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

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