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LEARNING CHECKLIST LO1: Understand the principles of flight.  PASS P1: Identify factors that affect the creation of lift in an aircraft in flight. PASS P2: Describe how thrust, drag, weight & lift affect aircraft in flight. DEVELOP Explain ways in which a ‘swing wing’ performance changes with wing geometry. DEVELOP Explain how lift, weight, drag & thrust may change whilst an aeroplane is in flight. LO2: Understand how the stability and manoeuvrability of an aeroplane are controlled.  PASS P3: Explain how stability of an aeroplane is maintained. PASS P4: Explain factors which cause an aeroplane to stall. PASS P5: Explain how aeroplanes are designed to provide manoeuvrability. PASS P6: Describe how aircraft and controls can be used for manoeuvrability. DEVELOP Explain how flaps, slats and airbrakes are used by aircraft during landing. DEVELOP Analyse the effect of manoeuvring at critically low airspeed. LO3: Know the principles of flight and control for gliders.  PASS P7: Identify forces acting on a glider in flight. LO4: Know the principles of flight and control for rotary wing aircraft.   PASS P8: Identify the features of rotary wing aircraft that enable flight and control. DEVELOP Compare and contrast the principles behind use of helicopter rotor and fixed wing aircraft rudder to manoeuvre aircraft in the yawing plane. PAGE 2 OF 20

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LEARNING OUTCOME 2: UNDERSTAND HOW THE STABILITY AND MANOEUVRABILITY OF AN AEROPLANE ARE CONTROLLED PAGE 8 OF 20

LEARNING OUTCOME 3: KNOW THE PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT AND CONTROL FOR GLIDERS Picture © Mark MPAcEGwEa1n5, OusFe2d0 with permission 

LEARNING OUTCOME 4: KNOW THE PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT AND CONTROL FOR ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT PAGE 17 OF 20

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LEARNING CHECKLIST LO1: Know types of airfield operations used for the control of aircraft.  PASS P1: Describe the roles of the aerodrome, approach and runway controllers. PASS P2: Describe main communication methods used by Air Traffic Control. PASS P3: Describe radar methods used in airfield operations. DEVELOP Explain the process used to hand responsibility between different air traffic controllers. DEVELOP Compare methods of communication used by Air Traffic Control. DEVELOP Justify the importance of effective communication around the airfield. LO2: Know the Rules of the Air.  PASS P4: Identify the classes of aircraft within Rules of the Air. PASS P5: Describe the rules for similar aircraft when: overtaking, approaching head on, converging, approaching to land and landing in an emergency. PASS P6: Identify the navigation light placements for classes of aircraft. PASS P7: Describe the clock code reporting method. DEVELOP Explain why each class of aircraft has different rights of way within Rules of the Air. DEVELOP Explain the importance of different navigation lights for each aircraft class. DEVELOP Assess the importance of following Rules of the Air. LO3: Know how to identify military aircraft.  PASS P8: Describe military aircraft suffix titles and their meanings. PAGE 2 OF 20

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LEARNING OUTCOME 3: KNOW HOW TO IDENTIFY MILITARY AIRCRAFT PAGE 18 OF 20



