Air Cadets at 222 Shuswap Squadron participate in a number of different training activities. Each cadet is placed in a Proficiency Level based on their Age, and are required to complete the mandatory and scheduled complementary training for their level. In addition to the required training cadets have the opportunity to participate in optional training such as Glider Familiarization Flights, Powered Aircraft Flights, Citizenship Tours, and extra-activities such as swim nights, hikes, indoor rock climbing and overnight trips.
Completion of Cadets Levels 3-5 are eligible for High School Credit in British Columbia.
Below are the list of different subjects cadets receive lessons in at each level. Each topic will have a number of lessons that are experiential, such as Aircrew Survival, and classroom work such as Theory of Flight:
Local Training
PO 100 - Positive Social Relations for Youth
PO X01 - Participate in Citizenship Activities
PO X02 - Perform Community Service
PO 103 - Participate as a Member of a Team
PO X04 - Track Participation in Physical Activities
PO X05 - Participate in Physical Activities
PO 106 - Fire the Air Cadet Rifle
PO 107 - Serve in an Air Cadet Squadron
PO 108 - Perform Drill Movements
PO X20 - Participate CAF Familiarization Activities
PO 121 - Canadian Aviation, Aerospace, Aerodrome Operations, and Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance Community Familiarization
PO 129 - Communicate Using the Phoenetic Alphabet and Numbers
PO 130 - Participate in Aviation Activities
PO 140 - Participate in Aerospace Activities
PO 160 - Participate in Aerodrome Operations Activities
PO 190 - Participate in a Field Exercise
PO X01 - Participate in Citizenship Activities
PO X02 - Perform Community Service
PO 203 - Demonstrate Leadership Attributes
PO X04 - Track Participation in Physical Activities
PO X05 - Participate in Physical Activities
PO 206 - Fire the Air Cadet Rifle During Recreational Marksmanship
PO 207 - Serve in an Air Cadet Squadron
PO 208 - Execute Drill as a Member of a Squad
PO X20 - Participate in CAF Familiarization Activities
PO 230 - Discuss Canadian Aviation History
PO 231 - Explain Principles of Flight
PO 232 - Identify Characteristics of Piston-Powered Aircraft
PO 240 - Participate in Aerospace Activities
PO 260 - Participate in Aerodrome Operation Activities
PO 270 - Discuss Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance
PO 290 - Participate in a Field Exercise
PO X01 - Participate in Citizenship Activities
PO X02 - Perform Community Service
PO 303 - Perform the Role of Team Leader
PO X04 - Track Participation in Physical Activities
PO X05 - Participate in Recreational Sports
PO 306 - Air Rifle Marksmanship
PO 307 - Serve in an Air Cadet Squadron
PO 308 - Direct a Squad Prior to Parade
PO 309 - Instruct a Lesson
PO X20 -Participate in CAF Familiarization Activities
PO 331 - Describe Principles of Flight
PO 336 - Identify Meteorological Conditions
PO 337 - Demonstrate Air Navigation Skills
PO 340 - Identify Aspects of Space Exploration
PO 370 - Recognize Aspects of Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance
PO 390 - Navigate a Route Using a map and Compass
PO 400 - Positive Social Relations for Youth
PO X01 - Participate in Citizenship Activities
PO X02 - Perform Community Service
PO 403 - Act as a Team Leader
PO X04 - Participate in Physical Activities
PO X05 - Recreational Sports
PO 406 - Air Rifle Marksmanship
PO 407 - Serve in an Air Cadet Squadron
PO 408 - Command a Flight on Parade
PO 409 - Instruct a Lesson
PO X20 - Participate in CAF Familiarization Activities
PO 431 - Explain Principles of Flight
PO 432 - Describe Aero Engine Systems
PO 436 - Explain Aspects of Meteorology
PO 437 - Explain Aspects of Air Navigation
PO 440 - Discuss Aerospace Structures
PO 490 - Participate in an Aircrew Survival Exercise
PO 501 - Global Citizenship
PO 502 - Perform Community Service
PO 503 - Lead Cadet Activities
PO 504 - Adopt and Active Lifestyle
PO 507 - Serve in an Air Cadet Squadron
PO 509 - Instructional Techniques
PO 513 - Professional Development (Workshop)
PO 514 - Professional Development (Individual Learning)