Australian Air Force Cadets -Staff Induction Program · STAT.1010.001.0045 &'1/2016 Tral nl!ll Dl ractorats • SIP Australian Air Force Cadets -Staff Induction Program The Staff

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Australian Air Force Cadets - Staff Induction Program The Staff Induction Program (SIP) has been designed to meet the flexibility requirements of our Staff and Wings, in such a way that deliwry may occur in optional formats such as; all weekend induction training, part weekend-part squadron training, or a combination ohwekday-weekend training. The prvferred method of part weekend-part squadron induction training is outlined in the below diagram.

The SIP is designed to comply with the Australian Qualifications Frame'NOrk (AQF) first edition July 2011, which sets out the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. By following the AQF the AAFC has designed Its staff Induction program nat as a qualified program, but In such a way that It will better enable our frontline staff to seek RPL and RCC for nationally recognised qualifications at Certificate W le\EI and beyond, as a result of completing AAFC staff training at induction, operational skills dmelopment or executi\e de\elopment program lewis.

Working with the Australian Derence Organisation (ADO) (can carry over to Weekend 2) •Volunteerism and Youth Development (VYD) > •Frontline Management or AAFC Cadets, Squadrons and Activities (FLM)

•Learning and technical Skllls ror New Officers and Instructors (LTS) •Staff are developed at Squadron level over a period or lime. • I. TS can be commenced anytime arter appointment as a Civilian Instructor or Staff.

•Assessment Weekend where all the skills orVYD, ADO, Fl.M and l.TS are tested via scenario, group discussion, presentation, or other appropriate (non·e.xam) assessment methods.

The Staff Induction Program (SIP) is made up of sixteen (16) core units d competency, which haw been distributed O'o9l" four (4) main modules, with four (4) units on competency in each module as fellows;

1. Volunteerism and Youth Development

AFCVY0401A Becoming an effective AAFC volunteer

AFCVY0402A Mentorship and modeling AAFC behavioural expectations

AFCVYD403A Work effectively with young people and their parents 1 guardians

AFCVYD404A Monitor a safe working environment for AAFC cadets and staff

3. Frontline Management of AAFC cadets, Squadrons and Activities (FUI)

AFCFLM401A Leadership, followersh1p, command and management for AAFC Officers and Instructors

AFCFLM402A Plan. organise and facilitate cadet learning In the workplace

AFCFLM403A Plan and organise cadet activities and apply risk management processes

AFCFLM404A Show leadership In resolving emergency management incidents

Entry Requirements

2. Working with the Australian Defence Organisation (ADO)

AFCAD0401A Understanding the AAFC and ADO structures and environment

AFCAD0402A Establish effective working relationships within the ADO

AFCAD0403A Implement ADO operational plans for the AAFC

AFCAD0404A Work effectively with governance and financial resources

4. Learning and Technical Skills for new Officers and Instructors (L TS)

AFCLTS401A Promote team effectiveness by demonstrating base level cadet skills

AFCL TS402A Make a presentation

AFCL T$403A Provide squadron business management support

AFCL TS404A Demonstrate base level drill and ceremonial skills

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Civilian Instructors

Must haw an appointed AAFC Mentor (engaged for the first 18 months):

Are encouraged to complete the following groups of foundation units prior to being i nter.1ewed for an OOC or IOC role;

Volunteerism and Youth De\elopment (VYD x 4 units);

Working with the Australian Defence Organisation (ADO x 4 units)

Completion of these units will assist the ci~lian instructor in making an infooned decision to engage as an OOC or IOC and p~de the AAFC with an opportunity to better assess their competency for appointment to the role; and

Completion of these units is NOT an offer or guarantee of appointment to the AAFC.

Newly appointed Officers and Instructors of Cadets

Must haw an appointed AAFC Mentor (engaged for the first 12 months);

Must complete all 16-core units within 12 months of initial appointment to AAFC.

