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Supporting our exciting youth development programs is an adult training and development program known internationally as the Wood Badge Training Scheme.

Training and development of adult volunteers is compulsory to ensure that our Leaders have the necessary skills and knowledge to lead young people and other adults. Also, keeping training current is important and it is expected that a Leader will complete an elective at least once a year.

Leadership and personal development training is provided through the Scouts Australia Institute of Training – NSW Campus, a registered training organisation that is accredited to run qualifications that are recognised outside of Scouts Australia.
Basic Leader Training

The majority of Adult Appointments can be held on completion of Basic Leader Training.

On completion of basic training, Leaders are eligible for the award of the Certificate of Adult Leadership and Certificate III in Business (Frontline Management). If they also hold a current Senior First Aid qualification, they are also eligible for the award of a Certifciate III in Leadership Support.

Basic Leader Training is comprised of the following;
  • Introductory Interview
  • Basic Leadership 1
  • Basic Leadership 2
  • Basic Leadership 3 (sectional based)
  • In-Service (sectional based)
  • Certificate III Workbook

Further Training

Leaders are invited to continue to improve their knowledge and skills through further training opportunities. These opportunities include;
Advanced Leader Training
On completion of advanced training, Leaders are eligible for the award of the Wood Badge Award and Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management). If they also hold a current Senior First Aid qualification, they are eligible for the award of a Certificate IV in Leadership.
Advanced Leader Training is comprised of the following;
  • Advanced Leadership 1
  • Advanced Leadership 2 (sectional based)
  • Advanced Leadership 3 (sectional based)
  • Wood Badge Project
  • Commissioner’s Evaluation
  • Certificate IV Workbook
Elective courses
It is compulsory for Leaders to complete one elective each year and there are many courses and activities that can be counted towards annual elective requirements including Advanced Leader Training courses.

Electives that are offiered to Leaders include;

  • Advanced Risk Management
  • Anger management
  • Assertiveness
  • Basic Map and Compass
  • Basic Skills
  • Behaviour Management
  • Campfire Leader
  • Coaching
  • Communication
  • Counselling
  • Dealing with Trauma
  • Delegating
  • Effective Management of Young People
  • Empowerment
  • Handcraft
  • Health Issues
  • Managing Conflict
  • Negotiating
  • Pack Holidays and Camping for Cub Scouts
  • Relationship Skills
  • Self Esteem
  • Speaking in Public
  • Spirituality for Rovers
  • Time Management
  • Working with Associate Venturer Scouts
  • Working with Different Cultures
  • Working with Youth with Disabilities
Training of Trainers courses
  • Assessing Trainers
  • Training of Trainers Parts 1 & 2
  • Personal Leader Adviser Part 3
  • Training of Trainers Part 4
Other External Qualifications
  • Diploma of Leadership
  • Diploma of Business
Distance Learning Options
Distance Learning options for some courses are available for people who have difficulty attending courses. This format requires more self discipline and effort as well as more time from our volunteer Assessors.
 

Training News

Training update - Blaxland AL1 Course / Introductory Interviews
31 January 2010
Our AL1 course in the mountains is running on the 13th and 20th Feb Course  at Blaxland Scout Hall applications are now closed. Introductory kits...

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