HOW TO GUIDE #8 USING APPS HAVE FUN WITH TRAINING APPS There are many interesting mobile apps for both smart ROLLS ROYCE TRENT XWB ENGINE phones and tablets that can be fun and interactive. They are generally free.  Try this app! It is fun, free, interactive and is great You will find a folder in Ultilearn called ‘Interactive for learning about gas-turbine engines. Mobile Training Apps’ with information on some of these. Check this folder regularly, as new apps will be  The cutaway engine is fully animated with moving added as they are found. parts. Each part of the engine can be seen to work separately. HOW TO GET THE APPS  It can be exploded to reveal the components. The  Open Ultilearn via Cadet Portal or by visiting engine can even be viewed in augmented reality! https://learning.bader.mod.uk. Make sure you know your Ultilearn username and Password. Ask your squadron staff if you’re not sure what it is.  If the Interactive Mobile Training Apps course isn’t displayed, click Explorer Register. This is near the top of the screen on the right hand side.  Find the course in the list and click the Register button. The course should now appear in the My Courses Area.  if you are using a phone or tablet look through the list and click on the link for the one you are interested in. If you are using a PC or Mac, scan the QR code provided with your phone or tablet.  Download the app in the normal way. USING THE APPS OTHER APPS  The apps will work in the normal way, but did you Lots of other great apps are available, including a know that you can view them on other screens and Wind Tunnel Simulator. This app is great for those even share them? who are learning about aerodynamics, and is fully interactive. Find out how air behaves over different  You can view apps on larger screens by linking your shaped aerofoils and measure relative lift and drag. smart phone or tablet to a TV or desktop computer monitor. Visit the Interactive Mobile Training Apps course to find out how to do this.  When you’ve done this you will be able to share your screen over the internet with your instructors or other cadets and friends. HQ RAFAC Training Team Version 1

STAFF GUIDE #8 USING APPS ENHANCE YOUR CADETS TRAINING WITH APPS There are many interesting mobile apps for both smart screen directly within the app. phones and tablets that can be fun, interactive and  If you do not want to do an interactive lesson, but generally free. The HQ RAFAC Training team has put together a list of some useful apps that can be used to want to demonstrate an app working, you can enhance the training provided to your cadets. make a screen video of this on any device that does Cadets can find them in Ultilearn and staff can find this, which is most computers, smart phones or them in the Training Officers’ Area in SharePoint. They tablets and then play the video within your lesson. are called ‘Interactive Mobile Training Apps’. Both will  When normal sqn parade night lessons resume, you be updated regularly, as new apps are found. can connect your smart phone or tablet to a TV, monitor, or projector, to deliver these apps in the GETTING THE APPS classroom.  Go to Ultilearn or Bader SharePoint. On SharePoint. CHECKLIST links can be found in the Training Officer’s Area. Make sure each cadet has a valid Ultilearn  Find the Interactive Mobile Training Apps folder.  Look through the list and click on the link for the username and password. Their username is the long number next to their name on SMS. one you are interested in if you are on a phone or tablet. If you are using a PC, scan the QR code Pass on any password request emails to the cadet provided with your phone.  Download the app in the normal way. concerned as soon as possible. These are delivered to the OC email account. USING THE APPS SHARING BEST PRACTICE  Cadets can be encouraged to learn about aviation topics using their own smart phone or tablet.  Have you used any other apps that are not listed? Do you think they would be useful to enhance a  You can view apps on larger screens by linking your cadet’s training? smart phone or tablet to a TV or desktop computer monitor by attaching a HDMI cable. You may need  If you spot any useful apps then please let the HQ an inexpensive adapter to connect from the smart RAFAC training team know via the Progressive phone or tablet in this way. Training Syllabus section of the Virtual Parade Night Resources in Microsoft Teams, or email the link to  You may also be able to attach your smart phone or [email protected]. tablet wirelessly to your TV or computer. Further instructions on how to do this can be found within  We would also like to hear from you if you have the Interactive Mobile Training Apps course in created a recorded video demonstrating the use of Ultilearn or in the folder on SharePoint the app.  If you are using your smart phone or tablet to deliver TEAMS lessons will not need to connect to a laptop or desktop computer. You can share your HQ RAFAC Training Team Version 1