Specialist Civilian Instructors

Where a ci~lian instructor is engaged (as a paid professional or \Oiunteer) purely to deliwr specialist training such as powered flying or gliding or any other role, then at the Commanders discretion, may be required to undertake the following units by way of a half day presentation prior to working with cadets;

AFCVYD402A Mentorship and modelling AAFC beh~oural expectations

AFCVYD403A Work effectiwly with young people and their parents I guardians

AFCVYD404A Monitor a safe working en~ronment for AAFC cadets and staff

Each of the sixteen ( 16) core units of competency is fully described below;

Volunteerism and Youth Development (VYD)

AFCVYD401A Becoming an effective AAFC volunteer This unit describes the understanding, know ledge and skills required to be an effective volunteer in the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC). It covers the rights of the volunteer and the AAFC, and what each should expect from the other when vokmteering is needed. The unit aims to set the boundaries and expectations of volunteering and explain that it is a commitment rrore than a conditional relationship on the volunteer's part.

AFCVYD402A Mentorship and modeling AAFC behavioural expectations This unit describes the understanding, know ledge and skills required to be an effective Mentor for cadets and staff in the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC). I covers the AAFC behavioural policies and general expec1ations of Officers or nstructors of Cadets and how these are linked and accountable within a Mentors hip frarrew ork. The unit outlines what is accep1able and unacceptable within an AAFC Mento ring relationship and links n equity, diversity and disability principles. J

AFCVYD403A Work Effectively with young people and their parents I guardians This unit describes the know ledge and skills required to be an effective Officer, Instructor or avilian nstructor of Cadets within a youth ~ development organisation such as the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC). It provides an overview of adolescent brain development and the limitations that mey apply to cadets in terms of their understanding of emotions and appropriate responses. The unit outlines youth development and management techniques as w el as the special development needs of cadets. The unit also covers the vital working partners hip between cadet-parenVguardian-staff.

AFCVYD404A Monitor a safe working environment for AAFC cadets and staff This unit describes the know ledge and skills required to be an effective Officer, Instructor or avilian llstructor of Cadets w hilst monitoring all aspects of a safe workplace within the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC).Il provides an overview of the definition and rasponsiblities of duty of care and "In- loco-parentis.' The unit outlines occupational health and safety (01-l&S) concepts and how these apply to ALL persons who

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engage with or visit an AAFC prenises or activity. The unit also links to the safety aspects of developing young people who n111y not co!T"C)rehend or understand safety breaches or risks to the rrinirrum level expected of an adult.

Working with the Australian Defence Organisation (ADO)

AFCAD0401A Understanding the AAFC and ADO structures and environment This unit describes the understanding, know ledge and skills required for an AAFC Officer or Instructor to understand their role, and the extent of theirresponsibility and !irritations of authority when interacting w ilhin the AAFC and with the Australian Defence Organisation (ADO). The unit outlines the organisations structures and inter-organisational responsibilities. It also discusses rrissions, visions, aiTB and codes which assist J AAFC staff in gaining a clear appreciation of the AA FC as a youth developn111nt organisation sponsored by the ADO as a rrilitary organisation.

AFCAD0402A Establish effective working relationships within the ADO This unit describes the understanding, know ledge and skills required for a part-time AAFC Officer or Instructor tow ork professionally with full­time members of the Australian Defence Organisation (ADO) who provide resources and support to the AAFC. The unit outlines key relationships and how to achieve and n111nage effective liaison. I also discusses rrilitary conventions such as uniform, saluting, ranks and the etiquette of rrilitary life.

AFCAD0403A Implement ADO operational plans for the AAFC This unit describes the perforn111nce outcomes, skills and know ledge required for AAFC Officers or nstructors to i!T"C)Iement various ADO, RAAF and AAFC operational plans by monitoring and adjusting operational perforn111nce, producing short term plans for the Squadron, planning and acquiring resources and providing reports on performance as required. The unit also provides a basic introduction only to Cadetone on-line systems.

