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Adventure Training Courses for Cadets

 

Cadet Courses at Frimley Park

1.    Master Cadet Course

2.    Cadet Leadership Course

 

1. Master Cadet Course

 

Number of Courses: 2 x Courses are held in April with another course in October

Location: Held at Cadet Training Centre Frimley Park

Duration: 5 Days

Qualification: Must have passed 4 Star

Who can attend: This course is for cadets who have PASSED 4 STAR at a satisfactory grade and is highly recommended by his Detachment/Company Commander

 

Remarks:

• Highest Course for a cadet
• Cadets Selected from all over UK
•  Needed for promotion to RSM  This is also a physical course and only cadets who are deemed fit to complete the Cadet Leadership Course should apply    
• Candidates should apply at any time and will be put on a waiting list for the next course         

 

Details from: Your Detachment or Company Commander

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2. Cadet Leadership Courses

You cannot attend this course if you have completed a Master Cadet Course or UK Land Course

 

Number of Courses: 3 x Courses in month of July

Location: Held at Cadet Training Centre Frimley Park

Duration: 5 Days

Qualification: Passed 3 Star

Who can attend: Any cadet who is fit aged between 16 and 18 .9months at start of course, this is a physical course, log runs, obstacle course and march and shoot competition

Cadets must be able to complete the following basic fitness test:

Male: 30 Push ups (Hand/Knee) - followed by a 1.5 mile run in 11.5 mins

Female: 15 push ups (Hand/Knee) – followed by a 1.5 mile run in 11.5 mins

Remarks

a.       Cost: £30.00 this covers all costs including a photograph and CLC badge

b.     Battalion Closing Date for applications usually March

 

Details from: Your Detachment or Company Commander

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MOD Courses for Cadets

1.   UK Land Leadership Course

2.   Cadet Recreational Activities Course

3.   ACF Electronic Apperception

4.   Cadet Signals Course

5.   Royal Engineers Look at Life

 

UK Land Cadet Leadership Course

 

Number of Courses: 2 x Courses are usually run over the Easter School break in April

Location: Courses are held at Nesscliffe, Shropshire

Duration: 5 Days

Qualification: Passed 3 Star

Who can attend: Any cadet who is fit aged between 16 and 18 .9months at start of course

 

Remarks:

a.       Your Company Commander must recommend you for the Champion Cadet Competition as the top 12 cadets from NI are selected by 34 CTT to be trained for the ULK Land Course

Dates for Selection and Training with 34 CTT:

a.      CLC Selection @ Palace Barracks     
b.      CLC Preparation @ Ballykinler

Details from: Your Detachment or Company Commander

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Cadet Recreational Activities Course

 

Number of Courses: 2 each year during the month August

Location: Courses are held at Blandford

Duration: 5 Days

Qualification: Must be physically fit and be aged 15 years or over

Who can attend: Any cadet (male/female) who is fit enough for the course

 

Remarks:

Bids to the CEO no later than 1^st June  Details from: Your Detachment or Company Commander

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 ACF Electronic Apperception Course

 

Number of Courses: 1 each year during the month July

Location: REME College

Duration: 5 Days

Qualification: Should have an interest in the repair of equipment and looking for a career in that field

Who can attend: Any cadet (male/female) with an interest in mechanics?

 

Remarks:

Held by the REME to introduce and give appreciation of the equipment repaired by technicians

Bids to the CEO no later than 1^st May

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Cadets Signal Course

 

Number of Courses: 1 each year during the month Feb

Location: Blandford, Royal School of Signals

Duration: 5 Days

Qualification: Should be a classified signaller

Who can attend: Any cadet (male/female) with an interest in signalling and wanting to achieve the crossed flags badge.

Remarks:

Needs to have passed a ACF Signals Classification Test prior to course with a good grade and be able to study for 5 days to achieve a pass result

Bids to the CEO no later than 1^st Dec

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Royal Engineers Look at Life

 

Number of Courses: 4 each year during the months Feb / August / October /

Location: ERLS Gibraltar Bks Camberley

Duration: 5 Days

Qualification: 15 years or over any cap badge

Who can attend: Any cadet (male only) with an interest in a career in the RE

Remarks:

No asthma or illness or injury allowed, this course is usually booked up early suggest application is made 6 months in advance

 

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Method of Instruction Course
Course with: 34 CTT

Number of Courses: 1 Course per Year

Location: Held at Palace Barracks, Belfast

Dates/Duration: 2 Days
Qualification: Must have completed a Basic ACF Training Course or Post 3 Star Cadet

Who can attend: Any adult or cadet who wants to improve their teaching skills?

 

Remarks:

Will get a chance to prepare and deliver at least 2 different lessons

Details from: Your Detachment or Company Commander

 

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Courses for Cadets

Cadet Leadership Instructor Adventure Course Army Cadet Camp

Rocky Mountain – Alberta

 

Number of Courses: 1 each year during the months of July and August

Duration: Six weeks

Qualification:

• Should have passed 3/4 Star
• Should have completed a Basic First Aid Course
• Cadet must be 16 years old on 7 July
• Must be able to swim and endure very high heights 
• Be certified medically fit by their doctor and physically able to complete the course
• All the proper forms are to filled in correctly and to be with the CEO by 30 Nov
• They must pass the battalion selection at CTC Magilligan
• Going for Duke of Edinburgh Award Gold Award
• The final decision is made by the Commander 38 Bde
• Company Commanders will have the forms in September. 