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PRE-DUKE OF HOW TO GUIDE #7 EDINBURGH’S AWARD EARN YOUR PRE-DofE BLUE BADGE If you haven’t started your journey towards a Bronze EXPEDITION SECTION Duke of Edinburgh’s Award then the RAFAC Pre-Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Blue Badge is for you.  To complete this section you must have successfully Like the other Duke of Edinburgh’s Award levels, the completed the Pass level mandatory tasks in your blue badge is split into four sections, Expedition, First Class Cadet Logbook for Initial Expedition Physical, Skills and Volunteering. The things you need to Training. If you haven’t done this yet, take a look at do to complete each section are listed below. How To Guide #1 for guidance. When you have completed the Pre-DofE Award you will receive a blue badge for your brassard.  Record the finish date in your Remote Activity Log. BEFORE YOU START VOLUNTEERING SECTION Get a copy of the Pre-DofE Blue Award Remote  If you have already taken part in a fundraising, charitable or community event/project since joining Activity Log. your squadron this will fulfil the requirements of this section and you don’t need to do anything else. Start planning what you need to do to gain your  If you haven’t you will need to complete six hours badge. of volunteer work. Why not try: THE REMOTE ACTIVITY LOG Planning some remote  Supporting vulnerable cadet training. community members.  To receive your badge you need to fill in an electronic Pre-DofE Blue Award Remote Activity  Helping with squadron  Litter picking in your Log. Your squadron staff can provide you with this. social media activity. local area.  Once it is filled in pass it back to your squadron staff  Record what you did in your Remote Activity Log. who will arrange for you to receive your badge. You may need to wait until your squadron parades again PHYSICAL SECTION to get it.  Select three physical achievement tests from the SKILLS SECTION list below. You should complete as many sets as you can in a minute, unless it says otherwise.  To complete this section you must have successfully completed the Pass level mandatory tasks in your  Sprint (in seconds)  Skipping First Class Cadet Logbook for one of the following:  Single Leg Squat  Principles of Airmanship  Ball Speed Bounce  Map Reading (no. in 30 secs) Thrust  Basic Radio Communications  Run (time in minutes)  Sit Up/Trunk Curl  If you haven’t completed any of these yet, take a look at How To Guide #1 for guidance.  Press Up  Record the finish date in your Remote Activity Log.  Find your baseline score and record this in your log.  After that, keep practicing and log your results every four weeks. You should improve your score each time. HQ RAFAC Training Team Version 3 May 2020

PRE-DUKE OF STAFF GUIDE #7 EDINBURGH’S AWARD   PRE DofE BLUE BADGE: STAFF SUPPORT Cadets must be in at least year 9 at school (S2 in  Cadets need to complete the pass level mandatory Scotland) to start their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s tasks of any required section of the of the First Class Award. Logbook and submit this to a member of staff for The RAFAC Pre-Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Blue marking. Information on the process for this can be Badge scheme has been designed to cater for younger found in How To Guide #1 and Staff Guide #1. cadets who are not yet at the correct age to complete the official DofE program. It is also open to any cadet VOLUNTEERING SECTION who has not completed their Bronze award. Like the other Duke of Edinburgh’s Award levels, the  If a cadet has completed any form of fundraising, blue badge is split into four sections, Expedition, charitable or community event/project since Physical, Skills and Volunteering. becoming a cadet all they need to do is record this in their Remote Activity Log. GETTING STARTED  If they haven’t then they need to commit to 6 All the training material for this badge is available in hours of volunteering. Some ideas for volunteering projects can be found in How To Guide #3 and the Training Officer’s Area on Bader SharePoint. Staff Guide #3. Material includes the cadet How To Guide a  It is important to agree volunteering activities before cadets start them. Pre-DofE Blue Award Remote Activity Log and Physical Section Activity Cards. These should be PHYSICAL SECTION given to cadets before they start.  Cadets must choose three of the physical Cadets complete and log activities for each of the achievement tests found in How To Guide #7 and the Physical Section Activity Cards. four sections. Most activities form part of the cadet training syllabus and they may have already  They must show an improvement over a period of achieved some of the requirements. 12 weeks and measure this progress using the chart in the Remote Activity Log. SKILLS & EXPEDITION SECTIONS CLAIMING THE BADGE  To complete the skills section cadets must have completed at least one of the following modules  When cadets have completed the Remote Activity from the First Class Cadet syllabus: Log they should send it to a Squadron staff member. The Squadron should retain it for  Principles of Airmanship evidence.  Map Reading  Basic Radio Communications  The process for claiming the badge differs in each  To complete the expedition section cadets must Wing. Speak to your wing’s DofE or Adventure have completed the Initial Expedition Training Training Officer to find out how to make a claim for module of the First Class Cadet syllabus. badges. HQ RAFAC Training Team Version 3 May 2020

