CVQO

The 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)