Can anyone help me out with the process of becoming an instructor?
One of the clubs I am involved in would like to have a qualified instructor in its midst.
Can you tell me do you have to reach a standard first then you are accessed or is part of the course involved in getting you up to a standard?
What are the typical costs and timescale?
Thanks, Graham

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Just PM'd you mate, call me, it would be easier

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APGAI Single Handed Casting Instructor
GAIC Double Handed Casting Instructor
GAIC Fly Dressing Instructor
ADB Level 1 Coach



http://www.gamefishinginstruction.co.uk

http://www.oakroyalgolf-countryclub.co.uk/

http://chrisaldred.blogspot.com/

Thanks, will give you a call later. In college supposed to be working

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Graham, the route I went down was two fold, I have a level 2 CCA which a coaching qualification then I also did My GAIC (game angling instructors cert) which is a technical award. In basic terms the Level 2 says I know how to teach and the GAIC says I know what to teach.
If you are planning to work with the local authority, schools kids or vulnerable adults you will need to be licensed, licensing is provided through the Level 1 and 2 courses

Information on the Level 1 and 2 Can be found here

Information on GAIC can be found here

Costs are apprx £600 for Level 1 and 2 although you may be able to get funding from EA or local authority.

GAIC assessment is £175 plus any lessons you might want to take to get the casting really tight and be prepared to put a lot of hours in to study and practice..


If you need any more help or information give me call my number is on my website (link in signature).



Frank

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Why and for what reason?
Serious question Graham.

The club basically died a death a few years ago. The new members are wanting to take the club forward. Part of that plan is to have an instructor to help bring kids in and help the adults improve. It is not a vehicle for an individual to gain financially from. One or two of the guys are interested and were looking for more info on this.

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I think that is a good idea, maybe the club could apply for funding for this, seems like a good case for helping get children involved and off the streets and into fishing

I did what Frank says as well, GAIA and ADB, it is really the only way and with the government legislation you really have little choice if you want to be a instructor, with a recognised organisation, and to be Government registered, give me or Frank a call and we can talk you through it all

Chris

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APGAI Single Handed Casting Instructor
GAIC Double Handed Casting Instructor
GAIC Fly Dressing Instructor
ADB Level 1 Coach



http://www.gamefishinginstruction.co.uk

http://www.oakroyalgolf-countryclub.co.uk/

http://chrisaldred.blogspot.com/

Thanks guys.

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Graham. Be prepared to take some flak as there are some on this forum who seem to be against Instructors. Don't let it stop you.

Brian

Hide like a rhino mate, water off a ducks back and all that.

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