Adult Volunteer Induction Programme
Self-Learning Package
Workbook
for
Staff Cadets, Civilian Instructors, Service
Instructors & Padres
Name
Squadron
Foreword by Commandant RAF Air Cadets
Welcome to the RAF Air Cadets .
You have just joined the UK’s leading uniformed
youth organisation. The Air Training Corps has
aviation at the heart of its activities and is fully
supported by the Royal Air Force. There is
something for everyone in the Air Cadets and I
encourage you to explore every opportunity on
offer, be it flying and gliding, adventurous training,
sport, music, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, drill
and ceremonial, academic studies, community and
charity work, shooting and camping.
Please always remember that the Air Cadets are the
public face of the Royal Air Force and we therefore
expect you to wear your corporate wear/uniform
with pride and to behave in a way that reflects the
professionalism, discipline and high standards of
the Royal Air Force.
Our motto is “Venture Adventure” and I very much
hope that you will have lots of fun and excitement
during your time as an adult volunteer. As you start
your journey as an adult volunteer, I wish you every
success along the way. Our amazing team of
volunteers will enable you to learn new skills and
achieve your full potential – but only if you are
prepared to make the effort required. So, work
hard and have fun - you are with like-minded
people and are now, a very welcome member of
the Air Cadet family.
Commandant RAF Air Cadet
Air Commodore
Dawn McCafferty
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Introduction
Self-Learning Package
1.
If you are new to the RAF Air Cadets, then welcome. If you are returning or
continuing as a Staff Cadet, then thank you for your continued support. Whether new or
continuing your service, arriving into a new working environment or role can be daunting and
we realise that it is important for you to receive as much support as possible in settling in.
The RAF Air Cadets relies on its cadre of volunteers and it is therefore very important to
ensure that they are properly inducted into the organisation to ensure:
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Their smooth entry into the RAF Air Cadets by introducing them to the organisation,
the people, the work environment and its culture.
They are provided with essential information and training.
They are provided with an idea as to the opportunities available to them and future
training requirements.
The organisation displays its commitment to the welfare and development of staff.
2.
You will have hopefully received your Squadron Induction/Visit from your Squadron
Commander and been informed of this Self-Learning Package Workbook.
3.
You can either download this workbook or print it off but either way you should aim to
take part in all of the activities over the next 6 months. Your Sqn Cdr, or a nominated
Training Officer should sit down with you from time-to-time to monitor your progress and help
you if you have any issues. The tasks are not difficult and should aim to introduce you gently
into the organisation, culminating in a Briefing day (which might be part of Training
Weekend).
4.
On completion of the workbook, you should get the Certificate of Completion signed
and should then retain your copy for any future reference.
Additional Training
5.
Induction training may only be the start for you. You will be faced with all sorts of
opportunities to support the Air Cadets and to develop yourself. If engaged in any cadet
training activities you will receive Heartstart/First Aid training but other opportunities you may
wish to consider are:
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Instructor Training – Leading to BTEC qualifications.
Adventure Training National Governing Body qualifications.
Shooting qualifications.
Duke of Edinburgh.
Sports Coaching qualifications.
Flying Instructor qualifications
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As civilian instructors, you may also have the opportunity to progress into uniform
and take on the responsibility of supporting the running of a Squadron, eventually
commanding a Squadron or Sector, being a Wg Staff Officer or ultimately Commanding a
Wing. Should this be the case, you will receive training from the Adult Training Facility at
Cranwell. Ask your Sqn Cdr or Trg Officer for more information as you get settled.
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Induction Pathway
Visit Squadron
Attend Introduction evening and interview
Complete application pack with WSO
Workbook issued
Start Induction Training
Send DBS to Wing on receipt
Cleared for Squadron based activities
Attend Adult Induction Briefing
Appointed member of staff
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SELF-LEARNING PACKAGE
Squadron Induction
DURATION
AUDIENCE
PRE-REQUISITE LEARNING
DELIVERY METHOD
DELIVERY LOCATION
One Evening or during subsequent visits.
New Squadron Staff
DBS returned and uploaded onto SMS.
Briefing/Tour/escorted visits (if not DBS)
Squadron Headquarters
Activities
Tasks
Personnel
Meet fellow staff and gain an understanding of their
appointments and responsibilities.
Explain Squadron Cadet NCOs and their role.
Meet/Discuss the roles of the Sector Commander.
Meet/Discuss the roles of Wg Staff. Describe the Chain
of Command.
Describe the role of the Chaplain.
Describe the role of the Civilian Committee.
Sqn
Familarisation
Have an escorted tour of the Sqn to gain building
layout, classrooms, toilets, stairs, fire exits/appliances,
first aid kits, additional buildings etc.
Describe the standard working pattern of the Sqn.
Discuss attendance expectations.
Identify noticeboards.
Describe procedures for opening and closing the Sqn.
Identify the key holders.
Discuss the Sqn Facebook site.
Identify social/domestic arrangements (eg tea bar).
Go through the procedures for entering a military unit
Ethos
Explain the standards expected of staff and cadets.
Describe the expected dress standards.
Describe the importance of Corporate branding.
Cadets
Describe the cadet rank structure.
Provide a brief overview of the cadet syllabus (ACTO 1)
List the core cadet activities.
Describe the basic principles behind safeguarding/child
protection.
Gain access to and retain Yellow Card
Gain access to and retain Cadet Training Safety
Precautions
Discuss the role of the Wg CPA.
Gain access and familiarise yourself with ACP 4
Identify the policy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity.
Health and
Safety
Sign Sqn Fire Orders.
