Providing the knowledge and skills needed to assist in coaching angling
Facts and Figures
| Qualification Accreditation Number | 100/5725/0 |
| Pathway Unit Number | R/103/8312 |
| Learning hours (GLH) | 31 (16) |
| LSC funding code | 100/5725/0 |
| Entry age: | 16+ |
| Qualification Accreditation Start Date | 01/11/05 |
| Qualification Accreditation End Date | 31/12/10 |
| Certification End Date | 31/12/11 |
| Qualification Structure | Click here to see the units of this qualification |
| Supporting Materials | Click here to see the supporting materials |
Click here to find out how to apply for this qualification.
There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre.
As one of the most popular participation sporting activities in this country, coaches of angling are forever in demand. Developed in partnership with the Angling UK Source Group, the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Angling provides learners with an introduction to the practical and theoretical aspects of coaching angling. The foundation level of knowledge recognised enables prospective coaches to begin to develop an understanding of the safe, ethical and effective coaching of angling. Those completing this first rung on the angling coaching ladder will be qualified to assist other, more qualified coaches in coaching the skills and techniques of angling to participants of all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the qualification for?
Why deliver this qualification?
What are the learner prerequisites?
How is the qualification structured?
What are the supporting materials?
What are the fees?
How do I find out more?
How do I apply?
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Who is the Qualification for?
Anyone over 16 years of age who would like to develop and improve his or her coaching skills in the sport of angling. Experienced anglers may decide that they wish to branch out from simply participating and put something back into the sport by undertaking a coaching qualification in one of the three contexts (coarse, game and sea), enabling them to pass on the knowledge they have gained to those inexperienced in angling. Students in further or higher education, studying sports-related coaching qualifications, should pursue this qualification as a valuable addition to their portfolio of coaching skills.
Why Deliver this Qualification?
Popularity across the country
As one of the most popular participation sporting activities in this country, coaches of angling are forever in demand, making it an outstanding option to add to your sporting qualifications portfolio.
Developed in partnership with the experts
The 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Angling has been developed in partnership with, and is endorsed by, the Angling Development Board and the Federation of Welsh Anglers so you can be confident in its content.
Top-up courses are available
Although the qualification is assessed in one of the angling disciplines (coarse, sea or game), top-up courses in the other disciplines are available from the Angling Development Board.
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What are the Learner Prerequisites?
Learners are required to be at least 16 years of age. It is also strongly recommended that learners have some experience of angling.
How is the Qualification Structured?
The qualification is divided into the following units:
| Unit No | Unit Title | Accreditation No. |
| 1 | Introduction to Safe and Ethical Coaching | M/103/5014 |
| 2 | Preparing to Deliver Coaching Activities | T/103/5015 |
| 3 | Delivering and Reviewing Coaching Activities | A/103/5016 |
| 10 | Coaching Angling | R/103/8312 |
There are 31 recommended learning hours for this qualification, of which 16 are guided learning hours.
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What are the Supporting Materials?
Unlike many other awarding bodies that just supply you with the basic qualification standards, we go that extra mile to support you by providing:
- full and comprehensive learner packs, which include a full set of structured learning and assessment tasks to help you deliver the qualification
- tutor/assessor guidance notes, which include sample answers to support you when assessing your students
- qualification administration that is all carried out online, enabling you to process students quickly and effectively, and making the records we hold on your students accessible to you at the click of a mouse.
Recognised centres and tutors are supported in the qualification by the following resources:
generic administrative guidance and tools for recognised centres - Qualification Specification outlining the requirements of delivering and assessing the qualification
- 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Angling Tutor Guidance Pack
- 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Angling Tutor Learning and Assessment Materials Pack
- internal and independent assessment tools
- Angling Health and Safety Guidelines for Coaching.
Learners are supported in the qualification by the following resources:
- 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Angling Learner Pack
- internal and independent assessment tools.
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What are the Fees?
Fees are charged per learner and provide registration and certification for the qualification, as well as a 1st4sport Learner Pack, learning resources and certificate. There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre. Further information on fees is available from your qualification application form.
How do I Find Out More?
For more information on the organisations that the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Angling was developed in partnership with, please visit their respective websites at:
Angling Development Board – www.fishcoach.org/joint_angling_development_board.htm
National Federation of Anglers – www.nfadirect.com
National Federation of Sea Anglers – www.nfsa.org.uk
Salmon and Trout Association – www.salmon-trout.org
Federation of Welsh Anglers – www.fed-welshanglers.co.uk
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How do I Apply?
If you are not already a 1st4sport recognised centre but would like to deliver the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Angling, you will first need to fill in a Centre Recognition Application Form.
To apply, please request a Centre Recognition Application Form.
If you are already a 1st4sport recognised centre and would like to seek approval to deliver the 1st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Angling, please access Athena, the 1st4sport quality assurance system, and complete the qualification approval process. If you cannot remember your username and password, please contact us.
We don’t charge you any fees to apply to deliver this qualification.
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