Training Information

Shropshire Scouts LOVE Adult Training!

Our dedicated Adult Training Team are passionate about delivering a Learner led experience for all our volunteers.

In partnership with your Line Manager and your Team, the Adult Training Team will support you through all your training requirements, so you feel informed, able and confident to fulfil your role.

We operate a validation based training scheme that recognises all our volunteers come to us with a range of experiences and skills which will make their learning experience unique.

Learning Optional, Validation Essential…

The Adult Training Scheme supports all our volunteers, who will all fall into four learner categories:

You can understand the learning requirement for your role by viewing your Personal Learning Plan in Compass. If you are unsure how, speak to your Leadership Team, your GSL / DESC or have a look at the Compass Support Site

Step 1:

Use the Adult’s Personal File knowledge checker to assess your knowledge. You will have picked up a lot by just working within your Section or with your Team.

Adult’s Personal File for Section Leaders

Adult’s Personal File for Managers and Supporters

Adult’s Personal File for Non-Wood Badge Appointments

Adult’s Personal File – Supplementary Modules

Step 2a:

If you feel suitably confident you could validate the Module with your existing knowledge or what you have learnt by volunteering in your role, make arrangements to meet with your Training Adviser. The table below suggests how you may wish to display your knowledge to your TA.

If you are unsure who your Training Adviser is speak to your Group Scout Leader / District Explorer Scout Commissioner or your Local Training Manager.

Step 2b:

If you feel you need more support the following learning methods are available to you:
Courses

Face-to-face Training is a fantastic way to learn not only your subject, but to network with other volunteers, understand their view of the world and share ideas:

Courses can be booked onto here

Alternatively, if time doesn’t allow, or you have a more independent learning style the following learning options are available to you.

eLearning

Workbooks

Alternatively, speak to your Training Adviser to agree a learning method.

When you have completed your learning and have had time to apply it in your role arrange validation with your Training Adviser as per Step 2a.

Safety and Safeguarding

Modules