 

Who can attend: Any cadet male or female who is recommended by his Detachment/Company Commander and can complete all of the selection process

 

Remarks:

This course is involves some strenuous field training, including rock climbing, wilderness and survival skills, emergency rescue procedures, mountain hikes, canoeing and kayaking, methods of crossing obstacles and leadership.

A very high standard of fitness and behaviour is required at all times

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Cadet Leadership Instructor Adventure Course

Army Cadet Camp – Argonaut

 

Number of Courses: 1 each year during the months of July and August

Duration: Six weeks

Qualification:

• Should have passed 2 Star
• Should have completed a Basic First Aid Course
• This course is aimed at Cadets who are aged 15 years on the 7 July
• Must be able to swim and endure heights 
• Be certified medically fit by their doctor and physically able to complete the course
• All the proper forms are to filled in correctly and to be with the CEO by 30 Nov
• They must pass the battalion selection  at CTC Magilligan
• Going for Duke of Edinburgh Award Bronze Award
• The final decision is made by the Commander 38 Bde
• Company Commanders will have the forms in September. 

Who can attend: Any cadet male or female who is recommended by his Detachment/Company Commander and can complete all of the selection process

 

Remarks:

This course is more of a military based course with a lot of emphasise put on Patrolling, shooting etc.

A high standard of fitness and behaviour is required at all times

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Cadet Leadership Instructor Adventure Course

Army Cadet Camp – Whitehorse - Yukon

 

Number of Courses: 1 each year during the months of July and August

Duration: Six weeks

Qualification:

• Should have passed 2 Star and should NOT have completed any 3 Star modules before the summer of departure or they may be to well qualified to attend
• Should have completed a Basic First Aid Course
• Cadet must be 14 years old on 7 July
• Be certified medically fit by their doctor and physically able to complete the course
• Must be able to swim and endure heights
• All the proper forms are to filled in correctly and to be with the CEO by 30 Nov
• They must pass the battalion selection  at CTC Ballykelly
• Going for Duke of Edinburgh Award Silver Award
• The final decision is made by the Commander 38 Bde
• Company Commanders will have the forms in September. 

 

Who can attend: Any cadet male or female who is recommended by his Detachment/Company Commander and can complete all of the selection process

 

Remarks:

This course is more of an outward-bound based course, with a lot of emphasise put on leadership and teaching techniques.

A high standard of fitness and behaviour is required at all times

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Cadet Shooting Course

Army Cadet Camp – Canada

 

Number of Courses: 1 each year during the months of July and August

Duration: Six weeks

Qualification:  Must be a member of the Battalion Shooting Team

 

For full qualification details see Battalion Shooting Officer

Remarks:

All details are held by Battalion Shooting Officer

 

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Adventure Training

COURSES

FOR CADETS & ADULTS.

      

COURSES AT THE CADET CENTRES FOR ADVENTUROUS TRAINING

 

                       AT Web Site – www.armycadetadventure.info

                       

1.             General.  The programme of courses for 2008-09 at the three Cadet Centres for Adventurous Training (CCAT) are given in References A, B and C.  The purpose of this letter is to remind all units of these courses, and invite bids for the courses listed.    Annex A gives a summary of the courses, dates and venue and bid by dates.

2.             Cadet Proficiency Courses.  These courses will be run during the school holidays at Cwrt-y-Gollen, Halton and Dingwall.  They are open to Cadets of 16 years or over who wish to spend a week gaining proficiency.   All those attending should be volunteers with a genuine interest in AT.  Most courses are based on the Proficiency and Foundation courses run by the Joint Services Mountain Training Centre, and registered with them.  Applicants should choose one of the following options:

 

·         Summer Mountain Proficiency (SMP)

·         Basic Rock Climbing (BRC) (Not JSMTC course) or Rock Climbing  Proficiency for those with ability, and depending on Instructor availability

·         Kayak Foundation Course (KFC)

·         Open Canoe Foundation Course (OFC)

·         Basic Caving (BCC) (not JSMTC) or Cave Proficiency (CVP) for those with ability

·         Inland Kayak Progression (IKP) including BCU 3*

·         Open Canoe Progression (OCP) including BCU 3*

 

 

3.             Adult Proficiency Courses.  These courses are aimed at Adults who are interested in pursuing an AT qualification, but lack experience in the chosen activity.  The Proficiencies are as for the Cadet courses and are registered with JSMTC, but are run over either three weekends to assist those who find it difficult to get a week off, or a weeks course.  Attendance on all three weekends is required.    Options are as for the Cadet Proficiency courses.

