Section 1 EO M507.01 – DEVELOP A PERSONALIZED SCHEDULE

The training program is broken into performance objectives (POs), which are the overall subjects, and enabling objectives (EOs), which are the topics within each PO. Training is conducted as mandatory and complementary components. Proficiency Level Five also sees the addition of two new topic areas, Professional Development and Personal Development.

Mandatory training encompasses the EOs that all cadets must complete throughout the training year(s). Proficiency Level Five mandatory training is common for sea, army and air cadets. The number of periods allocated for mandatory training is minimal, to allow cadets more free time to tailor their training year(s) to suit their individual circumstances.

Community Service – PO 502 (Perform Community Service)

The aim of Proficiency Level Five community service is to encourage the cadet to be an active citizen through participation in local community service activities. Cadet are expected to complete a prescribed number of hours of community service, with at least one of those activities completed with the community service learning model, to meet the requirements of this PO.

Leadership – PO 503 (Lead Cadet Activities)

The aim of Proficiency Level Five leadership is to provide the cadet with knowledge and skills to practice leadership during naturally occurring leadership assignments, structured leadership appointments, and a team leadership project. The cadet, as a member of a team, will:

Personal Fitness and Healthy Living – PO 504 (Adopt an Active Lifestyle)

The aim of Proficiency Level Five personal fitness and healthy living is to encourage the cadet to set and pursue fitness goals that contribute to an active lifestyle. Cadets are expected to complete the Cadet Fitness Assessment as well as a prescribed number of hours of physical fitness to satisfy the requirements of this PO.

General Cadet Knowledge – PO 507 (Serve in an Air Cadet Squadron)

The aim of Proficiency Level Five general cadet knowledge is to provide the cadet with information on the opportunities inherent in the Air Cadet Program and prepare the cadet for Proficiency Level Five assessment of learning requirements. Cadets will identify the training opportunities available in Proficiency Level Five.

Instructional Techniques – PO 509 (Instruct Cadets)

The aim of Proficiency Level Five instructional techniques is to refine the cadet’s skills in instructing a 30-minute lesson. Cadets are required to be successful on at least one assessment of their instructional skills during Proficiency Level Five. Since Proficiency Level Five cadets will normally be the primary instructors at the local squadron, many opportunities exist for them to develop their skills. Lessons can also be delivered at other locations, such as at Cadet Summer Training Centres (CSTCs), gliding centres, etc.

Professional Development – PO 513 (Attend a Workshop)

The aim of PO 513 (Attend a Workshop) is to provide the cadet with professional development to enhance common training skills. Workshops are intended to be tri-service and provide the opportunity for cadets to participate in consolidated training with peers from different corps and squadrons on a variety of topics related primarily to leadership and instructional techniques. Proficiency Level Five cadets are expected to complete two days of workshops to successfully complete this PO.

Personal Development – PO 514 (Pursue Individual Learning)

The aim of PO 514 (Pursue Individual Learning) is to provide the cadet an opportunity to pursue an Air Cadet Program topic area using a personal learning plan to develop specialist skills. The participation and / or performance requirements are defined through an individual learning plan (ILP) that outlines a series of objectives to be met within the cadet’s area of interest. The ILP is developed by the cadet in consultation with the Proficiency Level Officer and Squadron Training Officer and approved by the Commanding Officer (CO). The provision of a goal setting opportunity allows the cadet to pursue an area of personal interest related to the CP.

Proficiency Level Five complementary training has been designed to be self-directed, self study and three periods (90 minutes) in length. The cadet will complete a minimum of three complementary packages. While the packages are self study, they are not intended to be treated as take home assignments. Instead, cadets shall be given time during a regular training session or day to complete the packages (eg, on a parade night when the cadet is not scheduled to instruct or lead an activity). There is nothing precluding a cadet from completing additional self-study packages at any time, should they choose to do so.

Common complementary training self study packages are available in four topic areas.

