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High School Credits for Cadets
 
Did  you know that you can earn Grade 10, 11 and 12 High School Credits for being a cadet?

For sometime, BC students who are members of the Sea, Army or Air Cadet programs are eligible for high school credits. This page was created to assist you in obtaining proof to provide your school, to earn the credits. Please review below or the reference for the specific criteria.

Excerpt of PRCI Policy

The BC Ministry of Education has approved certain Sea, Army and Air Cadet activities as External Youth Development Courses eligible for 
graduation credits. The BC Ministry of Education awards these credits based on their current requirements. Up-to-date information can be obtained on their website at www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/courseinfo

The BC Ministry of Education has authorized four (4) credits maximum for each of Grades 10, 11 and 12 as follows:

Course Code / Course Title / Credits Earned: 

  • UXCA 10 / Cadet 10 / 4

  • UXCA 11 / Cadet 11 / 4

  • UXCA 12 / Cadet 12 / 4


The following details the required training for each external cadet course for air cadets:

 UXCA 10 (Cadet 10) – Successfully complete Level Three and an introductory specialty course. Participation in the Air Cadet International Exchange is considered to be an equivalent training experience;

UXCA 11 (Cadet 11) – Successfully complete Level Four and complete an advanced specialty course; and

UXCA 12 (Cadet 12) – Successfully complete Level Five and an advanced specialty course.

Qualifying introductory specialty courses for air cadets include:

  • Basic Drill and Ceremonial Course    

  • Basic Fitness and Sports Course 

  • Basic Survival Course

  • Military Band - Basic  

  • Pipe Band - Basic    

  • Basic Aviation Technology and Aerospace Course                

  • Basic Aviation Course



Qualifying advanced specialty courses for air cadets include:

  • Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Course 

  • Fitness and Sports Instructor Course

  • Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor Course

  • Survival Instructor Course

  • Military Band - Intermediate

  • Pipe Band - Intermediate

  • Advanced Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance

  • Advanced Aviation Technology - Airport Operations

  • Advanced Aerospace Course

  • Advanced Aviaion Course

  • Glider Pilot Scholarship

  • Military Band - Advanced

  • Pipe Band - Advanced

  • Power Pilot Scholarship

  • Advanced Training - Staff Cadet

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