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LEADER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

The Region will run numerous courses through the duration of the year. The courses will be held in various locations across the Region. These will be rotated around the Region on an annual basis. Below is a list of the ones currently on the calendar. The venue of of the courses are detailed against each one.

Getting Started Courses - These are the responsibility of the District. Once you have your provisional warrant your Training Advise or ADC(Adult Training) should be in touch with you to start your training. If no-one gets to touch make contact with your ADC(AT) and they will be able to help you.

First Aid - Every leader must have a current first aid qualification. The minimum requirement is Module 10 - First Response. The Districts will organise these courses. The Regional Training Team will organise some full 4 day First Aid Courses. Details of these are given below.

Scottish Courses - As well as the courses run within the Region, the opportunity also exists for leaders to attend any training course anywhere in Scotland or at Gilwell.

Not sure what the modules are about - have a look at the Module Matrix. It explains which Modules apply to you as a Leader in your specific Role and gives a brief description.

The Training Team have found it necessary to impose a closing date for course applications to enable them to ensure that the necessary level of resources are available for those attending each course. Leaders should send their application and money to arrive at least 4 weeks before the course

Regional Training Newsletter

The Regional Training Team periodically issues a Training Diary. The latest edition is available here.

Applying for a Course

The generic Course Application form for the South West Regional Scout Council Courses can be downloaded on the link below. Print it off, complete the form for the course you wish to undertake and send the form to the Course Director. These can be found against the courses and the addresses are on the form. Please ensure you allow sufficient 4 weeks for the form to arrive before the closing date of the course.

 

COST - Leaders should not have to pay for sourses. The cost should be met by the group or, in some cases, the district. As of 2009/10 districts will be billed for the cost of the course and they will then bill the groups as there is no need to send money with the application.

Download the Training Course Application Form here

Leader Module Training Courses.

Below are details of the current courses that are planned.

Contact your ADC (Adult Training) if you wish further information on these courses.

Don't know who your ADC (Adult Training) is?

Margaret Craik - Assistant Regional Commissioner (Training)

Colour coding for Module Course applicability
All Appointments Section Leaders and Sectional Supporters Managers, Sectional Supporters, Other Supporters Supplementary
01 - 02, 05 - 10 03, 11 - 19 04, 20 - 26 27 - 38
Check out the Module Matrix
Date Course Comments Location Last date for applications to be received.
5th September 2010 Module 25 - Assessing learning. Part of the GSL/Commissioner training requirements. To be confirmed, possibly Thornhill.  

Course now 2 days away.
Applications to Margaret Craik
10th October 2010 Module 5 - Fundamental Values of Scouting.
Module 6 - The Changes in Scouting.

Module 16 - Introduction to Residential Experiences.





this is a revised module to give leaders an overview of the reason for residential experiences for young people and an insight into their organisation and planning. Every leader will need to complete this module as part of their Wood Badge. Having completed this course however will not give leaders the practical skills they need to apply for their Nights Away permit (Module 38) This Module is planned to be run over the 14th/15th May 2011.
57th Scout Hall, Dumfries.  
Deadline for applications now 2 week(s) away.
Applications to Violet Service
30th - 31st October 2010 Module 28 - Facilitating
Module 29 - Presenting
A Course for Trainers To be Confirmed  
Deadline for applications now 5 weeks away.
Applications to Margaret Craik
21st November 2010 Module 7 - Valuing Diversity
Module 14 - Young People Today.
Module 15 - Challenging Behaviour
  Loans Scout Hall  
Deadline for applications now 8 weeks away.
Applications to Annette Waddington
5th December 2010 Module 8 - Skills of leadership
Module 9 - Working with Adults

Module 11 - Administration (section Leaders)
Module 13 - Growing the Movement (Section Leaders)
. Gatehouse of Fleet Scout Hall  
Deadline for applications now 9 weeks away.
Applications to Margaret Craik
30th January 2011 Module 5 - Fundamental Values of Scouting.
Module 6 - The Changes in Scouting.

Module 16 - Introduction to Residential Experiences.
  Loans Scout Hall  

Applications to Iain Mathieson
5th / 6th February 2011 Various Modules - to be confirmed The first of two pilot week-end courses - programme to be finalised Arran  

Applications to John Hopkins
27th February 2011 Module 7 - Valuing Diversity
Module 14 - Young People Today.
Module 15 - Challenging Behaviour
  57th Scout Hall, Dumfries.  

Applications to Ian Mitchell
27th March 2011 Module 8 - Skills of leadership
Module 9 - Working with Adults

Module 11 - Administration (section Leaders)
Module 13 - Growing the Movement (Section Leaders)
. Loans Scout Hall  

Applications to Annette Waddington
14th/15th May 2011 Module 38 - Skills for Residential Experiences. Previously known as Nights Away and results in a Nights Away Permit on successful completion. Kirkdale Port  

Applications to Margaret Craik
5th June 2011 Module 17 - Activities Outdoors
Module 18 - Practical Skills
Module 19 - International
. Culzean  

Applications to Iain Mathieson
2nd - 4th September 2011 Various Modules - to be confirmed The second of two pilot week-end courses - programme to be finalised To be confirmed  

Applications to Annette Waddington

Activity Authorisations

Lochgoilhead are offering Hill walking assessment courses ( single day) and a Single Pitch and Abseilling assessment (Single day).

See Scottish Scout News

Assessment applications must be lodged with DC's prior to making arrangement with Lochgoilhead.

Assessments are also available from Glenmore Lodge at Aviemore, Auchengillian, Bonaly and Meggerine. Check with your DC and/or the Region Activity Advisor before committing to these courses.


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