The L1CCA is awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications and has been developed in partnership with the Angling Development Board (ADB). The L1CCA is accredited at Level 1 on the National Qualifications Framework. For further information on the accredited status of the L1CCA, please log on to the QCA-accredited qualifications website at www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk.
Is the L1CCA for me?
If you are over 16 years of age, have some experience of angling and would like to develop and improve your coaching skills, then the L1CCA is designed for you.
Why should I study the L1CCA?
It forms part of a structured and progressive programme of sports coaching and other related qualifications, offering you access and involvement in introducing others to the sport of angling.
What can I use the L1CCA for?
- To gain paid or unpaid employment as an assistant angling coach.
- As part of the development of a credible CV for employment in the sport and recreation industry.
- As a stepping stone to the 1st4sport Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Angling (L2CCA).
What will I learn?
Your learning programme will develop your understanding of:
- safe and ethical coaching in angling
- preparing to deliver angling coaching activities
- delivery and review of angling coaching activities.
How will my learning programme be structured?
Learning programmes are usually designed by the recognised centre that delivers the qualification. They may, therefore, vary in length and format. Depending on your needs, delivery centres can offer intensive courses or a series of learning events over a period of weeks. Whatever the timescale, all learning programmes should include the following phases:
- an induction to the qualification and your programme of learning and assessment
- a learning programme which meets your needs, focusing on the theory and practice of coaching angling
- a programme of assessment, spread throughout the course, including observations of your coaching by an appropriately qualified assessor.
At the end of the programme, you will be provided with formal feedback on your performance and an action plan for your further development.
What will my assessment involve?
The L1CCA assessment will require you to:
- produce two risk assessments for different angling venues
- gather participant information for an angling coaching activity
- produce an angling coaching activity plan
- plan, deliver and evaluate an angling coaching activity that will be observed by an appropriately qualified assessor
- produce a personal action plan
- complete a written multiple choice paper.
Where can I access the qualification?
The qualification is delivered by 1st4sport Qualifications’ approved centres, not all of which offer open courses to members of the public. Your first port of call to access a course should be the appropriate national governing body (NGB) of sport. Contact details are below.
How much will the qualification cost me?
Recognised centres offering this qualification determine their own fees and they will vary from centre to centre. The fees charged should entitle you to a programme of learning and assessment, registration and certification for the qualification, a 1st4sport Qualifications Candidate Pack and an appropriate learning resource. For further information on the costs of courses, please contact a recognised centre.
Opportunities for funding may be available via a recognised centre, if you are eligible.
Contact details
For information on where to access a learning programme for the L1CCA, or for more information on the sport of angling, please contact:
The National Federation of Anglers
The National Watersports Centre
Adbolton Lane
Holme Pierrepont
Nottingham
NG12 2LU
Tel: 0115-9813 535
The National Federation of Sea Anglers
Hamlyn House
Mardle Way
Buckfastleigh
TQ11 0NS
Tel: 01364-644 643
The Salmon & Trout Association
Fishmongers Hall
London Bridge
London EC4R 9EL
Tel: 020-7283 5838
or contact 1st4sport Qualifications via email at enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com or by calling 0113-290 7610.
Other 1st4sport Qualifications you may be interested in:
- 1st4sport Certificate in First Aid for Sport (FAS)
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Angling (L2CCA)
