The skills programmes offered by the New Zealand Cadet Forces are those similar to those offered by other organisations although ours comes with a military flavour.

Cadets learn a variety of skills. Some skills are part of the annual skills competition held regionally and nationally. Some of the skills that cadets learn are:

• Navigation
• First Aid
• Radio Telephone Procedure
• Observation
• Firearms Safety and Marksmanship
• Knots and Basic Construction
• Survival Skills

There are other activities that cadets can get involved in. Some other activities include

• High and Low Ropes courses
• Rock Climbing
• Kayaking

All skills activities go through strict planning and risk management processes before cadets are allowed to participate in them.