| Position | Training required by Scouts | Training recommended by Scouts | Troop 130 requirement |
| Troop meetings | Youth protection | My scouting
Fast start training Introduction to Outdoors skills SM & ASM specific training |
Youth protection
[Boy-led guide] [My scouting] [Fast start training] [Familiarity with Guide to Safe Scouting] [SM & ASM specific training] |
| Assistant Scoutmaster | Youth protection |
My scouting Fast start training Introduction to Outdoors skills SM & ASM specific training |
Youth protection
[boy-led guide] [My scouting] [Fast start training] [Familiarity with Guide to Safe Scouting] [SM & ASM specific training] |
| Merit badge instructors | Youth protection | My scoutingFast start training | Youth protection
[My scouting] |
| Troop Committee members | Youth protection | My scouting
Fast start training Committee challenge |
Youth protection
[boy-led guide] [My scouting] [Fast start training] [Committee challenge] |
| Parents | Youth protection (if parents express concern) | My scouting | [boy-led guide]
[My scouting] [Fast start training] (if interested) |
Adult leader training – by activity
| Activity | Training required by Scouts
|
Training recommended by Scouts | Troop 130 requirement |
| Troop meetings | Youth protection | My scouting SM & ASM specific training (for at least one SM and ASM) | Youth protection
[boy-led guide] [Fast start training] [read [SM & ASM specific training (for at least one SM and ASM)] |
| Camping | Youth protection | My scouting Introduction to Outdoors skills | Youth protection
CPR training [Fast start training] First Aid training [boy-led guide] |
| Other outdoor activities | Youth protection | My scouting Introduction to Outdoors skills | Youth protection
CPR training(?) First Aid training [boy-led guide] [Fast start training] |
| Teaching merit badges | Youth protection |
Youth protection [My scouting] |
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| Swimming activities | Safe Swim Defense (TAC requires) | [depends on event] | |
| Boating activities | Safety Afloat (TAC requires) | [depends on event] | |
| Climbing | Climb on Safely (TAC requires) | [depends on event] | |
| Camping in hazardous weather | Hazardous Weather | [depends on event] |
Adult Leader training courses – description, where to find course
| Course | Description | Where to find it |
| Youth protection | Protecting scouts from abuse. (30-minute on-line training course). | https://myscouting.scouting.org/Pages/Home.aspx |
| Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster specific training | Troop operation including: The Role of the SM; Troop Organization; Troop Meetings; Working with Boy Leaders; The Patrol Method; The Patrol Leaders' Council; The Outdoor Program; The Advancement Program; Program Planning; Membership; Paperwork; and Finances. This course is highly recommended for any adult who wants to become an active participant with the Troop. This course can be completed in one full day or three evenings. (8 hours). | Mike has DVDs |
| This is Scouting | General overview of scouting, including ventures, varsity, etc. Covers basic history, aims, structure of scouts. Includes some boy-led elements. 50-minute on –line video. | https://myscouting.scouting.org/Pages/Home.aspx |
| Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (BSLST) | Covers all aspects of troop operation, including: The Role of the Scoutmaster, Troop Organization, Troop Meetings/Patrol Method, Patrol Leaders Council, Outdoor Program, Advancement Program, Program Planning, Membership, Paperwork, Finances, The Uniform, Working with Boy Leaders (Must attend course). | TAC (note: at SAC in March) |
| Fast start training | This is the first training step for all new leaders and should be taken immediately after they register and before they meet with any youth memebers in the troop. Basics of the Boy Scout program. (45-minutes on-line (can do it in 20 minutes). | http://scouting.org/Training/Adult.aspx |
| Committee challenge | Required for every troop committee member to complete basic training. Online course. Focuses on beliefs, aims and methods of Scouting. Helps each committee member learn and identify his or her role and responsibilities in support of the adult leaders in the unit. Estimated time for on-line course is 45 minutes. |
https://myscouting.scouting.org/Pages/eLearning.aspx TAC can also run a ½ course, which they suggest. |
| Chartered Organization representative fast start | For chartered organization representative. Can be read in 15 minutes. |
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Media/Relationships/TrainingtheCOR.aspx |
| Basic on-line safety | See manual | At the moment, we have a hard copy but have not found an on-line version |
| Beginning cold weather camping | See BSA Cold Weather Survival Guide (can be read in 15 minutes) | http://www.bsatroop17.org/Site/Library/ColdWeatherSurvivalGuide.pdf |
| Weather hazardous | Apparently required for all BSA tour permits (odd). Covers safety precautions for eight different types of weather. On-line (40 minutes). | https://myscouting.scouting.org/Pages/eLearning.aspx |
| Safe Swim Defense | Apparently required for all tour BSA tour permits (odd). Covers eight basic principles known as Safe Swim Defense plan. On-line course (30 minutes) | https://myscouting.scouting.org/Pages/eLearning.aspx |
| Safety Afloat |
Apparently required for all BSA tour permits for any trip afloat. Covers nine BSA basic safety principles. On-line course (30 minutes) |
https://myscouting.scouting.org/Pages/eLearning.aspx |
| Trek Safely | Recommended for treks). On-line (20 minutes). | https://myscouting.scouting.org/Pages/eLearning.aspx |
| Climb on safely | Covers eight points about climbing and rappelling. On-line (30 minutes). | https://myscouting.scouting.org/Pages/eLearning.aspx |
|
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) |
This is an adult leader course that teaches outdoor skills used in Scouting from Tenderfoot to First Class. | TAC |
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Troop Committee Fast Start Video |
This video, No. AV-02V026, provides a strong overview of the chartered organization and troop committee roles, and gives you a glimpse of a sample troop committee meeting in progress. |
Fast Start Training (Something better?) |
| The Trainer’s EDGE | Intended for training of trainers. Manual on line. | http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/26-242.pdf |
| Troop 130 boy-lead approach | A guide to the Troop 130’s boy-led approach. Suggest that this be done simply by reading and signing Troop 130 boy-led approach document (being developed). (five minutes). | Troop 130 (see other document) |
| CPR and First Aid Training CPR and First Aid Training | Local courses that should fit our needs. | http://healthfirst.ch/ |
| Merit badge counselor instructor guide | Useful for people teaching merit badges. Runs through method. Can be read in 10 minutes | http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/GuideforMeritBadgeCounselors.aspx |
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Board of review training |
How to conduct board of review. Can be read in 10 minutes. | http://www.boyscouttrail.com/boardofreview.asp |
| Scoutmaster conference training | For SMs, ASMs on how to conduct conferences. Can be read in 15 minutes |
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/18-629.pdf [Note: Troop 130 policy is that the SM or ASM should also verify that the scout has learned the skills required of the rank.] |
| Orientation for new parents | Overview of scouting. Takes 10 minutes to read. | Boy-lead guide. |
| Bullying prevention and intervention | Approach to prevention and intervention re bullying. Takes 10 minutes to read. |
BSA: covered in Youth Protection Training |
