Part 1 Syllabus (Basic Training)

There is a fixed syllabus in which cadets must become proficient before being promoted. Items include:

SCC Organisation, History & Activities
SCC / RN / RAF / Army / RM Rank Structure & Badges
Royal Navy History, Traditions & Types of Ship
Ship's Routine
Boatwork
Parade Training (Foot & Rifle Drill)
Safe handling of weapons
Power of Command
Leadership
Instructional Technique
Basic Seamanship
Fire Prevention
Safety Awareness
Principles of First Aid
Health & Hygiene
Outline of Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Piping (Boatswain's Call)
Swimming is a major part of Sea Cadet life, as we spend much of it on the water. Although you don't have to be able to swim on joining, all Sea Cadets must pass their SCC Swimming test before going on waterborne courses.

The Bugle Call has been used by military organisations as a form of signaling throughout history. Bugling has been popular with the Navy since the era of the cruiser. (Ten calls have to be learned in order to earn the Cadet Bugler Badge).

Piping the Side is one example of various 'pipings', which are used to signal certain situations. Piping The Side is used to indicate arrival / departure of COs, Royal Family etc., or bodies being taken aboard / ashore or committed to the sea §.

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Part 2 Syllabus (Specialist Training)

You learn a specialisation - the subject at which you will become most proficient.   You can choose from the following:

	Communications. You'll learn about Voice & Data Communications, Morse Code (sound & flashing light), Flag Recognition (Semaphore and International Code of Signals), and Communications History. We'll teach you the proper methods for transmitting over the radio and how a radio works. You can get to talk to other units, warships or non-Corps operators.
	Cook Steward. The basics will see you making tea, coffee & herbal tea and folding napkins. Before too long, you'll be preparing and running dinner and cocktail parties. This includes preparing and serving food, laying table AND CLEARING UP!
	Mechanical Engineering training covers basic mechanics and maintenance of diesel & petrol engines. NVQs can be gained.
	Electrical Engineering training covers basic electrics, electrical theory & equipment maintenance. NVQs can be gained. (Marine Engineering offers a combination of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
	First Aid is an important part of cadet training.You learn how to carry out vital lifesaving techniques and basic first aid skills with our qualified First Aid instructors. Most courses are HSE certificated.
	Navigation. An understanding of practical navigation will be part of all waterborne activity, especially offshore sailing and cruising.
	Physical Training / Sport & Recreation. These include Five -a-Side Football, Swimming, Athletics, Target Shooting, Orienteering, Sailing and Windsurf Racing, Canoe racing and many others.
	Seamanship training includes all aspects of practical seamanship, rope work, rigging, sail making, splicing, navigation and chart work.
	Writer Stores gives you the foundation for office-based work, including typing, spreadsheets, telephone skills, filing systems and basic stores monitoring / accounting. NVQs can be gained.

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