Avon Scouts Adult Training

Minimum Module Learning requirement for different Scouting roles

To see which Modules you will need to complete to get your Wood Badge, find your Scout Role in the Alphabetical list below, see which group that Scouting role is applicable to. The group will then list the Learning Module that are relevant to your role.

Scouting roles list, in alphabetical order

Scouting roles	Minimum Training requirement groups
A
Administrator (Group, District or County)	Group 1 – Supporting roles
Adventurous Activity Assessor	Group 1 – Supporting roles
Adventurous Activity Authorised Leader (District or County)	Group 1 – Supporting roles
Adviser (Group, District or County)	Group 1 – Supporting roles
Assistant Beaver Scout Leader (ABSL)	Group 4 – Section Leaders roles
Assistant County Commissioner (ACC)	Group 6 – Other Management roles
Assistant Cub Scout Leader (ACSL)	Group 4 – Section Leaders roles
Assistant District Commissioner (ADC)	Group 6 – Other Management roles
Assistant Explorer Scout Leader (AESL)	Group 4 – Section Leaders roles
Assistant Group Scout Leader (AGSL)	Group 5 – Management roles
Assistant Scout Leader (ASL)	Group 4 – Section Leaders roles
B
Beaver Colony Assistant	Group 3 – Section Assistants, formally known as Helpers
Beaver Scout Leader	Group 4 – Section Leaders roles
C
Chairperson (Group, District or County)	Group 1 – Supporting roles
Chief Commissioner	Group 5 – Management roles
Chief Scout	Group 5 – Management roles
County Child Protection Co-ordinator	Group 1 – Supporting roles
County Commissioner (CC)	Group 5 – Management roles
County Network Leader (CNL)	Group 4 – Section Leaders roles
County safety in Scouting Co-ordinator	Group 1 – Supporting roles
County Scout Network Administrator (CSNA)	Group 1 – Supporting roles
County Scout Network Commissioner (CSNC)	Group 6 – Other Management roles
County Scouter	Group 4 – Section Leaders roles
County Training Administrator (CTA)	Group 2 – Training administration and delivery roles
County Training Manager (CTM)	Group 5 – Management roles
Cub Pack Assistant	Group 3 – Section Assistants, formally known as Helpers
Cub Scout Leader	Group 4 – Section Leaders roles
D
Deputy County Commissioner (DCC)	Group 5 – Management roles
Deputy District Commissioner (DDC)	Group 5 – Management roles
District Commissioner (DC)	Group 5 – Management roles
District Explorer Scout Administrator (DESC)	Group 1 – Supporting roles
District Explorer Scout Commissioner (DESC)	Group 6 – Other Management roles
District Scouter	Group 4 – Section Leaders roles
E
Explorer Scout Leader (ESL)	Group 4 – Section Leaders roles
Explorer Unit Assistant	Group 3 – Section Assistants, formally known as Helpers
F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N
Group Scout Leader (GSL)	Group 5 – Management roles
Helper (General occasional helper, i.e. parent)	Group 1 – Supporting roles
Local Training Administrator (LTA)	Group 2 – Training administration and delivery roles
Local Training Manager (LTM)	Group 5 – Management roles
Member of the Scout Fellowship	Group 1 – Supporting roles
National / International Commissioner	Group 6 – Other Management roles
O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
President (Group, District or County)	Group 1 – Supporting roles
Scout Leader (SL)	Group 4 – Section Leaders roles
Scout Troop Assistant	Group 3 – Section Assistants, formally known as Helpers
Secretary (Group, District or County)	Group 1 – Supporting roles
Skills Instructor (Group, District or County)	Group 1 – Supporting roles
Special Group Leader	Group 4 – Section Leaders roles
Trainer	Group 2 – Training administration and delivery roles
Training Adviser (TA)	Group 2 – Training administration and delivery roles
Treasurer (Group, District or County)	Group 1 – Supporting roles
Vice President (Group, District or County)	Group 1 – Supporting roles

