BTEC

The BTEC in Aviation Studies is a nationally recognised award and is equivalent to 1 GCSE in science grade A to C.

• What's it worth?

The award is recognised by the Royal Air Force as the equivalent to 1 GCSE in Science, grade A to C. The certificate is provided by Edexcel.

• How much will it cost?

The current fee for the award is £29. This is payable to "ECSM Wing Welfare Fund". Some Squadron Civilian Committees are willing to subsidise some or all of the cost of the award.

• What work is involved?

Cadets are elligible for the award on completion of Staff Part 1 examinations. This assumes that cadets have already completed three examinations at Leading level and two at Senior. No other work is required.

• Claiming the Award

As soon as a cadet passes Staff Part 1, staff should send the cadet's Form 3521A and payment in the form of a cheque, to ECSM Wing Headquarters.

• Comparison

Aviation Studies is an award and not a First Diploma - so it's worth the equivalent of 1 GCSE instead of 4.

The First Diplomas are free to all cadets, but the Aviation Studies costs £29.

The First Diplomas do require extra effort from cadets (including a weekend course) where as the award gives further recognition for just work cadets complete as part of their normal training programme.

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