Cadets, Scouts and Girl Guiding groups

==Cadets==
Many cadet groups offer the opportunity to do Duke of Edinburgh awards. Some provide the opportunity for other qualifications, such as BTEC certificates and First Aid certificates.
Air cadets offer BTECs in Aerospace Studies and in Space Studies (both are currently being finalised - July 2023) . They also offer BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Teamwork and Personal Skills for Uniformed Youth Organisations and BTEC Level 2 in Teamwork and Personal Development in the Community (SCQF Level 5). Leadership and management qualifications, from the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) are also available to cadets. They can also offer a level 3 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) for those over 16.
Army Cadets include qualifications in music, specific Piping and Drumming awards, Public Service, sports awards, etc. They offer a Level 1 BTEC certificate in Teamwork, Personal Skills and Citizenship from age 13-15, and other BTECs from age 16+, as well as Leadership and Management qualifications.
Fire Cadets - Age 12-17. Examples of activities: the science of fire, first aid, community safety.
St John Ambulance Cadets: Age 10–17. LIfe-saving skills, volunteering at events and the opportunity to work towards Grand Prior's award.
Sea Cadets offer BTECs in marine engineering, Public Service and Citizenship and Music, qualifications in sailing, canoeing and other water sports, First Aid certificate, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and more.
Volunteer Police Cadets - Age 13-18.  (Younger sections also available). Offer insights into policing as well as sporting activities. Some branches offer the opportunity to do Duke of Edinburgh award.
==Scouts==
For more information about scouting, and to find your local scout group, see here.
For home educated teens who are looking for opportunities to volunteer in the community and gain some alternative qualifications and certificates, Explorers Scouts can be a good option. Explorer Scouts is for age 14-17 and offers the opportunity to participate in community work as well as complete first aid qualifications, Duke of Edinburgh awards, Young Leaders award and more. Explorers can be more relaxed than younger scout sections, and is partly youth-led, so activities will vary depending on the unit. With Explorers it is also possible to dip into activities that scout groups in other areas are providing, so if your local group doesn't offer everything that you want, you can attend activities at other groups, too.
== GirlGuiding ==
Girlguiding ranger groups are open to young people aged 14-18 (younger sections available). They offer badges in a range of activities, including First Aid, as well as Queens Guide and Duke of Edinburgh award.
Category:Alternative Qualifications