Group 1 - Supporting roles



Scouting Roles	Administrator (Group, District or County)
	Adventurous Activity Assessor
	Adventurous Activity Authorised Leader (District or County)
	Adviser (Group, District or County)
	Chairperson (Group, District or County)
	County Child Protection Co-ordinator
	County safety in Scouting Co-ordinator
	County Scout Network Administrator
	District Explorer Scout Administrator
	Helper (General occasional helper, i.e. parent)
	Member of the Scout Fellowship
	President (Group, District or County)
	Secretary (Group, District or County)
	Skills Instructor (Group, District or County)
	Treasurer (Group, District or County)
	Vice President (Group, District or County)

Woodbadge Requirement	A Woodbadge is not available for these Appointments

Minimum training requirement	Module 1 – Essential Information

Group 2 - Training administration and delivery roles



Scouting Roles	County Training Administrator Plus Module 30 - Supporting Local Learning
	Local Training Administrator Plus Module 30 - Supporting Local Learning
	Trainer Plus Module 25 - Assessing Learning
	Training Adviser Plus Module 25 - Assessing Learning

Woodbadge Requirement	A Woodbadge is not available for these Appointments

Minimum training requirement	Module 1 – Essential Information Plus additional relevant Module, see list

Group 3 - Section Assistants, formally known as Helpers



Scouting Roles	Beaver Colony Assistant Formally know as Helpers
	Cub Pack Assistant Formally know as Helpers
	Scout Troop Assistant Formally know as Helpers
	Explorer Unit Assistant Formally know as Helpers

Woodbadge Requirement	A Woodbadge is available for these Appointments but not obligatory.

Minimum training requirement	Module 1 – Essential Information Module 3 – Tools for the job (Section Leaders)

Group 4 - Section Leaders roles



Scouting Roles	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
	County Network Leader
	District Scouter
	County Scouter
	Special Group Leader Plus Module 36 – Special Needs

Woodbadge Requirement	A Woodbadge is obligatory for these Appointments.

Minimum training requirement	All Getting started Modules
		Module 1 – Essential Information
		Module 2 – Personal Learning Plan
		Module 3 – Tools for the job (Section Leaders)
	All Appointments
		Module 05 – Fundamental Values of Scouting
		Module 06 – Changes in Scouting
		Module 07 – Valuing Diversity
		Module 08 – Skills of Leadership
		Module 09 – Working with Adults
		Module 10 – First Aid
	Section Leaders
		Module 11 – Administration
		Module 12 – Providing a Balanced Programme
		Module 13 – Growing the Movement
		Module 14 – Young People Today
		Module 15 – Challenging Behavior
		Module 16 – Nights Away
		Module 17 – Activities Outdoors
		Module 18 – Practical Skills
		Module 19 – International

Group 5 - Management roles



Scouting Roles	Group Scout Leader
	Assistant Group Scout Leader
	District Commissioner
	Deputy District Commissioner
	Local Training Manager Dependent on role, Module 30 Supporting Local Learning. Module 33 – Planning a learning Provision or Module 34 Managing a learning Provision or any combination
	County Training Manager Plus Module 33 and 34 Planning a learning provision and Managing a Learning provision
	County Commissioner
	Deputy County Commissioner
	Chief Commissioner
	Chief Scout

Woodbadge Requirement	A Woodbadge is obligatory for these Appointments.

Minimum training requirement	All Getting started Modules
		Module 1 – Essential Information
		Module 2 – Personal Learning Plan
		Module 4 – Tools for the job (Managers)
	All Appointments
		Module 05 – Fundamental Values of Scouting
		Module 06 – Changes in Scouting
		Module 07 – Valuing Diversity
		Module 08 – Skills of Leadership
		Module 09 – Working with Adults
		Module 10 – First Aid
	Managers
		Module 20 – Administration
		Module 21 – Growing the Movement
		Module 22 – Section Support
		Module 23 – Safety for Managers
		Module 24 – Managing Adults
		Module 25 – Assessing Learning
		Module 26 – Supporting Adults

Group 6 - Other Management roles



Scouting Roles	Assistant District Commissioner
	District Explorer Scout Commissioner
	Assistant County Commissioner
	County Scout Network Commissioner
	National / International Commissioner

Woodbadge Requirement	A Woodbadge is obligatory for these Appointments.

Minimum training requirement	All Getting started Modules
		Module 1 – Essential Information