For the past months, the Training & Programme Department has been steadily working on the new format of adult leadership courses. After months of intense preparation by the Core Team, the first course in the new format commenced in November 2006.

The first course in the new Adult Leadership Training Programme catered for adults who had previously undergone training and were awaiting the final phase of the Woodbadge course. It was only fair that as they had already been in the system, they would be the first intake. After an absence of three years they have the opportunity of completing the course and finally attaining their Woodbadge.

Advanced Adult Leadership Course
The first AALC is now nearing the end. Starting in November and with a mini break over the festive period, this course consisted of eighteen modules spread out over eight Mondays. The new format of the course content and its presentation has been very well received by the thirty-eight participants.

Getting Started
In the month of December 2006, the “Getting Started” training fact sheets were sent to all GSLs. The GSLs must now distribute these fact sheets to all the new Scouters working in their respective Sections to help them get started on the road to receiving training relevant to their position and responsibilities.

It is imperative that all new Scouters complete the Training Workbook and Course Application Form and send these to the Training Department.

At the same time, in order to regularise their position within the Association all new Scouters must complete and send the Appointment Form applying for an appointment of ‘Support Leader’ at IHQ. For ease of reference this Appointment Form has also been included with the package sent and must be forwarded to the Training & Programme Department along with the Training Workbook and Application Form.

Pathfinder
Before a new Scouter Trainee applies to attend the Pathfinder Course, he/she must have been working with their respective section for at least six months. Moreover, all Scouter Trainees must have completed the Getting Started phase.

Basic Course
All Scouters who have attended up to Level 2 of the previous Adult Training System are eligible to attend the next intake for the Basic Course.

Scouters are asked to complete their Training Workbook and forward this by email to the Training Department as early as possible. On receipt, an application form for the next intake will be sent out for completion.

All trainees who are working with their respective sections must have a valid First Aid Certificate and if possible a Food Handling Certificate.

Since the start of the new Adult Training Scheme, a new structure has been introduced. This consists of attending modules according to your personal needs. It is therefore very important that your Training Workbook is correctly completed and validated to ensure that one does not attend modules needlessly.

Following receipt of your Training Workbook a Training Advisor will be appointed to help to co-ordinate your training programme.