Vanguard Training Department  

Training @ Local Headquarters
 
Local Headquarters (LHQ) Training
All Vanguard cadets participate in a phase training program.  This program runs from September to June of each year, and provides instruction in the following subjects:

  • Bushcraft

  • Citizenship

  • Drill

  • Marksmanship

  • Physical Fitness

  • Sailing

  • Sea Cadet Routine

  • Naval Knowledge

  • Seamanship

  • Leadership

  • Instructional Techniques

  • Teamwork

  • Organizational Skills

  • Time Management

LHQ training is divided into 5 phases.  Download the Sea Cadet Phase Training Manuals.

As a supplement to LHQ training, cadets will have the opportunity to attend Summer Training at 1 of 5 training centers in Canada.  Summer Training provides detailed training on a particular aspect of cadet life.  

 

Phase 1 (OC-AC)

This is the introduction to some of the skills you'll master by the end of your cadet career. You learn about safe handling of a rifle and even get to fire it at a target. There is sailing for a whole weekend, camping, sports, and helping out in the community. You learn the ins and outs of a Corps and Sea Cadets, which includes a free uniform and learn how to wear it.

Completing this training is a prerequisite to going to a Summer Training Centre and for promotion to Able Cadet.

 

Phase 2 (AC-LC)

Now you've got the basics. It's on to advanced shooting, Level I sailing, seamanship, camping, Physical fitness and helping out your community. Your parade drill starts to look good and you get to try rifle drill.

Completing this training is a prerequisite to going to a Summer Training Centre on a Trade Group I course and for promotion to Leading Cadet.

 

Phase 3 (LC-PO2)

Now you're getting ready to be a leader at your corps. You learn some of the theory behind sailing. You practice advanced rope handling, and learn how to be a leader in your corps and community.

Completing this training is a prerequisite to going to a Summer Training Centre on a Trade Group II course and for promotion to Petty Officer Second Class.

 

Phase 4 (PO2-PO1)

The aim of your fourth year is to put into practice the leadership skills you've learned and to become an instructor.

Completing this training is a prerequisite to going to a Summer Training Centre on a Trade Group III course or a Specialty course and for promotion to Petty Officer First Class.

 

Phase 5 (PO1-CPO1)

Now you have all the skills to help make your corps a success! It's your turn to teach the new cadets the things you've learned. You can lead a group on an outdoor adventure training weekend, take out cadets for their first sail, assist the officers in supervising activities, help out your corps by running the Active Living Challenge or managing the supply stores.