NOTES FOR OFFICER/TEACHER-IN-CHARGE AND
VOLUNTEER ADULT LEADER

Roles of Uniformed Groups in School

1. Impart knowledge and specialized training outside the school curriculum.

2. Cater to the physical and recreational needs of pupils.

3. Inculcate in our youths, social values, desirable character traits and leadership qualities.

4. To promote social integration.

5. To imbue in members a sense of loyalty to the nation.

Expectations of Officer/Teacher-in-charge and VAL

1. Maintenance of Records and Filing system

1.1. Unit Organization

1.2. Attendance Register

1.3. Pupils’ Particulars

1.4. Training Syllabus

1.5. 90-hours programme

1.6. Records of Promotions Tests

1.7. Records of Proficiency Badge Tests

1.8. Camping Records

1.9. Annual Budget

1.10. Minutes of Meetings

1.11. General Correspondences

2. Training Programmes

2.1. Planning, Conduct and Supervision of Training Programmes

2.2. Annual Training Programme

2.3. Quarterly Training Programme

2.4. Weekly Training Programme

3. Housekeeping

3.1. ECA Room

3.2. Stores and First Aid Materials

3.3. Sick Bay

3.4. Notice Board

4. Appraisal

4.1. Appraisal of members through tests and interviews

4.2. Internal Appraisal

4.2.1. Vision of Unit

4.2.2. Objectives of Unit

4.2.3. Targets Achieved

4.2.4. Strengths and Weakness of Unit

4.2.5. Recommendations to Principal

Roles and Responsibilities of Officer/Teacher-in-charge and VAL

1. Preparing Work Plans and Training Programmes

2. Conducting Training

3. Development of Cadets

4. Counselling Members

5. Meetings

6. Keeping school informed of all activities outside the normal training programme (Change of programme, venue, timing etc.)

7. Keeping school informed of any incidents and accidents (Emergency Action Plan)

8. VAL should liaise with Officer/Teacher-in-charge and not with cadets

9. Officer/Teacher-in-charge is the liaison between the VAL and the school

10. Officer/Teacher-in-charge should monitor the attendance of cadets and take appropriate action or absentees

11. Officer/Teacher-in-charge should monitor the progress of the cadets

12. Officer/Teacher-in-charge is to provide necessary logistics and administrative support (Booking of busses, rooms, consent forms etc.)

13. Appraisals

Conduct of Excursions

Please refer to EDUN N11-03-008 Volume 9 Guidelines and Procedures on School Excursions

Appointment of Professional Instructors

Please refer to EDUN C11-14-001 Volume 1 Guidelines and Procedures on Appointment of Professional Instructors for ECAs in Schools