CLASSIFICATIONS
There are various types of different classifications within the ATC. This includes first class. leading, senior, master and instructor. It represents the different stages of cadet training and knowledge a person has gained. To gain each of these, one must sit through a range of oral and written tests to prove their knowledge. Once the highest qualifications are gained, they are able to take classes to pass on their knowledge to other air cadets. Each different stage will get harder as even more skills are gained at each point.
When you join cadets you are classed as a junior cadet then you will go to few classes and become enrolled which will make to a second class cadet. This allows you to go into the classifications.
When you join cadets you are classed as a junior cadet then you will go to few classes and become enrolled which will make to a second class cadet. This allows you to go into the classifications.
first class
The first classification that can be gained is first class. The photo on the left shows the badge that is to be put on the air cadets brassard which is situated on the right of the jersey. This section of training will teach you the basic knowledge of the ATC and help you understand how it works. It will include a range of practical activities, class questions/quizzes and formal classes.
leading cadet
Once you have gained some basic knowledge, this will then be expanded into much further detail. However, there will be exams for this class and you must pass them in order to gain this classification. For example airmanship where you will learn how a plane works, how airfields work and map reading.
senior cadet
The next stage is becoming a senior air cadet. This time you get to choice from a range of 12 different subjects which three you would like to study. However, this is when you must study is detail. Examples would be air power, aircraft handling and air frames. Then exams will be taken on each of the subjects.
master cadet
The second last classification is master air cadet. Again, you get to choose what you want to study out of 12 different subjects in detail. You must then sit exams on these chosen subjects to gain the badge.
instructor cadet
Finally, you are able to achieve Instructor Cadet. There isn't any formal exams as such but you must attend a Method of Instruction Course. It allows you to teach other air cadets about the various subjects at each classification.
There is also a blue lanyard (Aerospace) and a maroon lanyard (Junior Leaders) that can be achieved.
There is also a blue lanyard (Aerospace) and a maroon lanyard (Junior Leaders) that can be achieved.
