Training & Activities
The Royal Navy helps provide us with all sorts
of training courses, buildings, boats and gear. As well as
providing training in Waterborne Activities,
the Corps has a training scheme that offers what we call
Specializations and Proficiencies. The
badge earned by successfully completing each activity is shown
to the left of each description below.
At TS Avon, we offer a wide training
programme. All activities that we undertake are fully supervised
by qualified instructors. Our training year is more or less
broken into two seasons:
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Winter |
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Waterborne Activities |
Part 1
and Part 2 Syllabus |
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Proficiencies |
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Camps & Visits, Competitions, BTEC Diploma,
Duke of Edinburgh Award |
Advancement
There is a rank structure within the Sea Cadet
Corps, similar to that in the Royal Navy. You will start as a
New Entry and then progress through Cadet, Ordinary Cadet, Able
Cadet, Leading Cadet and Cadet Petty Officer. To achieve
advancement you will need to:
Complete a task book covering Part 1
Compulsory Training
Complete the correct level of specialist training (not necessary
until Able Cadet)
Achieve the correct number of points from Proficiency Training
Pass a simple test.
Waterborne Activity Training
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Canoeing / Kayaking
also allows you to develop your own personal skills.
All training is conducted under the auspices of the
British Canoe Union (BCU) by the Corps own
qualified instructors.
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Dinghy Sailing
allows you to work by yourself in a single-handed
dinghy or as part of a team in a larger one. It
develops self-confidence and awareness of natural
elements.
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Offshore Power Boating.
The SCC offers offshore power boat training in a
number of large power vessels, which frequently
visit British and Foreign ports. TS John Jerwood
is a 75 foot motor-ship kitted out with all the
latest technology for sea training from seamanship
and ship handling to navigation and marine
engineering.
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Offshore Sailing / Yachting.
The Sea Cadet Corps has a number of large sailing
craft on which Cadets can sail. Our flagship is
T. S. Royalist, which is a two masted
square-rigged ‘Brig’. Cadets can attend week long
trips on Royalist and learn how to work as part of
the crew, while at the same time visiting British or
Foreign ports.
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Power Boating
allows cadets to learn boat handling in
displacement. Older cadets can lear to plane in fast
rescue craft.
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Pulling
(i.e. rowing) is the basis for all good seamanship
practices. It teaches good teamwork and waterborne
skills and has been a skill exercised by the navies
of the world for hundreds of years.
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Windsurfing / Board Sailing
is an activity which is available to cadets and
includes training.
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Part 1 Syllabus (Basic Training)
There is a fixed syllabus in which cadets must
become proficient before being promoted. Items include:
SCC Organisation, History & Activities
SCC / RN / RAF / Army / RM Rank Structure & Badges
Royal Navy History, Traditions & Types of Ship
Ship's Routine
Boatwork
Parade Training (Foot & Rifle Drill)
Safe handling of weapons
Power of Command
Leadership
Instructional Technique
Basic Seamanship
Fire Prevention
Safety Awareness
Principles of First Aid
Health & Hygiene
Outline of Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Piping (Boatswain's Call)
Swimming is a major part of Sea Cadet life, as we spend
much of it on the water. Although you don't have to be able to
swim on joining, all Sea Cadets must pass their SCC Swimming
test before going on waterborne courses.
Part 2 Syllabus (Specialist Training)
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Communications.
You'll learn about Voice & Data Communications,
Morse Code (sound & flashing light),
Flag Recognition (Semaphore and
International Code of Signals), and
Communications History. We'll teach you the proper
methods for transmitting over the radio and how a
radio works.
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Cook Steward.
The basics will see you making tea, coffee & herbal
tea and folding napkins. Before too long, you'll be
preparing and running dinner and cocktail parties.
This includes preparing and serving food, laying
table AND CLEARING UP!
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Mechanical Engineering
training covers basic mechanics and maintenance of
diesel & petrol engines. NVQs can be gained.
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Electrical Engineering
training covers basic electrics, electrical theory &
equipment maintenance. NVQs can be gained. (Marine
Engineering offers a combination of
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
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First Aid
is an important part of cadet training. You learn
how to carry out vital lifesaving techniques and
basic first aid skills with our qualified First Aid
instructors. Most courses are HSE certificated.
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Navigation.
An understanding of practical navigation will be
part of all waterborne activity, especially offshore
sailing and cruising.
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Physical Training / Sport &
Recreation. These
include Five -a-Side Football, Swimming, Athletics,
Target Shooting, Orienteering, Sailing and Windsurf
Racing, Canoe racing and many others.
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Seamanship
training includes all aspects of practical
seamanship, rope work, rigging, sail making,
splicing, navigation and chart work.
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Writer Stores
gives you the foundation for office-based work,
including typing, spreadsheets, telephone skills,
filing systems and basic stores monitoring /
accounting. NVQs can be gained.
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Proficiency Training
Proficiency badges are gained from Unit,
District, Area, or National courses or from civilian schemes
such as the Royal Yachting Association or the Duke of
Edinburgh's Award. Each proficiency gives a certain number of
points, which will count towards the number of
points that you need for promotion.
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.117 Air Rifle.
The Corps compete with other youth organisations at
the Bisley Shoots each year. Most cadets will be
offered training under very strict supervision with
the .177 air rifle.
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Small Bore Shooting (.22
Rifle). The Corps
compete with other youth organisations at the Bisley
Shoots each year. Most cadets will be offered
training (under very strict supervision).
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Full bore shooting
is for more experienced cadets.
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Expedition Training
covers camp craft, map reading, expedition planning,
day walking, overnight camping, outdoor cookery and
elements of first aid.
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Meteorology. Each
cadet requires a basic knowledge of meteorology.
Courses at Royal Naval air stations are very
popular.
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Band Music. Cadets
can become proficient as a drummer, bugler or piper.
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Sub Aqua Diving is
limited to older cadets, who are trained by highly
qualified instructors (all under BSAC rules).
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Piping.
Various 'pipings' are used to signal
certain situations.
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Duke of Edinburgh Award.
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