MEMO
To: All Volunteers of Scouting Ireland
From: National Training Team Lead
Date: 19 March 2024
Re: Woodbadge Training Journey – Adult Training Scheme
Programme Scouter Training
Introduction:
Scouting Ireland is committed to supporting adult leadership teams, to better deliver and support the
development of young people, through its programme by helping Scouters to:
• Understand Scouting and their role within it
• Gain the competencies and confidence necessary for them to fulfil their role
The Wood Badge training scheme is an essential and key component of the wider support and learning
mechanisms for adults in Scouting Ireland.
The Wood Badge is the symbol worn by adults to show they have completed training to a particular standard in
their Scouting Association and is recognised worldwide. It is issued by Scouting Ireland on behalf of the World
Organisation of Scout Movement (WOSM).
Outlined below are details of the stages involved in completing the Woodbadge Journey and the expected
outcomes having successfully completed the elements stages of This is Scouting, The Scouter in Action and
The Dynamic Scouter
The Complete Woodbadge Journey
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Phase 1: This is Scouting
Scouting Ireland Working Together for the Team - Mutual Agreement & Review
Element Description
The Induction Process Registration/Garda Vetting
The Story of Scouting Introduction to the history of Scouting
Being a Scouter
• The What (Informal Education)
• The Why (The Aim)
• The How (The Scout Method)
• Stages of Development
• Learning Objectives
• Plan, Do, Review
• Put it all together - Brownsea Island
Elements Outcomes
• The Induction Process
• The Story of Scouting
• Being a Scouter
Facilitates an understanding of the principles involved in Safeguarding
Children and Young People Strands are:
Supports the participant to integrate into their local Scout Group
Facilitates an understanding of the fundamental principles of Scouting and
the core elements of our Programme.
The Scouter is presented with their Gilwell Woggle once completed.
Phase 1: This is Scouting
Scouting Ireland Working Together for the Team - Mutual Agreement & Review
Element Description
The Induction Process Registration/Garda Vetting
The Story of Scouting Introduction to the history of Scouting
Being a Scouter
• The What (Informal Education)
• The Why (The Aim)
• The How (The Scout Method)
• Stages of Development
• Learning Objectives
• Plan, Do, Review
• Put it all together - Brownsea Island
Elements Outcomes
• The Induction Process
• The Story of Scouting
• Being a Scouter
Facilitates an understanding of the principles involved in Safeguarding
Children and Young People Strands are:
Supports the participant to integrate into their local Scout Group
Facilitates an understanding of the fundamental principles of Scouting and
the core elements of our Programme.
The Scouter is presented with their Gilwell Woggle once completed.
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Phase 2: The Scouter in Action
Element Description
Youth Led Programme
• The Scout Method.
• Programme Planning.
• Link with SPICES.
• Use of games.
• Personal Progression within the programme.
• Imaginative way to meet Learning Objectives.
• How young people learn.
• Programme planning.
• Recording programme.
• Successful meeting.
Scouting Together
• Leadership
• Teamworking
• Communication skills
• Child Centered Approach
• Safeguarding an open approach
• Safeguarding impacting on Youth members
• Personal Effectiveness
• Supporting Others
Adventure Skills Facilitator (for a
chosen Adventure Skill)
• Each Adventure Skills Team set requirements.
• External Accreditation – Dependant on Skill.
• Facilitator Training.
Learning for your Team (choice of
modules)
• At least three hours.
• Useful in the provision of Youth Programme.
• Certificate of attendance.
• No assessment required.
• County Skills Days.
• Training completed in work.
These elements can be completed in any order
You, the Scouter
(Must be completed last after the
other elements have been
completed)
What Trainers need to see on the Review Day
Participants will be asked present (without the use of technology)
elements that describe and reflect on their journey e.g. excerpts from
the youth members and other scouters.
Phase 2: The Scouter in Action
Element Description
Youth Led Programme
• The Scout Method.
• Programme Planning.
• Link with SPICES.
• Use of games.
• Personal Progression within the programme.
• Imaginative way to meet Learning Objectives.
• How young people learn.
• Programme planning.
• Recording programme.
• Successful meeting.
