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Walter & Group...
[GH] Guy Manning's question on the table :
What would you mean, if you stated, “the candidate was well prepared for the CI test.” ?
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[GH] From Phil Gay :
Guy,
I think I have tested close to a hundred Ci candidates and 25 or so Masters.
Well prepared to me means that every task was performed the first time with near perfection. The orals had well thought out answers and the words matched the demonstration. The equipment was set up with a nice stiff 7.5 foot leader with a smallish yarn fly.
I hope this was helpful.
Phil Gay
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[GH] From Tony Loader :
Hi Gordy,
I would mean that the candidate had passed comfortably, having
a) evidently studied the requirements of the test,
b) presented appropriately equipped and eligible to test,
c) demonstrated adequate knowledge,
d) demonstrated ability to perform the casting/teaching tasks to the required standard.
Regards,
Tony.
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[GH] From Ward Nicholas :
I will get things started
The candidate would display:
1) An understanding and ability to demonstrate each skill
2) An ability to analyse a casting stroke
3) An ability to teach different levels of student casters
4) An ability to work under an assumed pressure by the assessors.
Regards
Ward Nicholas
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[GH] From Keith Richard :
I would describe a well prepared candidate as one who has reviewed the test from the FFF website. He or she has practiced each of the cast and has been pre tested by at least a CCI instructor, but preferably a MCI at least once. They have read at a minimum one of the books from Joan Wulff, Mel Krieger AND Lefty Kreh. They have studied and have a working knowledge of Bill Gammel's 5 Essentials or an equivalent casting model from which they teach such as Lefty's principles.
I am continuously amazed at the candidates who expect to pass yet haven't taken the trouble to check with the FFF office for info on the required readings, videos and test review. In areas where there are no MCIs or CCIs available, I can understand the lack of availability for a one-on-one review of the expectations, however, cell phones and the internet are widely available.
A well prepared candidate takes the time and puts in the effort to seek advice on how and what to study from CCIs and MCIs and it shows when they are answering the questions put to them by the examiners. Lastly, they show up with a line and leader which is visible and turns the yarn fly over well. I once had a candidate show up with a 10 ft. leader and 5X tippet. He rarely ever hit the target.
This is by no means an all inclusive list of how to prepare but at a minimum I believe answers your question (a great one at that). Thanks, Guy.
Keith Richard, MCI
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Dusty Sprague weighs in on Guy's question :
Guy and Gordy,
I hope when I finish testing a CI candidate I have the following thoughts about the candidate and his or her performance:
The candidate appeared relaxed and was confident.
Candidate's equipment was good for demonstrating and teaching:
line color was easily seen in the air
leader-to-line connection was neat
leader length was 7.5 to 8 feet in length
leader taper provided strong turnover - leader tippet provided strong delivery
yarn fly was large enough to see hovering over accuracy target and yarn color easily seen, e.g., chartreuse.
Candidate's first warmup casts were well executed with consistently good loops and this consistency remained throughout the test.
The candidate executed each task with ease and confidence.
The candidate's explanations were accurate and concise and were matched by the demonstrations.
Candidate's responses to questions were well thought out and grounded in a solid understanding of casting mechanics.
Dusty
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[GH] From Bob Stouffer :
What would you mean if you stated "the candidate was well prepared for the CI test"?
Candidate would
1. Be prompt - an absolute necessity
2. self-introduce - set the proper tone for the candidate's exam by showing self awareness and courtesy
3. be appropriately outfitted including back-up rod, targets and measuring tape - showing that you have practiced often
for the exam
4. choose the casting direction and lay out the course and, if necessary because of conditions, confer with the examiner regarding the set-up
- it is, after all, the candidate's exam, not the examiner's exam
5. be able to cast good loops during a brief practice warm-up - this will put the examiner at ease
6. show the examiner the rod, tell the examiner what the line is, show that there are only allowed line
markings and show the leader length without being prompted - this shows that the candidate knows and follows the mandates
rather than having the examiner become an investigator
7. work through the exam at an unhurried but optimistic pace - the examiner will stop the candidate and ask for explanations or
re-do of tasks as appropriate - get'er done
8. exhibit deep preparation of the brief choreography for the "show and tell" points - this is about teaching preparation
and delivery to beginners
9. have little trouble with the accuracy tasks - this shows commitment to the preparation process
10. be able to recount actual teaching experience - the examiner knows that the candidate will not morph automatically into an
instructor by virtue of a successful exam
11. exhibit humility, strength and honesty
12. accept constructive criticism
13. be receptive to suggestions by the examiner
Bob Stouffer
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