Modules

All adults in Scouting contribute a valuable range of skills and experiences, gained through their family, work or social activities.  However, in order to fulfill the job needs of each individual in Scouting today, whether Warranted or not, the Scout Association has an Adult Training Scheme, offering a total of some 36 modules. Training is any learning activity that helps an individual to gain skills, knowledge and values. The most beneficial training is that which helps the adult to fulfil their Scouting role more easily and more enjoyably.

Adults complete only those modules appropriate to their role, and the scheme recognises prior learning, experience and existing knowledge of adults. It is not necessary for adults to complete  a training module if they can clearly show that they are able to meet the core requirements of the particular module. Training opportunities are not restricted to traditional classes or workshops, and many are able to be completed by distance learning – by watching videos, downloading workbooks, or completing online modules. Costs involved in attending training classes and workshops put on by the County are borne by the County.  Prior approval is needed from the County for cost reimbursements for any class, course or workshop not organised by the County.

Link to modules, descriptions and training aids

All adults accepting a Warrant are required, within a period of up to three years,
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, but may do so if they wish. They are required however, to complete at least two specific modules (Module 1, Essential Information and Modules 3 or 4, Tools For The Job).  All other Appointments must complete Module 1 as a minimum, and depending on the role, perhaps further modules.  A Wood Badge is not available for these Appointments.

Module 1, Essential Information provides the information necessary for all adults new to Scouting. Specifically it covers the Fundamentals of The Scout Association, its Child Protection Policy, safety in Scouting and how and where to obtain help and advice. Modules 3 and 4, Tools for the Job are intended to provide the skills and understanding necessary for an adult to undertake a role in their first few months in Scouting. It is likely that these modules will involve both face-to-face delivery and the attendance and participation in role based activities. There are two Tools
for the Job modules, one for Section Leaders (Module 3) and one for managers (Module 4). Depending on their role, learners will complete one or the other.

Additionally, all adults working with young people are required to undertake first aid training to a minimum standard of 'First Response'.

The Scout Association uses a method known as validation to ensure that the learner has firmly grasped the core of each topic and that an individual’s ability to use a skill in practice is confirmed. All modules required for a particular Appointment must be validated regardless of whether the skills have been gained by previous experience or by planned learning.

Your Group Scout Leader (GSL) or Group Chairman will help put you in touch with District and County adults who will be able to guide you through the training process, but in the meantime :

The various training modules that comprise the scheme may be viewed or downloaded at

http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/support/training/matrix.pdf

The County Training Diary may be viewed at

http://www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/diary/index.php?action=select&section=modules