Adult Training and Support
Course Information
Below you will find details of all courses currently run by Merseyside county. Details concerning this years courses can be found in the downloads section.
Getting Started (Welcome and Induction)
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
Section Essentials
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
Management and Support Essentials
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
Nights Away
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
First Response
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
Supplementary Modules
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.
County Diary
February 2012
5th |
First Response Training Course (BCU)Wallasey District HQ 9.00am - 4.00pm |
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8th |
Getting Started Training CourseDirections to the Cathedral can be found on their website - www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk Western Rooms, Anglican Cathedral 7.30pm - 9.30pm |
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12th |
Introduction to Residential ExperiencesTawd Camp Site 9.30am - 4.00pm |
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25th |
Section Essentials CourseMerseyside Fire Service HQ 9.00am - 4.00pm |
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March 2012
13th |
Safeguarding Training CourseFor directions to Waterside Lodge check out the website http://www.watersidelodge.co.uk/ Waterside Lodge, Southport 7.30pm - 9.15pm |
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17th |
Management & Support Essentials4th Moreton Scout HQ, Wirral 9.30am - 4.00pm |
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