AFCAD0404A Work effectively with governance and financial resources This unit describes the perforn111nce outcomes, skills and know ledge required for AAFC Officers or nstructors to work effectively within legislative, governance, policy and financial boundaries. The unit includes accountabilities in the areas of policy, procedures, indemnity, management of finances, mandatory reporting of child abuse, and entlllements to Cadet Forces Allowance (CFA), superannuation and commonwealth co!T"C)ensation.

Frontline Management of MFC Cadets, Squadrons and Activities (FL.M)

AFCFLM401A Leadership, Followershtp, Command and Management for AAFC Officers and Instructors

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and know ledge required tow ork with AAFC Squadron teams as a frontline Officer or:] nstructor of Cadets. At this level, work wIll normally be carried out w llhln routine and non-routine methods and procedures, w hlch require the exercise of son111 discretion and judgement. The unit covers specific roles relating to cadets, squadron and activity management, and provides AAFC staff with a clear understanding of skills needed to engage in leadership, follow ership, command and management situations.

AFCFLM402A Plan, organise and facilitate cadet learning in the workplace This unit describes the perforn111nce outcomes, skills and know ledge required to deliver cadet training as a fronUine Officer or nstructor of Cadets. The unit covers specific roles within the Squadron including being an nstructor, teacher and mentor. It also covers your interaction with specialist roles such as the Squadron Training Officer and Chief nstructor. The unit goes further to explain the AAFC stage based training syllabus and how this can be delivered both on site at the squadron or off site as part of a bivouac, flying weekend or other activity. __j

AFCFLM403A Plan and organise cadet activities and apply risk management processes This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and know ledge required by AAFC Officers and nstructors of Cadets to support the ~ Squadron activity planning process. The unit covers the essential roles of pre activity planning, organising the resources to support the activity including more specific details about the Cadetone activity module and the basics of risk management processes. It also covers the AAFC activity SOPs, approval matrix and activity OIC levels.

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AFCFLM404A Show leadership in resolving emergency management incidents This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and know ledge required by AAFC Officers and nstructors of Cadets to understand w hat an emergency may include from a young cadets perspective and to understand what to do in a general emergency incident. This unit covers the competency required to lead an AAFC emergency initial response team in the control of workplace emergencies in their early stages prior t:::.Jthe arrival of AAFCor ADO duty members, emergency services or specialist response teams.

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Learning and Technical Skills for new Officers and Instructors (L TS) - Delivered at SQN.

AFCL TS401A Promote team effectiveness by demonstrating base level cadet skills This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and know ledge required by AAFC Officers, nstructors and Oviian nstructors of Cadets to understand and implement key recruit, basic and proficiency stage, base level cadet skills. This unit covers an introduction to aviation, service know ledge and fielclcraft skills. This unit will involve the adult as a student in some cadet classes at the home Squadron, unless the new staff member is a subject metter expert or has significant background in these skills that would attract RR.. or RCC. A senior cadet or staff member may instruct the adult student.

AFCL TS402A Make a presentation This unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and know ledge required of an AAFC Officer, nstructor or Ovilian Instructor to prepare, deliver and review a presentation to a target audience. This unit applies to individuals who may be expected to make presentations as part of AAFC cadet training. They contribute well-developed communication skills in presenting a range of concepts and ideas. _j

AFCL TS403A Provide squadron business management support This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and know ledge required for AAFC Officers or nstructors to support their Commanding J Officer and the Squadron team through the provision of base level business management services. This includes written communi::alion of rrinutes, emeils, reports, and administration, financial and logistical support needed within the Squadron and to fulfill Wing, National and higher governance requirements.

AFCL TS404A Demonstrate base level drill and ceremonial skills This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and know ledge required by AAFC Officers and nstructors of Cadets to participate w ith developing confidence in dril and ceremonial parades, and ceremonies such as ANZAC day. This unit covers the skills required to participate in a Squadron daily parade or a Wing parade. This unit will involve the adult as a student in some cadet classes at the home Squadron, unless the new staff member is a subject metter expert or has significant background in these skills that would attract RR.. or RCC. A senior cadet or staff member may Instruct the adult student.

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