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Training Module Matrix

The adult training scheme includes modules, learning units and skills courses. Adults complete only the training which is appropriate to their role.

The Adult Training Module Matrix shown below provides a summary of all the learning that makes up the adult training scheme. If you would like to see the minimum requirements for your role, select the role(s) below that best represent your Scouting duties.

Scout Role(s):

Getting Started

To be completed within 5 months of appointment

Module	Aim	Methods
Personal Learning Plan (2)	To create a plan for an individual’s learning based on the requirements of the job and taking into account the individual’s needs	One to one Workbook
Essential Information (1) More Information	To provide all adults in Scouting with the essential information needed to get started in their role.	Course E-learning One to one Small group
General Data Protection Regulations More Information	To provide all adults in Scouting with an understanding of what the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) means for them, their Scout Group, District and County and how to effectively align with it.	E-learning
Safety More Information	To revisit the rules, guidance and responsibilities related to safety in Scouting. This module should be completed every five years.	Course E-learning
Safeguarding More Information	To revisit the rules, guidance and responsibilities related to safeguarding in Scouting. This module should be completed every five years.	Course E-learning
Trustee Introduction More Information	To provide the Charity or managing Trustees with information on their legal responsibilities and current regulations.	E-learning
Tools for the Role (Section Leaders) (3) More Information	To provide the basic information on the individual’s role or area of responsibility and some practical help to get the individual started in the role.	Course E-learning One to one Small group
Tools for the Role (Managers and Supporters) (4) More Information	To provide key information about the individual’s role, areas of responsibility and where they can find further information and support.	Course E-learning One to one Small group

Training For All Appointments

Module	Aim	Methods
Delivering a Quality Programme (12a) More Information	To provide Leaders, Managers and Supporters with information about how to deliver quality Scouting to young people, and how we ensure it meets their needs. This module is recommended as a priority.	Course E-learning One to one Small group
Fundamentals of Scouting (5) More Information	To explore the Fundamentals of Scouting and the Religious Policy, and their relationship with delivering a quality Programme for young people.	Course E-learning One to one Small group
Scouting for All (7) More Information	To provide an introduction to equal opportunities and practical advice about how to make Scouting inclusive for all.	Course One to one Small group Workbook
Administration (11) More Information	To provide information and best practice on how to manage administrative tasks in Scouting, including responsibilities relating to the Data Protection Act/GDPR, record keeping, finances and insurance requirements.	Course One to one Small group Workbook
First Aid (10) More Information	To cover the skills and knowledge necessary to enable adults to manage an incident and provide basic first aid. This module should be completed every three years.	Course

Section Leaders and Section Supporters

The Programme

Module	Aim	Methods
Programme Planning (12b) More Information	To provide Section Leaders with an opportunity to plan and review a sectional programme, using a variety of methods to generate programme ideas.	Course One to one Small group
Running Safe Activities (17) More Information	To enable adults to plan and run exciting, safe and developmental activities for the young people in their section.	Course One to one Small group Workbook
Practical Skills (18) More Information	To enable adults to gain and develop practical skills for the benefit of young people in their section.	Course Small group
Introduction to Residential Experiences (16) More Information	To enable Section Leaders and supporters who may support residential experiences for young people, to understand the purpose that residential experiences play in Scouting.	Course One to one Small group
International (19) More Information	To provide adults with an international focus appropriate to their section and understand the global nature of Scouting.	Course One to one Small group

The People

Module	Aim	Methods
Supporting Young People (14) More Information	To enable adults to understand and meet the needs of young people and create a supportive environment.	Course One to one Small group Workbook
Promoting Positive Behaviour (15) More Information	To enable adults to promote positive behaviour and appropriately manage challenging behaviour in their section.	Course One to one Small group Workbook
Growing the Section (13) More Information	To cover ways in which an adult volunteer can work with their line manager and others to plan and contribute to the growth of their Section and/or Group.	Course One to one Small group Workbook
Working with Adults (9) More Information	To cover some key skills required to work effectively as a team, including communication, listening skills, decision-making structures and effectively representing others.	Course Small group
Skills of Leadership (8) More Information	To cover the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to be an effective leader, including leadership styles, action-centred leadership and developing leadership skills in others.	Course One to one Small group