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PRE-DofE BLUE AWARD: REMOTE ACTIVITY LOG Find out how to fill in this Remote Activity Log by looking at How to Guide #7. Name: Skills Section Expedition Section Successfully complete the Pass level mandatory tasks in your First Class Cadet Logbook for one of the following subjects: Successfully complete the Pass level mandatory tasks in First Class Cadet Subject: Tick: Date: your First Class Cadet Logbook for Initial Expedition Training: Principles of Airmanship First Class Cadet Subject: Tick: Date: Map Reading Initial Expedition Training Basic Radio Communications Volunteering Section If you have already taken part in a fundraising, charitable or community event/project since joining your squadron this will fulfil the requirements of this section and you don’t need to do anything else. If you haven’t you will need to complete six hours of volunteer work. See How to Guide #7 for instructions and ideas. Volunteering Activity Name: Start Date: End Date: What did you do? Physical Section Select three of the physical achievement tests from the table found in How to Guide #7 and show an improvement over an 12 week period. Physical Activity Name: Week 1 Score: Week 4 Score: Week 8 Score: Week 12 Score HQ RAFAC Training Team Version 3 May 2020





BRONZE, SILVER & GOLD DUKE HOW TO GUIDE #3 OF EDINBURGH’S AWARDS COMPLETING YOUR DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD Even if you are at home you can still complete many PHYSICAL SECTION parts of your Bronze, Silver or Gold Award. Keep in touch with your squadron’s DofE Officer and let  You should only continue with your physical section them know what you are planning. Do not start an if you are feeling fit and healthy. activity without agreeing it with them first. If you are not sure who your squadron’s DofE Officer is  If you can no longer do your regular activity then ask a member of your squadron staff. consider changing it to something you can do at home or within the local area. Why not try: eDofE  Online fitness classes on  Workouts or circuits in  You must log all activity for your Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award on eDofE. You can YouTube. the garden. do this via the website, or you can download the eDofE app for your phone.  Walking or running in  Using an exercise bike  Ask your staff members for your login information if the local area. or home gym. you have forgotten your username. You can reset your password yourself by clicking ‘Forgot your VOLUNTEERING SECTION password?’ on the main sign in page.  You should volunteer for at least one hour a week,  Record what you are doing. Take lots of pictures but if this is not possible, you can do 4 hours+ at any to include in your activity log. time over a monthly period. BEFORE YOU START  If you can’t complete your normal volunteering you can change what you are doing. Why not try: Make sure that you know your eDofE username  Running/organising  Supporting vulnerable and password. Speak to squadron staff if unsure. remote cadet training. community members. Find out who your squadron’s DofE Officer is.  Helping with squadron  Co-ordinate donations Update your eDofE account. Make sure all your social media activity. to help local charities. contact details are accurate. SKILLS SECTION Upload any existing evidence or assessor reports  Now is the perfect time to learn a new skill!  There are so many to choose from. Scan the QR to the correct section. code below or type in DofE Skills into a search Don’t start any new activities without engine to find some great ideas. speaking to your DofE Officer about them first! CLICK HERE OR SCAN QR CODE FOR CLICK HERE OR SCAN QR CODE #DofEWithADifference   FOR NEW ACTIVITY IDEAS HQ RAFAC Training Team Version 1

