Leader Appointments and Training
This section is intended to give you a brief idea of the appointments process and training required as part of an adults commitment to becoming a member of the Movement.
The purpose of the appointment process is to ensure that all those adults that the Movement accepts as volunteers:
a) are fit and proper persons to volunteer with The Scout Association;
b) are appropriate for the roles they are undertaking; and
c) fully accept the responsibilities of the roles and, where appropriate, the responsibilities of membership of The Scout Association.
The appointment process must be run so that:
a) the applicant feels welcomed and not threatened by the appointment process;
b) the applicant is kept informed of progress through the appointment process;
c) the Association has robust assurance of appointing only appropriate people; and
d) the applicant takes a role that is appropriate to his/her skills, knowledge and attitude.
There are four stages in the appointment process.
a) Application
b) Approval
c) Appointment
d) Induction
More information on the appointment process can be found at http://www.scouts.org.uk/appointment
In addition to the appointment process, there are also a number of training obligations which must be completed.
In order for a provisional warrant to become a full warrant, the Getting started training must be completed and there is usually a 5 month period in which to complete this. In exceptional circumstances one extension to the provisional warrant may be given. The West Mercia county training team run a number of Getting Started courses over the year, usually every couple of months, thus giving you ample opportunity in which to complete this stage.
Once the Getting Started training has been completed, you should apply to get onto a Wood badge Direct Course. This course consists on 9 sessions spread over an 18 month period during which the modules required for your role will be validated. Where appropriate, you will be advised of further training courses in order to aid your module validation.
At the end of the Wood badge Direct course you will be recommended for the award of the Wood badge, which is the symbol of having completed your training.
A further obligation within the training process is that all Members are required to complete a minimum of 5 hours training each year.
More information concerning training dates within the West Mercia County can be found at http://www.westmerciascoutcounty.org.uk/diary.html or by contacting the County Training manager whose address can be found at http://www.westmerciascoutcounty.org.uk/countycontacts.html
