This qualification has been designed specifically for young people in the air training corp, sea cadets or army cadets. Learners have the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge required for their chosen pathway. Skills include map reading, expedition skills and physical fitness.

Learners have the opportunity to progress on to the Level 2 BTEC First in Public Services.

In order to offer this qualification tutors must have specific qualifications and experience. Centres will need to check the qualifications needed for staff to deliver a number of the units.

This qualification enables centres to deliver and integrate Functional Skills into a number of the units. There are also opportunities to cover aspects of Every Learner Matters.