Module | | Aim | Topics | Methods | Validation Requirements | Training Details |
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| | Local Training Diary | . | . | | City Training Diary |
| 1 | To provide the basic information required
to ensure that adults involved in Scouting:
do not put themselves and others at
risk through lack of knowledge
are aware of the Purpose, Principles
and Method of Scouting
are aware of the management and
support structures of Scouting in
outline and of immediately relevant
parts of the structure in detail. | Fundamentals
Child Protection
Equal Opportunities
Safety
Structures and support
POR | Video
e-learning
Course | click here for how to validate module 1 | click here for module 1 training |
| 1 | To create a plan for an individual’s
learning based on the requirements of the
job and taking into account the
individual’s needs. The plan will show the
training and the support that the
individual will receive to help them fulfil
the learning programme and will include
a progress review timetable. | Personal Learning Plan | One to one
Workbook | click here for how to validate module 2 | click here for module 2 training |
| 1 | To provide the basic information on the
individual’s job or area of responsibility
and some practical help to get the
individual started in the job. | Features of the Section
Adult role
Programme ideas
Games | One to one
Small group
e-learning | click here for how to validate module 3 | click here for module 3 training |
| 1 | To provide the basic information on the
individual’s job or area of responsibility
and some practical help to get the
individual started in the job. | Duties and responsibilities
Needs of adults
Outline of the Sections
POR | One to one
Small group
e-learning | click here for how to validate module 4 | click here for module 4 training |
| 1 | To use the Personal Development Areas to
explore the links between the values
expressed in the Purpose, Principles and
Methods of Scouting and a balanced
programme, the awards and badges. | Values
Personal Development Areas
Religious Policy | Course
One to one | click here for how to validate module 5 | click here for module 5 training |
| 1 | To provide an overview of the Movement’s
history focusing on its development to
meet the changing needs of society. | Brief outline history of
Scouting | Video
Factsheet | click here for how to validate module 6 | click here for module 6 training |
| 2 | To cover the policies of The Scout
Association that promote diversity and
consider how the individual, in their role,
can help to make Scouting available to all. | Mixed Scouting
Equal opportunities
Special Needs
Cultural, social and
religious diversity | Course
Small group
One to one | click here for how to validate module 7 | click here for module 7 training |
| 3 | Systematic planning Action centred leadership Leadership styles Developing leadership skills in
others | Systematic planning
Action centred leadership
Leadership styles
Developing leadership skills in others | One to one
Course | click here for how to validate module 8 | click here for module 8 training |
| 3 | To cover the underpinning functions required to work effectively as a member of an adult team. | Communication
Listening skills
Decision making structures
Representing others. | Small group
Course | click here for how to validate module 9 | click here for module 9 training |
| 3 | To cover the skills and knowledge necessary to enable adults to manage an incident and provide basic First Aid. | First Aid | External course (First Response as a minimum) | click here for how to validate module 10 | click here for module 10 training |
| 1 | To cover the records and procedures necessary for the effective administration of the Section (including personal and financial records, insurance issues and accident/emergency procedures). | Keeping records
Records required for Section
Financial responsibilities
Accident reporting
Data Protection Act
Insurance | Workbook
Course
Small group
One to one | click here for how to validate module 11 | click here for module 11 training |
| | fast track training - see individual modules for details | see individual modules for details | see individual modules for details | | |
| 1 | To cover ways in which a successful and balanced programme can be planned and implemented in the Section. | Balanced Programme
Programme ideas
Young people‘s involvement in decision making
Awards
Self-Review tool
Mentoring (Explorer Scouts and Young Leaders only)
Overview of other Sections | Course
e-learning
One to one | click here for how to validate module 12 | click here for module 12 training |
| 3 | To cover ways in which an adult working with a Section can work with their GSL/others to plan and implement growth in his/her Group and Section. | Transfer between Sections
Adults in Scouting model (recruitment, induction and retention)
Development planning
Co-operation with other agencies | Small group
Course
Workbook | click here for how to validate module 13 | click here for module 13 training |
| 1 | To enable adults working with Sections to identify and meet the needs of young people. | Characteristics, influences and needs of young people | Course
Small group
One to one
Workbook | click here for how to validate module 14 | click here for module 14 training |
| 3 | To enable adults to prevent and manage challenging behaviour in the Sections. | Causes, prevention and management of challenging behaviour | Course
Workbook
One to one | click here for how to validate module 15 | click here for module 15 training |
| 2 | To enable adults to plan and run residential experiences for the young people in their Section. | Plan/run residential experiences
Practical skills for residential experiences | Residential course | click here for how to validate module 16 | click here for module 16 training |
| 3 | To enable adults to plan and run exciting, safe and developmental activities outdoors for the young people in their Section. | Importance in Balanced Programme
Planning and carrying out activities
Authorisations Risk Assessment Party management | One to one
Course | click here for how to validate module 17 | click here for module 17 training |
| 2 | To enable adults to gain and develop practical skills for the benefit of young people in their Section. | Range of practical skills
Training others | Course
Small group | click here for how to validate module 18 | click here for module 18 training |
| 2 | To provide an international focus appropriate to their Section and appreciate the global nature of Scouting. | World-wide family of Scouting
International aspects of the programme
International events and activities
Programme ideas | Course
One to one | click here for how to validate module 19 | click here for module 19 training |
| | see modules 2 and 3 | see modules 2 & 3 | see modules 2 & 3 | | |
| 1 | To cover the records and procedures necessary for the effective administration of the Section (including personal and financial records, insurance issues and accident/emergency procedures). | Record keeping
Records required for Section,
Group and District Roles and responsibilities
Financial responsibilities
Accident reporting
Data Protection Act
Insurance
POR | One to one
Course
Management game | click here for how to validate module 20 | click here for module 20 training |
| 3 | To cover the ways in which a manager in Scouting can plan to, execute the growth of and facilitate change in the delivery of Scouting in the appropriate area. | Influences and needs of adults and young people
