Summer Training

BASIC DRILL & CEREMONIAL COURSE (BDCC)

This course provides cadets with the fundamentals of followership, teamwork, drill and leadership training, building upon what has been taught in proficiency level two of the Squadron program.

This course develops self-confidence, knowledge and skills, and provides ample opportunity for practical application.

DRILL & CEREMONIAL INSTRUCTOR COURSE (DCIC)

This course develops a specialist cadet with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor for drill and ceremonial activities.

This course prepares cadets to assume a leadership parade position at the Squadron or summer training centre.

BASIC AVIATION COURSE (BAC)

This course provides cadets with the fundamentals of aviation training, building upon what has been taught in proficiency level two at the Sqn. This aim will be accomplished through the development of knowledge and skills, and by providing ample opportunity for practical application.

ADVANCED AVIATION COURSE (AAC)

This course develops a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for aviation activities within the Air cadet program.

BASIC AVIATION TECHNOLOGY AND AEROSPACE COURSE (BATAC)

The course develops in cadets the fundamentals of aerospace, airport operations, aircraft manufacturing and maintenance, and inspires them to pursue specialist training in some or all of these subject areas. This aim will be accomplished through the development of knowledge and skills, and by providing ample opportunity for practical application.

Advanced Aviation Technology Courses

AIRPORT OPERATIONS (AATC-AO)

The aim of this course is to introduce cadets to programming specific to airport operations. The aim will be accomplished through practical, hands-on learning modules that will reinforce theoretical notions.

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE (AATC-AM)

The aim of this course is to introduce cadets to aircraft construction and maintenance. The aim will be accomplished through practical, hands-on learning modules that will reinforce theoretical notions.

Advanced Aerospace Course (AASC)

This course develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for aerospace activities within the Air cadet program. This aim will be accomplished through the development of knowledge and skills relevant to various aspects of aerospace science and technology, and by providing ample opportunity for practical application within the format of a simulated space mission project. Candidates should show interest and ability for mathematics and physics.

BASIC SURVIVAL COURSE (BSC)

This course provides cadets with the fundamentals of survival training, building upon what has been taught in proficiency level two of the Squadron program.

SURVIVAL INSTRUCTOR COURSE (SIC)

This course develops a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for aircrew survival activities within the Air cadet program. Cadets experience dynamic and challenging training that offers ample opportunity for practical application.

The cadets will learn advanced theoretical and technical skills required to assist in the delivery of survival training at the Sqn. This course will ensure the cadets are adequately prepared to face challenges at the Squadron and as staff cadets.

BASIC FITNESS & SPORTS COURSE (BFSC)

This course provides cadets with the fundamentals of fitness and recreational sports training, building upon what has been experienced at the Sqn. This aim will be accomplished through the development of skills and the provision of ample opportunity for practical application. The course will promote the development of ethical sports conduct, sportsmanship and teamwork.

The cadets will be provided with the basic theoretical, technical, and practical skills required to assist in the delivery of the Squadron fitness and recreational sports training program.

FITNESS & SPORTS INSTRUCTOR COURSE (FSIC)

This course develops cadets into a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to perform the role of a fitness and sports instructor and a team leader for fitness and sports activities conducted at the squadron, during regionally directed activities and/or as a staff cadet at a summer training centre.

The aim of the course will be accomplished by providing dynamic and challenging training that includes ample opportunity for practical application. The cadets will learn theoretical and technical skills required to deliver the Squadron physical education and recreational training program as specialist instructors. This course will ensure that the cadets are adequately prepared to face challenges at the Squadron and as Staff Cadets at the CTCs.

AIR RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP INSTRUCTOR COURSE (ARMIC)

The aim of this course is to develop individual air rifle marksmanship and summer biathlon specialty skills while reinforcing and further developing the leadership and instructional technique skills preparing the cadets to support these two specialty activities at the Sqn, during regionally directed activities and/or as a staff cadet at a summer training centre. The cadet will be provided with the necessary theoretical, technical, and practical skills required to monitor and instruct other cadets during marksmanship training at the Sqn.

Musician Courses are for band members only and require validation by the Band Officer.

BASIC MUSICIAN COURSE (MB-BMC, PB-BMC)

The aim of this course is to develop the music proficiency of cadets and prepare them to support their Sqn bands and related music activities. As well, they will experience some aspects of Air Cadet training to help them in their future course selections of the Air CTC program.

INTERMEDIATE MUSICIAN COURSE (MB-IMC, PB-IMC)

The aim of all Music Level Courses is to raise each cadet’s musical skills to the standard of the next music proficiency level. This training is to develop the music proficiency of cadets and prepare them to support their Sqn bands and related music activities. During this six-week course, instruction is also given in instrument maintenance & repair and other music-related skills, while the more senior levels also learn some Instructional Techniques relating to music.

Prerequisites: Must have achieved the Basic music proficiency level.

ADVANCED MUSICIAN COURSE (MB-AMC, PB-AMC)

The aim of all Music Level Courses is to raise each cadet’s musical skills to the standard of the next music proficiency level. During this six-week course, instruction is also given in instrument maintenance & repair and other music-related skills, while the more senior levels also learn some Instructional Techniques relating to music

Prerequisites: Must have achieved the music proficiency level 2.

STAFF CADET (ADVANCED TRAINING)

Staff cadets are the NCOs of the Cadet Training Centres. A staff cadet can assist the officer staff with the instruction and supervision of cadets, or might be tasked in an administrative or logistical support role. Rank and pay for staff cadets depend upon the position; this is usually determined during a pre-course training and evaluation period.

Staff Cadets must be 16 years of age by 1 Jan of the training year.

Glider Pilot and Power Pilot Training Course candidates must have successfully completed their squadron ground school training and be recommended by the chief ground school instructor.

GLIDER PILOT TRAINING COURSE (GPTC)

This six-week course is an intensive programme of ground school and in-flight glider pilot training. Cadets who successfully complete their flight test and Transport Canada (TC) written exam will qualify for a Glider Pilot Licence and be awarded Air Cadet Glider Pilot Wings.

POWER PILOT TRAINING COURSE (PPTC)

This seven-week course is an intensive programme of ground school and in-flight pilot training. Cadets who successfully complete their flight test and Transport Canada (TC) written exam will qualify for a Private Pilot Licence and be awarded Air Cadet Pilot Wings.

INTERNATIONAL AIR CADET EXCHANGE (IACE)

The purpose of the IACE is three-fold:

• to promote friendship and goodwill among Air cadets of the participating countries,
• to encourage participants to develop an interest in international affairs, and
• to reward those Air cadets who have rendered outstanding services to their Sqns over a period of years

The IACE is intended only for outstanding senior cadets who will represent Canada with distinction. Exchange cadets visit air bases, centres of industry, world landmarks, universities, cultural centres and museums, plus they experience private hospitality with families in their own homes.

Host countries include:

• Australia
• Belgium
• Czech Republic
• France
• Germany
• Hong Kong
• Israel
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• South Korea
• Switzerland
• Turkey
• United Kingdom
• United States of America