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Scouting Ireland

Woodbadge Training Scheme

2004

We also have a revised training

scheme for Group Leaders…

We are guided by Scouting

Ireland’s Fundamentals

We have a revised training scheme for

Scouters…

The new scheme has a number of benefits…

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We have the Scout Method…

The aim of Scouting Ireland is to encourage physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development of young people so that they may achieve their full potential and, as responsible citizens, to improve society.

Scouting Ireland achieves its aim through a system of self-improvement, known as the Scout Method, the principal elements of which are:

• Voluntary membership of a group which, guided by adults, is increasingly self-governing in its successive age groups.

• Commitment to a code of living as expressed in the Promise & Law, the meaning of which is expanded as the member grows towards maturity.

• The provision of a wide range of attractive, constructive and challenging activities, including opportunities for adventure and exploration both indoors and outdoors.

• The provision for opportunities for leadership and responsibility.• Learning by doing.• Encouragement of activity in small groups.• An award scheme, which encourages participation in its full range of activities and

provides recognition of individual and group achievements.

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And some Principles…

The principles of Scouting Ireland are enshrined in the Scout Promise and Law and they include:

• Adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to the faith that expresses them and acceptance of the duties resulting there from.

• Loyalty to one’s community in harmony with the promotion of peace, understanding and co-operation.

• Responsibility for the development of one’s self.• Participation in the development of society with recognition

and respect for the dignity of one’s fellow beings and for the integrity of the natural world.

• Use of a method of progressive self-education, known as the Scout Method, comprising programmes adapted to the various age groups.

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Our Commitment to Youth … 1 …

Scouting is a journey of discovery.

During your journey with us you will:

• Learn more about yourself, your abilities and what you believe in• Make friends and visit new places• Learn to love and enjoy the out of doors• Take part in adventurous activities that challenge you mentally

and physically, and help you realise your potential• Learn life skills, teamwork and leadership• Learn about your community, and the World, and what you can

do to make it a better place• Make good friends and have a lot of fun

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Our Commitment to Youth … 2 …

You are expected to:

• Accept responsibility for your decisions and your actions • Speak your mind honestly, always considering the opinions and

feelings of others• Listen to others and try to understand their point of view• Keep your promises and honour your commitments• Take care of yourself and ensure the others in your team stay

safe• Take pride in yourself and do your best at all times • Try to live by the Scout Promise & Law

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Our Commitment to Youth … 3 …

We give you this commitment:

• Your views and opinions will be listened to & respected

• We will help you to plan your own journey with us at your own pace

• In the course of this journey your efforts will be supported

• You will have a say in how the organisation is run

• Your safety and welfare will be our uppermost priority

• Your endeavours & contribution will be recognised along the way

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WelcomeTo

Scouting

ScoutingFundamentals

Section Essentials• Beaver• Cub• Troop• Venturing

First Aid Certificate

Section Overnights• Slumber Nights• Pack Holidays• Troop Camps• Venturing Expeditions• Intermed. Charge Cert

Section Skills• Beaver• Cub• Troop• Venturing

Scouting Leadership

Sea Scouting

WoodbadgeProject

WoodbadgeAssessment

Woodbadge Scheme forSection Scouters

Woodbadge Project can be chosen at any stage after the Scouting Fundamenatls

Scouter must have attended the appropriateSection Essentials before attending this course.

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Required when an adult first applies to become a Scouter

Required when an adult first starts work as a Scouter

Required when an adult first starts working with a specific Age Range

Must be current at time of Woodbadge Assessment

Required when a Scouter first starts working with a programme section which delivers Water Activities

Skills may be validated in any sequence, a specific amount required in order to qualify for the Woodbadge

Holders of an Intermediate Charge Certificate need not complete Section overnights to qualify for the Woodbadge

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• Meet your Group Leader

• Visit a Section

• Discuss the responsibilities of Leadership

• Agree a level of commitment

• Agree your role and book your next training course

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Welcome to Scouting

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Topics covered:

• The Group Council

• Child Protection

• Record Keeping

• The Scout Method

• Scout Law and Promise

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Section Essentials

Topics covered:

• The Award Scheme

• The Scout Method in Action

• Programme Planning

• Planning a Section Meeting

• Out of Doors

• Links to other Sections

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Section Overnights

A course per Age Range:

• Slumber Nights

• Pack Holidays

• Annual Camps

• Venturing Expeditions

Option to substitute a Basic Charge Certificate

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Scouting Skills

Features:

• Delivered at County and/or Provincial Level

• Current knowledge level is validated

• Instruction is provided if required

• A specific level of Skills is required for the Woodbadge

• Acknowledging continuous Skills development

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Scouting Leadership

Topics covered:

• Getting the Balance Right

• Leadership

• Teamwork

• Young People

• Living the Promise and Law

• Working with People

• Meetings

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Sea Scout Module

Topics covered:

• Sea Scout Award Scheme

• Running a Sea Scout Troop

• Introduction to the Boating Guidelines

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Induction Briefing

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• Special Needs

• Public Relations• Presentation Skills• Scouting Skills• Safety• Programme• Evaluation• Bring a Group abroad

First Aid Certificate

Optional Modules

WoodbadgeProject

Woodbadge Assessment

Mandatory Modules

Group Finance

People

Managing Quality

Overcoming the Odds *

Scouting Leadership

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Woodbadge Scheme forGroup Leaders

Required when an adult first applies to become a Group Leader

Required if not previously completed

Must be current at time of Woodbadge Assessment

Must complete all four,may be completed in any sequence

*The Woodbadge Project is chosen during “Overcoming the Odds”

Must complete any two, may be completed in any sequence

Required if not previously completed

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Group Leader Induction

Topics covered:

• The job of a Group Leader

• GL’s role in Appointments

• Adminisatration

• Code of Good Practice

• Information Pack

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Group Leader - Core Training Modules

Must complete all four:

• Group Finance

• People

• Managing Quality

• Overcoming the Odds

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Group Leader - Training Optional Modules

Must complete at least two:

• Special Needs

• Public Relations

• Presentation Skills

• Safety

• Programme Evaluation

• Bringing the Group Abroad

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SchemeEquivalencies

Benefits of New Training Scheme

Benefits include:

• Delivered locally

• Can be undertaken in bite sized chunks

• Can be undertaken in Programme Planning

• A lot of flexibility on sequence

• Don’t have to repeat topics on change of role

• Provides for the recognition of ongoing learning

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Previous training still counts Table of equivalence

Cumann Gasóga na hÉireann / Scouting Ireland S.A.I.

Gasóga na hÉireann / Scouting Ireland

Gasogá Catoilicí na hÉireann / Scouting Ireland (CSI)

Level 1 Welcome to Scouting InductionLevel 2 Scouting Fundamentals

Scouting Essentials Scouting in Action

Level 3 First Aid Certificate -Level 4 Section Overnights

Section Skills Sea Scouting Module

Programme Skills

Level 5 Scouting Leadership You the Leader