Enclosure 1 to Annual Training Programme dated 20 Nov 09

CCF COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 2010

SHORT TITLE/ COURSE TITLE/VENUE AMRACE Sail Training Craft Amaryllis (Sigma 38 Yacht) COURSE DESCRIPTION Opportunity to take part in Round the Island Yacht Race (Isle of Wight) along with over 1500+ yachts. This is a tremendous opportunity to take part in the largest yacht race in the world. A very exciting experience. Day Skipper course designed to teach pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a small cruising yacht safely by day in tidal waters with which the student is familiar. Competent Crew /Day Skipper Course. Competent crew introduces the complete beginner to cruising and teaches personnel safety, seamanship and helmsman to the level required to be a useful member of the crew of a yacht. Comp Crew qualified may achieve Day Skipper. This 2-day course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices Aim of the 7-day course is to prepare Yacht Master or Coastal Skipper candidates for the RYA examinations at the end of the course. OPEN TO Officers/ Cadets REMARKS/PRE JOINING QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED RYA Competent Crew qualification required (preferential selection will be made from those who attend the FT Course)
Min age 16 years

AMRYADS Amaryllis Royal Yachting Association Day Skipper

Officers only

Pre course experience iaw RYA Cruising Log Book G15/07. Instructor: RYA Yachtmaster Cruising Instructor with Commercial Endorsement. Mate: Day Skipper Details in RYA Syllabus & Log Book G15/07 Skipper/Mate to be selected by HQ CCF

AMRYA CC/DS Amaryllis Royal Yachting Association Competent Crew AMRYA SY Amaryllis Royal Yachting Association Start Yachting AMRYA YM/CS Amaryllis Royal Yachting Association Yacht master & Coastal Skipper

Officers only

Cadets

Details in RYA Syllabus & Log Book G15/07 Skipper/Mate to be selected by HQ CCF Details in RYA Syllabus & Log Book G15/07 Skipper/Mate to be selected by HQCCF

Officers only

ATARG Do you enjoy mountains and being part of a team? Argyll Cadets Adventurous Training Argyll Adventure is a summer camp based at Garelochhead Training Garelochhead Camp on the west coast of Scotland. The camp is focused on learning and developing the skills of mountain walking and includes a mountain camping expedition in the Arrochar Alps . Other activities include orienteering and team challenges and there are likely to be opportunities to abseil, climb and sail as well as experience a Royal Marine Rigid Raider and Royal Navy Search and Rescue helicopter acquaint. ATPC Adventurous Training Pier Cellars HMS Raleigh BAND RM Band Course HMS Raleigh or BRNC Dartmouth Resource and Initiative Training Camp. Canoeing, assault course, map reading, orienteering, yacht sailing, scuba diving (taster sessions) and abseiling. Located in Cawsand Bay in beautiful surroundings in Plymouth Sound. Three courses. Two as preparation for Cadet 150 at HMS Raleigh and HMS Bristol (Portsmouth). One course for all comers at BRNC Dartmouth to provide complete school bands or individuals with specialised training on a wide range of musical instruments. A valuable military as well as musical experience at a wonderful location. Opportunity to join in with all the Dartmouth Summer Camp activities. This is a 5 Day Skipper Motor Cruising Course. The Day Skipper covers pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a motor cruiser safely by day in tidal waters with which the candidate is familiar. This is a 2 day Helmsman course, Introduces the complete beginner to boat handling & safety within a defined area. Officers canoe course with a view to gain Canoe Instructor Qualif. The course will follow the BCU2* syllabus which includes kayak and open boat (Canadian) paddling. Mainly on flat water, the students will be given an introduction to sea (tidal water), moving water (flat river) and grade 2 white water. The BCU Aquatic First aid course (8 hours) will be part of the course. Cadets

Must be fit for strenuous activity.

Min age 15 years

Must be fit. Badge awarded.

Min age 14 years

Cadets

Own instrument required. Opportunities exist to fully integrate with RM band apprentices Badge awarded. Min age 14 years RYA Power Boat syllabus and logbook G18/07 pages 13 15 required. Skipper and mate selected by HQCCF. Log Book G18 07 pages 19-20 required. Skipper and mate selected by HQCCF. Must be fit for strenuous activity and passed swimming test. Queries on course content to Lt David Tremaine at Tremaine3928@aol.com

BSRYA (DS) Black Swan Royal Yachting Association (Day Skipper) BSRYA (HC) Black Swan Royal Yachting Association Helmsman Course. CAN OFF Canoeing for officers HMS Raleigh

Officers only. Cadets

Officer Only

CAN Canoeing HMS Raleigh CFT Clyde Fleet Tender HMS NEPTUNE

Basic and advanced canoeing, capsize drills, rolls, rescue procedures and canoe maintenance. First class tuition and plenty of time on the water to learn new skills safely. CAN3 will be an advanced course.

