Externally recognised qualifications achievable in the RAF Air Cadets

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The below list is all externally recognised qualifications available within the RAF Air Cadets, and their requirements:

BTECs
BTEC Level 2 in Aviation Studies for Air Cadets - Pearson - for completing Master Air Cadet, phased out Nov 2022
BTEC Level 2 in Aerospace Studies - a proposed replacement for the Aviation Studies BTEC, not yet available
BTEC Level 2 in Teamworking and Personal Development in the Community - CVQO - ACTO 024 - the CVQO flagship BTEC
BTEC Level 2 in Space Studies - Pearson - ACTO 021 - for completing the silver space badge, currently not introduced
BTEC Level 3 in Air & Space Studies - Pearson - ACTO 021 - Awarded on completion of the Gold Space Award

ILM
ILM Level 2 for Young Leaders - a CVQO led in person leadership course
ILM Level 2 in Effective Teamworking Skills - an ILM course that may be taught by CFAV through CVQO
ILM Level 3 in Leadership and Management - an ILM course that may be taught by CFAV through CVQO

Other
Entry Level Award in Health and Safety - a basic health and safety course for cadets

Civilian Foundation Amateur Radio licence - achievable through a module of silver radio

DofE
Intro to DofE
DofE EASTC
DofE Management

SJA qualifications (EFA, YFA, AFA)

Walking

Lowland Expedition Leader (Sports Leaders)
Lowland Leader (MTUK)
Hill and Moorland Leader (MTUK)
Camping Leader (MTUK)
Mountain Leader (Summer) (MTUK)

Paddlesports (all certified by British Canoeing)

Canoe Personal Performance Award
Sea Kayak Personal Performance Award
SUP Personal Performance Award
Touring Personal Performance Award
White Water Personal Performance Award
Paddlesport Instructor
Paddlesport Leader
Paddlesport Touring Leader
SUP Instructor
Paddlesport Safety & Rescue
White Water Safety & Rescue
Advanced Open Water Canoe Leader
Canoe Leader

Climbing (all certified by Mountain Training)

Climbing Wall Instructor
Climbing Wall Development Instructor
Rock Climbing Instructor

Mountain bike (all certified by MIAS)

Mountain Bike Leader Level 1
Mountain Bike Leader Level 2
Mountain Bike Leader Level 3
Cycle FIT Bike Maintenance course
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Ahhhh beat me to it :wink:

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Suggest name change to ‘Externally recognised qualifications achievable to cadets’, as this can then encompass much more than just BTECs? :slight_smile: (I know I can just change it my self, but that’s rude! :sweat_smile: )

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or another thread for other types of quals?

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What about NGB AT qualifications? Staff Cadets can achieve those and not significantly more niche than some of the above.

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Alternatives to ILM are being looked at due to cost increases.

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You can easily add loads of AT ones that are nationally recognised and often quiet expensive to obtain externally.

Walking

  • Lowland Expedition Leader (Sports Leaders)
  • Lowland Leader (MTUK)
  • Hill and Moorland Leader (MTUK)
  • Camping Leader (MTUK)
  • Mountain Leader (Summer) (MTUK)

Paddlesports (all certified by British Canoeing)

  • Canoe Personal Performance Award
  • Sea Kayak Personal Performance Award
  • SUP Personal Performance Award
  • Touring Personal Performance Award
  • White Water Personal Performance Award
  • Paddlesport Instructor
  • Paddlesport Leader
  • Paddlesport Touring Leader
  • SUP Instructor
  • Paddlesport Safety & Rescue
  • White Water Safety & Rescue
  • Advanced Open Water Canoe Leader
  • Canoe Leader

Climbing (all certified by Mountain Training)

  • Climbing Wall Instructor
  • Climbing Wall Development Instructor
  • Rock Climbing Instructor

Mountain bike (all certified by MIAS)

  • Mountain Bike Leader Level 1
  • Mountain Bike Leader Level 2
  • Mountain Bike Leader Level 3
  • Cycle FIT Bike Maintenance course
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DofE

Intro to DofE
DofE EASTC
DofE Management

All universal course that are useful if you want to go and work for a Company delivering DofE outside of the ATC.

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Oooo really? Any ideas which are being looked into?

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I think CMI. if still around then I suspect @sss might know more about what can and can’t be confirmed.

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I did a CMI level 5 once and was really impressed actually, the pricing did seem about the same but I do know that they offer accreditation to internal courses so maybe that’s the plan🤔

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Bulk order and partnership with an allegedly prestigious youth organisation?

“Let me see what I can do for you”…

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Not sure if I can edit the list… But what about the Archery GB Instructors Award - the entry level course to instruct Introductory archery lessons? The awarding body is Archery GB☺️

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I did my Archery Qualification through the Corps

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Working on it!

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