The Courses
Introduction to Adult Leader Training (Stage One Training):
The aim of the course is to introduce new Adult Members to the Aims and Principles of Scouting and to provide them with relevant knowledge and skills necessary to run basic Den, Pack or Troop meetings or accept the role of Scout Group Leader.
The course is available to any adult leader over the age of 18 years, whether they have been invested or not.
After successfully completing the course, the Adult Member can apply for a limited warrant in a role specific to the branch of scouting (Den, Pack, Troop, Rover, SGL) in which they have undergone their training. The limited warrant is valid for 18 months during which time the Adult Member should complete a Warrant course specific to their branch of scouting.
Warrant Course Training (Stage Two Training):
The aim of the Warrant Course is to prepare adult leaders with the relevant knowledge and skills necessary to perform their various roles. The warrant course is specific to the scouter’s chosen branch of operation, i.e., either Den, Pack, Troop, Rover or SGL.
The course is available to any invested adult leader who has completed the IAL course.
After successfully completing the course, the Adult Member can apply for a Warrant in a role specific to the branch of scouting (Den, Pack, Troop, Rover, SGL) in which they have undergone their training. The initial warrant is valid for 5 years with options to renew the warrant thereafter. It is recommended that the adult leader completes the Woodbadge course by the time their initial warrant expires.
Wood Badge Training (Stage Three Training):
The aim of the Wood Badge Course is to make Scouters better leaders by teaching advanced leadership skills and by creating a bond and commitment to the Scout movement. The Wood Badge course is specific to the scouter’s chosen branch of operation, i.e., either Den, Pack, Troop, Rover or SGL.
The course is a combination of theoretical and practical outdoors-based training followed by a Wood Badge ticket, also known as the project phase. By “working the ticket”, participants put their newly gained experience into practice to attain ticket goals aiding the Scouting movement. On successful completion of the course, the scouter is presented with 2 wooden beads on a leather thong to recognise significant achievement in leadership and direct service to young people.
The course is available to any warranted adult leader who has completed their Stage two training and has had at least 18 months experience in their chosen branch of scouting (Den, Pack, Troop, Rover, SGL).
Water Awareness Courses:
The aim of the Water Awareness Course is to provide Scouters and senior Scouts with preparative training to incorporate fun and safe water activities into their events. The course discusses safety equipment, the procedures for safe swimming and gives background to analysing the impact of weather on water activities.
On successful completion of the course, the Water Awareness Badge holder will be able to oversee swimming and rafting activities on flat water eg. Small dams and swimming pools (not running rivers).
Committee Members courses
The Aim of the Committee Members Course is to introduce parents and Scouting Unit Leaders to the processes and procedures that pertain to running an effective functional Group.
The course is available to parents/Unit heads who have volunteered and elected to serve on the Groups committee. The various portfolios that have been filled will be elaborated on more comprehensively. Policies that are relevant to running a group in an honest and transparent way will be explained.
Some of the outcomes are:
- The organisation of Scouting
- The Group Committee in action
- How to run effective meetings
- Budgeting and fundraising
- Scouting- The legal aspects
- Annual General Meeting
- Scouts Digital
On successful completion of the course, the committee will be capable of running the Group effectively.
Dialogue for Peace:
Dialogue for Peace is an exciting programme developed in partnership with KAICIID. We learn to find similarities unnoticed before, and even come to respect and sometimes appreciate differences. Through dialogue, we come together as human beings first to find inclusive solutions to the challenges we face today.
The Dialogue for Peace programme invites Scouts to discover how they can incorporate dialogue into their everyday lives. This training will upskill in Dialogue skills and help you train others in these skills, as well as incorporate them in your life and scout activities.
Find out more information about the programme at: https://www.scout.org/dialogue4peace
Additional Skills Courses:
Other courses are also offered to improve the skills of Adult Leaders. These courses include, but are not limited to:
- Cub camping licenses
- Water and Air charge licenses
- First Aid courses
- Committee member courses
- Advanced Pioneering courses
- Training on the Scouts.Digital online management platform
Booking Training
All Adult Leader training is booked via Scouts.Digital. This is the general management system used for Scouting in Gauteng. Click the below link to book your training. Note: You must be LOGGED IN to Scouts.Digital for this link to redirect you to the bookings page.