Cadets

Must be fit for strenuous activity. Must have passed swimming test Level 2 required for advanced course.
Min age 14 years

To provide sea training with instruction in navigation, ship Cadets handling and seamanship. The tender has a permanent officer who will advise on the many training opportunities available on the Clyde. Ideal for team building of RN Sections. Opportunity to gain valuable long distance sailing experience on 4 leg yacht sailing and motor cruising on Amaryllis (Sigma 38 Yacht) or power boat Black Swan Practical rock climbing and mountain walking and abseiling. An introduction to the life of a young Officer under training at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. The aim is to develop self-reliance and basic leadership skills. To include sport and waterborne activities in a variety of boats. The course enjoys the superb facilities at BRNC on the banks of the beautiful River Dart. Theoretical and practical introduction to basic first aid and casualty handling, leading to the award of Red Cross First Aid Certificate (Nationally recognised). Basic introduction to Naval Aviation and Air Operations. There is a possibility of flights in either fixed wing or rotary aircraft. Hands on visits to the Sea King Simulator and Squadrons based at RNAS Culdrose. Cadets

To be booked as a CCF Unit. Some mixed crews available.

Min age 13

CHANNEL SAIL Sigma Yacht AMARYLLIS/Power Boat BLACK SWAN CL Climbing Course HMS Raleigh DART Cadet Summer Camp BRNC DARTMOUTH

Must be fit for strenuous activity Min age 14

Cadets Cadets

Must be fit for strenuous activity. Venues may vary. Min age 16 years Instructors require appropriate skills/qualifications

Min age 15 years

FA First Aid HMS EXCELLENT FAA Fleet Air Arm Acquaint RNAS CULDROSE

Cadets

Badge and First Aid Certificate awarded

Min age 14 years

Cadets

Badge awarded
Min age 14 years

FT 22ft Fox Terrier yachts supported by STC Amaryllis

Opportunity to operate a Fox Terrier (22 ft yacht) within the Solent. To gain practical experience towards Coastal Skipper qualifications under controlled conditions by taking responsibility for the operation of a small yacht at sea. Additional opportunities are available for Day Skipper qualified Officers to gain further experience.

Officers/ Cadets

Require RYA Day Skipper qualification. (Instructional & Support Staff will be nominated by the RYA Principal HQ CCF(RN). Additional opportunities available for non-RYA qualified cadets to gain experience. Min age 15 years Min weight 45 kg. Max weight 100 kg Min height 140 cm. Max height 188 cm Min age 13.5 years

G Short & G Long GLIDING Short Gliding Long Daedalus/HMS Bristol

2 day introductory course and 5 day intermediate Gliding Course Cadets at Daedalus, Lee on Solent. Accommodation on HMS Bristol. There will be a cost attributed to this course in the range of 50 for the short course and 400 for the long course. We will be attempting to reduce the cost to cadets. Further information will be promulgated. This two day course is designed to familiarise cadets with the Cadets principles involved in the two subjects and to give an outline of how the RN makes best use of these important aspects when operating at sea. The acquaint is based on that given to Junior RN Officers during their training. Theoretical and practical training in electronics, with some Cadets reference to radar and weapons and the applicability of Electronics to the modern Royal Navy. To develop cadets leadership and power of command. Introduction to practical leadership tasks and team training. Each cadet will be given the opportunity to take charge of a squad for drill, conduct a major practical leadership task and participate in team activities such as assault courses, orienteering and sports. The aim is to encourage the development of a cadets leadership potential in a controlled environment while having fun during a weekend. An introduction to Military Training with respect to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Activities include boarding and searching ships, security routines and Royal Marine drills in the field. Fast rope opportunities possible. Cadets

HYMET Hydrographic and Meteorology Acquaint Course HMS Drake L Electronics Course HMS Collingwood LW Leadership Weekend HMS Raleigh

An interest in the subjects is the only pre-requisite required.

Min age 14 years

Badge awarded
Min age 15 years

Must be physically fit and NOT have attended a Leadership Course at HMS Raleigh.

