About Adult Training
The Scout Association's primary purpose is the development of young people, and as a means of achieving this aim, it offers personal development opportunities to adults as leaders, managers and administrators.
The Adult training Scheme main aim is to give adults the skills required to fulfil their particular role in scouting , it is also a means for personal development.
- The adult training Scheme is bases upon a number of key principles, and is arranged into a number of training modules and adults are required to complete only those appropriate to their role in scouting.
- The scheme is accessible to all, regardless of geography, education, personal circumstances or special needs.
- There are at lease two methods of meeting the key objectives, and every adult can choose the most appropriate method to them.
- The scheme recognises prior learning, experience and existing knowledge, it is not necessary for an adults to attend training if they can clearly show that the can meet the model objectives.
- Training uses familiar Scout methods and are complemented by methods such as work books, videos and e learning.
After a Leader has successfully completed the appointment interview and a Provisional Appointment made, a Training Adviser (TA) will be appointed to help the Leader through the process of gaining a Wood Badge. All adults accepting an appointment are, within a period of up to 3 years, obliged to show that they have the defined skills for the role. In doing so they can be awarded a Wood Badge. Colony, Pack, Troop and Unit Assistants are not obliged to complete a Wood Badge. They must however complete 2 specific Modules (Module 1: Essential Information, and Modules 3 or 4: Tools For The Job).
To view the County's training diary please click the link below.
To book courses please select the link 'Book Adult Training' from the Support tab.