Transfer between Sections
Waiting lists
Adults in Scouting model (recruitment, induction and retention) Promoting Scouting
Fundraising
Development planning
Change management | Small group
Course
Workbook | click here for how to validate module 21 | click here for module 21 training |
| 1 | To enable adults not working directly with young people to understand the Sectional Programmes, Section method, and Section characteristics so that they may provide effective management and support. | Features of each Section
Balanced programme
Self-Review tools
International aspects of the programme
Value of residential experiences and activities outdoors | One to one
Small group
Course
Workbook | click here for how to validate module 22 | click here for module 22 training |
| 1 | To cover specific roles, responsibilities and systems for ensuring safe Scouting. | Responsibilities
Risk Assessments
Activity Authorisations
Insurance
Accident reporting | Course
One to one | click here for how to validate module 23 | click here for module 23 training |
| 2 | To cover the skills and knowledge required to enable participants to provide effective management of adults. | Personal development
Areas of adults
Adult training
Group dynamics
Motivation
Delegation
Conflict resolution
Team building
Adults in Scouting model | Course
Small group
One to one
Workbook | click here for how to validate module 24 | click here for module 24 training |
| 3 | To provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to effectively support adults through The Scout Association’s Wood Badge and other assessed schemes. | Learning needs analysis
Effective validation techniques
Providing feedback
Learning support | Course
Workbook
One to one | click here for how to validate module 25 | click here for module 25 training |
| 2 | To cover the skills and knowledge required to enable supporters to provide effective support to adults in Sections. | Adults in Scouting model
Personal development areas of adult training
Group dynamics
Motivation
Consultation
Running meetings | Course
Small group
Workbook | click here for how to validate module 26 | Workbook |
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To provide the skills, knowledge and
attitudes necessary to instruct practical
skills.
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Skills instruction
Safety
Feedback
Records of skills instruction
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Course
| | trainer modules |
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To provide the skills, knowledge and
attitudes to facilitate individuals and
small groups.
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Training methods
Communication in a learning
environment
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Course
| | trainer modules |
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To provide the skills, knowledge and
attitudes to make effective presentations.
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Planning and delivering
presentations
Learning methods
Resources and facilities
Feedback
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Course
| | trainer modules |
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To provide the skills, knowledge and
attitudes for Local Training Managers to
co-ordinate the learning plans of individuals
to produce a programme of learning.
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Communication
Allocating Training Advisers
Procedures
Monitoring progress
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Course
| | trainer modules |
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To provide the skills, knowledge and
attitudes necessary to research and design
training experiences.
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Systematic planning and
balanced learning
Supporting material
Evaluation of learning experience
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Course
| | trainer modules |
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To provide the skills, knowledge and
attitudes necessary to plan prepare and
run a training experience.
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Planning and managing learning
Staff teams
Evaluation
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Course
| | trainer modules |
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To provide the skills, knowledge and
attitudes to enable Training Managers
to plan to meet the learning needs of
an area.
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Needs of Adult Training Scheme
Current training trends
Drafting and producing
learning plans
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Course
Workbook
| | trainer modules |
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To provide the skills, knowledge and
attitudes to ensure County Training
Managers to manage the learning
provision for their area.
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Plan implementation
Monitoring progress
Quality control
Plan maintenance
Amendments
Sampling of portfolios
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Course
Workbook
| | trainer modules |
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To provide the skills, knowledge and
attitudes to monitor the quality of The
Scout Association’s Adult Training Scheme.
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Sampling of portfolios
Quality control
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External
course
| | trainer modules |
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To provide information, support and
resources for those working with young
people with Special Needs.
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Equal Opportunities Policy
with regard to Special Needs
Good practice
Available resources
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Course
Small group
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| | To enable an adult to participate fully as a
member of the Appointments Advisory
Committee. | The structure and
responsibilities of the
Appointments Advisory
Committee
The appointment process
Running approval meetings | Course
One to one
Video | | Click here for Module 37 training |
| | fast track training - see individual modules for details | see individual modules for details | see individual modules for details | | |
| | fast track training - see individual modules for details | see individual modules for details | see individual modules for details | | |
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validated modules:
1,2,4
5,6,7,8,9,10
20,21,22,23,24,25,26
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n/a
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n/a
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validated modules:
1,2,3
5,6,7,8,9,10
11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19
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n/a
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n/a
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| | Ongoing learning is any training, learning or development that you then use in your Scouting role.
Our needs as leaders are constantly changing, so to do a good job for our young people it's important that we are always learning and refining our skills.
Over the period of appointment you are only required to complete an average of five hours' ongoing learning each year.
| First Aid
Child Protection
Other | Course
e-learning
one to one
group | | click here for ongoing learning training |