Min age 15 years

MT Military Training HMS Raleigh

Cadets
Min age 14 years

NCSFC CCF RN Cadet Summer Camp HMS Bristol

This is a multi-activity camp which is based on HMS BRISTOL. During the camp cadets are able to take part in a number of activities including: yacht sailing; overnight exped on a yacht or power boat; trekking, camping and orienteering in the New Forest; dinghy sailing; and kayaking. The week concludes with a regatta, inter-divisional sports and a disco. A challenging course for fit and strong swimmers (do not expect to use the course to get fit for any of the elements) The course consists of numerous phases all leading to an exam and assessment on the final day. Successful candidates will be awarded the National Pool Life Guard qualification renewable every 2 years and internationally recognised. Course lasts 5 very intensive days. This is a physically demanding course.

Min age 14

NPLQ RLSS National Pool Life Guard Qualification HMS Collingwood / HMS Bristol

Requires physical fitness with good eyesight and hearing. Pre-course requisites are jump or dive into deep water, swim 50m in less than 60 seconds, swim 100m continuous on front or back, tread water for 30 seconds, surface dive to the bottom of the pool and climb out unaided. There is classroom work involved and pre-course reading will be sent to successful applicants. Min age 16 years Officers only Candidates must have at least 1 years experience in a CCF contingent unit following completion of OIC

OAC Officers Advanced Course HMS EXCELLENT OBC Officers Boat Work Course HMS RALEIGH OD Ocean Diver (BSAC) HMS Raleigh

To develop Officers leadership and power of command in preparation for assuming senior positions within CCF (RN). To advance their knowledge of CCF (RN) training and the Royal Navy to the benefit of cadets in their charge. To qualify for the award of RYA National Powerboat Proficiency Scheme Level 2 through the handling of powerboats, maintenance checks and pilotage exercises. Course comprises swimming pool training, theory lessons and dive training in open water, learning various underwater skills resulting in candidates becoming qualified to dive with other divers to a depth not greater than that experienced during training. All activities conducted under the supervision of BSAC nationally qualified Instructors.

Officers only Cadets

Very competent boat handlers may qualify for the Safety Boat Certificate Must be able to swim 50 yards. A medical declaration is required (countersigned by NOK/guardian) and the purchase of a BSAC training pack (workbook, logbook, qualifications book, diving manual, decompression tables and training video) at a cost of approx. 35. Candidates must be in possession of basic diving equipment (mask, fins, snorkel). Badge awarded. Min age 14 years

OIC Officers Initial Course BRNC Dartmouth OS Officers Sailing Course Portsmouth PB Powerboat Coxswain HMS Raleigh P&O Pilot and Observer RNAS Culdrose

PS Portsmouth Sailing Portsmouth RL Raleigh Leadership HMS Raleigh

RNA Royal Navy Acquaint Course HMS Raleigh

To provide basic Naval training for newly entered CCF (RN) Officers, so as to equip them to take their places, with confidence, in a RN Section. To provide basic instruction in elementary seamanship, chart work, rule of the road, boat work (power) and power of command. RYA National Dinghy Sailing Course. To qualify CCF Officers with no experience to RYA level 1/2 and Officers with experience to complete 2 of the following modules: Seamanship, Racing, Spinnaker, Day Sail or Performance Sail providing the appropriate instructor is available. Handling a powerboat including engine maintenance, anchoring, towing, mooring and associated pilotage both practical and theoretical. To familiarise cadets with RN Aircrew training and Squadrons operating from HMS SEAHAWK with their aircraft - Jet Stream, Sea King and Merlin. 'Hands on' opportunities in the Sea King Simulator and possibility of flight on Jet Stream aircraft. Designed principally for CCF members considering a career in the Fleet Air Arm. RYA National Dinghy Sailing Course to qualify cadets with no experience to RYA Level 1/2 and cadets with experience to complete 2 of the following: Seamanship, Racing, Spinnaker, Day Sail or Performance Sailing providing the appropriate instructors are available. To develop practical leadership ability and power of command. Involving assault course, resource and initiative training, parade training and team activities. The aim is to develop leadership potential in a controlled environment. Institute of Leadership and Management Team Leader award (NVQ level 2) may be awarded to candidates who reach the required standard. A broad introduction to the Royal Navy - including ship visits/dockyard tour, fire fighting, practical seamanship, assault course and sea training. An active, lively course combining sports activities. An ideal course for the new intake.

