Federation of Welsh Anglers

Becoming a coach...

Do you want to become an angling coach?

Anyone who is an angling coach will tell you that what a rewarding activity it can be.

If you are an expierienced angler who would like to pass on your skills and knowledge then why not join the growing number of coaches within the FWA.

Our level 1 course covers the basics of becoming an angling coach.

Introduction to coaching

The coaching structure in Wales

Child protection

Health and Safety

How to organise a coaching session

Grants are available to cover the cost of the course through your the local Council Community Chest grants.

Coaching Qualifications

Angling Cymru welcomes & encourages anglers who would like to pass on their fishing knowledge & skills to others. We have a range of courses for volunteering as well as those who wish to become angling coaches.

Application information

How many different levels of qualification will there be?

There will eventually be 4 levels of UKCC endorsed qualifications and those will be:-

Level 4 – Design, implement and evaluate the process and outcome of long term/specialist coaching programmes

Level 3 – Plan, implement, analyse and revise annual coaching programmes

Level 2 – Prepare for, deliver and review coaching sessions

Level 1 – Assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision

Can I get help with funding to attend course?

Clubs in Wales can apply for a Community Chest Grant which will cover the total cost of the coaching courses. For more information and an application form please visit the Sport Wales website – www.sportwales.org.uk.

When are the courses taking place?

Region	Venue	Day One	Day Two	Closing Date for Applications
East	Channel View Leisure Centre, Cardiff – awaiting confirmation	Sunday 6^th May 2012	Sunday 20^th May 2012	Sunday 15^th April 2012
West	To be confirmed – Carmarthen to Swansea area	Saturday 9^th June 2012	Saturday 23^rd June 2012	Saturday 19^th May 2012
North	Llyn Brenig, Corwen – awaiting confirmation	Saturday 30^th June 2012	Saturday 14^th July 2012	Saturday 9^th June 2012

FWA Level 1 Coaching Angling Course (All Disciplines) - £220

Help with funding

In Wales there are a number of ways which you can apply for help with the costs of the Coaching Angling or volunteering courses. The most common way is for your club to apply for a Community Chest Grant. Each year your club can apply for up to £1500 of funding towards coach education, equipment, new activities and much more. For more information please visit the Sport wales website – www.sportwales.org.uk. Clubs can also factor in these costs into other funding applications

Your local council contact number for the Community Chest Grant.
Isle of Angelsy Council 01248 752030	Gwynedd Council 01758 704067
Blaenau Gwent County Council 01495 355654	Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council 01685 725408
Bridgend County Council 01656 642686	Monmouthshire County Council 01633 644551
Caerphilly County Council 01443 864077	Newport County Council 01633 671801
City and County of Cardiff 029 20873926	Neath & Port Talbot County Borough Council 01639 875676
Carmarthenshire County Council 01554 747536	Pembrokeshire County Council 01437 776191
Ceridigion County Council 01970 633587	Powys County Council 01597 827658
Conwy County Borough Council 01492 575556	Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council 01685 885630
Denbighshire County Council 01824 712707	Swansea county Council 01792 635452
Flintshire County Council 01352 702464	Torfaen County Borough Council 01633 628960

For further information contact:- Helen Pearce

National Angling Coaching Co-ordinator Tel. 01970 820063 or email helenpearce@toucansurf.com

Coaching Qualifications

There are two levels of coaching qualification currently available – the 1^st4sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Angling (L1CCA) and the 1^st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Angling (L2CCA).

Both qualifications are accredited by the Qualification Curriculum Authority (QCA) and are awarded by a recognised awarding body – 1^st4sport qualifications.

What does the Level 1 course involve?

The Level 1 is a generic course and qualifies you as an assistant coach who can plan, deliver and review angling activities. You will be able to work under the guidance of a Level 2 angling coach. You can become a Registered Coach.

What does the Level 2 course involve?

The Level 2 course qualifies you to become an independent coach who can plan, deliver and review linked and progressive angling sessions. It can be taken by anyone over the age of 17 who has taken and passed the Level 1 qualification and who has some experience of angling. When you have successfully completed the qualification you can become a Licensed Coach.

What are the benefits of becoming an angling coach?

Becoming an angling coach will provide you with:-

A recognised qualification that is transferable across the UK and between sports (you will need to complete any sport specific modules)
The appropriate training to develop your coaching skills
Recognition from governing bodies, clubs, schools, Environment Agency, Local Authorities and others as being qualified and safe to coach angling
The appropriate insurance cover through the Coach Licence scheme

Application Information

How do I become an angling coach?

Download the information packs and application forms here:-

Level 1 information sheet

Level 1 Application form

Level 2 Information sheet

Level 2 Application form

What-next-flyer.doc

ADB Booking Form.doc

For further information please contact:-

Helen Pearce

National Angling Coaching Co-Ordinator

Tel. 01970 820063 or email helenpearce@toucansurf.com

What is UKCC?

The United Kingdom Coaching Certificate is an endorsement of sports-specific coach education. It ensures that sports are delivering the best available coaching in recreational, development and performance environments. It is a joint development between the Angling Development bodies of England, Scotland and Wales. The introduction of UKCC qualifications within coaching angling will have a significant impact on coaching angling in Wales and across the UK. Angling Cymru works in partnership with the Angling Development Board in England to be able to deliver these qualifications in Wales.

How will UKCC benefit coaches?

UK wide recognised coaching qualification

Raise the profile of angling coaching
Core coaching skills are recognised and transferable between sports
Provides a benchmark for employers and deployers of coaches
Enhanced coaching skills raising the standard of angling coaching
A UK wide endorsement of top quality, safe coaching

Are the people delivering the courses qualified?

Angling Cymru has a team of dedicated Coach Educators (formally known as Tutors) who have undergone a rigorous training programme in order to undertake their qualifications (CTS – Certificate in Tutoring Sport and IAPS – Introduction to Assessment Practice in Sport). All our Coach Educators have undergone the new UKCC Level 2 Programme.