BRONZE, SILVER & GOLD DUKE STAFF GUIDE #3 OF EDINBURGH’S AWARDS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD: STAFF SUPPORT The DofE charity have issued guidance on completing  If a cadet doesn’t want to change their activities the Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards remotely. The DofE then they can ‘pause’ sections of their programme have published some FAQ’s that should be read by and re-start it when they can. Staff do not need to squadron staff. Scan the QR code below to access this do anything to action this. or visit dofe.org/coronavirus/faqs  If there are staff completing awards themselves, CLICK HERE OR SCAN QR CODE they have until they are 25 to complete it. FOR DofE INSTRUCTOR FAQs  If they can’t complete it by the time they turn 25 BEFORE YOU START then the DofE will grant an extension. This is not Make sure that everyone doing a DofE automatic, so ask your Wing DofE Officer for advice. programme knows their eDofE username and  Participants cannot complete the expedition password. You can check usernames and reset section remotely, but they can plan for it. passwords using instructions in this guide. ACCESSING ACCOUNT DETAILS Tell cadets who their squadron DofE Officer is. If a participant has forgotten their username the This is normally the person who checks the squadron’s DofE Officer can access it using their eDofE cadet’s progress on eDofE. leader account in the following way: Upload any existing evidence or assessor reports  Log in with your leader account and click Participant overview (found on the left of the to the correct section. screen under your picture). Make sure participants know they need to talk to  Press Search. Then click on the ID number of the person’s username you need to find. Expand the the squadron’s DofE Officer before they decide on Account details box. any new activities.  It is good practice to confirm the participant’s email KEY CHANGES address at the same time. Expand the Contact details box and check with the participant that the  Participants can change the activities they have email listed is correct. chosen in their Physical, Volunteering and Skills sections so they can be completed at home.  If they forget their password, participants must reset their password themselves. They do this by clicking  If a participant changes their activity within a Forgot your password? on the main Sign in section the time remaining does not reset. For screen. The password gets sent to the email address example, if they are on a 3 month activity section on file for that account. and they change after 2 months, they will only have 1 month on their new activity to complete the  If the password is not received, then check that the section. participant’s email address is correct by following the steps listed above. HQ RAFAC Training Team Version 1

LEADERSHIP: HOW TO GUIDE #2 SMEAC BRIEFINGS COMPLETING THE BLUE LEADERSHIP SYLLABUS Completing the Blue Foundation Leadership Syllabus STEP 3 is the first step to becoming a leader in the RAF Air Cadets. Any enrolled cadet can take part in this training,  Click on the Start button on your registered course which is designed to develop your briefing technique. to view the content. When you return to your squadron you will be given the opportunity to brief a small team and guide them  Press Launch to start the Course. It will open in a through a task, putting what you have learned into new window. Then click the Go arrow. practice. Although you will need to wait to complete the  Click Launch Course. It will open in a new window. practical elements of this course, you can complete the  Once the course has started do not click the launch theoretical training now. To do this you need to access an e-learning course on Ultilearn. course button again, but go to the new window instead. You should only close the launch course BEFORE YOU START window when you have successfully completed the course or need to exit part way through. Make sure you know your Ultilearn username and COMPLETING THE COURSE password.  You can close and revisit this course at any time and Have a pen and paper handy to make some notes. your progress will be saved. STEP 1  If the Start or Resume buttons are greyed out, press the Delete button and re-register yourself for the  Open Ultilearn via Cadet Portal or by visiting course (see step 2). If you delete the course all https://learning.bader.mod.uk your progress will be lost, even after you have finished it. Be careful!  If the Blue Badge Foundation Leadership: SMEAC Briefings course isn’t already displayed, click  Remember to take notes as it may be a while before Explorer Register. This is near the top of the screen you are able to do the practical assessment at your on the right hand side. squadron. STEP 2  If you can, download and print the SMEAC Briefing Technique Sheet. This can be found in the  In Explorer Register find the Blue Badge Resources section within the e-learning package. Foundation Leadership: SMEAC Briefings course. You will find it in the Progressive Training  Speak to another cadet or squadron staff member if Syllabus folder. you need assistance in completing the course.  Click on the course and then click the Register  Follow the instructions within the e-learning course button found near the top right hand corner of the and answer each question carefully. You must score screen. The course should now appear in the My 75% to successfully complete this training. If you get Courses area. less than this you can delete the course, re-register and try again (see above). HQ RAFAC Training Team Version 1

