Venue Tutor Induction Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
        CP* & FA*     Tech* Coach*
Durham C. Sanderson 15th April 13th May 14th May 10th June 8th July 5th Aug 6th Aug
Eyebrook H. Lowe 15th July TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA
Brent Knoll S. Pizii 8th April 6th May 7th May 10th June 11th June 8th July 9th July
Reading M. Hanson 17th June 2nd Sept 3rd Sept 14th Oct 15th Oct TBA TBA
Arlington A. Ince 6th May 20th May 10th June 24th June 8th July TBA TBA
CP*=Child Protection  FA*=First Aid  Tech*=Technical Assessment  Coach*=Coaching Assessment

One of the requirements for completing the Level 2 CCA in game angling, is to successfully complete a Practical and Technical assessment conducted by GAIA assessors.

Practical and Technical means the actual casting techniques and skills required to teach others. The skill levels have been agreed to be that equal to the STANIC and SGAIC qualifications, as such GAIA is very happy to accept Level 2 instructors as members of GAIA.

Requirements The syllabus for the practical assessment is as follows:

1. Casting Set Up

Rod - type, materials etc
Line - types, profiles, weight, AFTM
Relationship between Rod & Line

2. Roll Cast What is it, Where is it used, Explain Mechanics, Demonstration, Adjustments for wind conditions, Loop formation, presentation
3. Overhead Cast What is it, Where is it used, Explain Mechanics, Demonstration, Adjustments for wind conditions, Loop formation, presentation
4. Shooting Line What is it, Where is it used, Explain mechanics, Point of release, Demonstration
5. Single Haul What is it, Where is it used, Explain mechanics, Demonstrate haul on forward cast, Demonstrate haul on backcast
6. Double Haul What is it, Where is it used, Explain mechanics, Demonstrate
7. Reach & Slack Line Casts What are they, Where and when are they used, Explain mechanics, Demonstrate
8. Fault Finding Recognise, describe and rectify general faults in all the above casts
9. Fixed Spool Reel What is it, Where is it used, Describe set up, Demonstrate - Side Cast, Pendulum Cast
10. Teaching Ability The candidate will demonstrate that they are able to teach and demonstrate the above.
Candidates should demonstrate the above casts without major faults, if candidates do place faults in their casts, they will have the opportunity to explain what the fault was and how it is rectified, then demonstrate without the particular fault. It is the purpose of the Assessors to bring out the best in each candidate, while at the same time ensuring they have the required skill levels.

 

 

 

Introduction
1st4sport Qualifications, in partnership with the Joint Angling Development Board (JADB), has developed qualifications in the Coaching of Angling. These qualifications replace the old governing body qualifications known as; the NFA/C25 Coarse Angling qualification; the NAC Sea Angling qualification; and the Salmon and Trout Association National Instructors Certificate (STANIC).

The JADB is a partnership between the three governing bodies for angling:
The National Federation of Anglers.
The National Federation of Sea Anglers.
The Salmon and Trout Association.

1st4sport
1st4sport is an awarding body created to work with partners in the Sport and Recreation industry to develop and gain accreditation for qualifications for the industry. Their work leads to a range of Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations vocationally related qualifications known as VRQ's and NVQ's.

Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Angling
Is delivered via a mixture of home study and tutor delivered theory and practical sessions. The taught element of the course is equal to 40+ hours, a further 50 hours of home study is required, comprising of assignments, logged coaching sessions, and independent assessments. A minimum total of 90 guided learning hours is required to complete the delivery of candidate activities. Candidates must be over 18 years old before certification.

The qualification is composed of four mandatory units of study. To qualify for the Level 2 Certificate candidates must successfully complete all four units.
Unit 1 Angling and Coaching Principles and Ethics.
Unit 2 Working with partners to Develop Angling.
Unit 3 Preparing Angling Coaching Sessions.
Unit 4 Conducting Angling Coaching Sessions.

 
 
 
 
 
For many years becoming a formally recognised instructor in game angling required that a person held either the STANIC (Salmon & Trout Association National Instructors Certificate), SGAIC (Scottish Game Angling Instructors Certificate) or the advanced qualification APGAI.
In recent years it became government policy to introduce a coaching qualification system for all sports. It was for this reason that The Association of Professional Game Angling Instructors (APGAI) changed their name to The Game Angling Instructors Association (GAIA), with APGAI becoming The Advanced Professional Game Angling Instructors Certificate. Doing so allowed holders of the STANIC and SGAIC qualifications to join the association which previously had only been open to those who held the APGAI qualification. By bringing existing instructors under one body and being actively involved in producing the standards required for the practical (casting and fishing) assessments of the new Level 2 qualification, GAIA has been able to maintain the practical standards previously set by STANIC and SGAIC.
Now for those who wish to become recognised coach/instructors in game angling the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Angling (Game) is the way forward, this website exists to provide any information required, contact information and online application. GAIA accepts holders of the Level 2 qualification for membership of the Association