No.1 Welsh Wing Air Training Corps
TRAINING GROUP
Cadet Training
This section lists all courses available for cadets
As part of the aims of the ATC we are committed to developing the leadership abilities of our cadets, and providing training to meet current legislation. Some courses include objective feedback for cadets and unit commanders.
Adult Cadet Training & Development - 1 day
Who should attend
All cadets aged 17 or over (Mandatory)
Course content
Duty of Care, Equal Opportunities, Rules for the Mess, Structure of the Corps, Introduction to training, and Media communications, Dress & Discipline
Scheduled courses
Run on demand. Request a place via "Book courses"
Junior NCO course - 2 days - May also be run by Squadrons
Who should attend
All cadets who show potential for NCO - Pre-requisite for Corporal
Course content
Role of a Junior NCO, Drill, Discipline, Leadership styles, Getting things done, SMEAC, Practical leadership
Scheduled courses
8 & 9 Mar 08 (Maindy), 7 & 8 Jun 08 (St Athan), 15 & 16 Nov 08 (Maindy)
Senior NCO course - 2 days
Who should attend
All Corporal cadets who show potential for Sergeant - Pre-requisite for Sergeant
Course content
Role of a Senior NCO, Teaching Drill, Leadership, Leadership styles, Getting things done, Problem Solving techniques, Morale, Working with Teams, Communication
Scheduled courses
26 & 27 Jan 08 (Maindy), 7 & 8 Jun 08 (St Athan), 15 & 16 Nov 08 (Maindy)
Wing Advanced Leadership course - 2 days
Who should attend
Those who have attended a JNCO or SNCO course. Minimum rank Corporal
Course content
Similar to the SNCO course minus the drill, but in much greater depth
Scheduled courses
2,3 & 4 May 08 (St Athan) Book via Sqn Ldr Timothy
Drill course - 2 days
Who should attend
Any cadets, plus those with NCO potential
Course content
Refinement of basic drill techniques and banner drill
Scheduled courses
2 & 3 Apr 08 (Maindy)
Advanced Drill course - 1 day
Who should attend
Cadets who have attended the Drill course above
Course content
Further refinement of the drill course content, and teaching cadets the skill of drill instruction
Scheduled courses
TBC
BTEC workshop - 1 day (12 hours)
Who should attend
Cadets registered for the BTEC First Diploma who have not completed the project and workbook
Course content
12 hours of work completing the project, workbook and interview
Scheduled courses
2 Feb 08, 22 or 23 Nov 08, all at St Athan
Instructional Techniques course - 1 day
Who should attend
This course is for all staff and senior/instructor cadets who teach the academic syllabus. Anyone who has completed the Weapons Instructor course will already have been taught to follow the correct principles of instructional techniques and need not do this course. It wll be changed to a 2 day course in September 08.
Course Content
Qualities of an Instructor, the learning process, class participation, training aids, teaching by objectives, plannining & preparation, classroom delivery, preparing a lesson, and delivering a lesson.
Scheduled courses
18 May at 1344 Sqn
Small Arms Training Team courses
The complete list of Weapons Instructor, Coaching and Range Conducting Officer courses available in 2008 is available here. Cadets can attend the coaching course, and Instructor cadets can attend the Weapons Instructor course. Send the completed application form to Wing HQ.