4.             Duke of Edinburgh's Award & BTEC.  Those enrolled at Gold level in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award may count any of these courses as a Residential Project.  Those undertaking SMP may use this as a Practice journey for a Silver or Gold expedition on foot.  Those wishing to take up these options should indicate on the application form.  Some of the courses will also offer the opportunity to participate in a Gold Qualifying Expedition.   The activities will also contribute towards units of the BTEC in Public Services.

5.             National Governing Body (NGB) Courses.   A full range of courses for those wishing to gain NGB qualifications to lead Cadets on AT activities has been planned for the coming season.  Dates and details of these courses are given at Annex A, and on the AT Web Site.  

6.             All adults who pass CCAT NGB assessments at the level of ML, Level 2 coach, SPA or higher will be encouraged to spend a week teaching at one of the CCATs within three years of their qualification. PTDs and reasonable travel expenses will be paid through CCAT.

 

7.             Viability.  It should be noted that all courses are dependent on enough takers to make it viable.  If any course does not reach the minimum take up, candidates will be offered an alternative activity or date.

8.               Cost of CCAT Courses.  A small charge of £30 will be made for Cadet & Adult Proficiency Courses.    This represents a contribution to rations, and to the upkeep of the AT equipment held at the CCATs.  All students will receive a CCAT T-shirt.  This charge is to be paid on application for the course, which is non-refundable 8 weeks before the start of the course.

9.               The charge for NGB Courses, to be paid with application, is to offset the cost of the provider and the charges will be, Walking Group Leader £35, Single Pitch Award £30, Climbing Wall Award £30, Mountain Leader £40, and BCU Coaching £35. A full list of prices will be available on the website and on Westminster.  Courses overseas will require a larger personal contribution, which will be advised for each course.

10.           Log Book and Instructional Experience.  The opportunity is offered on all CCAT Proficiency courses for those Adults who are working towards AT qualification to attend for all or part of the course to gain experience by assisting a qualified instructor working with students.  This will provide good log book entries and the qualified instructor should be able to provide advice on areas of needing further work.

11.           Applications.  The preferred method of applying for courses is through Westminster. All CCAT course are listed on Westminster. When students are applying for courses the attachment with the course is to be downloaded and sent to Captain Jon Lang with a cheque for the course fee. Only then will a student be loaded onto the course. It should be noted that CCAT courses are listed by activity and date rather than the course code. This means a student wanting to do mountain walking on course C1 should look for Summer Mountain Proficiency starting 23 March 08 with the location as CYG.

12.           The alternative method of application to attend any of the listed courses should be made on the form attached to this letter to arrive with Captain Jon Lang by the bid by date.  All parts of the form should be completed as missing information causes some inconvenience.  A cheque, made payable to “CCAT”, for the course fee should accompany the application form.

13.           An acknowledgement and confirmation will be sent to Unit HQs and candidates up to 3 weeks from receipt.   Joining Instructions will be sent out around 4 weeks before the start of the course.  There is a proforma to be returned confirming attendance and containing arrival time, NOK details and a medical declaration.

14.           Directing Staff for Courses.   Directing Staff are drawn from suitably qualified ACF and CCF (Army) adults.   The AT web site shows the current vacancies for staff.  Please ensure that AT qualified staff in your Unit are aware of the vacancies.   Those who are able to attend should contact the Captain Jon Lang without delay.

15.           Courses at Civilian Centres.  There is a limited budget for providing funding for certain courses not provided by CCAT which may be available at a commercial Centre.  This is subject to the following limitations.

 

a.      Funding is not available for First Aid courses

b.      Funding is not available for refresher or proficiency training

c.      Funding will not normally be available for courses run at CCAT

d.      Any course funded MUST lead directly to an AT qualification

e.      There will be a personal contribution of up to 20% of the full course cost.

 

16.           Those wishing to take advantage of this funding must complete and submit the same application from as for CCAT courses, showing the Centre to be used and the cost of the course.   If funding is approved the candidate will be asked to book and pay for the course, sending the receipted invoice to the AT Advisor.  The agreed amount will be refunded.

17.           Courses at Joint Service Mountain Training Centres.   Qualifying courses in all the Joint Service Adventurous Training Scheme activities may be attended by ACF and CCF Adults.  These qualifications are recognised by the ACF and CCF.   Details can be found in the publication JSP419, which should be available at unit HQs, and is also available via the AT Web Site by visiting the Publications menu option.

 

18.           Passage of Information.  It has been reported in the past that many of those eligible to attend do not know of these opportunities.  Please do all you can to ensure that all those who may be interested in participating in these activities get the opportunity to attend.  Vacancies are offered to ATC and SCC personnel on a “fill-up” basis.

 

19.           Cancellations.  There have been a high number of late cancellations by students – particularly Adults, often due to being “unable to get time off work”.   All intending candidates should ensure that any time off work required is agreed BEFORE applying for the course.  Late cancellations are wasteful of resources, cause extra work and may deny another of the opportunity to attend. The course fee will also be forfeited.

 

J A Lang

Captain

CCAT Training & Safety Officer, Cadets Branch, HQ Land

 

 

 

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