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This internationally respected qualification is equivalent to 4 GCSEs at A*- C level. The course mixes theory and practical elements with an emphasis on leadership, teamwork, communications, problem solving and fitness.
The syllabus has been designed to improve valuable life skills. Cadets learn professional CV preparation, interviewing techniques, communication, first aid, adventure training, health and nutrition.
For the Cadet Force there are three Core Units and three Specialist Units to complete to earn your BTEC.
Core Units
Uniformed Public Services Employment (The Project)
Deliver Project on ‘Understanding the Services’
Develop you own CV
Undertake an Interview
Public Service Skills
Complete Leadership Cadre or MOI
Complete Teamwork section of Workbook
Uniformed Public Service Fitness
Pass Physical Fitness Programme
Complete Fitness Section of Workbook
Specialist Units
Adventurous Activities and Teamwork for the Public Services
Attend a Camp or Course
Complete two Adventure Training Activities
Complete a five minute presentation
Complete Adventurous Activities Section of Workbook
Land Navigation by Map and Compass
Successfully complete Course Syllabus
Complete basic First Aid Course
Expedition Skills
Complete a Multi-Day Expedition
Complete Expedition Section of Workbook
Complete basic First Aid Course
Below are listed some of the courses and qualifications which will be accepted as evidence towards your BTEC First Diploma. This list is by no means exhaustive and similar qualifications/achievements may also be used in evidence.
6th Form/University Scholarship/Bursary
ACF & CCF SCIC
ACF Claire Shore Memorial Competition
ACF ITC
ACF JCIC
ACF Master Cadets Course
Adventure Training Courses/
Qualifications
BCU (Canoeing/Kayaking)
BELA (Basic Expedition Leaders Award)
Cadet Leader Marksman Course (Canada)
Cadet Leadership Course, Cadet Training
Centre, Frimley Park
Cadet Leadership Course, Nesscliffe
Cambrian Patrol Competition
CSLA (Community Sports Leader Award)
CVQO Fitness Test
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver & Gold Complete Awards
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver & Gold Expedition Sections
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver & Gold Phys Rec Sections
Ex Rocky Mountain (Canada), Ex
Whitehorse, Ex Argonaut
First Aid Qualifications
GCSE / Scottish Standard Grades or similar - PE / Sport Studies
JSLA (Junior Sports Leader Award
Nijmegen Marches
Outward Bound Courses
RCB (Regular Commissions Board)
Service Fitness Tests
Sport - representing School, Club, County, Wing, District, or Higher levels
TCB (Territorial Commissions Board)
Teaching and Coaching Sports Qualifications
Ten Tors - All Distances
