This is a new qualification in partnership with N-OCN, the UK's foremost provider of accreditation services for learning. Angling is a totally inclusive sport that offers no barriers to those wishing to participate and offers an immediate reward to those who go fishing. It is a fun and healthy sport enjoyed by millions of people throughout the UK every year. Anglers not only go fishing to catch fish but also because they enjoy and appreciate the environment in which angling takes place.
This course can be delivered to a variety of groups that work with children and young people to provide a qualification which improves both their education and sporting prowess. The course facilitates learning on how to appreciate and respect the environment using the interesting, fun, enjoyable and interactive learning method by way of angling.
- Geography - Water Cycle and the Importance of Water; Weather Patterns, Wind Direction; Air Pressure.
- Biology - Common Plants and Animals Found Close to the Water Side; Fish Anatomy; Photosynthesis; Food Chain; Pond Life; Fish Identification; Feeding Habits and Fish Handling.
- Numeracy - Measuring Water Depth; Using Weights to Balance Floats; Line Strength and Test Curves of Rods.
- Literacy - Course Work and Compilation of Evidence Portfolio; Word Search and Written Assessment Paper.
- Waterside Safety.
- The Countryside Code.
- Assembling and Using a Range of Angling Equipment.
- Bait Identification and Selection.
- Communication
- Working Together
- Improved Learning Techniques
- Performance
- Control
- Discipline
- Forward Planning
- Organisational Skills
- Important Life Skills and Good Citizenship
- Wider Objectives
This course can make a significant contribution to meeting the Every Child Matters national framework outcomes:
- Being Healthy - sport reduces the risk of ill health for young people. As an outdoor sport angling contributes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle through social interaction, achievement and mental well-being.
- Staying Safe - angling promotes community cohesion, and can help reduce youth crime, anti-social behaviour, bullying and discrimination. Organisations such as Get Hooked on Fishing, police crime prevention teams and youth services have all successfully used angling as a means of engaging with young people.
- Enjoying & Achieving - this course helps young people to learn and attain educational standards. It can also contribute to their personal and social development and to their enjoyment of leisure time. Angling is a fun sport undertaken in a healthy environment.
- Making a Positive Contribution - angling engages young people in community activity, such as keeping the local pond, river or canal free of litter. It also develops their self-confidence and encourages positive behaviour and relationships.
- Achieving Economic Well Being - angling can help young people to become economically active by providing training and employment opportunities both directly and indirectly.
The course is available for children and young people aged 14-18 years of age and above and can be delivered across age bands to help tackle anti-social behaviour. We offer the course to a range of organisations including:
- Schools
- Youth Groups, Scouts, Connexions
- Training Organisations
- Voluntary Groups and Organisations
The course is angling specific and an understanding of angling techniques is required to attain the standard of assessment. Students must undertake a minimum of 20 hours' study including both theoretical and practical assessments. This includes:
- 17 hours of guided study with continuous course work review
- 1 hour written assessment paper
- 2 hour practical assessment (this must be carried out by a Level 2 Licensed Coach)
- Up to 20 students can undertake the course at any one time.
- Entry Level
- Level One
- Level Two.
There are two methods of implementation which are determined by the level of angling experience within the organisation.
Both the theory and practical assessment must be delivered by fully qualified 1st4Sport Level 2 Licensed Angling Coaches.
For the delivery of the guided study hours the organisation can use a youth leader, teacher, teaching assistant or AOTT who has successfully completed the 1st4Sport Level One Certificate in Coaching Angling.
This qualification is not only a great resource for the school, youth group or community programme, but also offers fantastic opportunities for young people to develop new skills. This can assist them in furthering their education or gaining employment in the following areas:
- £50 including Individual candidate registration and certification - £39.50 per student.
The National Open College Network (N-OCN) is the UK's foremost provider of accreditation services for learning. It is a QCA, CCEA and ACCAC recognised national qualification awarding body. N-OCN provides national qualifications and programmes in a wide range of subject areas and offers a local accreditation service which provides recognition of achievement through the award of credit.
<Duke of Edinburgh Award
Lymm Angling Club run a Duke of Edinburgh Award program in conjunction with Warrington Connections.
The DofE Award is based on five sections that must be completed over a period of time.
These sections are:
- Volunteering - helping someone, your community or the environment
- Physical - becoming fitter through sport, dance or fitness activities
- Skills - developing existing talents or trying something new
- Expedition - planning, training for and completing an adventurous journey
- Residential (Gold only) - staying and working away from home as part of a team
For Bronze and Silver Awards there is a one off £100 charge which will cover:
- Welcome pack and registration
- Practice Expedition
- Asssessed Expedition
