Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit Section Assistant, Group Active Support Member, District Active Support Member, County Active Support Member, Group Skills Instructor, District Skills Instructor, District Explorer Scout Administrator, Group Administrator, District Administrator Badge Secretary, Group/District/County Supporter, Scout, Explorer & Network Leader

Getting Started:

This must be completed within 5 months of the start of your appointment for all roles.

• Essential Information (01)
• Safeguarding (renewable every 3 years)
• Safety Training (renewable every 3 years)
• General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

In addition to the above, for Section Assistants only:

• Tools for the role (Section Leaders) (03)

Beaver Scout Leader, Assistant Beaver Scout Leader, Cub Scout Leader, Assistant Cub Scout Leader, Scout Leader, Assistant Scout Leader, Explorer Scout Leader, Assistant Explorer Scout Leader, Explorer Scout Leader (YL), Assistant Explorer Scout Leader (YL)

Getting Started:

This must be completed within 5 months of the start of your appointment.

• Essential Information (01)
• Safeguarding (renewable every 3 years)
• Safety Training (renewable every 3 years)
• General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Personal Learning Plan (02)
• Tools for the role (Section Leaders) (03)

This must be completed within 3 years of the start of your appointment.

• First Aid Certificate
• Wood Badge (Training for all appointments & Section Leaders and Section Supporters modules – see Module Matrix

Group Scout Leader, Deputy Group Scout Leader, District Commissioner, Deputy District Commissioner, District Explorer Scout Leader, District Scout Network Commissioner, District/County Youth Commissioner, Deputy District/County Youth Commissioner

Getting Started:

• Essential Information (01)
• Safeguarding (renewable every 3 years)
• Safety Training (renewable every 3 years)
• General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Trustee Induction
• Personal Learning Plan (02)
• Tools for the role (Managers & Supporters) (04)

This must be completed within 5 months of the start of your appointment.

• First Aid Certificate
• Wood Badge (Training for all appointments & Managers and Supporters Core Skill Areas – see Module Matrix

This must be completed within 3 years of the start of your appointment.

Group/District/County: chairperson, deputy chairperson, secretary, treasurer, member, section leader (opted-in)

Getting Started:

• Essential Information (01)
• Safeguarding (renewable every 3 years)
• Safety Training (renewable every 3 years)
• General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Trustee Induction

This must be completed within 5 months of the start of your appointment.

Getting Started:

• Essential Information (01)
• Safeguarding (renewable every 3 years)
• Safety Training (renewable every 3 years)
• General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Personal Learning Plan (02)
• Tools for the role (Managers & Supporters) (04)

This must be completed within 5 months of the start of your appointment.

• First Aid Certificate
• Wood Badge (Training for all appointments & Section Leaders and Section Supporters modules – see Module Matrix

Exact modules for these roles will depend on your role description. Speak to your TA/LTM/Line manager for specifics.

This must be completed within 3 years of the start of your appointment.

There is no formal training requirement. You’re still welcome to undertake Essential Information (01), Safety & Safeguarding.