LEADERSHIP: STAFF GUIDE #2 SMEAC BRIEFINGS COURSE   BLUE LEADERSHIP: STAFF SUPPORT The RAFAC Training team are pleased to release one of CHECKLIST our first e-learning courses available to cadets, the Blue Foundation Leadership Syllabus. Make sure each cadet has a valid Ultilearn This basic training introduces cadets to the SMEAC briefing concept and what to expect when they are username and password. Their username is the practically assessed on their leadership skills. long number next to their name on SMS. Cadets can access this course themselves if they wish. It could also be delivered via an instructor through Pass on any password request emails to the cadet Microsoft Teams. To complete this course cadets need access to Ultilearn. concerned as soon as possible. These are delivered to the OC email account. COMPLETING THE COURSE Encourage your cadets to get in touch with  You do not need to set up or register cadets for this course on Ultilearn. Cadets access the course by another cadet/ staff member if they are having navigating to Progressive Training Syllabus > trouble completing the course. Blue Badge Foundation Leadership: SMEAC Briefings. CHECKING PROGRESS  If Staff wish to view or teach the course they will  You can check if a cadet has completed this course need to visit the RAFAC Cadet Courses folder first. by looking at their SMS record. Click Qualifications & Awards, then Ultilearn Qualifications to see  You may wish to designate a senior cadet or staff their score. Cadets must score 75% or higher to member to encourage and provide support to complete this course. If they have scored less than cadets completing the training. this, encourage them to take the course again.  If cadets complete this training now they may not  You can also generate a report in Ultilearn, which need to complete this training again when normal will list those cadets who have completed the activities resume. However, it is advised that a quick course. re-cap/knowledge check is performed by staff when cadets are ready for their practical assessment.  To do this, hover over the Assessment tab in Ultilearn and click Create Report. Press the + button next to RAFAC Cadet Courses then press + next to Progressive Training Syllabus. Tick the box next to Blue Badge Foundation Leadership: SMEAC Briefings. Press Next.  Press + next to Cadets, then find your Region, Wing and Squadron in the drop-down menus. Press Next.  Tick the Show score box and un-tick the Include learner when not registered for the course box. Press Run Report. HQ RAFAC Training Team Version 1

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HOW TO GUIDE #22 THE INTERNATIONAL AIR CADET EXCHANGE WHAT IS IACE? Each country is responsible for all activities, accommodation, travel and feeding once participants The International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) aims to arrive in their host country. The only additional cost to link air minded youth organisations from across the participants will be any spending money they may wish world during an annual 2 week exchange to take with them. programme that usually takes place from the second week of July. A total of 500 cadets and 50 ELIGIBILITY escorting officers take part in the exchange, with the UK selecting around 65 cadets and 8 escorting IACE places are very limited and participants can officers. only take part in one exchange as a cadet and one The IACE was established on 11 April 1946 by the UK Air as an escorting officer. Training Corps and the Air Cadet League of Canada. The first exchange programme took place in the summer of UK Cadets must be at least 18 years of age by the 1947 between 46 cadets and 2 escorting officers from each country. After the United States of America joined start of the exchange and under 20 years of age by in 1948 and Sweden joined In 1950, the IACE the last day of the exchange. Association was formed to govern the exchange programme that now includes the following 15 Escorting Officers must be a minimum of 25 years member countries; Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, New of age. RAFAC SNCOs must hold the minimum Zealand, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Turkey, United rank of FS and RAFAC Officers must hold the Kingdom and United States of America. minimum rank of Fg Off. COST OF THE EXCHANGE IACE PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES The main cost to each participant is airfare and this Each country is expected to deliver a programme that usually ranges from £400 - £850 depending on the includes aviation based engagement and a range of country they are selected for. Travel insurance is social, educational, recreational and cultural activities. provided by HQ RAFAC. SELECTION AND ALLOCATION A range of branded IACE and RAFAC items are required for the exchange and these costs around £50. These The IACE Association holds a conference each year and items include; polo shirts, soft shell jacket, tie and a 35ltr this is when the number of exchange places for each backpack. country are agreed. In October each year, HQ RAFAC allocates cadet and escorting officer places to each ATC Other items that participants will need to provide Region and HQ CCF (RAF) and names are expected to themselves to complete the IACE uniform are; 2 white be confirmed by the following March. shirts, black trousers or skirt and black shoes. Additional information can be found at iacea.com and A reception centre is set up near to London to allow in ACTO 53. participants to gather and receive briefings on the day before they depart. The cost of this overnight accommodation and any feeding is met by HQ RAFAC. HQ RAFAC Training Team Version 1

