This informal course is intended for all new adult members within the County and will last for one evening, run every other month. The course is an enhanced getting started that will seek to offer an exciting introduction to new adults and springboard both their membership to the movement and their training needs.

Pre-requisite(s): Provisional Appointment
Duration: One Evening

This full day course is intended for all new Beaver Scout, Cub Scout, Scout or Explorer Scout Leaders; or leaders who are moving between Sections. The course offers essential information on being a member of a Section Leadership Team as well as essential Section specific training.

Pre-requisite(s): Getting Started
Duration: One Day

This full day course is intended for all new District Commissioners, Assistant District Commissioners and Group Scout Leaders. The course offers essential information on undertaking a role whereby you have a responsibility to manage or support other adult volunteers.

Pre-requisite(s): Getting Started
Duration : One Day

This course requires a full day of preparation and then a residential weekend at Tawd Vale Scout Camp. It offers a fantastic opportunity to develop skills for offering residential experiences for adults from all Sections and is the first step for attaining a Nights Away permit for adults who do not yet posses the skills required.

Pre-requisite(s): Getting Started and ideally Section Essentials or Management and Support Essentials
Duration: One Day and One Weekend

The one day First Aid course is designed to at least meet and where possible exceed the requirements of First Response; which is the minimum requirement for all adults holding appointments in Scouting.

Pre-requisite(s): None
Duration : One Day

There are a number of other courses available within the adult training scheme that provide skills for the delivery of training experiences and for working with young people with special needs. These modules can be delivered in a number of flexible ways, on request.

February 2010

28th	Explorer Ongoing Learning Covering the following areas for all Explorer Leaders: Planning for Growth Safe Use of the Internet Effective Unit Forums Further details available from Chas Hawkins Tawd Vale - County Headquarters Building 10.00am - 4.00pm

March 2010

6th	Explorer Ongoing Learning Covering the following areas: DESC Skills and Requirements DESC Resources to manage and develop a District Provision Further details available from Chas Hawkins Tawd Vale - County Headquarters Building 10.00am - 4.00pm

9th	ADC Scouts Team Meeting MYA 7.30pm

April 2010

17th

Explorer Ongoing Learning Covering the following areas for all Explorer Leaders: Understanding the benefits of the District Programme Creating and Publishing your District Programme Planning and Doing an International Expedition Further details available from Chas Hawkins Tawd Vale - County Headquarters Building 10.00am - 4.00pm

18th	Young Leader Support Day A day event aimed at supporting all adults who are involved in supporting Young Leaders in Merseyside County. More details from Chas Hawkins Tawd Vale - County Headquarters Building 10.00am - 4.00pm

May 2010

11th	ADC Scouts Team Meeting TBA 7.30pm