Cadets Each Squadron trains at least one night per week – a "parade night" in order to undertake the Cadet Development Framework Each squadron employs a training officer whose role it is to create and implement a local training programme. The Cadet Development Framework is a four-year program which provides cadets with the opportunity to develop skills in leadership, aviation knowledge, drill, firearms training, fieldcraft, and more. The programme provides standardisation for training and expected development within Cadet Units for CDT – CDTW/O. Some content is applicable to all three Corps of the NZCF, whilst some is specific to particular Corps. The content of the Four-Year Training Programme is not designed to fill every period during parade nights in a calendar year, but intentionally leaves scope for Cadet Unit Commanders to add content that will add value to their communities, strengthen Unit identity and provide opportunities for cadets that they may not receive outside of NZCF. However, only completion of the prescribed training will ensure that cadets can continue moving through the development model. Delivery of the content of the Four-Year Training Programme is at Cadet Unit Commander's discretion. In time, further resources to assist in delivery will be developed, including parade night lesson plans, instructor guides and additional resources. Currently available resources should be used in the first instance for delivery of training. Where gaps in knowledge or skills exist, Area Advisors and/or Area Support Officers should be engaged. The training is split in to three different levels off learning that correspond with a cadets progression. Lead Self – Years 1-2 Lead Teams – Year 3+ Lead Leaders – Year 4+ Courses Tri-Corps Courses Junior NCO Course Senior NCO Course Cadet Fieldcraft Activity Officer Fieldcraft Activity Officers Commissioning Course Range Conducting Officers Course Officers Instructional Technique & Training Management Course Officers' Command Course Shooting Coaches' Course ATC-only Courses National Aviation Course – Power Flying National Aviation Course – Navigation National Gliding Activity Air Force Experience Competitions Aviation Skills Competition The Aviation Skills Competition (AVSKILLS), is a set of three competitions held across New Zealand, each open to ATC squadrons in their area. This is followed by a national competition, pitting the three winners against each other to determine the top squadron in the country. The competition aims to test cadets on their teamwork, comradeship and capabilities. Cadets are tested on various aspects of their training, including rifle shooting, GSK