A key part of the cadet experience is your progress through the training syllabus. Set out in stages
for
you
to work through, it enables you to open up more possibilities for activities, specialist technical
training
and rank promotion. All cadets take part in lectures and hands-on projects. You also get outdoors
and
participating as much as possible.
The first stage is Basic Training which all Air Cadets will complete. This will cover the history of
flight, drill, map reading, radio communications, flying operations and expedition training. Once
this
is completed, you will progress up the classification structure covering some of the subjects from
the
list below:
- Air Navigation
- Pilot Navigation
- Aircraft Handling & Flying Techniques
- Airframes
- Piston Engine Propulsion
- Jet Engine Propulsion
- Rocketry
- Military Aircraft Systems
- Principles of Air Power
- Radio & Radar
- Satellite & Data Communications
- Avionics & Aircraft Electrical Systems
Earn badges as your training progresses
Badges will show the level of training you have completed and the more you learn and gain, the more
badges
you will earn too.
Blue, bronze, silver and gold badges are available in:
- Space
- Cyber and Communications
- Flying and Gliding
- Shooting
- Music
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- First Aid
- Leadership
- Road Marching
BTECs
BTECs are a widely recognised qualification. The BTEC in Aerospace Studies is being finalised to replace
our
BTEC in Aviation Studies. A BTEC in Space Studies is also being finalised. Further details will be
announced
in due course.
Other BTECs available are:
- BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Teamwork and Personal Skills for Uniformed Youth Organisations
- BTEC Level 2 in Teamwork and Personal Development in the Community (SCQF Level 5)
Leadership and management qualifications, from the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) are
available to cadets and adult volunteers.
