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****NEXT NEW ENTRY INTAKE****
The next starting date for new beginners will be Monday 12th April
All new entrants will begin their basic New Entry training on this date for approximately 6 weeks before becoming a fully enrolled Cadet.
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CADET RESOURCES & COURSES
Most training through the year is carried out within the unit. To enhance and build on the skills taught, courses are available for both cadets and staff, from weekend district/area courses, to week long national courses.
Courses are available throughout the year. For a cadet, the typical cost of a w/e course would be £10-£15, whereas a week long National course will cost £60.00. This includes train tickets, food & accommodation at a naval establishment/ship as well as the tuition fees. Excellent value providing a fantastic week for the cadet.
Below is a link to the National Sea Cadet Training Programmes; both boating & shore-based for 09/10 which we use to place a cadet on course. Many of these dates coincide with school term, however most, if not all schools, recognise Sea Cadet Courses as an inportant educational supplement, and will in most cases allow the absence and record the training as 'Educated Off-Site'.
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National Cadet Shorebased Training Programme 10/11 pdf
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National Cadet & Adult Boatwork Training Programme 10/11 pdf
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Cadets are to use the following form to request National Courses as shown on the National Training Programme above.
Cadet Course Application Form
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T1 Form To be completed by parents before ANY outside training starts.
Request Forms (held in unit) are to be used to request any of the following;
ALL cadet courses (AS WELL AS THE FORM ABOVE)
Badge issues
Uniform replacement/issue
Leave (Leave will of course not be declined however, if not requested, they will be marked as absent)
All request forms are to be submitted via the respective Divisional Officer for approval before final approval from the Commanding Officer.
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ADULT RESOUCES & COURSES
Just as cadets attend training course to improve both their knowledge and skills, adults also attend courses tailored to provide them with the skills they need to train young people in all the subjects the Sea Cadets covers. Below is the National Training Programme.
National Adult Shorebased Training Programme 10/11 pdf
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For a member of staff to apply for the course, they are to submit the completed form below to the Commanding Officer for approval with the appropriate fee. Remember, essential and career courses are free!
Adult Course Application Form
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ACTIVITIES IN THE SEA CADETS
The range of activities cadets carry out is quite simply vast; from sailing as a crew member in a sailing ship, to sewing an awning; from learning firefighting techniques, to teaching fitness training and from playing in a marching band, to marching with and learning to fire a rifle. Its all there, whatever you want to do!
As with any activity, it has to be done safely and in order to do this ALL activities are risk assessed and taught by well trained staff starting with the basics.
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Claire and Laura trying out the Fast Response Boat
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Blue Jackets
Blue Jacket training makes up most of the activities within the Sea Cadets. No matter what the subject is, it will develop several important attributes within the cadet;
Subject Knowledge
Responsibility
Leadership
For example in boating they will start with water safety and detailing the parts of a boat, moving on to actually sailing the vessel in a variety of conditions including racing, and eventually, if they possess the right attitude, aptitude and ability, they can achieve sailing instructor status.
Specialist Subjects
These are generally classed from 3rd Class (easiest) to 1st Class (most difficult) and include the following; (please click on the underlined link to see the Action on Windows Media)
SEAMANSHIP - Ropework, rigging, blocks & tackle, chartwork. Action
MARINE ENGINEERING - Mechanical & electrical, repairs, maintenance.
FIRST AID - Minor wounds, trauma, CPR.
PHYSICAL TRAINING - Health & fitness, sports, physiology & anatomy. Action
COMMUNICATIONS - Radio, satellite communications. Action
COOK/STEWARD - Catering, cooking, waitering. Action
Proficiency Subjects
(Waterborne)
SAILING – All RYA levels
POWERBOATING – All RYA Levels Action
WINDSURFING – All RYA Levels
CANOEING – All BCU Levels
PULLING (Rowing) – To RN/SCC Standards. Action
OFFSHORE POWER & SAIL – To SCC & RYA Standards. Action
(Non-waterborne)
SHOOTING – air, small bore, full bore. Action
METEOROLOGY – Weather, forecasting, reading.
DIVING – To BSAC Standards (classed as 'Non-water borne' for some reason!!)
EXPEDITION TRAINING – Camping, orienteering, expeditions. Admin
MORSE/SEMAPHORE – Electronic messaging, signalling
MUSICIAN – Percussion, brass, marching. Action
PIPING – Audible signalling
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District Easter Camp, Sailing & Powerboat Course carried out at Portsmouth.
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Cadets taking part in a National Powerboat Course at HMS Caledonia, Scotland
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