series of focus groups were organised at the end of 2011 where the ISA met with Instructors, Senior Instructors and Managers from all disciplines of ISA Training Centres. Upon discussion with both Instructors and Instructors Trainers it was agreed that the previous Instructor Conference format was not delivering adequate revalidation standards. Based on these findings the ISA revamped the revalidation process.

The ISA now provides Revalidation Workshops on an annual basis which gives Instructors the opportunity to practice their skills with coaching from peers and Trainers alike. It is a more hands on approach to revalidation. These Rrevalidation Workshops ensure that standards of instruction are maintained as well as an opportunity for Instructors to meet. Instructors do not have to attend two workshops in one year and therefore can stagger their attendance. Remember that even if in date, ISA Instructor qualifications are only valid when the holder also has a current Emergency Care certificate. Instructors can still revalidate by upskilling.

There are 2 ways to revalidate;

	Attend a REVALIDATION WORKSHOP. We have organised Instructor Revalidation Workshops in the main disciplines Sailing, Windsurfing, Powerboating and Emergency Care.  They will help Instructors brush up on their teaching skills and background knowledge.
	Upgrade your qualification. By upgrading your qualification to a more advanced or senior qualification you automatically revalidate your original instructor certificate. There are a number of great courses on offer from Advanced Powerboat Instructor Courses, Kites & Wires Courses and the Go! With Style Instructor Courses.

1.    Do I still need to log hours?

In order to revalidate your ISA Instructor qualification you must show that you have been instructing regularly. The following criteria apply:

Small Boat Sailing Scheme
Go! Windsurfing Scheme
ISA Cruising Scheme

A minimum of 10 days in the last year or 20 days in the last 2 years.

National Powerboat Training Scheme,
Inland Waterways Motorboat Training Scheme &
PWC Training Scheme;
Basic Marine Engine Maintenance Scheme
Emergency Care Scheme

A minimum of 6 days in the last year or 12 days in the last 2 years.


2.    What Counts as a “Day”?

All days counting towards revalidation must be full days worked on an ISA accredited course.  The level of the course must be appropriate to your qualification. For example; a Go Racing Dinghy Instructor must have spent some time working on Go Racing courses in order to be able to revalidate as a Go Racing Dinghy Instructor.


3.    What else do I need?

•    A current Emergency Care Certificate

A list of ISA course providers is available on the website    --    www.sailing.ie >> Training & Certification >> Safety >> Emergency care.

Some other course are accepted – Contact ISA Training Office to check

•    Current ISA membership.  

Members of Category 1 clubs are members of the ISA & so may use membership card. Otherwise you can renew using the button on the Instructor Revalidation webpage.    --    www.sailing.ie >> Training & Certification >> Safety >>Instructor and Training Centre resources (Instructor) >> ISA Instructor & Coach Courses (Instructor Revalidation)


4.    If I am qualified in a number of disciplines do I have to attend Revalidation Workshops in all of these?

Yes. However, where you would have to attend more than one workshop in a year, we may if requested, revalidate other qualifications for 12 months in order to spread attendance at workshops out over a number of years. This is on condition that the ISA is provided with proof of active instructing as laid out in FAQ Section 1.