CVQO
The CVQO manages Vocational Qualifications for members of the British cadet organisations.[1]
Rationale
Young people who are members of the Cadet Forces gain skills that include:[2]
- Leadership
- Team building
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Health and physical fitness
- HSE recognised first aid qualifications
It was recognised that these skills were “transferable” to higher education and the work place and of interest to employers. The CVQO acts as a delivery point by being accredited by lead bodies such as City & Guilds and Edexcel and professional bodies (ILM) where these skills can be recognised by qualifications.[1]
Organisations involved
- Sea Cadet Corps
- Army Cadet Force
- Air Training Corps
- Combined Cadet Force
- Royal Marines Band Service
- Corps of Army Music (CAMUS)
- Army School of Ceremonial Drumming Wing
- St John Ambulance
- Police Service
- Fire Service
- The Prince's Trust
Qualifications
Cadets
Cadets can also qualify for other BTEC awards through the training that is carried out at their squadrons/units. Cadets have to be 16 before they can start working towards a qualification. There are many additional courses and awards that can be gained. The recognised qualifications are:[1][2][3]
- BTEC Level 2 in Teamwork and Personal Development
- BTEC First Diploma in Music
- BTEC First Diploma in Aviation Studies (Air Training Corps)
- BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Maintenance)
- Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) Level 3 Certificate in Team Leading
Adults
Adult members of staff can also receive qualifications from the CVQO. These include:[1][3]
- ILM Award in First Line Management Level 3[4]
- City & Guilds Licentiateship (in Leadership & Management) ( level 4 award at Foundation degree level) )[4]
- City & Guilds Afiliatehip (in Leadership & Management) ( level 5 award at Bachelors degree level) )[4]
- City & Guilds Graduateship (in Leadership & Management) ( level 6 award at Honours degree level))[4]
- City & Guilds Membership (in Leadership & Management) ( level 7 award at Masters degree level))[4]
- City & Guilds level 3 Initial Teacher Training award (in Education & Training)[4]
External links
- Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation (CVQO)
- Junior Leaders Association
- 27 Volunteers from the Air Cadets celebrate success (RAF News) accessdate: 2008-10-29
References
- 1 2 3 4 CVQO. "CVQO". Retrieved 2008-10-29.
- 1 2 MOD(Army) - ACF website. "Army Cadet Force qualifications". Retrieved 2008-10-31.
- 1 2 Air Cadet Organisation website. "Air Cadet Organisation". Retrieved 2008-10-31.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Marine Society & Sea Cadets website. "College of the Sea". Archived from the original on 2008-06-28. Retrieved 2008-10-29.