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Initials
Activities
Tasks
Identify hazards on the Sqn.
Gain access and familiarise yourself with ACP 5.
Discuss driver regulations.
Discuss Alcohol/drugs policy.
Sign Standing Orders.
Identify the procedures for accident reporting.
Give a brief explanation of Risk Assessments.
Security
Describe measures to ensure personal security.
Explain the personal security measures on social media
Explain physical security measures, buildings, vehicles,
equipment etc.
Explain the principles behind the management and
security of information.
Administration
& Comms
Explain the allowances package and how to claim
expenses.
Complete any admin required for the Sqn including
orders, contact details etc.
Obtain out-of-hours procedures and contacts.
Ensure SMS record is updated with correct information.
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Initials
IT Systems and Protecting Information Training
DURATION
AUDIENCE
PRE-REQUISITE LEARNING
DELIVERY METHOD
DELIVERY LOCATION
1-2 Hours.
New Squadron Staff
DBS returned and uploaded onto SMS.
E-learning
Squadron Headquarters
When information is used effectively it can help our organisation to run smoothly, achieve
our aims and be instrumental in improving people's lives.
But what happens when information fails to be properly protected?
This course will provide you with a comprehensive guide to why information is so important,
the risks to its safety, and what you can do to protect it.
Your Squadron staff will be able to set you up online to complete this training and also give
you advice.
When you complete this training:
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Print of the certificate and add it to your training folder.
Add this activity to your BADER SMS record
Activities
Tasks
Protecting
Information Trg
Complete the on-line Protecting Information Package
IT Systems
Obtain a Bader log-in.
Log In to each area of Bader
Discuss different access levels within Bader
Discuss how we communicate with cadets using Bader
Email
Discuss how to find out various pieces of information
within Bader.
Identify and access information on SharePoint including
the Wing’s weekly “mail drop” and Air cadet
Publications (ACP’s).
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Initials
Service Knowledge
DURATION
AUDIENCE
PRE-REQUISITE LEARNING
DELIVERY METHOD
DELIVERY LOCATION
Activities
Royal Air Force
RAF Air Cadets
2 FTS
Throughout Self-learning Package
New Squadron Staff
DBS returned and uploaded onto SMS.
Various
Various
Tasks
Access and read the RAF mod website
www.raf.mod.uk
Key Learning Points:
Describe the mission and aims of the RAF.
Identify RAF Areas of Operations
Describe the structure of the RAF, Command, Gps
Describe the roles of the RAF Gps.
Visit an appropriate RAF Mess. (If this is not possible,
the Sqn Cdr/TO should explain the purpose of messes
and expected behaviour within messes).
Visit a Guardroom for entry on to an RAF unit.
Access and read the RAF Air Cadets website
www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets
Describe the structure of the RAF Air Cadets
Identify and describe the various ranks.
Familiarise yourself (not word for word) with the
following Air Cadet Publications. Brief your Sqn Cdr/TO
on the basic principles outlined in each:
ACP 1 – Ethos, Values and Standards
ACP 2 – Cultural and Religious Diversity in the ATC.
ACP 4 – Child Protection/Safeguarding
ACP 5 – Health and Safety
ACP 20 – Personnel Regulations (ED&I)
Visit the 2 FTS Bader page and Facebook site
Describe the role of 2 FTS
Describe the Flying Opportunities open to cadets.
Explain Air Experience Flying (6FTS)
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Initials
Adult Induction Briefing Day
DURATION
AUDIENCE
PRE-REQUISITE LEARNING
DELIVERY METHOD
DELIVERY LOCATION
1 day (part of Trg Weekend)
New Squadron Staff
DBS returned and uploaded onto SMS.
Presentations/activities
Wing HQ Training Unit
The completion of Adult Induction Briefing Day is a compulsory element of the AVIP.
The following is a guide as to who should attend which briefing
AVIP BRIEFING DAY MODULES AND ATTENDEES
Y = Yes, yes should attend.
N = No, no need to attend
D = Desirable, useful to attend.
Modules
1. Organisations
 Housekeeping
 Introductions
 Context RAF and Air Cadets
2. Personnel & Admin
 Admin & Finance
 Conditions of Service
 Discipline
3. Protecting People
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Equality, Diversity and
Inclusion
 Harassment
 Safeguarding
 Total Safety
4. IT and Comms
 Communications
 Social Media
 Bader
5. Future Opportunities
 Training
 Progression into Uniform
6. Staff Cadets
 Conditions of Service
 Supervision
CIs
Service
Instructors
Chaplains
Staff
Cadets
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
D
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
D
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
D
Y
D
D
Y
D
Y
Y
N
N
D
D
D
D
N
D
N
N
N
D
Y
Y
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Done
Y/N
If you find this book – please return it to the person named on the front cover.
Alternatively, you can send it to:
Wing HQ Address here
To be completed by the individual, checked at the Adult Induction Briefing and
retained for reference at the unit.
To be checked at the Adult Induction Briefing
by the individual staff member concerned and Instructor.
I agree to discharge my duties as explained throughout the Adult Volunteer Induction
process. I have completed all mandatory stages outlined in this booklet*. / I undertake to
complete the booklet as soon as possible after the Adult Induction Briefing Day*
Staff Member signature: ……………………………………………
PRINT NAME ………………………………………………………..
I have checked the workbook of the individual named above and that it is complete* / that
the areas listed below are yet to be completed and the staff member has committed to
completing them as soon as possible*
Sqn Cdr/TO Signature…………………………………………………………………...
PRINT NAME ……………………………………………………………………………
Areas yet to be completed:
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