Aim

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The New Training Programme
Aim The aim of these Adult Training Courses is
to ensure that all adult members of The Scout
Association are in line with the Associations
Policy towards the 21st Century.
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Objectives

• All adult members will be able to follow the
  Scout Associations policy.
• All adults members will have a personal training
  plan according to their individual scouting and
  personal experiences in a modular format and with
  a self-learning approach.
• Adult Leaders will have a good knowledge of
  National and International Scouting History and
  Scouting Skills.
• Adult Leaders will be trained on scouting skills
  and leadership skills according to their chosen
  section and responsibilities.
• That all adult members (including group council
  members) will know their roles and
  responsibilities within the Scout Association.

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Method

• Pre-training starts at Sectional and Group level
  after a welcoming interview by the GSL and
  Section Leader. A probation period of at least
  three (3) months is given to the adult individual
  before any direct role is given in contact
  with young members.
• An interview with the DC, GSL and Section Leader
  is done and a job description and a personal
  training plan are agreed by all (standard forms
  by the Training and Programme Dept). Personal
  Training Plan is forwarded to the Training Dept.
• An initial training package is purchased from the
  Training Dept. and each individual will be able
  to attend the necessary level of Adult Training
  according to the Training Course Schedule.

Partial Funding and Monitoring through the
European Scout Office
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The New Training Milestones
Getting Started Welcoming Information
Pack Personal Job Description Individual
Training Plan (Identifying qualifications) Pathfi
nder Includes an in-depth understanding of
Scouting, its methods policies, some
essential modules and practical information.
Most training is based on self learning and
from own Group on provided material Turks
Head Includes the core modules for becoming an
Adult Leader and an in-depth understanding of
programme planning, implementation and
evaluation Gilwell Includes administrative
modules and specific needs
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Why was there a need for change?
Comments and feedback from leaders and current
trainees

• Course duration is too long
• Optional evening sessions needed instead of
  weekends
• Family needs, too many evenings or consecutive
  weekends create problems
• More practical sessions
• A better understanding of where each course leads
• We do training but then face an old mentality
  within the group
• The need of training for group supporters

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Duration comparisons
Current System
Proposed System
39 hours Includes Camping Skills Excludes First
Aid Food Handling Courses
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Duration comparisons explained
Proposed Training Scheme
Existing Training Scheme
Pathfinder Support Leader
Level 1 Initial Training Acting Leader
5 hours
4 hours
First Aid Course Food Handling Course
Level 2 Introductory Training
15 hours
Level 3 Basic Training Assistant Section Leader
30 hours
Turks Head Assistant Section Leader
16 hours
1) 15 hours weekend camp
1) Camping Skills Course (13 Sessions
Weekend) 2) First Aid Course 3) External Course
Gilwell Section Leader
19 hours
32 hours residential Weekend
Level 4 Section Leader
Weekend Camp Evaluation
Total 97 hours 2 Weekend Camps 6 Projects
(excluding First Aid External Courses)
Total 39 hours 1 Weekend Camp which may be
done in own group (excluding First Aid Food
Handling Courses)
Project
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The New Training Programme
The Milestones Explained
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Getting Started
Registered Leader
Method
Relevant to
Scouting - Why/ World/ Malta Self All P
urpose, Principles Methods Self All Job
Description Self All Training
Structure Self All
Self indicates training by reading provided
material and assessed via a home questionnaire
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Pathfinder
Appointment as Recognised Leader
Part 1
Method
Relevant to
Scouting - Why, World, Malta Self
All Purpose, Principles Methods Self
All POR Self All SAM Structure - Group
up Self All Responsibility Self All Prog
ram Ideas Self Sect. Record
keeping Self All Protocols - ceremonies,
flags etc Self All Camp Hygiene Self All C
amping Equipment Self All Nutrition at Camp /
plan a menu Self All Attend a Joint
Activity All Basic Scouting
Skills Sect. Attend a Hike a Night Hike a
Weekend Camp All
Sect. indicates trainees attend topic relevant
to their section
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Pathfinder
Appointment as Support Leader Orange Epaulette
Part 2
Method
Relevant to
Child Protection All Effective
Communication How to instruct All Fun
Safety All
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Appointment as Assistant Section Leader Awarded
Turks Head Woggle Appointment Solid Colour
Epaulette
Turks Head
Method
Relevant to
Needs of Young People All Integrating
Special Needs / Inclusive Scouting All
Spiritual Dimension/Development All Progress
ive Training Scheme Sect. Program
Planning Sect. How to plan, run and evaluate
an activity/meeting Sect. Effective
Assessment Self All Discipline
Control All Discipline Control Sect.
13
Appointment as Assistant Section Leader Awarded
Turks Head Woggle Appointment Solid Colour
Epaulette
Turks Head
Method
Relevant to
Safety in Scouting (incl. Camp
Safety) All Legal Aspects All Medical
Issues All Fundraising All Project
Management Sect Support of the Leader
Self All Representing others Self All
Transfers All Planning a Camp Camp
Program Sect. Storing Maintaining
Equipment All Joint Activity All
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Gilwell
Appointment as Section Leader Awarded Gilwell
Scarf Beads White Appointment Colour
Epaulette
Method
Relevant to
Decision Making Structures All Decision
Making Structures (Kids involvement) Sect. Tea
m management All Delegation Team
Buildings Listening Skills Conflict
Management Motivation Effective
Assessment Managing Change Management
Skills Conducting Meetings PR /
Branding Self All Recruitment Self All
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Gilwell
Appointment as Section Leader Awarded Gilwell
Scarf Beads White Appointment Colour
Epaulette
Method
Relevant to
Social Problems, Crime Prevention Youth
Trends All Gender equality All Sexual
Orientation All Ethnic minorities All Legal
Aspects All The President's Award Self All Go
od Practice in Scouting Leadership All
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Proposed Changeover
Level 1
Pathfinder Support Leader
Level 2
Turks Head Assistant Section Leader
Level 3
Gilwell Section Leader
Level 4
Residential Projects
Weekend Evaluation Camp
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Interim Trainees - Transition Period
Level 1
Personal Training Plan
Turks Head Assistant Section Leader
Level 2
Level 3
Gilwell Section Leader
Personal Training Plan
Level 4
Weekend Evaluation Camp
Project