ASDAN 6 SESSION COURSES

For Life Experiences is proud to be offering educational experiences for both adults and youngsters. Let our friendly ADB level 2 qualified coaches educate you outside of the classroom using fishing as a way of learning.

FLE strongly believe in experiential learning as a means of personal development and the following quote was taken from the government manifesto of outdoor learning – 2006 in which FLE was one of the first organisations to sign up too:

“We believe that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances.”

Many of our staff have studied at Sparsholt College and have a vast knowledge of the fish industry; other members of our staff are accredited practitioners of outdoor learning. FLE believes strongly in the value of experiential learning in the outdoors to improve peoples social, personal and group skills. FLE’s Angling and Outdoor Pursuit Centre is now an approved ASDAN short course provider and deliver courses to the highest standards. On completion of our ASDAN course students receive certificates and ASDAN credits which can count towards GCSE’s.

For Life Experiences have been working hard over the last few years to gain a recognised reputation within the community and now work in partnership with many different councils and schools.

FLE SHORT COURSE PROGRESSION

FISH FOR LIFE

Introduction course using 5 different types of angling techniques to engage the group while also improving team and social skills through a blend of fishing themed problem solving activities, practical learning and development theory. Course concludes at the famous SPARSHOLT COLLEGE where participants are treated to a tour of the college National Aquatic Training Centre by FLE tutors and get to fish at the Colleges exclusive lake.  3 ASDAN credits awarded.

INTRODUCTION TO FISHERY MANAGEMENT

Once participants have visited the college as part of their FFL course the aim is for them to become re-engaged in school and education, resulting in a successfull application to the college in the future.  Our IFM courses run throughout the year and each half term focus on a different education area including MATH, ENGLISH and ENVIRONMENT.

IFM MATH COURSE – 6 sessions

The IFM Maths Course will cover areas, perimiter, volume, ratios, stocking densitys, averages and percentages.
This will be done in a practical manner by using waders and the FLE stock pond. We will also learn to use DO meters, water testing kits and record results on graphs and charts that will be displayed on the notice board for anglers to see. It will also include some fishing. = 1 ASDAN Math Credit

IFM ENGLISH COURSE – 6 Sessions

The IFM English Course includes research on carp fishing history and farming methods by studying different literature and internet material. Posters and information sheets will be produced to be displayed in the FLE classroom/aquatics room. We will aslo be doing some fishing with vintage tackle and comparing them to modern day tactics. = 1 ASDAN English Credit

IFM ENVIRONMENT COURSE – 6 sessions

This unit will be mainly hands on practical work that will cover aspects of fishery managment. Work will be carried out at the FLE fishery and some research will be made on factors affecting a fishery such as predation. Prevention methods will then be put in place that students have identified. It will also cover hands on work in the FLE Aquatics Room looking after fish which one day be stocked into the lakes = 1 ASDAN Environment Credit

ENTRY INTO COLLEGE AND FURTHER EDUCATION

FLE does not have any influence over who is accepted into Sparsholt College and it is up to the individuals to go to the open days, work hard at school and get the required grades.  FLE will however do all we can to help, support and mentor people so that they can achieve their own success.  Many of our FLE Pro Staff left school without direction or good grades but went back to education and excelled at Sparsholt once they realised what they wanted to achieve in life.  FLE is not a School, we do not provide miracles, we just try to re-engage people back into the educational system so that they can make positive change for themselves.  Please visit http://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/pages/course_index.aspx to veiw available Sparsholt Courses, Open Day Information and to see the entry requirements for each course.

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