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Cadet Corporal Hannah Heywood-Taala, aged 17, of 2200 (Oldham) Squadron Air Training Corps has successfully completed an Air Cadet gliding scholarship. She successfully attended a training course at the Volunteer Gliding Squadron at Salmesbury, near Preston. “The course was intensive but really exciting.” Said Hannah. “I hope to go on to complete a Flying Scholarship in the near future.” “Flying and gliding are integral parts of cadet life and are the most popular activities inthe Air Training Corps” said Flight Lieutenant Mike Holroyd, Officer Commanding 2200 Squadron, adding: “Hannah is a hard working and consciencous cadet who deserves this success.” Hannah attends Bury Collage, where she is studying A levels in Sociology, Psychology and English Language as well as undertaking a BTEC certificate in Music. She hopes to join the Royal Air Force as a Weapons Systems Officer.
A local cadet has earned an award from the Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC). Cadet Corporal Christopher Hall, 16, of 2200 (Oldham) Squadron, Air Training Corps, has been awarded a BTEC Certificate in Public Services. In order to achieve this, Chris studied a range of subjects such as Uniformed Services and the National Health Service. BTEC awards are also available in Aviation Studies and Music. Christopher passed the Award with a Distinction. “This is auseful qualification to have” said Chris “particularly as it is the equivalentof 4 GCSE A*'s. I have enjoyed studying the subjects involved as they havebeen so varied.” Flight Lieutenant Mike Holroyd, Officer in Charge of the squadron said: “The BTEC Awards have only recently been introduced into the Corps Curriculum, but have proved to be successful nationally and locally. Chris has worked hard for this Award, and deserves his success.” Chris attends Oldham Sixth Form College where he is studying A levels in Mathematics, Physics and Geography. He hopes to become a commercial pilot. |
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