Adult Leader Training

The Courses

Introduction to Adult Leader Training Course (Stage One Training):

The aim of the IAL course is to introduce new Adult Members to the Aims and Principles of Scouting and to provide them with relevant knowledge and skills necessary to run basic Den, Pack or Troop meetings or accept the role of Scout Group Leader.

The course is available to any adult leader over the age of 18 years, whether they have been invested or not.

After successfully completing the course, the Adult Member can apply for a limited warrant in a role specific to the branch of scouting (Den, Pack, Troop, Rover, SGL / Commissioner) in which they have undergone their training. The limited warrant is valid for 18 months during which time the Adult Member should complete a Warrant course specific to their branch of scouting.

Warrant Training Courses (Stage Two Training):

The aim of the Warrant Course is to prepare adult leaders with the relevant knowledge and skills necessary to perform their various roles. The warrant course is specific to the Scouter’s chosen branch of operation, i.e. either Den, Pack, Troop, Rover or SGL / Commissioner.

The course is available to any invested adult leader who has completed the IAL course.

After successfully completing the course, the Adult Member can apply for a Warrant in a role specific to the branch of scouting (Den, Pack, Troop, Crew, SGL) in which they have undergone their training. The initial warrant is valid for 5 years with options to renew the warrant thereafter. It is recommended that the adult leader completes the Woodbadge course by the time their initial warrant expires.

Wood Badge Training Courses (Stage Three Training):

The aim of the Wood Badge Course is to make Scouters better leaders by teaching advanced leadership skills and by creating a bond and commitment to the Scout movement. The Wood Badge course is specific to the Scouter’s chosen branch of operation, i.e. Den, Pack, Troop, Crew, or SGL/Commissioner.

The course is a combination of theoretical and practical outdoors-based training followed by a Wood Badge ticket, also known as the project phase. By “working the ticket”, participants put their newly gained experience into practice to attain ticket goals aiding the Scouting movement. On successful completion of the course, the Scouter is presented with 2 wooden beads on a leather thong to recognize significant achievement in leadership and direct service to young people.

Water Awareness Course

The aim of the Water Awareness Course is to provide Scouters and senior Scouts with preparative training to incorporate fun and safe water activities into their events. The course discusses safety equipment, the procedures for safe swimming and gives background to analysing the impact of weather on water activities.

On successful completion of the course, the Water Awareness Licence holder will be able to oversee swimming and rafting activities on flat water e.g. small dams and swimming pools (not running rivers).

Committee Members Course

The Aim of the Committee Members Course is to introduce parents and Scouting Unit Leaders to the processes and procedures that pertain to running an effective functional Group.

The course is available to parents or unit leaders who have volunteered and been elected to serve on the Group committee. The various portfolios will be elaborated on more comprehensively. Policies that are relevant to running a group in an honest and transparent way will be explained.

The course contents include:

  • The organization of Scouting
  • The Group Committee in action
  • How to run effective meetings
  • Budgeting and fundraising
  • Scouting- The legal aspects
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Scouts Digital

On successful completion of the course, the committee will be capable of running the Group effectively.

First Aid Training Course

Cub Jungle Background Course

Cub Camping Licence Course

In order for a warranted pack Unit Leader to take cubs camping, they require the Camping Licence.

 

 

 

Meerkat Camping Licence Course

A practical course covering the planning and running of tented family camps for Meerkats. The course includes policy, safety, cooking and activities. After a follow-up monitored camp, attendees obtain a Licence to take Meerkats Camping.

Air Skills Licence Course

Water Charge Licence Course

Mountain Awareness Course

Booking Training

All Adult Leader training is booked via Scouts.Digital.  This is the general management system used for Scouts SA. Click the below link to book your training. Note: You must be LOGGED IN to Scouts.Digital for this link to redirect you to the bookings page.

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What is Moodle?

Moodle is Scouts SA online training platform. If you sign up for an online course, the training material will be offered on this platform.

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Adult Training Team

  • Nimmy Abrahams
  • Graham Bakker
  • Judith Bishop
  • Craig Burchell-Burger
  • Quintin Combrink
  • Sharon Ievers
  • Nicky Jonas
  • Paddy Milner
  • Peter Otzen
  • Shanet Rutgers
  • Peter Statham
  • Jonathan Webb