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CLASSIFICATIONS
In the Air Training Corps, every cadet has a classification. This is totally separate from rank. Rank is awarded purely by merit, while classification is given by academic achievement in RAF related subjects. There are five classifications: 2nd Class, 1st Class, Leading, Senior and Staff. The badge of classification is worn on a cadet's brassard, a cloth band on the right arm. The brassard also carries the ATC distinguishing badge and the Squadron identification badge.
BTEC Certificate in Aviation Studies is valued at two GCSEs at grades A to C. This qualification recognises the training undertaken to complete First Class, Leading, Senior and Staff Cadet Part 1. Cadets who have passed Staff Cadet Part 1 will be eligible for this certificate.
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1st Class
Cadet |
To be eligible to sit the First Class Cadet examination cadets must be enrolled and must have completed the syllabus for the subjects. |
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Leading
Cadet |
To be eligible to sit the Leading Cadet examinations, a cadet must have been appointed as a First Class Cadet and have completed the appropriate syllabus training including at least 25 hours of project work. |
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Senior
Cadet |
To be eligible to sit the Senior Cadet examinations, a cadet must have been appointed as a Leading Cadet and have completed the appropriate syllabus training including a further 25 hours (or more) of project work. |
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Staff
Cadet |
To be eligible to sit either Part 1 or Part 2 of the Staff Cadet examination, cadets must have:
a. Been appointed as a Senior Cadet.
b. Reached the age of at least 15 years 6 months.
c. Completed at least 2 years enrolled service.
d. Attended at least one Corps annual camp.
e. Completed the Staff Cadet syllabus including approved citizenship training and a further 25 hours (or more) of project training.
f. Completed the First Class Shot Test within the last 12 months. |
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