Adult Leader Training

Training course information for adult leaders in the Counties and Manukau SCOUTS Zones

Scouting uses both formal and informal schemes for training adult leaders. A schedule of courses and dates
may be found by accessing the "Calendar" (see the Home page).

The SCOUTS New Zealand Training Framework
(Formerly called the Wood Badge Training Scheme)

The formal Adult Leaders Training Scheme for Scouting NZ is in four stages.

Stage	Course name	Summary
1	Introductory Training (2 hours)	A presentation by the Group Leader to people who are interested in learning about SCOUTS in the local community. Must be completed before applying for a SCOUTS Warrant authorising you to lead young people.
2	Initial Training (9 hours over 3 to 12 months)	4 courses run at your home or at a local venue that provide leaders with the skills to lead a section in SCOUTS. The focus is on understanding the concepts and methodologies involved in running the weekly meetings.
3	Practical Section Training for programmes (8 + hours)	4 practical hands on courses where the SCOUTS programme methods and skills are demonstrated and practised. Also required is practical First Aid Certificate (additional to the 8 hrs of Scout programme training sessions – may be cross credited from work).
4	Advanced Training	A three day (or 10 night classes) personal development course for leaders wishing to become leaders both in SCOUTS and in the community. Held in Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton and Auckland throughout the year.

Adults who join Scouting as a leader are required to make a commitment to complete the first 3 stages within 18 months of joining the Scout Movement.

Informal training

The informal training is a combination of:

training type evening meetings where new and experienced leaders get the opportunity to help each other,
plus some half or full day practical outdoor type courses that teach the basics of camping, tramping, survival and dozens of other useful practical and social skills that help adults run fun-filled and exciting in and outdoor programmes for young people.
mentoring by a trained leader in the Zone.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Scouting recognises prior learning and will credit topics learned with another organisation. You will be required to:

provide an appropriate certificate.
discuss with a senior trainer what you gained from the course and how you have applied the learning.

Section Specific Training Courses (optional)

Section	Course	Summary
Cub	Step outdoors	A weekend hands on practical course on how to run a Cub camp. Completion is mandatory for Cub Leaders wishing to lead a Cub Camp.
Cub	1 metre deep	A risk management course for Cub and Kea leaders who wish to take their Keas or Cubs canoeing, rafting or swiming.
Scout	Sandford	A leadership course for Scout Patrol Leaders and their assistants as well as the Scout Leader. A full on weekend course that will change the way your troop runs (for the better).
Scout	Cosgrove	A fun but basic outdoor practical skills course for Scouts and Scout Leaders. Teaches camping, cooking, pioneering, survival and other outdoor skills.
Venturer	Cooksey	A one or two day course that teaches a mix of theory and practical leadership skills for Venturer Scouts and Venturer Leaders.
Venturer	Velocity	An introduction to Venturing for new Venturers.
Water Activities	Charge Certificate	A basic coastguard Day Skipper's course supplemented by a one day practical course in handling Sea Scout craft. Mandatory for any leader wishing to hold an activity on the water that involves sailing or rowing.

For more information contact a Zone Leader.