967 (BAE Warton) Sqn ATC - BTEC & NVQ Information

BTEC & NVQ Information

All cadets are encouraged to follow the standard ATC syllabus. This consists of the First Class, Leading, Senior, Staff Part1 and Staff Part2 classifications. Different activities are available to cadets depending on their classification and this is one of the main reasons for progression through the syllabus. All cadets must pass the First Class training in order to take part in virtually any activity although certain exceptions apply.

Examinations

ATC classification examinations are held on three occasions a year, normally at the end of March, May and November. The examinations take the form of multiple choice questions and a minimum of 13 correct out of 25 is required to pass. In addition to the technical subjects listed below, practical training must also be undertaken to qualify for any of the classifications. A minimum of 30 hours must be spent studying at each level in order to qualify for the BTEC and this normally results in one classification being studied per year.

BTEC Certificate in Aviation Studies

This BTEC is equivalent to one GCSE at A-C. The subjects required for the BTEC are contained in the First Class and Leading classifications:

First Class - Airmanship 1, Map Reading, Basic Radio Communications, Initial Expedition Training, The Rifle (Optional).
Leading - (all 3 subjects) Basic Navigation, Principles of Flight, Airmanship II.

BTEC Award in Aviation Studies

This BTEC is equivalent to two GCSE at A-C. The subjects required for the BTEC are contained in the First Class, Leading, Senior and Staff Part 1 classifications:

First Class - Airmanship 1, Map Reading, Basic Radio Communications, Initial Expedition Training, The Rifle (Optional).
Leading - (all 3 subjects) Basic Navigation, Principles of Flight, Airmanship II.
Senior - (any 2 subjects) Air Navigation, Propulsion, Aircraft Handling, Advanced Radio & Radar, Pilot Navigation, Airframes, Operational Flying, Satellite Communications.
Staff Part 1 - (any 2 subjects not studied at Senior).

Costs

The cost of the BTEC qualification will vary as the administering body, Edexcel, will set these charges annually. The cost of the award with effect from 2007 is:

£30 for the BTEC Certificate in Aviation Studies.
£35 for the BTEC Award in Aviation Studies (this is now being funded by HQ Air Cadets).
£17.50 to upgrade from the Certificate to the Award.

There is no training/teaching charge for this qualification as all requirements are covered under the standard syllabus training being undertaken by all the cadets. Charges are only levied by Edexcel to cover administration.