1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Angling (QCF)

Providing the knowledge and skills needed to lead angling coaching sessions

Facts and Figures

Find out how to apply to deliver this qualification.
There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre.

Developed in partnership with the UK Angling Source Group¹, the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Angling (QCF) is designed to provide learners aged 17 and over with knowledge and understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of coaching angling. The level of knowledge recognised in this qualification will enable them to develop an understanding of the safe, ethical and effective coaching of angling. Those who complete this Certificate will be able to deliver angling coaching sessions to adults and children in an appropriate environment.

¹The UK Angling Source Group is composed of the constituent governing bodies for angling in the UK (Angling Development Board, Angling Development Board of Scotland, and Federation of Welsh Anglers).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the learner prerequisites?
How is the qualification structured?
What are the supporting materials?
What are the fees?
How do I apply?
The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
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What are the Learners Prerequisites?

Learners are required to:

• be a minimum of 17 years of age at registration
• have proven experience of angling in at least one context (coarse, sea or game angling); this evidence will be assessed by a course administrator
• hold another recognised coaching qualification at Level 1 or a teaching award (C25 or similar accredited qualification). 'Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may be applied for in accordance with the CCA APL Policy (currently in development).

Prior to applying for certification, coach educators must ensure that learners have evidence of having undergone awareness training in the protection of children from abuse and hold a current/valid emergency aid certificate. This should be evidenced through a certificate of attendance at a sports coach UK ‘Safeguarding And Protecting Children’ workshop or equivalent and an emergency first-aid certificate.

Learners who already hold an emergency first-aid certificate or equivalent will be granted RPL as long as the certificate has at least 12 months’ currency at the time of their final assessment.

Due to the level of autonomy and responsibility of a qualified coach operating at this level, learners must be over 18 years of age before they can be certificated.

How is the Qualification Structured?

The qualification is divided into the following units:

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What are the Supporting Materials?

Unlike many other awarding bodies, who 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
• Coach Educator/assessor guidance notes, which include sample answers to support you when assessing your learners
• online qualification administration, enabling you to process learners quickly and effectively, and making the records we hold on your learners accessible to you at the click of a mouse.

For recognised centres and coach educators, the qualification is supported 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 2 Certificate in Coaching Angling (QCF) Coach Educator/Assessor/Verifier Guidance Pack
• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Angling (QCF) Coach Educator/Assessor/Verifier Guidance to Assessment Pack
• internal and independent assessment tools.

For learners, the qualification is supported by the following resources:

• 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Angling (QCF) 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 Apply?

Non-1st4sport recognised centres

If you are not already a 1st4sport recognised centre, you need to apply to become one by completing a Centre Recognition Application Form. You can now do this online through Athena, the 1st4sport online Quality Assurance System where you can also apply to become approved for the qualifications that interest you. To access Athena, simply call us on 0113-290 7610 to receive a unique access code or fill in the Request for Centre Recognition Application Form and we will send you one.

Existing 1st4sport recognised centres

If you are already a 1st4sport recognised centre and would like to seek approval to deliver the 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Angling (QCF), please access Athena and complete the qualification approval process. If you cannot remember your username and password, please contact us at qmt@1st4sportqualifications.com.

The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
This qualification sits on the new QCF. Further information about the benefits of the new framework can be found by visiting www.ofqual.gov.uk.

All learners being registered for QCF qualifications are required to have a Unique Learner Number (ULN) issued by the Learner Register. To be approved to offer this QCF qualification, you will need to demonstrate that you can access and verify learners’ ULNs with the Learner Register. For more information about this process, please visit www.learningrecordsservice.org.uk/products/uln.

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