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High-res Kent to Devon Cycle Ride for CVQO Sergeant Major Steve Drewery, Training Safety Advisor for Kent 2 Brigade, will be cycling from Kent to Devon in August to raise £2,000 for the CVQO-led BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Teamwork, Personal Skills and Citizenship. At just under 280 miles, the Kent to Devon (K2D) route will take Sgt Maj Drewery from Penshurst Place, Kent to Okehampton, Devon via Winchester and Bridport during a rigorous three days of cycling.  The Lord Lieutenant of Kent and his two deputies will be waving Sgt Maj Drewery off from Penshurst Place, the Lord Lieutenant’s home, on Thursday 8 August. The final leg on Saturday 10 August will see him cycle into the Kent ACF Summer Camp at Okehampton on the first day of camp. Around 20 cadets will then be able to take the Level 1 qualification during their two weeks at camp thanks to the money raised by the K2D bike ride.  Sgt Maj Drewery said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for me to raise funds and give those kids a chance that they wouldn’t normally have to get on the education ladder. I’ll be training right up until August and I’m looking to do 20-30 miles a day.” Clinton Riley, Head of Development at CVQO and the person responsible for sourcing funding for the Level 1 BTEC, has seen the success of the qualification first-hand. “This qualification accredits the essential skills that an employer is looking for when recruiting a young person. It will assist young people into the world of employment and will also assist them to play a greater part in their communities and society.” To sponsor Sgt Maj Drewery, please visit his giving site by clicking here,

Kent to Devon Cycle Ride for CVQO

Sergeant Major Steve Drewery, Training Safety Advisor for Kent 2 Brigade, will be cycling from Kent to Devon in August to raise £2,000 for the CVQO-led BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Teamwork, Personal Skills and Citizenship.

At just under 280 miles, the Kent to Devon (K2D) route will take Sgt Maj Drewery from Penshurst Place, Kent to Okehampton, Devon via Winchester and Bridport during a rigorous three days of cycling. 

The Lord Lieutenant of Kent and his two deputies will be waving Sgt Maj Drewery off from Penshurst Place, the Lord Lieutenant’s home, on Thursday 8 August. The final leg on Saturday 10 August will see him cycle into the Kent ACF Summer Camp at Okehampton on the first day of camp. Around 20 cadets will then be able to take the Level 1 qualification during their two weeks at camp thanks to the money raised by the K2D bike ride. 

Sgt Maj Drewery said:

“This is a fantastic opportunity for me to raise funds and give those kids a chance that they wouldn’t normally have to get on the education ladder. I’ll be training right up until August and I’m looking to do 20-30 miles a day.”

Clinton Riley, Head of Development at CVQO and the person responsible for sourcing funding for the Level 1 BTEC, has seen the success of the qualification first-hand.

“This qualification accredits the essential skills that an employer is looking for when recruiting a young person. It will assist young people into the world of employment and will also assist them to play a greater part in their communities and society.”

To sponsor Sgt Maj Drewery, please visit his giving site by clicking here,

CVQO Alumni!

At CVQO we are always pleased to hear from our students! Recently our CEO received an email from Joseph McCrudden:

“I am very glad to send you this email to confirm that I have received the CVQO led ILM Certificate in Team Leading.

I would like to thank you for all your efforts to recognise the Air Cadet Junior Leaders Course with this qualification - this will definitely benefit me in pursuing my career.”

Joseph is from 184 Sqn, Greater Manchester Wing and is now 19 years old.  He has completed several CVQO led qualifications, including the BTEC level 2 in Public Services and the ILM Level 2 Award in Team Leading in July 2011. He followed this with the ILM L2 Certificate in Team Leading in Oct 2012. 

High-res Congratulations to 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron   Three more Air Cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron have continued their personal development by gaining a BTEC award.   Cadet Sergeant Oscar Waldron, and Cadet Corporal’s Adam Brown and Julie Nash have been awarded with a BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services, gained through CVQO.  This year alone the Squadron has gained seven BTEC’s in Public Services.   CVQO is an educational charity in existence since 2001, providing the opportunity for members of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), Army Cadet Force (ACF) and the Air Training Corps (ATC) to gain internationally recognised vocational qualifications.  The Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services is gained by the cadet demonstrating experience in a variety of theory and practical elements with an emphasis on leadership, teamwork, communications, problem solving and fitness.   Cadet Corporal Adam Brown said “Gaining my BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services has allowed me to gain a formal qualification because of my involvement with the Air Cadets.  This helps me demonstrate to employers and universities my involvement in a varied range of learning environments”   Cadet Warrant Officer Jess Bradshaw, Squadron BTEC Officer added “The Squadron continues to work closely with cadets to ensure they achieve their full potential.  This is done through formal training with CVQO and continued development on the Squadron”   104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron meet on Monday and Thursday evenings at our headquarters on Newmarket Road.  For more information about joining as either a cadet or member of staff please contact 01223 295324 (Monday and Thursday Evenings) or email info@104atc.org

Congratulations to 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron

 

Three more Air Cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron have continued their personal development by gaining a BTEC award.

 

Cadet Sergeant Oscar Waldron, and Cadet Corporal’s Adam Brown and Julie Nash have been awarded with a BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services, gained through CVQO.  This year alone the Squadron has gained seven BTEC’s in Public Services.

 

CVQO is an educational charity in existence since 2001, providing the opportunity for members of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), Army Cadet Force (ACF) and the Air Training Corps (ATC) to gain internationally recognised vocational qualifications.  The Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services is gained by the cadet demonstrating experience in a variety of theory and practical elements with an emphasis on leadership, teamwork, communications, problem solving and fitness.

