TRAINING
New Entry
A New Entry is a a cadet who has just joined the corp and is learning basic drill and information about the sea cadet movement. A new entry will be assigned a senior cadet who will introduce them to everyone and everything that they need to know to fully participate as a cadet during their first few weeks.
Phase 1
Phase 1 typically takes place during a cadet's first year in the corp. A variety of tasks will take place including classes or activities focusing on citizenship, community service, sailing, drill, recreational sports, firing an air rifle, basic knotwork and team building and participation in a divisional seamanship competition.
Phase 2
Phase II typically takes place during a cadet's second year in the corp. Required tasks will build upon the activities and lessons in Phase 1 and also include sailing, leadership classes, learning boatswain calls and rigging tackles. Recommended activities include attending a Sea Cadet Summer Training Centre.
Phase 3 and 4
In Phase 3 and 4 cadets focus on learning how to be a team leader. They will continue to build upon the activities in Phase I and 2 and will begin to teach some classes under guidance and learn how to give drill commands.
Phase 5
Phase V cadets are the senior cadets who are called upon by the adult officers to lead classes and give instruction to younger cadets. They act as mentors to the other cadets and have a responsibility to lead by example as upstanding cadets and citizens.
Current cadets can access training materials through their Cadet 365 accounts.
EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS
Did you know that BC high school students can earn credits for their membership in Royal Canadian Sea Cadets? You can apply to your school to receive up to six credits per year for grades 10-12 if you meet the following criteria:
UXCA 10 (Cadet 10, 4 Credits) – Successfully complete Phase 3 training or a basic level three-week summer training course.
UXCA 11 (Cadet 11, 4 Credits) – Successfully complete Phase 4 training or an intermediate level six-week summer training course.
UXCA 12 (Cadet 12, 4 Credits) – Successfully complete Phase 5 or a six-week advanced level summer training course or complete a posting as staff cadet for 6 weeks or more.
UDE 10 (Duke of Edinburgh's Award 10, 2 Credits) - Successfully complete the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award
UDE 11 (Duke of Edinburgh's Award 11, 2 Credits) - Successfully complete the Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award
UDE 12 (Duke of Edinburgh's Award 12, 2 Credits) - Successfully complete the Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Prince Rupert Cadets have the opportunity to participate in a variety of summer training opportunities, ranging from CAP in Northern BC to training centers across the country.