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BTEC Qualifications at
209 Squadron
The Air Training Corps provides academic training for all
involved cadets.
As a certified BTEC provider cadets can achieve BTEC's in Aviation
Studies and Public Services.
The training syllabus is split into several sections:
- Probationer Cadet Training,
- First Class Cadet Training,
- Leading Cadet Training
- Senior Cadet Training,
- Staff Cadet part 1 Training,
- Staff Cadet part 2 Training
Cadets completing First Class are then approved for the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and the BTEC in Aviation Studies
The Probationer Training Program is designed to be
an introduction to the life of an Air Cadet.
The subjects covered are as follows: The ATC, The RAF, History of
Flight and Basic Drill.
The program is designed to introduce the potential cadet to the ATC
by providing them an insight into the history of the
ATC, the RAF and flying. The Drill learnt during training is only
basic, just enough to get
the cadet to enrolment stage prior to First Class cadet Training.
The First Class Program is by far the most important
training in the ATC.
Once a Cadet passes First Class they are then able to attend Annual
Camps, Flying, Adventure Training and more
The syllabus is also the most intense and as such we provide
training on every parade evening for
Probationer Cadets to get them progressed through First Class as
quickly and efficiently as possible.
The subjects covered in this programme are as follows:
- The Rifle,
- Initial Expedition Training,
- Map reading,
- Airmanship 1,
- Communications and Drill.
The First Class Programme should take no longer than 3 months to complete.
The Leading Classification is the first of three
classifications that contribute towards the BTEC in Aviation Studies
(ATC)
The BTEC is the equivalent of one GCSE grade A-C. Leading Cadet
Training consists of three main subjects:
- Basic Navigation
- Airmanship 2
- Principles of Flight
Cadets are required to complete 25 hours of project time
The Senior and Staff Part 1 Cadet Training programme is
the second and third parts to the BTEC
in Aviation Studies (ATC) and also includes 25 hours of project time
per course.
cadets are given the opportunity to choose 2 subjects per course
from the list below:
- Air Navigation
- Pilot Navigation
- Airframes
- Propulsion and Operational Flying.
Staff Cadet Part 2 consists of self study on the
administration and running of an ATC Squadron.
The Cadet studying for the Staff Part 2 will also need to learn
about the hierarchy of the ATC,
such as roles and responsibilities of the Squadron, Wing, Region,
Corps Staff and the funding of the ATC.
The Cadet will also be required to specialize in either teaching or
administration roles on the squadron.
Staff Part 2 is assessed through an interview with a senior Wing
Staff Officer.
For more information on BTEC Qualifications at 209 Squadron please contact: 209 Squadron Commanding Officer |
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