ickleFish 0 #1 July 5, 2004 I was just wondering if there's a list anywhere (I've had a look on the BPA website but can't see anything) of the various coach/instructor ratings and any other qualifications in the UK, along with their minimum requirements, including jump numbers? Just interested to see how long into the sport you have to be to start getting things like this. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #2 July 5, 2004 To be a basic instructor (static line), yo need C license (200 jumps minimum, IC-1 plus other grade one qualification like FF-1 or FS-1), two years in the sport, and the reccomendation from a CCI who has observed you jumping regularly at his dropzone in the past six months. Often this is the hardest bit. Go on your category system basic instructor (CSBI) course, get a six month rating to train students (without promoting to first freefall or cat 8 status), and if the CCI still reccommends you , go on a category system instructor (CSI) course. If you pass this, you can despatch and train all static line jumpers. For AFF, you need a CSI rating, D license (as C license but 1000 jumps and I think another level 1 qualification - I'm not sure), and maybe there are freefall time requirements. For tandem I'm not sure if its CSI rating plus 800 jumps, or CSI rating plus D license. Hope this helps. Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damion75 0 #3 July 5, 2004 Its 800 jumps for the Tandem, not D licence, and I think 8 hours Freefall time as well. The AFFI is 1000 jumps and 10 hours. There are a lot of other jump number related bits and bobs as well - the rules are all in the BPA ops manual which your DZ will have (probably in the CCIs office) I would try and quote some figures but I don't want to get it wrong and make a twat of myself!! Ask the CCI when you are on a weather hold if you can borrow his ops manual for a couple of hours - it may sound geeky but there is lots of info in there and you have to 'be familiar' with it for your IC1 qualification anyway. And no IC1 = no 'B' licence... HTH*************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweep 0 #4 July 5, 2004 You'll also find the ops manual on the BPA website at www.bpa.org.uk/safety.htm. Means you can read your very own copy online or print it out : something to do at work midweek perhaps I went up to the classroom one day in the winter for a 'Jumpmaster brief' towards my IC1. The instructor taking it started off by asking us what the jumpmaster's responsibilities were. People had various guesses but no-one knew for sure. Kieran then suggested to us it might be wise in future before getting a briefing like that to actually read what the ops manual had to say on the subject Sweep ---- If in doubt, increase your altitude. No-one has ever collided with the sky.---- Yay! I'm now a 200 jump wonder.... Still a know-it-all tho.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damion75 0 #5 July 6, 2004 QuoteYou'll also find the ops manual on the BPA website at www.bpa.org.uk/safety.htm. Means you can read your very own copy online or print it out : something to do at work midweek perhaps Oops - I spent ages looking for that on the BPA site!! I must be either blind or daft!! Oh well, looking like a twat it is after all!! *************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malev 0 #6 July 6, 2004 Most of the requirements can be found in the application forms on the BPA site - you may have to do a bit of digging, but they are all there. Also, FS (WARP) coach is 300 jumps, 3 hours freefall and 2 years in the sport. QuoteFor AFF, you need a CSI rating, D license (as C license but 1000 jumps and I think another level 1 qualification - I'm not sure) The AFF BI course is now being brought back in, so you no longer need to be a CSI. D license is C plus 1000 jumps - no requirement for any other qualifications. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelem 0 #7 July 6, 2004 QuoteOops - I spent ages looking for that on the BPA site!! I must be either blind or daft!! Oh well, looking like a twat it is after all!! Were you using IE? If not, then you have to use the site map, because the BPA's website designers didn't write the javascript menu properly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