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What is Moodle?
Moodle is Scouts Gauteng’s online training platform. If you sign up for an online course, the training material will be offered on this platform.
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2024 Adult Leader training courses:
Introduction to Adult Leadership
Where: Course dependent
2024 Upcoming courses:
– 27 Jan, 10/11 Feb | CD: Neil Marshall | Cost: R600 (DSD Course)
– 23 Feb, 23 March | CD: Carl Nitzsche | Cost: R180 (Online)
– 11 May, 25/26 May | CD: Yvette Baker | Cost: R200 (Weekend)
– 25 July, 24 Aug | CD: Robin Ellis | Cost: R180 (Online)
– 14 Sept, 28/29 Sept | CD: Peter Bellingham | Cost: R200 (Weekend)
Who: All new Scouters who have submitted an AAM forrm, with references checked by Region.
Register for these courses via Scouts.Digital
Meerkat Warrant Courses
Where: Gilwell Scout Center
2024 Upcoming courses:
– 5 Sept, 5 Oct | CD: Rochelle Booyens
Cost: R720
Who: Invested Adults who have completed the IAL course.
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Cub Warrant Courses
Where: Course dependent
2024 Upcoming courses:
– 17/18 Feb, 9/10 March | CD: Joy Hutchinson
– 14/15 Sept, 28/29 Sept| CD: Jeanette Angus
Cost: R1,120
Who: Invested Adults who have completed the IAL course.
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Scout Warrant Courses
Where: Course dependent
2024 Upcoming courses:
– 2 Mar, 23/24 Mar, 6/7 April | CD: Ryan De Jager
– 14 Sept, 5/6 Oct, 19/20 Oct | CD: Gareth Watt
Cost: R1,170
Who: Invested Adults who have completed the IAL course.
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Rover Leadership Warrant Course
Where: Course Dependent
2024 Upcoming courses:
– 15 Feb, 9 Mar | CD: Dawn Ledbitter | Cost: R150
– 23/24 Nov | CD: Dawn Ledbitter | Cost: R240
Who: Invested Rovers or Scouters who have completed the IAL course.
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SGL Warrant Course
Where: Gilwell Scout Center
2024 Upcoming courses:
– 18 July, 24 August | CD: Mike Weeks
Cost: R480
Who: Invested Adults who have completed the IAL course.
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Combined Woodbadge
Where: TBA
When: 2/3 November
CD: Rochelle Booyens
Cost: R700
Who: Uniformed Scouters who have a Warrant and at least 18 months’ experience under said warrant.
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Air Skills License Courses
Where: TBA
2024 Upcoming courses:
– 13 April
– 17 August
Cost: R100
Who: Any Scout or Scouter older than 14.5 years
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Water Awareness Courses
Where: Online
Course Director: Gareth Watt
2024 Upcoming courses:
– 3 February
– 2 March
– 30 March
– 4 May
– 1 June
– 29 June
– 3 August
– 31 August
– 5 October
– 2 November
Cost: R150
Who: Any Scout or Scouter older than 14.5 years
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Water Skills Courses
Where: TBA
2024 Upcoming courses:
– Sailing Skills: 5 May | CD: Andrew Arthur | Cost: R250
– River Skills: 2 November | CD: Gareth Watt | R150
Who: Any Scout or Scouter older than 14.5 years
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Water Charge License Courses
Where: TBA
2024 Upcoming courses:
– Flat Water Canoe: 9/10 March | CD: Gareth Watt
– Cost: R500
– Sailing/Oars Theory: 20 July | CD: Andrew Arthur
– Cost: R120
– Oars Practical: 31 August | CD: Andrew Arthur
– Cost: R150
– Sailing Practical: 1 September | CD: Andrew Arthur
– Cost: R280
Who: Any Scout or Scouter older than 14.5 years and holds a Water Awareness certificate.
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Committee Members courses
Where: TBA
2024 Upcoming courses:
– Committee Members course: 3 Feb | CD: Dave Osmond | Cost: R160
– Treasurer’s course: 4 May | CD: Dave Osmond | Cost: R160
Who: Any Group committee members or Treasurers
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