1. BTEC

2. Cadet Qualifications offered by CVQO BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Teamwork, Personal Skills & Citizenship This course is not usually funded but we have been offered 16 places free. So far only 5 cadets from X Company have registered. Normal cost per cadet is £100. Entry Requirements There are no formal entry requirements other than that learners should be aged between 13-15yrs at time of registration. It is aimed at cadets who have completed their recruit training and are just starting on their 1*. What the cadet will gain? Successful learners will gain an Edexcel Level 1 Certificate in Teamwork, Personal Skills & Citizenship. It is roughly equivalent to 1 GCSE grade D-E

3. BTEC Level 2 in Public Services This course is FREE to all cadets over the age of 16. Due to new rules, cadets cannot enrol unless they are 16 before 1 st September in any year. Cadets should be 3* training and have done (or will soon be doing) a JCIC Enrolments have to be submitted to CVQO by 31 st October in any year. Point to note – the application forms have to be countersigned and sent in by Capt Dawes, Application forms should be submitted in plenty of time. The course is 2 years but the first workbook has to be submitted by the end of March, therefore any cadet who registered in October 2013 should have submitted workbook one by the end of March this year. Workbook 2 should be in by end April next year. The course is a mix of theory and practical work (cadets are credited with the practical work they have gained as a cadet – Map & Compass, AT, expo etc) This qualification is equivalent to 4 GCSE’s grade A* - C

4. BTEC Level 2 in Public Services 31 March 2014 30 April 2015 Once enrolled, cadets are given 2 workbooks and a resource book The resource book provides many of the answers! The cadets can choose which level they achieve – Pass, Merit or Distinction Most of the ‘Pass’ questions are now multiple choice! How can you help? Be aware of which of your cadets have enrolled on the course. Encourage those on the course now which will, in turn encourage others to enrol. Give them time to do their workbooks during parade nights and weekend camps. Offer them your guidance and support in completing their workbooks

5. BTEC Level 2 in Music This course is free to all cadets over the age of 16. Up to 60% of the work required is covered by the cadet syllabus Cadets are supplied with 2 workbooks and a resource book. Workbook one has to be submitted within 9 months of enrolment, workbook 2 within 2 years. The Level 2 BTEC Music will give an introduction and insight into working within the Music Industry –also developing solo and ensemble performance skills, and learn how to plan and organise an event. Development of presentation skills and investigate a particular area of music. This qualification is equivalent to 4 GCSEs at grade A* - C This course is run directly by CVQO’s Music Representative.

6. ILM Level 3 Free to cadets aged between 17 and 19 ONLY available to Master Cadets This qualification consists of project work as well as a residential course usually held in Wales during October half term.

7. ADULT AWARDS AVAILABLE FROM CVQO

8. Edexcel PTLLS Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTTLS) This course is available for Adults who have attended the Skill at Arms course at Frimley Park. At present, you can ONLY apply for this course whilst you are on the Skill at Arms course. AWARD LEVELENTRY REQIREMENTS FEESINITIAL PAYMENT Non refundable FOLLOWED BY 2 X PAYMENTS PTTLSSkill at Arms course £100£50£25 ALL PRICES ARE CORRECT AT THE MOMENT BUT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Adult Qualifications available through CVQO

9. AWARD LEVELENTRY REQIREMENTS FEESINITIAL PAYMENT Non refundable FOLLOWED BY 2 X PAYMENTS ILM level 2D of E Foundation course Evidence of course required £120£60£30 ILM level 3KGVIEvidence of course required £130£65£32.50 ILM Application forms are available from Capt Dawes ALL PRICES ARE CORRECT AT THE MOMENT BUT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

10. City & Guilds – Leadership and Management AWARD LEVELENTRY REQUIREMENTS SUGGESTED LINE MANAGEMENT STUDY ROUTE FEEINITIAL PAYMENT Non refundable FOLLOWE D BY 2 X PAYMENTS Licentiateship (level 4) Have first line responsibilities for day to day activities ANY CFAV Portfolio£130£65£32.50 Affiliateship (Level 5) Have line management responsibilities Detachment CommanderPortfolio£195£97.50£48.75 Graduateship (Level 6) Senior Management responsibilities Company Staff/County staff OC’s, training Officers OIC’s specific County roles Work related project or Portfolio £260£130£65 Membership (Level 7) Strategic Leadership responsibilities County Staff Commandant, Deputy Commandant etc. Work related project or Portfolio £500£250£125 ALL PRICES ARE CORRECT AT THE MOMENT BUT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Application forms are available from Capt Dawes