SYNOPSIS
Recreational Fishing Fundamentals & Vocational Development
Included
- Written study materials
- Video instructions, interviews, guided learning, and demonstrations
- Clearly illustrated diagrams
- Downloadable .pdf resourses
- Optional online student community forum
10 modules & over 80 hours of instruction
Every topic includes informative and engaging video content with professional Aussie talent, bringing your online learning experience to life.
You can choose to take every unit, or select specific modules of interest… the choice is yours, and you study at your own pace.
10 quizzes & 20 practical assessments
Unlike any other recreational fishing course on the planet, the Recreational Fishing Fundamentals and Vocational Development course ensures your success through innovative and creative assessment tasks.
Module 1— Introduction to Recreational Fishing [FREE & compulsory for all other modules]
Unit 1
Why we fish
Unit 2
The benefits of
recreational fishing
Unit 3
Why we have regulations
Unit 4
Fishonese — understanding the jargon
Unit 5
Connecting with community
Module 2 — The Empowered Fisherwoman [FREE]
Unit 1
A brief history of women in recreational fishing
Unit 2
How fishing builds your self-reliance
Unit 3
Women and the future of
recreational fishing
Module 3 — Finding Fish [$149]
Unit 1
What fish want – the anatomy of a
healthy eco-system from egg to end
Unit 2
Location, Location – fish habitat versus
barren slums
Unit 3
Nature & tech
Module 4 — Knot Know-how [$97]
Unit 1
Tight terminal knots
Unit 2
Loop knots
Unit 3
Line to line knots
Unit 4
Droppers and paternosters
Unit 5
Simple bait rigs
Unit 6
Live bait rigs
Unit 7
Advanced bait rigs
Module 5 — Honing Your Hook-up Skills [$97]
Unit 1
How to be the most attractive morsel
on offer
Unit 2
Baits that beckon – rigging and
preparing baits for common situations
Unit 3
Puppet mastery – effective soft plastic
techniques for different styled tails
Unit 4
Hardbody lures – understanding the
packaging jargon
Unit 5
Hardbody lures – what the tow point
tells us
Unit 6
Hardbody lures – working different
profiles.
Module 6 — Tools and Tackle [$97]
Unit 1
Casting class — going the distance
Unit 2
Rods & reels for reasons & reach
Unit 3
Tackle maintenance
Unit 4
Tackle prep
Unit 5
The sustainable fishing tacklebox
Module 7 — Fly Fishing Fundamentals [$97]
Unit 1
Why fly?
Unit 2
Which fly?
Unit 3
Demystifying fly fishing tackle
Unit 4
Physics of fly casting
Unit 5
Fly tying basics
Unit 6
Design a fly
Module 8 — Maximising Your Fishing [$97]
Unit 1
Fish: inside & out – anatomy of fish
Unit 2
Where fish live & why
— detailed investigation
Unit 3
How fish hunt
Unit 4
Catch & release done right
Unit 5
Seafood fit for the family
Unit 6
Fish for food, not for landfill
Module 9 — Stewardship and You [$157]
Unit 1
Mentoring mastery
Unit 2
Sustainable fisher code of practice
Unit 3
Habitat health checks
— recognising healthy fish habitats
& spotting issues
Unit 4
How to be a habitat hero
— taking action
Unit 5
Citizen science readiness
Unit 6
Clean custodianship
— tackling fishing litter
Unit 7
Championing our sport
— understanding the principles of
sustainable fishing competitions
Module 10 — Taking Your Fishing Further [$59]
Unit 1
Volunteering
Unit 2
Careers in recreational fishing
Invest 100% in your fishing future — and we’ll invest in you.
What if your commitment came with a $350 reward*?
This course is self-paced. You choose the modules & the order you take them in.
You set the pace. You set the price.
But if you go all-in — complete every module, quiz, self-reflection worksheet, and survey
— we’ll thank you with $350 cashback.
Because when you show up fully for your fishing future, we show up for you.
Just email your facilitator when you receive your final Certificate of Attainment, and we’ll reward your efforts with your $350 cashback.
*To qualify, you must have completed and submitted all Self-Reflection Worksheets, all mandatory Assessment Tasks, passed all Module Quizzes and submitted your completed Exit Survey. These vital elements enable us to monitor course efficacy and ensure continuous improvement.
Free Introductory Module
It costs $0.00 to take your first step
Laying a solid foundation for the principles and philosophies in the rest of this course, module 1 — An introduction to recreational fishing is a “mandatory pass” requirement for all learners.
It’s FREE! Why not start today?
8hrs 20min
This is a theory-based module. You will be asked to read, learn jargon terms, self-reflect, upload assessment tasks and complete a quiz before moving to your next chosen topic.
Getting set for next level learning
Have you ever joined a conversation only to find they’re speaking Fishonese? Fishing jargon often forms a gulf between experienced and beginner fishers. Now there’s a bridge with a fast lane!
Explore the role rec’ fishing plays in personal, social, and community well-being, learn to “speak the language”, and build upon your understanding of fishing regulations and their purpose.
Sound too basic? That’s Ok. If your knowledge is already beyond this level, skip straight to the Assessment Quiz and “Go for the Pass”.
Start transforming your
fishing future today
Learn
Explore and investigate the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and even the philosophies that will take your fishing to the next level.
Achieve
Take your learning to the great outdoors to apply your skills in the real world. You’ll discover how subtle changes can have amazing impacts to end results.
Excel!
Open pathways to opportunities you probably never thought about before. Whether in your personal life, your community, or your career.
Your first module is free!
Get in touch
wrfl.nsw@gmail.com
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