Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

7.   Training curriculum

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   (1)   The Advisory Council, in consultation with the Minister, shall establish a training curriculum for the training of cadets and shall ensure that cadets undergo a program of activities which include the following —

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      (a)     drills to enable cadets to function as individuals, units or groups in a uniform and disciplined manner;

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      (b)     first aid exercises to enable cadets to effectively manage emergencies including the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

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      (c)     water safety exercises to enable cadets to develop safety skills, in particular, the operation of small water-crafts and the use of water-safety clothing and gear;

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      (d)     fire safety exercises to teach cadets fire prevention methods;

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      (e)     an approved award scheme which offers practical, cultural and adventurous activities;

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      (f)     communications activities including the use of effective communication methods, in particular, the receipt and transfer of messages with or without the use of instrument or apparatus;

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      (g)     musical training;

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      (h)     basic technical education;

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      (i)     basic civic education to enable cadets to recognize, understand and display respect for volunteerism, community service, human rights, the environment, the law and their fundamental responsibility as citizens;

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      (j)     orienteering; and

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      (k)     field craft.

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   (2)   The training curriculum established under subsection (1) shall be balanced and broad-based.

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   (3)   The Advisory Council shall, in consultation with the Minister, establish an approved training programme for Cadet Corps and rank officers and shall review the training curriculum whenever it is necessary and expedient to do so.