Citizenship – PO 501 (Explain Global Citizenship)

C501.01 (Reflect Upon What It Means To Be a Good Canadian Citizen) examines what it means to be Canadian and how to become an active and responsible citizen;

C501.02 (Reflect Upon Individual Global Citizenship) provides the cadet an opportunity to reflect upon how globalization affects daily choices in all aspects of life; and

C501.03 (Analyze a Global Issue) provides the cadet with an opportunity to develop their critical thinking / reading skills.

Personal Fitness and Healthy Living – PO 504 (Adopt an Active Lifestyle)

C504.01 (Reflect on Personal Fitness and Healthy Living) allows the cadets to reflect on and examine in greater detail the key concepts related to physical fitness and healthy living.

General Cadet Knowledge – PO 507 (Serve in an Air Cadet Squadron)

C507.01 (Identify Service Opportunities as a Cadet Instructors Cadre [CIC] Officer) examines the choices available to a senior cadet who, upon leaving the CP, chooses to enroll as a member of the CIC. Service opportunities range from local corps / squadron participation to supervising national activities.

C507.02 (Identify Volunteer Opportunities with the Air Cadet League League of Canada [ACLC]) examines the options available to a senior cadet who, upon leaving the CP, chooses to support it by volunteering with the ACLC. This option may suit youth who cannot or do not wish to enrol in the CIC. This self study package includes the opportunity to meet with a member of the squadron’s sponsoring committee.

C507.03 (Reflect on the Cadet Experience) provides the tools for a cadet to discover the skills and experience the CP has provided them. It also examines the need to set goals, both short and long term and how to achieve them using an action plan.

Instructional Techniques – PO 509 (Instruct Cadets)

C509.01 (Monitor Instruction) provides cadets with the knowledge and tools to evaluate instruction. This is accomplished though self study and the practical observation of a class.

Elemental training self-study packages are available in four topic areas.

Airmanship – PO 530 (Fly a Cross-Country Flight Using a Flight Simulator)

C530.01 (Fly a Cross-Country Flight Using a Flight Simulator) provides cadets with an opportunity to fly a cross-country flight using a flight simulator. Within this activity, cadets will plot a visual flight rules (VFR) flight on a VNC and determine aircraft speed.

Aerospace – PO 540 (Reflect on Canada's Contribution to Aerospace Technology)

C540.01 (Reflect on Canada's Contribution to Aerospace Technology) provides cadets with an opportunity to learn about Canada’s aerospace technology accomplishments up to the cancellation of the Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow Project and examine the achievements of Avro Canada Limited personnel. Additionally, cadets will reflect on Canada’s contribution to the space program and aircraft development.

Aerodrome Operations – PO 560 (Participate in an Aerodrome Operations Activity)

C560.01 (Examine Aspects of Flight Safety [FS]) provides cadets with an opportunity to learn about the role of the Flight Safety Officer (FSO) in the Air Cadet Flying Program (ACFP) and to examine the reporting process and investigation procedures.

C560.02 (Examine the Canadian Bush Pilot Industry) provides cadets with an opportunity to examine the origin and development of bush flying in Canada and to compare aircraft flown.

Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance – PO 570 (Examine Aspects of Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance Through the Development of Aerobatic Aircraft)

C570.01 (Examine Aspects of Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance Through the Development of Aerobatic Aircraft) provides cadets with an opportunity to examine the origin of acrobatic flight, aircraft development, modern aerobatic displays and Canadian aerobatic teams.

Aircrew Survival – PO 590 (Analyze an Aircrew Survival Case Study)

C590.01 (Analyze an Aircrew Survival Case Study) provides cadets with an opportunity to, using a case study of a real incident, analyze the cause of the accident, examine the survival situation, investigate the actions of the crew and analyze the outcome.