 

Cadet Corporal Adam Brown said “Gaining my BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services has allowed me to gain a formal qualification because of my involvement with the Air Cadets.  This helps me demonstrate to employers and universities my involvement in a varied range of learning environments”

 

Cadet Warrant Officer Jess Bradshaw, Squadron BTEC Officer added “The Squadron continues to work closely with cadets to ensure they achieve their full potential.  This is done through formal training with CVQO and continued development on the Squadron”

 

104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron meet on Monday and Thursday evenings at our headquarters on Newmarket Road.  For more information about joining as either a cadet or member of staff please contact 01223 295324 (Monday and Thursday Evenings) or email info@104atc.org

SCC BTEC Workbook completions - 31 March deadline looms

Northampton and Wellingborough SCC held a District BTEC weekend and cadets from Hinckley and Kettering SCCs joined them.

The weekend was a success because Work book 1s were completed prior to the “Deadline” of the end of this month with some Work Book 2s completions as well. They have received their results.

In addition, a few “D” registered cadets attended the Saturday session to complete their Diplomas. Well done everyone!

Vocational Qualifications For Cadets at 104 (City of Cambridge) Sqn Four Air Cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron have continued their personal development by gaining a BTEC award. Cadet Flight Sergeant Rhuben Smith, Cadet Sergeant Mark Saberton and Cadet Corporal’s Emma Loftus and Ellie Murray have been awarded with a BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services, gained through the Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation (CVQO). CVQO is an educational charity in existence since 2001, providing the opportunity for members of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), Army Cadet Force (ACF) and the Air Training Corps (ATC) to gain internationally recognised vocational qualifications. The Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services is gained by the cadet demonstrating experience in a variety of theory and practical elements with an emphasis on leadership, teamwork, communications, problem solving and fitness. Cadet Flight Sergeant Rhuben Smith said “Gaining my BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services has allowed me to gain a formal qualification because of my involvement with the Air Cadets. This helps me demonstrate to employers and universities my involvement in a varied range of learning environments” Cadet Warrant Officer Jess Bradshaw, Squadron BTEC Officer added “The Squadron continues to work closely with cadets to ensure they achieve their full potential. This is done through formal training with CVQO and continued development on the Squadron” 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron meet on Monday and Thursday evenings at our headquarters on Newmarket Road. For more information about joining as either a cadet or member of staff please contact 01223 295324 (Monday and Thursday Evenings) or email info@104atc.org For the latest news and information from the Squadron you can follow us on Twitter at 104AirCadets 

Vocational Qualifications For Cadets at 104 (City of Cambridge) Sqn

Four Air Cadets from 104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron have continued their personal development by gaining a BTEC award.

Cadet Flight Sergeant Rhuben Smith, Cadet Sergeant Mark Saberton and Cadet Corporal’s Emma Loftus and Ellie Murray have been awarded with a BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services, gained through the Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation (CVQO).

CVQO is an educational charity in existence since 2001, providing the opportunity for members of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), Army Cadet Force (ACF) and the Air Training Corps (ATC) to gain internationally recognised vocational qualifications.

The Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services is gained by the cadet demonstrating experience in a variety of theory and practical elements with an emphasis on leadership, teamwork, communications, problem solving and fitness.

Cadet Flight Sergeant Rhuben Smith said “Gaining my BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Public Services has allowed me to gain a formal qualification because of my involvement with the Air Cadets. This helps me demonstrate to employers and universities my involvement in a varied range of learning environments”

Cadet Warrant Officer Jess Bradshaw, Squadron BTEC Officer added

“The Squadron continues to work closely with cadets to ensure they achieve their full potential. This is done through formal training with CVQO and continued development on the Squadron”

104 (City of Cambridge) Squadron meet on Monday and Thursday evenings at our headquarters on Newmarket Road. For more information about joining as either a cadet or member of staff please contact 01223 295324 (Monday and Thursday Evenings) or email info@104atc.org

For the latest news and information from the Squadron you can follow us on Twitter at 104AirCadets 

CVQO learner recognised with Major rank

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Congratulations to 17 year old Welling air cadet and CVQO learner Benjamin White who has formally been appointed to Drum Major of the Welling Air Cadet Corps of Drums – a privilege normally only bestowed on those who have passed the national ACO Drum Major course.

The rank was rewarded in recognition of his fantastic achievements within the ACO despite profound physical and learning disabilities.

Benjamin became the first pupil at The Marlborough School in Sidcup, which specialises in students with complex physical, mental and education needs, to achieve a mainstream educational qualification by completing his CVQO-led BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music in 2011.

Top Cadets chosen for Durham Northumberland Wing ATC

The Wing Commander of Durham Northumberland Wing has selected his two top Cadets - Cadet Flight Sergeant Georgina Cassidy of Longbenton Squadron, and Cadet Flight Sergeant Matthew Leathard of City of Durham Squadron - and they will now go forward to the Regional Competition.

Georgina Cassidy, of Benton, has displayed remarkable abilities across a wide range of activities. She has gained a BTEC First Diploma in Aviation Studies, BTEC First Diploma in Public Services, BTEC First Diploma in Music, Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Silver Gliding Wings.  

“It’s a great honour to have been put forward by the Squadron as the top female cadet and it’s unbelievable that the Wing has now nominated further,” said Georgina. “Whatever happens, I’ve had a fantastic time as an air cadet and gained so much, and now I enjoy helping others to achieve what I have, and more,” she added.

Matthew Leathard, of Durham City, has also excelled in a wide range of activities in the Corps. He has gained BTECs in Public Services and Aviation Studies, and completed the prestigious Junior Leaders course. He has also completed his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, a Flying Scholarship, Gliding Scholarship and has represented the Wing and Region in several sports.

The two Cadets were selected after interviews held at Wing Headquarters. They will now represent the Wing in the prestigious Dacre Sword and Brooch competitions.