Officers only

Must have attended induction day at HMS Nelson

Officers only

The course caters for all sailing abilities

Cadets Cadets

RYA Power boat certificate and badges may be awarded to successful attendees. Min age 15 years Must have eyesight standard of 6/6 or 6/5, Visual Acuity Grade 1 without the aid of lenses or spectacles
Min age 16 years

Cadets

Must have passed swimming test. RYA Dinghy Sailing Certificates and badges awarded
Min age 14 years

Cadets

Must have completed Leadership Weekend. Badge awarded

Min age 15 years

Cadets
Min age 14 years

RNW RN Warfare HMS Collingwood/HMS Bristol

Joins with a Potential Officer Candidates Course to introduce CCF Personnel to the tactical aspects of naval warfare using technical equipment and active participation, giving an introduction to anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare. Some attendance in the wardroom.

Cadets

Course undertaken in civilian clothing suitable for attendance in the wardroom Applicants should be considering a career in the RN
Min age 16 years

RS Raleigh Sailing HMS Raleigh

RS1 - RYA National Dinghy Sailing Course to qualify cadets with Cadets no experience to RYA Level 1/2. RS2 & RS3 - RYA National Dinghy Sailing Course to qualify cadets with no experience to RYA Level 1/2 and cadets with experience to complete 2 of the following: Seamanship, Racing, Spinnaker, Day Sail or Performance Sailing providing the appropriate instructors are available. Covering the shore theory syllabus and examination. Power and sail follow the same course. RYA teaching pack and practice navigation papers are supplied. Practical navigation opportunities provided A series of separate courses covering the RYA requirements in the fields of VHF Radio, Diesel, First Aid, Radar and Electronic Navigation. To qualify as RYA Safety Boat Helmsman and enable officers to gain RYA Safety Boat Certificate. Introduction to sport in the RN through practical participation in sporting and recreational activities. The course will cover the organisation of basic competitions and events. Officer and Senior Cadets Officers and Senior Cadets Officers

Must have passed swimming test RYA Sailing Certificates and badges awarded Sailing experience required for RS1

Min age 14 years

RYADS RYA Day Skipper HMS Bristol

Advanced Proficiency Strand 3 and afloat experience required

Min age 16 years

RYASC RYA Support Courses HMS Excellent SB RYA Safety Boat Course Portsmouth SC Sports Course HMS Temeraire/HMS Bristol

Applicants will be allocated to the individual RYA Support Courses required.

Min age 16 years

Must hold RYA level 2 Power Boat Certificate and 1 seasons experience. Reasonable fitness standard required Badge awarded
Min age 14 years

Cadets

SIC Sailing Instructors Course HMS Excellent

You will be taught how to teach sailing iaw the RYA National Sailing Scheme Methods. Pre-entry assessment, not more than 1 year before instruction training, will be carried out prior to course starting. The candidates must satisfy themselves that they can sail a dinghy confidently and are able to do the following: a. Sail around a triangular course. b. Sail tight circles. c. Sail a "follow my leader" course. d. Pick up a man overboard dummy. e. Lee shore landing and departure. f. Anchor or pick up a mooring. g. Come alongside a moored boat. h. Recover a capsized dinghy. i. Sail Rudderless

Officers only

RYA Level 5 - to qualify as RYA Dinghy Sailing Instructors Before a successful candidate can be issued a RYA Certificate, an in date First Aid Certificate approved by the RYA and a RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate must be held.

WIND Windsurfing Portsmouth

YSJP Yacht Sailing Cadets Jupiter Point

Basic - A course for complete beginners that teaches you the basics of windsurfing using the right equipment and be able to sail to a chosen point on the water and return to where you started from in light winds. Intermediate (non planing and planing) - Introducing you to the Fastfwd coaching technique, helping to fine tune basic skills and make your windsurfing faster and more fluid. Harness and foot strap techniques combined with the Fastfwd coaching to improve your stance and get the board planing, giving you the exhilaration of speed and improved theory knowledge. Beach starting and gybing will be taught within the course, tailored to an individuals needs. Various courses from acquaint weekends for those with no previous experience of yachts to RYA Certification Courses Competent Crew and Day Skipper

Cadets
Min age 14 years

Officers/ Cadets

Officers - Skippers and Mates are required with RYA tickets Cadets - No experience required except for Day Skipper candidates who require the DS Shore Based Qualification or adequate navigational knowledge OR a Competent Crew or equivalent experience of yachts.
Minimum ages: 16 for Day Skipper - 14 for beginners