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Cadet Qualifications
ther
“
Unfortunately I did not push myself enough at school
efore the chance of gaining a college placement was
remote. With my Diploma counting as four standard
grades, and the confidence I have gained in the Public
Service Diploma, I have gained a place at Reid Kerr
College doing General Nursing, something I have always
wanted to do.
Kayleigh Gregory, West Lowland Bn
”
BTEC First Diploma In Public Services
Progressive Learning
Thousands of cadets across the whole of the UK have
achieved this qualification through CVQO each year
Through CVQO young people can now achieve both
enhancing their CVs considerably. Over three quarters of
a First Diploma in Public Services equivalent to 4
the work required for this qualification is achieved directly
GCSEs (A*-C) and go on to achieve a higher level
through the cadet syllabus over a number of years.
qualification at Level 3.
Those that are prepared to put in additional effort can
Senior cadets attending leadership courses have
gain a recognised qualification reflecting their cadet
the opportunity to progress towards a Certificate in
achievements.
Team Leading from the Institute of Leadership and
Management (ILM).
The number of Units working with CVQO continues to
grow, including a number of the newly created CCFs.
Cadets are also able to extend their learning laterally
Walker Technology College in Newcastle is the first
with many of them undertaking more than one of the
of these to gain qualifications through CVQO with 18
three BTEC Level 2 qualifications of Public Services,
successful completions achieved this year.
Music and Engineering.
BTEC First Diploma in Public Services
These qualifications are held in high esteem
by members of the Cadet Forces with award
Registered Pass Merit Distinction
presentations being held across the whole of the
2006/07 3528 1309 571 1177
United Kingdom.
2007/08 4425 658 481 1336
2008/09 4613 168 261 980
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