No. 13 (City of Napier) Squadron » NZCF Activities http://www.13squadron.co.nz Air Training Corps Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:16:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Officer Update Training http://www.13squadron.co.nz/event-reports/officer-update-training/ http://www.13squadron.co.nz/event-reports/officer-update-training/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 01:20:43 +0000 13SQN http://www.13squadron.co.nz/?p=61 During the weekend 14 – 15 August 2010, New Zealand Cadet Forces (NZCF) Officer Update Training was held at RNZAF Base Ohakea and hosted by Central Area Cadet Forces Training & Support Unit (CACFTSU).  FGOFF Faulknor-Murrell attended alongside 16 other Cadet Forces Officers from all three regions.  The focus of this training weekend was assessing for the Mountain Safety Council (MSC) training syllabus and risk management for outdoor activities.

The course was facilitated by members of the NZMSC (Chris Short, Chris Tews, Mike Spray and Joe Green) and by course participants.

Day one focussed on assessor training and highlighted the importance of the NZCF’s ongoing work within MSC in training our future Outdoor Leaders.  Completing the outdoor training syllabus results in awarding of unit standards. This process closely aligns with the work that the NZCF has undertaken in moving our unit and national level training in to the NZQA framework.

Day two focussed on risk management for outdoor activities and for most participants was a refresher for training received during the Commissioning and Officer Outdoor Leaders courses.  Most of this session was facilitated by course participants through 11 workshop and classroom sessions.  The information imparted is critical to NZCF Officers in assessing and managing risks during outdoor activities with Cadets.

Risk analysis and management is undertaken for all activities undertaken by No. 13 Squadron and our RAMS form (NZCF12) is available on request to all parents and Cadets as part of our risk disclosure policy.

FGOFF Faulknor-Murrell is currently MSC Outdoor Leader qualified and holds the NZQA  4098 workplace assessor unit standard.  He is on the MSC pathway towards Bush 1 and assessing to ODL level.

]]> http://www.13squadron.co.nz/event-reports/officer-update-training//feed 1 ANZAC Day trip to Gallipoli http://www.13squadron.co.nz/nzcf-activities/anzac-day-trip-to-gallipoli/ http://www.13squadron.co.nz/nzcf-activities/anzac-day-trip-to-gallipoli/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:12:03 +0000 FGOFF Faulknor-Murrell http://www.13squadron.co.nz/?p=20 We’ve just been advised by NZCF Central office that the NZDF intends to take THREE people with them to Gallipoli this year for ANZAC day celebrations.  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and you MUST hurry now if you wish to apply.

Current criteria are:

  • One Cadet from each corps will be selected.
  • Cadets must be a descendant of an ex-service person who has served during a war or emergency.
  • The applicant must be 17 on date of travel and already have a valid passport.
  • Duty of Care will be provided by NZDF personnel.
  • Travel dates are 19 April – Depart Whenuapai, 01 May – Arrive Whenuapai.

If you are interested in applying, you MUST get an application in to the Central Area office by Friday 26 February 2010 – which means in to the Adjutant at No. 13 Squadron by  Thursday 25th February.

Applications need to:

  • Include a passport photo
  • Include details of your passport (number, issue date etc.)
  • Include a details of the serviceperson you are descended from
  • Be signed by your parents
  • Be signed by your Unit Commander

See FGOFF Faulknor-Murrell on Thursday if you’re interested, or email us directly on admin@13squadron.co.nz

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