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Achieving Growth
Sat 26th Apr (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: Online

Achieving Growth training covers topics such as growth, development planning and the recruitment and retention of young people and adult volunteers.

Please ensure that the relevant Independent Learning is complete before coming on the course.

This course will be delivered online on 26th April 2025 from 10am to 4pm.

The cost of the training is £7

Closing date is 11th April 2025, or sooner if maximum numbers reached.
Navigation Training (for Terrain 1 and Terrain 2)  Event Almost Full
Tue 29th Apr (7:00pm - 10:30pm)
Where: Ochills

Level: Basic and Intermediate

Course is aimed at specifically focusing on the navigation requirements for a Terrain 1 and Terrain 2 permit. This course is an optional addition to the Terrain 1 and Terrain 2 training courses. This course will provide detailed practical instruction on the various techniques an approach to being able to confidently navigate across a variety of terrain, away from paths or marked routes and in poor visibility.

Cost: £15

**BEFORE completing the booking form please see the Hillwalking Training Information pdf for full details - Access via the File Links: Mountain Training & Assessment Courses Information below.**
First Response Course 10A & 10B
Sat 3rd May (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: Broxburn Scout Hall, Station Road, EH52 5QU

This course aims to cover the skills and knowledge necessary to enable adults and Young Leaders to manage an incident and provide basic first aid. Doing things safely is fundamental to everything we do in Scouts, and completing the first aid training – also known as First Response course – is a key part of that.
Terrain 1 Hillwalking (Summer) - Training
Sat 17th (9:00am) to Sun 18th May (5:30pm)
Where: TBC

Course aimed at providing training for those wishing to gain a summer hillwalking permit to operate in Terrain 1 (Up to 800m and/or up to 3 hours from road navigable by vehicle).

Participants are expected to attend both days. There is a mandatory pre-meet - conducted online, Tuesday 6th May (evening).

Cost £45 - payable by March 15th - non-refundable

**BEFORE completing the booking form please see the Hillwalking Training Information pdf for full details - Access via the File Links: Mountain Training & Assessment Courses Information below.**
Camping and Outdoor Skills Weekend
Sat 17th (9:30am) to Sun 18th May (4:00pm)
Where: Barrwood Scout Campsite, Stirling

A weekend covering the basic skills needed for taking young people camping such as cooking, tent pitching, risk assessments, etc. and teaching young people practical skills including axes and saws, knots and lashings, map reading etc.

This weekend is useful for anyone who wishes to brush up on their skills, work to gain a Nights Away permit, or complete training needed for their Wood Badge.
Skills of Management
Sat 17th May (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: Online

Skills of Management training covers areas such as leadership styles, team building, motivation, effective communication, active listening, induction and reviews. This course will be delivered online.

The course will take place on 17th May 2025 and 18th May 2025 from 10am - 4pm. Participants must attend on both days to complete the module.

Please ensure that the relevant Independent Learning is complete before coming on the course.

Cost of training is £10.

Closing date for bookings is 2nd May 2025, or sooner if maximum numbers reached.
First Response Course 10A & 10B
Sat 24th May (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: Broxburn Scout Hall, Station Road, EH52 5QU

This course aims to cover the skills and knowledge necessary to enable adults and Young Leaders to manage an incident and provide basic first aid. Doing things safely is fundamental to everything we do in Scouts, and completing the first aid training – also known as First Response course – is a key part of that.
B2 Bell Boating Training and Assessment
Sun 25th May (9:30am - 4:00pm)
Where: Invertrossachs Scout Campsite

This course is suitable for those looking to gain their B2 Permit. No bell boating experience is required, however some water experience would be beneficial. The training day will take you through the process of taking a group out on the water in a bell boat and cover all paddling and safety aspects.
Assessments will then be planned at a later date and can be done on a one-to-one basis with a group from your own section or other opportunities for assessment can be discussed.

Cost £30

**BEFORE completing the booking form please see the Watersports Information pdf for full details - Access via the File Links: Click Here For More Details below.**
Terrain 1 Hillwalking (Summer) - Assessment
Sun 1st Jun (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Where: TBA

June - Date TBC - Subject to interest - Candidates to express interest - once there is sufficient interest (3) we will set a date.

Cost £30 - non-refundable from date of confirmation of place

**BEFORE submitting an application form please see the Hillwalking Training Information pdf for full details - Access via the File Links: Mountain Training & Assessment Courses Information below.**

NOTE: Applicants onto assessment are not automatically allocated a place. All applications are reviewed by the assessor to ensure that those attending have attended applicable training and have acquired sufficient logged experience. A log of recent hillwalking should accompany a request for assessment.

Contact Assessors via hillwalking@frscouts.org.uk
Navigation Training (for Terrain 1 and Terrain 2)
Tue 3rd Jun (7:00pm - 10:30pm)
Where: Pentland Hills

Basic and Intermediate

Course is aimed at specifically focusing on the navigation requirements for a Terrain 1 and Terrain 2 permit. This course is an optional addition to the Terrain 1 and Terrain 2 training courses. This course will provide detailed practical instruction on the various techniques an approach to being able to confidently navigate across a variety of terrain, away from paths or marked routes and in poor visibility.

Cost: £15

**BEFORE completing the booking form please see the Hillwalking Training Information pdf for full details - Access via the File Links: Mountain Training & Assessment Courses Information below.**
Craigsfest - Practical skills training day with optional social time
Sat 16th Aug (10:00am - 10:00pm)
Where: Craigs Campsite, Torphichan

Suitable for Adults and Young Leaders from all sections (Squirrels to Explorers) and all Districts.
A relaxed environment to learn and share skills - ranging from tents and den building to fires and outdoor cooking. More details will be issued nearer the time but please book now so we can judge numbers. There will be options to stay indoors or camp overnight on Saturday night, join a Leaders' BBQ, adult campfire etc. There will be no charge for training. The social parts will be priced to cover costs only.
T2 Hillwalking Training (residential)
Fri 5th (5:00pm) to Sun 7th Sep (4:00pm)
Where: Meggernie

REGISTER INTEREST: T2 hillwalking training
Final details to be confirmed but in the meantime please 'register' to express interest in attending.

Indicative cost (depends on participant numbers) £110-£150 inc food & accommodation. Own travel to be arranged.
Navigation Training (for Terrain 1 and Terrain 2)
Fri 3rd Oct (8:30pm - 10:30pm)
Where: Ochills

Level: Advanced

Basic and Intermediate

Course is aimed at specifically focusing on the navigation requirements for a Terrain 1 and Terrain 2 permit. This course is an optional addition to the Terrain 1 and Terrain 2 training courses. This course will provide detailed practical instruction on the various techniques an approach to being able to confidently navigate across a variety of terrain, away from paths or marked routes and in poor visibility.

Cost: £15

**BEFORE completing the booking form please see the Hillwalking Training Information pdf for full details - Access via the File Links: Mountain Training & Assessment Courses Information below.**
Young Leader Training Weekend - All Districts and Regions Welcome
Fri 14th (6:30pm) to Sun 16th Nov (1:00pm)
Where: The Craigs Campsite (indoor), Torphichan, EH48 4NL

This is our annual Young Leader training weekend covering modules A - J (everything except first aid).
Booking must be made by an over-18. Please put the Explorer's details in the notes field. This is an expression of interest form, full booking details will follow nearer the time.

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