BTEC in Aviation Studies
This qualification is awarded by the Edexcel Examination Board.
It is awarded to all cadets who manage to obtain their Staff cadet classification.
The Certificate in Aviation Studies is equivalent to a GCSE Grade C in a science related subject and is recognised by employers including the Royal Air Force.
BTEC First Diploma in Public Services
Cadets also now have the option when they turn 16 of obtaining their BTEC First Diploma in Public Services.
This Diploma is equal to 4 GCSE passes (A pass is regarded as Grade A* to C), it is also equivilent to 4 Standard Grades (at levels 1 to 3) in Scotland.
The standard Cadet activities that count towards the qualification are:
- Pass your 1st class & leading exams
- Take part in Adventure training activities
- Give a presentation of at LEAST 5 mins in length
- Attend an NCO course
Not only do you have to do the academic studies and task outlined above, but you have to take part in a number of other cadet activities in order to complete the required modules, that include:
- The Public Services
- Public Service Skill
- Public Service Fitness
- Outdoor Activities & the Public Services
- Land Navigation with Map & Compass
- Expedition Skills
Grades of 'Pass','Merit' or 'Distinction' will be awarded for each unit and for the Diploma overall.
Finally, as well as all of that you will have to attend a wing run course in which the remaining tasks required for passing will be outlined.
In "real" terms, if you are an active cadet you are already doing AT LEAST 80% of what is required to get this!
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