Angling

Hampshire County Council Angling Award: sheltered water

This is a one day course to qualify existing leaders (teachers, youth workers, NVQ3 or equivalent, i.e. those able to take the pastoral care of young people) to manage groups in either:

1. coarse/freshwater fishing in sheltered water, or

2. sea fishing in sheltered water, or

3. both (two days).

Note: The participant will have to hold the Outdoor Leader (Open Country) Award and will need to be an experienced angler.

The ratio will be a maximum of 1:8.

       Course content

• Individual and Group management in these contexts

• risk assessment and risk management issues and strategies; safe operational procedures

• key equipment preparation and use

• key skills introduction and development

• chance to discuss issues with a coach tutor

       Course objectives

• to be able to manage individuals or groups successfully

• to understand risk management in this context

• to be able to set clear operational procedures and supervise them

• to understand how to introduce and develop the activity.

Level 2 angling coaching award
(national award)

This is a full five-day nationally accredited award, led by a very experienced local coach tutor. It covers all aspects of the syllabus. Details to follow!