On-the-Job Training (OJT)

To provide a suitably flexible and dynamic structure to OJT, the traditional period allocation and scheduling employed in previous levels of the CP does not apply. The cadet participates in authorized sessions and training days / weekends with the squadron. Within the 30 sessions and 10-day construct of the Squadron Program, all time beyond that required to complete mandatory and complementary training is allocated to OJT and completion of the different components of the Assessment of Learning Plan.

Under the supervision of the Proficiency Level Officer, or designated representative, the cadet completing OJT is responsible for performing a variety of leadership appointments, leadership assignments, leadership projects and instructional responsibilities. Cadets may also be assigned general administrative, support and supervision roles and responsibilities. While the unique nature of each squadron dictates the exact OJT experience a cadet will have, at a minimum the cadet shall be provided with suitable assessment for learning and assessment of learning opportunities as outlined in the Assessment of Learning Plan.

On-the-Job Practical Requirements (OJPR)

OJPR are the set of practical requirements needed to satisfy the assessment of learning plan. Practical requirements are a component of the following POs.

The cadet is required to develop a community service plan describing how they will perform community service over the training year(s). The assessment of learning requires that cadets complete at least 45 hours of community service to complete this practical requirement without difficulty. If cadets complete 70 hours or more of community service, they have exceeded the standard.

The cadet is required to complete at least one leadership assignment, leadership appointment and leadership project during the training year(s). The assessment of learning provides details on how each task is evaluated. In addition to the three formal assessments, cadets are provided additional leadership assignments, appointments and projects through the course of their normal duties at the squadron.

The cadet is required to complete a minimum of 60 minutes of moderate-to vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) daily for 24 days over four consecutive weeks. If cadets complete a minimum of 60 minutes of MVPA daily for 28 days over four consecutive weeks, they have exceeded the standard.

The cadet is required to complete at least one formally assessed period of instruction during Proficiency Level Five. The assessment of learning provides details on evaluation. In addition to this formal assessment, cadets will be provided many additional opportunities to instruct through the course of their normal duties at the squadron.

The cadet will complete 18 periods of regionally facilitated workshops conducted during two full days, four half days or other equivalent combination of training.

The cadet is required to complete a minimum of one ILP over the course of the training year(s). The assessment of learning provides details on evaluation. The cadet’s ILP must meet the criteria set out within the assessment activity instructions by identifying learning needs, learning activities, target dates, learning resources, measures of success and a final report description.

A-CR-CCP-805/PW-001, Royal Canadian Air Cadets Proficiency Level Five Logbook, is provided to the cadet as a tool to help guide and track their progress. This tool serves as both an aide-memoire and personal log. The content of the Proficiency Level Five Logbook consists of a summary of pertinent information regarding OJT, OJPR, and requirements of the Assessment of Learning Plan and Assessment Instruments. It is intended that Proficiency Level Five cadets keep their logbook updated and seek guidance from their supervisor(s) to obtain the required signatures. Once completed, the Proficiency Level Five Logbook is retained by the cadet to record future service.

The objective of this activity is to have the cadets develop a personalized schedule.

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1.Provide each cadet with a pen / pencil, current squadron training schedule and Proficiency Level Five Logbook.

2.Have the cadets complete the agenda section of their Proficiency Level Five Logbook, filling in the dates and months and year.

3.Have the cadets record the date(s) they are required to instruct at the squadron for the training year. Remind cadets that this information is subject to changes in the training schedule and should be updated as required.

4.Have the cadets record any other squadron commitments where they are required to attend. For example, they may be appointed marksmanship assistant as a leadership appointment and marksmanship practices occur each week on Wednesday evenings.

5.Have cadets record their school, work or extracurricular activities as required.

6.Discuss with the cadets the importance of managing their time effectively and using their agenda to record other commitments as they occur. The date and time of community service commitments, when they will work on their leadership project with their team and milestones of their ILP can all be recorded in the agenda.

7.Allow the cadets the remaining time to add other items to their personalized schedule while providing assistance and guidance as required.

Nil.