New Adult Training Scheme

Staffordshire County Scouts have a pretty much-unrivalled reputation when it comes to training. This is all down to the excellent character of the training team who work exceptionally hard to make all the courses a success. Don't be put off by the thought of training, the courses are FUN, and you'll get to meet people that you will stay in contact with for years.

There will be no difficult questions for you to answer, no tests at the end of the course, you don't even have to take notes if you don't want to - it's all about participation and learning from those around you.

Why not take the plunge and take the next step in your training... you'll probably enjoy it!!

General Information relating to training:

In July 2004, the New Adult Training scheme began. This is a flexible, modular based system, which gives leaders the opportunity to achieve their learning by different means and at their own pace. For example some adults prefer to go on training courses, whereas others have difficulty giving up weekends and would prefer to learn at home using an e-learning package or from experienced leaders in their District or Group.

After an adult applies to become a leader and is issued with a Provisional Appointment, they will work with a Training Adviser (TA). The TA will help the leader to decide which modules they need to take in order to complete their training and will support them through their training. This acknowledges that some new leaders will already have skills to bring to scouting because of their work or previous time in scouting and avoids unnecessary duplication of training. The provision of a TA is organised by a local co-ordinator known as the Local Training Manager (LTM). The details of which LTM is responsible for each district are given on the front page of this training web site. The LTM is also involved in organising the provision of training opportunities for leaders in their area works with the County Training Manager who has overall responsibility for training of leaders in Staffordshire.

Training is completed within 3 years in the new scheme and also includes an element of ongoing learning (5 hours per year), so that leaders can continue to acquire new skills once they have earned their Wood Badge. The different modules will be delivered in different ways, some through County wide courses (such as modules 16-18 which cover camping/sleepover and practical skills), many by small group teaching at local headquarters, others by e-learning and one to one tuition. TA’s will provide new leaders with details of how the modules can be completed. We feel that leaders will find the new scheme more user-friendly, flexible and tailored to their needs.

How to apply for courses: Fill in the course application form - available from your TA and this site, making sure that you note down the dates of the courses you are applying for. Courses must be attended fully, otherwise they will have to be retaken. Make sure that the form is complete and signed by your TA. The form then needs to be sent to the Training Administrator, Ross Wood, whose details are on the application form. It is also important to get your application form in as early as possible, to ensure that you are not disappointed. If you have any queries about how to apply for courses ask your TA, or if you do not have a TA then contact the LTM for your area.

Cost: The cost of all training courses is included in the annual County levy - the only extra will be any food that is supplied, on a residential course for example. It is also important that you inform Ross if you are unable to attend a course that you are booked on. If you just do not turn up without out a genuine reason, there may be a fee of £5 to cover administration costs, which your Group will have to pay.

If you have any queries about how to apply for training or what training you have to undertake, please speak to your LTM.

Janet Lord - DCC(Adult Support)
Paula Evans - County Training Manager


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