Adult Training Scheme Overview
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Introduction
The Scout Association is a voluntary movement dedicated to the development of young people between the ages of 6 and 25. Each week over 100,000 adult volunteers, in a variety of roles throughout the UK, help Scouting to achieve its aim. The Scout Association’s primary purpose is the development of young people, it also seeks to offer personal development opportunities to adults, both within their Scouting role and as individuals. The Adult Training Scheme is one means by which adults in Scouting can be supported in their chosen role. It is also a means by which personal development needs can be met.
All adults accepting a Warrant are, within a period of up to three years, obliged to show that they have the defined skills for the role. In doing so they can be awarded a Wood Badge. Sectional Assistants are not obliged to complete a Wood Badge, but may do so if they wish. They must, however, complete at least two specific modules (Module 01, Essential Information and Module 03, Tools For the Job – Section Leaders or Module 04, Tools For the Job – Managers).
To help individuals through the process of gaining a Wood Badge, they will be linked with one or more Training Advisers. These are responsible for helping adults match their existing skills with those of their new role, for identifying skills gaps, for agreeing plans for gaining the required skills and for confirming that those skills have been successfully gained.
All other Appointments must complete Module 01, Essential Information and, depending on the Appointment, another specific module. The additional specific module varies according to role and is required to ensure that an adult has all the skills they require to carry out their job effectively. A Wood Badge is not available for these Appointments.
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