Managers and Supporters

Core Skills Areas

Independent Learning

Skills Courses

	Methods: e-learning, videos and learning guides, workbooks, information sheets.	Skills of Management Course More Info	Achieving Growth Course More Info	Meeting the Challenges Course More Info
Managing Your Time and Personal Skills More Information	Managine Time and Personal Skills
Achieving Results More Information	Building Effective Teams
	Project Management
	Getting the Word Out
Providing Direction More Information	Planning for Growth
	Leading Local Scouting
Working with People More Information	Finding, Appointing and Welcoming Volunteers
	Keeping, Developing and Managing Volunteers
	Safeguarding
	Dealing with Difficult Situations
	Supporting the Adult Training Scheme
Enabling Change More Information	Enabling change
Using Resources More Information	Financial and Physical Resources
	Executive Committees and Being a Trustee
	Decision Making
Safety For Managers and Supporters More Information	Safety for Managers and Supporters

Mandatory Ongoing Learning

Renew Every 3 Years

Module	Aim	Methods
Safety More Information	To revisit the rules, guidance and responsibilities related to safety in Scouting. This module should be completed every five years.	Course E-learning
Safeguarding More Information	To revisit the rules, guidance and responsibilities related to safeguarding in Scouting. This module should be completed every five years.	Course E-learning
First Aid (10) More Information	To cover the skills and knowledge necessary to enable adults to manage an incident and provide basic first aid. This module should be completed every three years.	Course

Supplementary Modules

Module	Aim	Methods
Assessing Learning (25) More Information	To provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to effectively support, validate and assess adults in the Adult Training Scheme, the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme, Nights Away Permit Scheme and the Scout Show National Recognition Scheme.	Course One to one Small group Workbook
Instructing Practical (27) More Information	To provide the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to instruct practical skills.	Course One to one Small group
Facilitating (28) More Information	To provide the skills, knowledge and attitudes to facilitate individuals and small groups.	Course One to one Small group
Presenting (29) More Information	To provide the skills, knowledge and attitudes to make effective presentations.	Course One to one Small group
Supporting Local Learning (30) More Information	To provide the skills, knowledge and attitudes for Local Training Managers to co-ordinate the learning plans of individuals to produce a programme of learning.	Course One to one Small group
Planning a Learning Experience (31) More Information	To provide the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to research and design training experiences.	Course One to one Small group
Delivering a Learning Experience (32) More Information	To provide the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to plan, prepare and run a training experience.	Course One to one Small group
Planning a Learning Provision (33) More Information	To provide the skills, knowledge and attitudes to enable training managers to plan to meet the learning needs of an area.	Course One to one Small group Workbook
Managing a Learning Provision (34) More Information	To provide the skills, knowledge and attitudes to enable County Training Managers to manage the learning provision for their area.	Course One to one Small group Workbook
Additional Needs (36) More Information	To provide information, support and resources for those working with young people with additional needs. Training resources for this module are currently under review. For advice on delivering this module, please contact diversity.inclusion@scouts.org.uk.	Course One to one Small group
Advising on Adult Appointments (37) More Information	To enable an adult to participate fully as a member of the Appointments Advisory Committee.	Course One to one Small group Workbook
Skills for Residential Experience (38) More Information	To enable adults to acquire the appropriate skills to plan and run successful residential experiences for the young people in their section.	Course One to one Small group
Mentoring and Coaching (39) More Information	To enable adults to effectively mentor and coach both adults and young people for successful talent management/ succession planning.	Course One to one Small group

NB. Your Training Adviser may suggest additional modules, based on local policy, your specific role or circumstances.

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