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HOW TO GUIDE #29 RAF AIR CADETS MUSIC MUSIC IN THE RAF AIR CADETS Do you play a musical instrument or sing in a choir? Record how you achieved this badge in your Blue If you do, read on to find out how to get recognised Badge Logbook, where the criteria can also be found. and progress with music within the RAF Air Cadets. After achieving your introductory blue badge. You BRONZE & SILVER BADGES can enter competitions, represent your Unit, Wing, Region or CCF Area, attend a national music camp If you wish to join an RAF Air Cadets band, then speak and take part in public performances. to your unit staff, who may put you in touch with your Wing or Area Music Officer. TYPES OF BADGES Cadets who achieve bronze and silver badges are If you play a musical instrument or sing in a choir you normally a member of a Wing or Regional/Area band. may be awarded a musician badge. There are four types You can qualify for a bronze or silver badge in one of of badge available at blue, bronze, silver and gold: three ways. The level of badge will depend on the level  Trumpeter (crossed trumpets) of competition and/or examination grade:  Drummer (drums)  Instrumentalist (lyre)  Pass a recognised music board exam at grade 5  Piper (bagpipes) (bronze) or grade 8 (silver). For each badge you must meet certain criteria as described below. Ask a member of your unit staff for a  Perform in a band in a representative capacity at full list of eligible instruments (ACTO 123). Wing (bronze) or Regional/Area (silver) level. BLUE BADGES  Perform regularly in a band or ensemble judged to be at bronze or silver level. Blue badges are awarded on your musical ability. You can qualify for a blue badge in one of three ways: GOLD BADGE  Pass a recognised music board exam at grade 3.  Provide an expert witness testimony (for example a Gold badges are awarded for national representation. school music teacher) which states your instrument You could gain a gold badge if you have attended an can be played to grade 3 standard. RAF Air Cadets national music camp/workshop and  Assessment by a competent person to state that played with the relevant national ensemble at a musical ability has been demonstrated. recognised public performance. If you feel you are eligible for this badge, speak to your unit staff, who may put you in touch with your Wing or Current national music bands and ensembles include: Area Music Officer.  Concert Band  Marching Band  Choir  Strings Ensemble  Pipes and Drums The gold piper and gold drum badges can also be awarded for cadets who have successfully completed the ACF Annual Pipes and Drums Concentration. HQ RAFAC Training Team Version 2

