Saturday 3rd December was an important day for seven senior cadets from the Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing. They had been selected to attend the Wing's second Cadet Method of Instruction Course which was held at the Headquarters of 163 Sqn in Coventry .

The course, which was facilitated by the Wing Learning and Development Officer, Sqn Ldr Martin Harrison, proved to be a demanding training session for the cadets, and indeed the other members of the learning and development team who attended on the day!

The cadets were taught the basics in terms of preparing lessons for cadets; these included the principles behind Maslow, ice breakers for trainees and how to set aims and objectives for your lesson.

Sqn Ldr Harrison also asked the cadets to prepare a five minute lesson which was to be delivered in the afternoon session.

Further training was then given in the areas of instructor qualities and training cycles, and also how to develop a lesson plan.

The cadets who attended the course were:

• CWO Lycett 487 Sqn
• FS Lovell 198 Sqn
• Sgt Cardus 84 Sqn
• Sgt Gardiner 84 Sqn
• Sgt Whitmore 198 Sqn
• Sgt Wilkes 1459 Sqn
• Cpl Power 1289 Sqn

The cadets then gave their individual presentations in the afternoon, diverse subjects such as making a cup of tea, filleting a chicken, and the Second World War and the Vietnam War!

The cadets now have a month to prepare a 45 minute presentation which will be delivered at their Squadron and this will be assessed by a member of the learning and development team. At the end of the days training the cadets were given a certificate of attendance.

Sqn Ldr Martin Harrison, Wing Learning and Development Officer commented “I would firstly like to thank the cadets for volunteering to attend this course. The cadets had to apply to attend by completing an application form and these were assessed by me. The cadets found this a demanding course, but I'm sure that once they have completed their lessons at their own sqn's, they will become a great asset for their own units and the wing in general. Secondly, I would like to thank Flt Lt Les Vile, OC 163 Sqn, for letting us use the facilities at his Sqn during the day”.

Article Submitted by:-
Flt Lt Simon Jennings
For Sqn Ldr Martin Harrison, Wing Learning and Development Officer
11 Dec 11