MSF RiderCoach Preparation

COURSE NUMBER: TRAN8600

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) RiderCoach Preparation Course is designed to prepare a well-skilled, safety-motivated motorcyclist to become a MSF Certified RiderCoach. The primary objective of the certification course is to prepare students to conduct The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF Basic RiderCourse as well as other specialized courses and modules of The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Rider Education and Training System (MSF RETS). The course consists of both classroom and practical range training, practice coaching, administration, assessment, emergency procedures, and evaluation techniques. The MSF RETS is based upon the principles of adult learning. Participants will receive training on how to conduct training in an adult learning environment.

Next RiderCoach Preparation Course: Feb 14/15/16; Feb 21/22/23; Feb 28, Mar 1/2

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(The tuition for our MSF RiderCoach certification course is $920. If you successfully complete the training, get hired as an instructor at Leeward Community College, and teach at least three courses within your first three months, you’ll receive a $700 scholarship to help offset your tuition cost. This is your chance to develop professional coaching skills, gain hands-on experience, and make a positive impact on the riding community—while reducing your out-of-pocket expenses.)

Course Schedule

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Click on a course section to see dates and to add to your cart. Course details and schedules are subject to change without prior notice. For future course schedules, you may also contact our office. View “contact and information” section in the Course Details.

TRAN8600-RCP021425

Dates: 14 Feb to 02 Mar 2025
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Times: 5:00PM to 9:00PM
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Times: 6:00PM to 9:00PM
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Times: 7:00AM to 6:00PM
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Times: 5:00PM to 9:00PM
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Times: 8:00AM to 5:00PM
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Times: 7:00AM to 6:00PM

Contact Hours: 69
Location: Leeward Community College
Course Fee(s): $920

Students/Candidates who are interested in this course must complete the MSF RiderCoach Preparation Application and submit it to mtrcycle@hawaii.edu.

Candidates will be notified by the Program Coordinator when the MSF RiderCoach Preparation Application has been approved.

Motorcycle program contact information:

Email: mtrcycle@hawaii.edu

Phone: (808) 454-4746

Registration assistance:

Email: workdev@hawaii.edu

Phone: (808) 455-0477

Fax: (808) 453-6730

Course Details

A RiderCoach Preparation Course (RCP) is a set of activities designed to prepare a well-skilled, safety-motivated motorcyclist for becoming nationally certified as a RiderCoach.
The primary objective of the RCP is to prepare motorcyclists to conduct the Basic RiderCourse curriculum. Beyond this primary objective, successful RiderCoaches should have the skills to be able to conduct other specialized courses and programs in the MSF RiderEducation and Training System (MSF RETS).
RiderCoach Candidates must meet the MSF minimum criteria through formal knowledge and skill assessments. Attendance is required for all formal classroom and range sessions.

Requirements to become a Hawaii RiderCoach include (may not be an exhaustive list):

Completion of the RiderCourse® RiderCoach Preparation Candidate Application (email mtrcycle@hawaii.edu for application)
Licensed, experienced motorcycle operator with a minimum of 3 years riding experience
High School diploma or equivalent
21 years of age minimum
Driving record with no more than 3 moving violations, no alcohol related traffic violations, and no driver's license suspension, revocation, or denial within the three years preceding the date of application to become a coach.
Graduate of a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course (BRC, ERC or BRC2)
Have a recommendation from a current RiderCoach
Certified in basic first aid and CPR
You will be expected to be a role model for Hawaii motorcyclists, and as such, will be expected to wear the proper gear, to include a DOT helmet, eye protection, sturdy over the ankle footwear, long pants of durable material, long sleeved shirt or jacket and full fingered gloves; ANYTIME that you ride a motorcycle.