Scouting Together
• Leadership
• Teamworking
• Communication skills
• Child Centered Approach
• Safeguarding an open approach
• Safeguarding impacting on Youth members
• Personal Effectiveness
• Supporting Others
Adventure Skills Facilitator (for a
chosen Adventure Skill)
• Each Adventure Skills Team set requirements.
• External Accreditation – Dependant on Skill.
• Facilitator Training.
Learning for your Team (choice of
modules)
• At least three hours.
• Useful in the provision of Youth Programme.
• Certificate of attendance.
• No assessment required.
• County Skills Days.
• Training completed in work.
These elements can be completed in any order
You, the Scouter
(Must be completed last after the
other elements have been
completed)
What Trainers need to see on the Review Day
Participants will be asked present (without the use of technology)
elements that describe and reflect on their journey e.g. excerpts from
the youth members and other scouters.
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Elements Outcomes
• Youth Led Programme
• Scouting Together
• Adventure Skills Facilitator (for a
chosen Adventure Skill)
• Learning for your Team (choice
of modules)
Understanding of effective interpersonal skills for working with young
people and adults
An in-depth understanding of how to facilitate Youth Led Programme
The skills required to facilitate Youth Members in attaining the early
Stages in an Adventure Skill of choice
Learning for your Team, enabling the participant to choose from a
range of learning modules to enhance their Scouter Programme Team
You, the Scouter Scouters to review their learning to date, and provides the opportunity
for enhanced understanding of Youth Led Programme and
Interpersonal Skills
The Scouter is presented with their Woodbeads once completed.
Elements Outcomes
• Youth Led Programme
• Scouting Together
• Adventure Skills Facilitator (for a
chosen Adventure Skill)
• Learning for your Team (choice
of modules)
Understanding of effective interpersonal skills for working with young
people and adults
An in-depth understanding of how to facilitate Youth Led Programme
The skills required to facilitate Youth Members in attaining the early
Stages in an Adventure Skill of choice
Learning for your Team, enabling the participant to choose from a
range of learning modules to enhance their Scouter Programme Team
You, the Scouter Scouters to review their learning to date, and provides the opportunity
for enhanced understanding of Youth Led Programme and
Interpersonal Skills
The Scouter is presented with their Woodbeads once completed.
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Phase 3: The Dynamic Scouter
The participant to choose from a range of options to enhance their skills set and avail of continuous learning
after they have attained the Wood Beads
Elements Description
Adventure Skills Facilitator (2)
• At least three hours.
• Useful in the provision of Youth Programme.
• Certificate of attendance.
• No assessment required.
• County Skills Days.
• Training completed in work.
Learning for your Team (2)
• Each Adventure Skills Team set requirements.
• External Accreditation – Dependant on Skill.
• Facilitator Training.
These elements can be completed in any order
Elements Outcomes
• Adventure Skills Facilitator (2)
• Learning for your Team (2)
The skills required to facilitate Youth Members in attaining the
early Stages in another Adventure Skill of choice, or in some
circumstances further training in the same Adventure Skill (by
agreement with the Scout Group Leader or Group Trainer)
Learning for your Team, enabling the participant to choose from a
range of learning modules to further enhance their Scouter
Programme Team
The Scouter is presented with their Woodbadge Pin once completed.
Phase 3: The Dynamic Scouter
The participant to choose from a range of options to enhance their skills set and avail of continuous learning
after they have attained the Wood Beads
Elements Description
Adventure Skills Facilitator (2)
• At least three hours.
• Useful in the provision of Youth Programme.
• Certificate of attendance.
• No assessment required.
• County Skills Days.
• Training completed in work.
Learning for your Team (2)
• Each Adventure Skills Team set requirements.
• External Accreditation – Dependant on Skill.
• Facilitator Training.
These elements can be completed in any order
Elements Outcomes
• Adventure Skills Facilitator (2)
• Learning for your Team (2)
The skills required to facilitate Youth Members in attaining the
early Stages in another Adventure Skill of choice, or in some
circumstances further training in the same Adventure Skill (by
agreement with the Scout Group Leader or Group Trainer)
Learning for your Team, enabling the participant to choose from a
range of learning modules to further enhance their Scouter
Programme Team
The Scouter is presented with their Woodbadge Pin once completed.