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STAFF GUIDE #33 MANDATORY TRAINING COMPLETING YOUR MANDATORY TRAINING Every RAFAC CI, SNCO, Officer, Registered Civilian Committee member and Staff Cadet must complete the mandatory training courses listed below. Many of them need to be repeated after a certain amount of time, so even if you think you have completed each course, check that you are still current. More information about each course and mandatory training in general can be found in ACTO 99. COURSE & FREQUENCY HOW TO COMPLETE COURSE EVIDENCE OF COMPLETION PREVENT Training Just Complete the online course at: Upload the certificate to your SMS record, once www.elearning.prevent.homeoffice.gov.uk under the Qualifications & Awards > General Qualifications tab. Alternatively, You must save a copy of the certificate which is send it to your OC generated at the end of the course. ACTO 10 Just Complete this course on Ultilearn. Register View on SMS under Qualifications & Awards once through Explorer Register > RAFAC Courses > Ultilearn Qualifications Climatic Injuries Repeat Complete this course on Ultilearn. Register View on SMS under Qualifications & Awards every through Explorer Register > RAFAC Courses > > Ultilearn Qualifications or the course can Climatic Injuries DVD. You can also complete this be added manually under General year course face-to-face. Qualifications Fire Training Repeat Complete this course on Ultilearn. Register View on SMS under Qualifications & Awards every through Explorer Register > RAFAC Courses > > Ultilearn Qualifications Year Fire Training 2020 Health, Safety & Repeat Complete this course on Ultilearn. Register View on SMS under Qualifications & Awards Environment every 2 through Explorer Register > RAFAC Courses > > Ultilearn Qualifications Training years Health, Safety & Environment Training Security Repeat Complete this course on Ultilearn. Register View on SMS under Qualifications & Awards every 2 through Explorer Register > RAFAC Courses > > Ultilearn Qualifications years Staff Security Course First Aid Repeat Attend a face-to-face first aid course. HeartStart Upload the First Aid certificate to your SMS every 3 is the minimum qualification required, but staff can record, under the Qualifications & Awards > years also attend a two day Activity First Aid Course. General Qualifications tab. Alternatively, send it to your OC Responsible for Repeat Complete this course on Ultilearn. Register View on SMS under Qualifications & Awards Information every 3 through Explorer Register > RAFAC Courses > Ultilearn Qualifications years Safeguarding Repeat Complete this course on Ultilearn. Register This must be completed even if you have every 3 through Explorer Register > RAFAC Courses > recently completed a face-to-face course. years Safeguarding Training. View on SMS under Qualifications & Awards > Ultilearn Qualifications Open Ultilearn using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Other browsers won’t record that you have completed the course correctly. HQ RAFAC Training Team Version 2

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STAFF GUIDE #19 ADULT TRAINING FACILITY: ILM QUALIFICATIONS ILM FOR ATF COURSES: HOW TO APPLY WHY CHOOSE ILM? COURSE COSTS Leadership and management is not easy, but  SSIC - ILM Level 3 - £190 gaining an Institute of Leadership and Management  OIC - ILM Level 4 - £215 qualification will not only improve your  SCC - ILM Level 5 - £275 performance as a manager of other people, but it will also increase your employability and can (Correct as of July 2020) enhance your career prospects. INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS  ILM assessments focus on developing and delivering the practical skills and knowledge required for any  Information regarding ILM applications are included setting. in the ATF Course Joining Instructions.  The qualification is founded on work-based learning  There is no requirement for ATF students to contact with assessments based on projects that relate to the ATF staff regarding ILM prior to attending a either an employer or a cadet force setting. This course. helps to ensure that the learning is relevant to your role.  Students will receive a short brief of how to complete the application paperwork and how much  Each ILM qualification also gives you the courses cost. following benefits:  No payment for courses will be made at ATF. Internationally recognised qualifications. Improves leadership and management skills. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Drives better results. Builds leadership capabilities. CVQO will be able to offer support and advice Builds confidence to manage people and processes. prior to any payment taking place.  This guide is for all those who have been allocated a place on the following ATF courses: ILM qualifications are awarded through the City SSIC –SNCO Staff Initial Course. and Guilds of London Institute. OIC – Officers Initial Course. Lesson delivery at ATF will support learning and SCC – Squadron Commanders Course. guide further reading and development in order to gain an ILM qualification.  Applications for ILM qualifications will take place at ATF with further guidance provided by ATF staff. Any specific questions relating to ILM prior to  ILM qualifications are self-funded by the applicant. attending an ATF course can be directed to the ILM contact at CVQO: [email protected]  Engagement with ILM is entirely optional and no pressure is applied to sign up for courses. HQ RAFAC Training Team Version 1