Instructions to new main instructors
Instructions to new instructors
Please read the below carefully . It is assumed that you understand the below , before you take on any assignment with us.
Min requirements : Undergraduate studying in a relevant degree programme in recognized local university ( NUS/ NTU/ SUTD/ SMU/ SIT) or equivalent.
Must be proficient in python programming and have strong debugging skills
or
subject expert in related discipline with stellar track record with competition or specialized teaching experience ( eg FPV flying/ drone building)
and
MOE IRS registered for most of the assignments ( mandatory unless stated)
Registration of coaches and instructors | MOE
Training
It is compulsory for ALL new instructors to complete the below, before they can progress to take on the main instructor's role.
1) OJT training session / briefing ( up to 2 hours) - unpaid
During the training session, you will be trained on how to handle the equipment and to teach the topic. You are expected to assist the students as you will be observed during the session whether you are suitable.
2) After completion of (1), you will take on the role of the assistant instructor for 1 session.
Pay is $25 an hour.
There will be a main instructor who is in charge of the overall of the lesson and will mentor you for the session. You are expected to teach 50% of the session and be able to troubleshoot / assist the students. Lesson slides will be provided.
3) If you are NOT confident to be the main instructor ( pay is $50 an hour) and requires more practice and hand-holding , you can take on the assistant instructor position until you are confident to take on the main instructor position ( subject to availability)
Main instructor is expected to teach, debug and maintain/ troubleshoot equipments and is the overall in charge of the student performance, as for some classes, the main instructor is the only instructor in the class. You must be comfortable in managing a class ON YOUR OWN.
4) If you are confident to be the main instructor, we will assign you to be the main instructor for series of classes.
Most of our valued instructors have worked with us since 2018 and they are prioritized for assignments
You can choose the assignments according to your schedule. Once commit to the dates, there should be no change. If there are changes with no valid reason , we have the right to alter your remaining assignments as deem fit, or to re-allocate upcoming assignments as deem fit. If there are changes for more than 3 times in a year, we will terminate your services.
Pay rate and payment
Training / briefing- unpaid
Assistant instructor ( do up to 50% of teaching) - $25 an hour
Main Instructor ( in charge of overall performance)-$50 an hour
Pay rate is calculated from the start of the lesson timing to end of the lesson timing ( less any break time and recess)
For payment of salary, please refer to
Type of lessons
You are expected to teach, troubleshoot and debug for the students .
Please refer to below for the types of programmes that you will be assigned to
CCA Drone Programme – From Novice to Expert
1a) CCA Basic Drone Programme – 12 hours block programming
1b) CCA Competition Training for one category( Block programming)-10 to 18 hours
Type of competition:
Drone Odyssey Drone Coding ( July)
Air Land Conquest AI Alliance ( Nov)
Air Land Conquest Drone Maze Tournament ( Nov)
Aerial Drone Competition ( TBA)
2a) CCA Basic Drone Programme – Python programming 12 hours
2b) CCA Competition Training for one category ( Python)-10 to 18 hours
Type of competition:
Drone Odyssey AI Visual Sensing ( July)
Air Land Conquest Drone Maze Tournament ( Nov)
Aerial Drone Competition ( TBA)
3a) CCA Basic Drone Swarming -12 hours programme ( Block Programming or Python)
3b) CCA Competition Training / Commercial drone performance – 10 to 18 hours
Type of competition : Drone Odyssey Drone Swarming ( Mar) , Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition Drone Swarming ( Mar), school’s drone light show curated by students for VIP events
4) CCA advanced training drone flying - First Person View Flight
20 hours programme
https://youtu.be/kekCHUhbaIU?si=QHYBRN0-uZdvEa92
https://youtu.be/Ji06tXnFf1E?si=lh0P70gR8cjU21lw
Type of competition: Singapore Amazing Flying Machine First Person View Flight ( Novice and Advanced) (Mar) , Asia Drone Championship ( Nov/Dec)
5. Career Exploration Series /Cohort-based programme ( 4 to 10 hours)
Build a drone |
Drone Obstacle ( piloting) |
Drone Obstacle ( Coding) |
Multiple Drone Programming |
Basic AI Drone |
Advanced AI Drone ( Obstacle Avoidance) |
Sustainability Drone or other themes |
Creating a drone light show |
Paper Plane Programme |
Aerial Vlogging |
6.Special Programmes ( based on programmes we have conducted for high ability students)
We can customize the programme or competition training according to your students’ learning preferences and school’s KPI
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDEVTqAYAPMkkjqhqENyFb34RhrApO_dG
AIR LAND CONQUEST 2024 – 65Drones