Qualifications and Courses
The NSRA administers a number of qualifications and produces course materials that enable applicants to study for and attain the qualifications. Alternatively where the qualification is administered by another organisation, the NSRA can facilitate the holding of courses to gain the qualification.
NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme (YPS) Tutor
The standard course for "taster" sessions in air rifle shooting is the NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme Tutor's Diploma. This equips candidates to run have-a-go sessions in air rifle shooting and also to take young people for introduction to shooting over a longer period (as in Scouts or other uniformed groups). It is the standard qualification used by members of the British Activity Holiday Association (BAHA) and also written into Scout POR's (operating procedures).
A special YPS Tutor course is also available for air pistol shooting.
Course Duration: 2 days
Context: Air Rifle, Air Pistol
Entry Requirements: None
Topics Covered: Law, safety, equipment, range construction, basic shooting skills, sighting, session plans, scoring targets and competition, shooting games
A course will normally comprise of a group of about 12 candidates. (The overall cost may vary depending on the location of the course and equipment available at the venue.)
Candidates do not need to be members of the NSRA to take part in this course. However organisers must ensure that insurance is covered as part of the group’s activities