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Employers on Norwegian Exercise with Royal Marines
Senior executives from around the United Kingdom were invited to join the Royal Marines Reserve (RMR) as they took part in cold weather warfare training in northern Norway.
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Lowland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (
RFCA) was pleased to be able to give senior executives from around the United Kingdom the unique opportunity of visiting Royal Marines Reserve units taking part in Exercise Harespring - cold weather warfare training in northern Norway. The employers got the chance to learn how Royal Marines Reservists thrive in temperatures of -30°C and in only a couple of hours daylight. Travelling to the training area near Bardufoss (200 miles inside the Arctic Circle) the annual visit is an opportunity for employers to understand and gain an appreciation for the RMR, the UK’s elite amphibious element of the Maritime Reserves.
Qualifications equip Cadets for world of work
Since 2011, Lowland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association has been working with Education Scotland to develop a suite of recognised qualifications, which formalises the training young people receive.
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Since 2011, Lowland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (
LRFCA) has been working with Education Scotland to develop a suite of recognised qualifications, which formalises the training young people receive and equips them with qualifications that are recognised and valued by education institutions and employers.
Cadet training and awards have been mapped to Scottish Qualifications Authority (
SQA) qualifications at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (
SCQF) levels 4, 5 and 6 – the same level of learning as National 4 and 5 and Highers – in subjects such as leadership, teamwork, citizenship and aviation. The achievement of credit-rated
Lowlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA)
The RFCA for the Lowlands of Scotland supports reserves, cadets and the wider military through our partnerships with employers, defence and civic communities.
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RFCA advises and assists the Defence Council on issues involving the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), Army Cadet Force (ACF) and RAF Air Cadets (RAFAC) across the Lowlands of Scotland.