Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation (CVQO)

The Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation or CVQO manages Vocational Qualifications for members of the British cadet organisations.

Rationale
Young people who are members of the Cadet Forces gain skills that include :


 * Leadership
 * Team building
 * Problem-solving
 * Communication
 * Health and physical fitness

It was recognised that these skills were “transferable” to higher education and the work place and of interest to employers. The CVQO acts as a delivery point by being accredited by lead bodies such as City & Guilds and Edexcel and professional bodies (ILM) where these skills can be recognised by qualifications.

Organisations involved

 * Sea Cadet Corps
 * Army Cadet Force
 * Air Training Corps
 * Combined Cadet Forces

Cadets
Cadets can also qualify for other BTEC awards through the training that is carried out at their squadrons/units. Cadets have to be 16 before they can start working towards a qualification. There are many additional courses and awards that can be gained. The recognised qualifications are :


 * BTEC First Diploma in Public Services
 * BTEC First Diploma in Music
 * BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (Maintenance)
 * Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) Level 2 Certificate in Team Leading

Adults
Adult members of staff can also receive qualifications from the CVQO. These include :


 * ILM Award in First Line Management Level 3
 * City & Guilds Licentiate-ship (in Youth Leadership and Training)
 * City & Guilds Graduate-ship (in Youth Management and Training)
 * City & Guilds Membership (in Strategic Youth Management)
 * First Aid Assessors & Verifiers Qualification (NVQ units)