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

All adult members will be able to follow the Scout Association’s 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. Objectives

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

Getting StartedWelcoming Information Pack Personal Job Description & Individual Training Plan (Identifying qualifications) PathfinderIncludes 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 Turk’s HeadIncludes the core modules for becoming an Adult Leader and an in-depth understanding of programme planning, implementation and evaluation GilwellIncludes administrative modules and specific needs The New Training Milestones

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 Comments and feedback from leaders and current trainees Why was there a need for change?

Duration comparisons Current System Proposed System Approx. 97 hours Includes Camping Skills Excludes First Aid & a compulsory external course 39 hours Includes Camping Skills Excludes First Aid & Food Handling Courses

1) Camping Skills Course (13 Sessions + Weekend) 2) First Aid Course 3) External Course Duration comparisons explained 16 hours ‘Pathfinder’ ‘Support Leader’ ‘Turk’s Head’ ‘Assistant Section Leader’ ‘Gilwell’ ‘Section Leader’ First Aid Course & Food Handling Course Weekend Camp Evaluation Level 1 Initial Training ‘Acting Leader’ Level 3 Basic Training ‘Assistant Section Leader’ Level 4 ‘Section Leader’ Level 2 Introductory Training 1) 15 hours + weekend camp 32 hours + residential Weekend 5 hours 15 hours Project 4 hours 19 hours 30 hours 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) Proposed Training SchemeExisting Training Scheme

The Milestones Explained The New Training Programme

Getting Started Scouting - Why/ World/ MaltaSelfAll Purpose, Principles & MethodsSelfAll Job DescriptionSelfAll Training StructureSelfAll MethodRelevant to ‘Self ’ indicates training by reading provided material and assessed via a home questionnaire Registered Leader

Pathfinder Scouting - Why, World, MaltaSelf All Purpose, Principles & MethodsSelf All PORSelf All SAM Structure - Group upSelf All ResponsibilitySelfAll Program IdeasSelfSect. Record keepingSelfAll Protocols - ceremonies, flags etcSelfAll Camp HygieneSelfAll Camping EquipmentSelfAll Nutrition at Camp / plan a menuSelfAll Attend a Joint ActivityAll Basic Scouting SkillsSect. Attend a Hike a Night Hike & a Weekend CampAll MethodRelevant to Appointment as Recognised Leader ‘Sect.’ indicates trainees attend topic relevant to their section Part 1

Child ProtectionAll Effective Communication & How to instructAll Fun & SafetyAllcontinuesPathfinder Appointment as Support Leader Orange Epaulette MethodRelevant to Part 2

Turk’s Head Needs of Young PeopleAll Integrating Special Needs / Inclusive ScoutingAll Spiritual Dimension/DevelopmentAll Progressive Training SchemeSect. Program PlanningSect. How to plan, run and evaluate an activity/meetingSect. Effective AssessmentSelfAll Discipline & ControlAll Discipline & ControlSect. Appointment as Assistant Section Leader Awarded: Turk’s Head Woggle Appointment Solid Colour Epaulette MethodRelevant tocontinues

Safety in Scouting (incl. Camp Safety)All Legal AspectsAll Medical IssuesAll FundraisingAll Project ManagementSect Support of the Leader Self All Representing othersSelfAll TransfersAll Planning a Camp & Camp ProgramSect. Storing & Maintaining EquipmentAll Joint ActivityAll Turk’s Head MethodRelevant to Appointment as Assistant Section Leader Awarded: Turk’s Head Woggle Appointment Solid Colour Epaulette

Gilwell Decision Making StructuresAll Decision Making Structures (Kids involvement)Sect. Team managementAll DelegationTeam Buildings Listening SkillsConflict Management MotivationEffective Assessment Managing ChangeManagement Skills Conducting Meetings PR / BrandingSelf All RecruitmentSelf All Appointment as Section Leader Awarded: Gilwell Scarf & Beads White & Appointment Colour Epaulettecontinues MethodRelevant to

Social Problems, Crime Prevention & Youth TrendsAll Gender equalityAll Sexual OrientationAll Ethnic minoritiesAll Legal AspectsAll The President's AwardSelfAll Good Practice in Scouting & LeadershipAll Gilwell MethodRelevant to Appointment as Section Leader Awarded: Gilwell Scarf & Beads White & Appointment Colour Epaulette

Level 1 Level 2 Level 4 Level 3 Residential & Projects ‘Turk’s Head’ Assistant Section Leader ‘Gilwell’ Section Leader Weekend Evaluation Camp Proposed Changeover Proposed Changeover ‘Pathfinder’ Support Leader

Interim Trainees - Transition Period Level 1 Level 2 Level 4 Level 3 Project ‘Turk’s Head’ Assistant Section Leader Personal Training Plan ‘Gilwell’ Section Leader Weekend Evaluation Camp Personal Training Plan