Safe Clubs and Fisheries (Welfare Officer)
This training is for individuals who have been appointed as Welfare Officers within angling clubs, fisheries or federations.
Welfare Officers help their organisation provide a safe, welcoming and well-managed environment for children, young people and adults. They act as the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns and support their club or fishery in understanding and following good safeguarding practice.
What happens after you enrol?
Within 2 working days, you will receive enrolment emails from the Angling Trust Training Portal.
You will complete the following learning pathway, with each stage unlocking the next step:
- Introduction to Safeguarding Part 1 and 2 (online modules)
- Safe Clubs & Fisheries (bookable live virtual tutor-led session delivered online by the Angling Trust Designated Safeguarding Lead)
During the live virtual tutor-led session, the Welfare Officer role, safeguarding responsibilities within clubs and fisheries, and the next steps for Welfare Officers will be explained, including DBS checks where applicable.
All bookable elements can be booked within the Angling Trust Training Portal once the previous stage has been completed.
After completing the training you will receive a certificate, confirming completion of the Safe Clubs & Fisheries training.