90876_7 Governing Body Registration and Licensing for Joomag 2014 | Page 8

Angling Trust

What is the name of the scheme?
Angling Trust Coach Licence Scheme

Who is the scheme for – which coaches
can apply?
Both Level 1 and Level 2 qualified angling
coaches can apply for the Coach Licence to
Practise scheme. Level 1 angling coaches are
qualified as assistant coaches and must operate
under the direction of a Level 2 angling coach.
Level 2 coaches are qualified to coach
independently and can direct the activities of
one or more Level 1 angling coaches up to a
recommendation of no more than four.

How does the governing body validate
this information?
Qualification

Hard copy of certificate (which is returned)
Awarding organisation confirmation

DBS check

Hard (original) copy of disclosure certificate
(issued through the governing body)

Scanned or photocopied disclosure certificate
(issued through the governing body)
Online check of disclosure through
DBS system

What are the criteria for initially joining
the scheme (accreditation process)?

Sign up to code of practice

• hold a recognised angling coaching
qualification (from 1st4sport Qualifications)

Safeguarding and protecting children training

Coaches must:

• sign up to, and abide by, the Angling Trust
Equality and Child Protection Policies

• sign up to, and abide by, the sports coach UK
Code of Practice for Sports Coaches
• provide a photograph for ID card

• have completed a DBS check through the
Angling Trust, or granted the Angling Trust
permission to view their online disclosure

Hard copy signature
Copy of certificate

First aid training

Copy of certificates

What is the period of the licence?
Annual renewal

• hold up to date safeguarding and protecting
children training
• hold up