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INTERNATIONALSEA CADET
CONFERENCE2005
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CADET VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION OFFICE
Programme Academic and Vocational
Qualifications in the UK
BTEC First Diploma in Public Services
BTEC First Diploma in Music
Adult Vocational Qualifications
Open Forum
Overview of academic and vocational qualifications in the
UK
GCSE’s - LEVEL 2 - BTEC 1st DIPLOMA
‘A’ LEVELS - LEVEL 3 - BTEC NATIONAL
HND / HNC - LEVEL 4 - LICENTIATESHIP
DEGREE - LEVEL 5 - GRADUATESHIP
BTEC First Diploma in Public Services
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No changes to the various cadet force syllabi
Extra work is involved Continuous assessment scheme Retrospective accreditation
Main Features
WHAT THE CADETS HAVE TO COMPLETE
Course Content
Cadets must complete the following three Units Unit 1 - The Public Services Unit 2 - Public Service Skills Unit 3 - Public Service Fitness
Cadets must also complete three of the following four Units
Unit 7 - Outdoor Activities & the Public Services Unit 9 - Land Navigation with Map & Compass Unit 14 - Expedition Skills Unit 15 - Fundamentals of Nautical Studies
Unit 1 - IVA ContentThis unit is set out as a series of four tasks in which cadetsmust research the Armed Public Services and provideinformation on the following:
Task1. Their primary role and examples of tasks they perform2. Specific jobs and the conditions of service3. Entry requirements and stages of the selection process4. Initial training and long term career planning
Relevant Qualifications: RYA Level 2 (Power or Sail) RYA Day Skipper (practical) RYA Day Skipper (shorebased)
Unit 15Fundamentals of Nautical Studies
Each Unit, and the overall Award will be graded:
PassPass
MeritMerit
DistinctionDistinction
IVA Resource Book
VALUETO THE CADETS
AND THEIR FUTURE
Preparation for the Future ? Universities: Consider it as being an extension of achievement in
addition to academic achievement ie. Makes the difference
Colleges of Further Education: Fulfils entry requirements for level 3 courses
Military Careers: All three services back this qualification and see it as
useful preparation for their service
Industry and Commerce: Assess cadets having this as being more self reliant,
responsible and with leadership potential
REGISTRATION AND MONITORING THE
TRAINING ACHIEVEMENTSOF CADETS
Registration process
Cadets must understand the commitment and be prepared to complete the programme
These selected Cadets fill in the current Application Form (VQF1) Form checked and signed by their unit BTEC Officer Application form sent via their Area to CVQO
Notes: • Applicants must be:
15 or over by 31 August 2005 and under 19 on 1 September 2005
• Closing date for applications 15 October 2005• You can download the Application Form from our website.
VQR001 – Feedback to Units
Supporting Documents
This is to certify that
CVQO Contact with Registered Cadets
CVQO will make direct contact with your cadets as follows: Letter of Welcome Progress Letters in May/June & Dec/Jan
(copied to Unit) Emails from cadets Completion Letter showing BTEC Unit
grades (copied to Unit) End of Course feedback request.
BTEC First Diploma in Music
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Cadet Involvement
A total of 100 Trial Candidates have been sourced for the 2005/06 trial via the Directors of Music from each Cadet Force.
The Diploma will be available to all Cadets involved in Cadet Force music from September 2006.
Cadets must complete 5 Units: Unit B2 - Music In Business Unit B3 - Understanding Music Theory Unit B4 - Performance (entirely
practical based on Cadet Syllabi) Unit B5 - Composition FMP - Performance project.
Course Content
The Ultimate Objective
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The RewardBTEC First Diploma
The Duke of Westminster Award
Adult VocationalQualifications
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Learning and Development Awards
Awarding Body:
Edexcel
Qualifications:
L10 & L11
Enables teaching through Presentation, Demonstration and Instruction (Part Level 3 NVQ)
A1 Assessment using a Range of Methods (Level 3 NVQ)
A2 Assessment through Observation
(Level 3 NVQ)
V1 Conducts Quality Assurance of the Assessment Methods
(Level 4 NVQ)
Requirements:
Build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competencies against Edexcel’s key criteria
First Line Management Awards
Awarding Body:
Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
Qualifications:
Introductory Certificate in First Line Management
Requirements:
Complete 4 segment reviews
Complete a work-based assignment (minimum 1000 words)
Write a Personal Development Record
Youth Leadership and Management Awards
Awarding Body:
City & Guilds
Qualifications:
Licentiateship in Youth Leadership and Management (first year degree)
Graduateship in Youth Management and Training (second year degree)
Requirements:
Complete a Reflective Report or Complete a Portfolio of evidence
plus a Reflective Report or Write a 10,000 word Thesis
OPEN FORUM
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