Training

We have a three year, 120 week training programme as set out by the New Zealand Cadet Forces. At the unit level we teach the following:

• Aviation Studies
  
• Foot and Rifle Drill
  
• Adventure Training
  
• General Service Knowledge
  
• Cadet Force Knowledge
  
• First Aid
  
• Weapons Training
  
• Bushcraft
  
• Leadership
  
• Life Skills
  
• Navigation
  
• Instructional Technique
  
• Radio Communications

The New Zealand Cadet Forces is currently working toward becoming NZQA accredited, with a view to enabling our unit to award NCEA credits to Cadets for most elements of the above training programme.

A number of courses are available to Cadets during school holidays at a national level. These include:

• Junior Leaders Course
  
• Senior Leaders Course
  
• Advanced Leaders Course
  
• National Gliding Camp
  
• National Aviation Course (Power)
  
• National Aviation Course (Navigation)
  
• Airforce Experience
  
• Junior Outdoor Leaders Course
  
• Senior Outdoor Leaders Course

These courses are available to those Cadets who meet required age, length of service and other eligibility criteria.