So i know very little when it comes to the adventrue training side of things with rafac . Is their opportunities for cfavs to ever do likes of a kayak or rowing instrutor course and would you be charged to do this. Also is there ever an opportunity today something like powerboat ypa level 1 and 2 and agin is this funded
Oftentimes you should be able to get support from sqn and wing funds for quals like that if you ask nicely.
There are training courses run at Wing and Region (mainly walking quals) and national level, including paddlesports. The national courses are published on the training hub on SharePoint.
You can also approach your Sqn committee for funding or ask WATTO whether you might be able to claim VA while on a course. I’ve done all of those at different times.
Don’t forget CCAT - they have a full suite of courses available at very low cost on a top up basis for RAFAC CFAVs.
https://armycadets.com/who-we-are/cadet-centre-for-adventurous-training/ccat-activities/
RE Powerboating L1/L2 - I’ve not seen any available through us. I know the SCC run it.
Now that sounds fantastic!
1 Like
Further thought on this one - you may need a solid business case to get this funded as it would fall outside of the Core AT offer.
Regarding cost, you can always get support from your civilian committee. There are however ongoing costs which you are likely to need to fund yourself - such as national governing body memberships, CPD etc etc. unless you manage to convince your committee to pay for those.
2 Likes
Our civcom couldnt help with any of this i know for sure as we literally have no money for anything and our civcom is hanging on by a thread currently .
Are these though just for army cadet staff or can rafac staff apply for them courses and i assume they are recognised the same for rafac?
RAFAC (and SCC) staff can backfill on a top up basis. Apply. If there’s space, you’ll get a place.
Do you apply via the link you gave?
If give them a bell and have a chat first. 01690 720156.
Also have a chat with your WATTO. CCAT may require a reference from them.
Don’t forget that RAFAC also run most of those courses - Sign in to your account