Queensland Youth Alliance

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Member Organisations

Department of Emergency Services

State Emergency Services
Cadet Program

Establishment of the Program

Scheme established in Queensland in 1995

 

Membership

In 2001 there are over 1200 cadet members who are supported by approximately 200 adult leaders. There are 39 cadet groups throughout Queensland.

Aims and Purposes

The purpose of the State Emergency Service Cadet Program is to introduce Queensland youth to forms of voluntary emergency service related training, which will equip them for community life.

 

The aims are:

  • To develop life skills and encourage participation within local communities

  • To develop initative, leadership, self-discipline and loyalty

  • To develop skills and knowledge to assist during emergencies

  • To develop a recruitment pool for emergency services

 

Main Activities

SES cadets are offered the opportunity to receive Certificate II in Public Safety (SES Rescue) and Certificate II in Public Safety (SES Operations).

 

The curriculum comprises eleven core and elective training programs. The training programs include many hands-on practical rescue skills. All of the programs involve learning some theory and some skills and require cadets to complete scenario exercises.

 

The core training programs include – Induction, First Aid, General Rescue, Building Safer Communities, Cadet Communications and Mentoring.

 

The elective training programs include – Map Reading and Navigation, Field craft, Land Search, Operations Centres and Boat Safety.

 

Contact Details

Peta Robertson, Manager Youth Program

GPO Box 1425 Brisbane Qld 4001

Ph: (07) 3247 8465

Fax: (07) 3247 8707

Email: plroberts@emergency.qld.gov.au