Training

Courses and dates planned for this session include:

(For descriptions of the various courses, please look below the course dates)

Challenging Behaviour Saturday 25th September 2010.

First Aid Please email me to register your interest.

Food Hygiene Please email me to register your interest.

Youth Leader Training Saturday 15th January 2011 and Saturday 19th March 2011

Holiday Leadership Saturday 19th February 2011

Camp Craft Saturday 4th June 2011

Building your Skills (Formerly Leadership 3) Saturday 29th January 2011

*Skills for Queen's Badge (Formerly known as Brigade Leadership or Leadership 4) Saturday 6th November 2010

*Queen's Badge Completion Course Friday 25th-Sunday 27th March 2011

(*Please Note: Those courses in blue are District Courses)

For more information contact

Mr Rob Ciantar

Battalion Development Officer
Phone: 07903 022310
rob.ciantar@boys-brigade.org.uk

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Youth Leader Training

Who Should Attend

Youth Leader Training is the core training for anyone who wishes to become an officer in The Boys' Brigade. It is also for any other leaders who wish to extend their skills and knowledge in working with children and young people but who may not wish to become officers.

Officers are expected to have satisfactorily completed a Youth Leader Training course before being appointed. Warrant Officers should complete Youth Leader Training within their first five years of their appointment.

Course Description

There are eight core modules of which participants will take six each, plus as many programme and activity modules as can be run at each event. These will vary depending on local expertise, but participants will come away with many new ideas and resources for their sections.

The BB and the wider voluntary movement
Faith Development
Equal Opportunities
Child Protection
Building relationships with young people (for those working with over 11's)
Working effectively with Young People (for those working with over 11's)
Building Relationships with children and their parents or carers (for those working with under 11's)
Contributing to a child's development through BB (for those working with under 11's)

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Holiday Leadership Certificate

Who Should Attend

The Certificate is a requirement for all officers leading a camp or holiday of any overnight stay. Holiday Leadership certificates last for a period of 5 years and can be renewed for periods of 5 years (see below for renewal information).

Course Description

The following modules reflect the National Standards of Sports, Recreational and Allied Occupations (SPRITO) National Training Organisation.

During the course participants will complete a number of modules, and by the end of the course will be able to:

Contribute to a safe environment
Contribute to effective working relationships
Prepare to lead a holiday
Administer finance and information
Look after participants who are away from home
Enable those with disabilities to take part
Contribute to holiday activities
Support the protection of children from abuse

Renewing Holiday Leadership Certificate

Holiday Leadership certificates last for a period of 5 years and can be extended for periods of 5 years by individual officers submitting log sheets to the appropriate regional headquarters giving brief details of holidays attended and the responsibilities they have undertaken.

Those seeking renewal of their Holiday Leadership Certificate by this method will need to undertake some responsibilities on at least one holiday every 5 years. If no holiday is attended in the 5 year period the certificate will lapse and the Officer will need to attend the full Holiday Leadership training course.

Download the Holiday Leadership Log sheet or contact your regional headquarters.

Camp Craft Certificate

At least one officer attending a canvas camp must hold a current Camp Craft Certificate. The certificate lasts for a period of 5 years and is kept live by attending at least one canvas camp within the five year period and undertaking a responsible role at the camp.

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Building Your Skills (Formerly Leadership 3) Training

Who Should Attend

Young People aged 13 and 14 years old.

Course Description

The course is part of the Company Section Award Scheme, and is for those working to complete the requirements of the President's Badge and/or Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze award. The course is largely practically based and will encourage young people to be more involved in the running and management of their local BB companies. Programmes include: leadership, exercises, role-plays, simulation games and discussions.

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Skills for Queen's Badge (Formerly known as Brigade Leadership or Leadership 4 Training)

Who Should Attend

Young People aged 15 to 17 years old.

Course Description

The course is part of the Company Section Award Scheme, and is for those working to complete the requirements of the Queen's Badge and/or Duke of Edinburgh's Silver award.. The course is largely practically based and will encourage young people to be more involved in the running and management of their local BB companies. Programmes include: leadership, exercises, role-plays, simulation games and discussions.

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Queen's Badge Completion Course

Who Should Attend

Young People aged 16 to 18 years old wishing to gain the BB Queen's Badge Award.

Course Description

The course is part of the work for gaining the Queen's Badge. The course is largely practically based and will encourage young people to be more involved in the running and management of their local BB companies. Programmes include: leadership, exercises, role-plays, simulation games and discussions.