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).