| Introduction |
'Scouting Fundamentals' is the name for the mandatory initial training as set out in the Volunteer Screening policy. All new Scouters must take this training as part of their screening before they can be made 'Active'.
WHAT'S NEW?
Scouting Fundamentals has been refreshed!
Based on Volunteer feedback, we have updated Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 to be more focused and meaningful for individuals new to Scouting through a more engaging learning experience, in less time!
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Previous Scouting Fundamentals |
Refreshed Scouting Fundamentals |
Changes |
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Session 1: Welcome to Scouting |
Session 1: Why Scouting is Important for Young People |
Course content reorganized to address the “Why”, “How” and “What” of Scouting.
Updates further align content with The Canadian Path. |
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Session 2: What is Scouting? |
Session 2: How Scouting Develops Well Rounded Youth |
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Session 3: What is your role in all of this? |
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Session 4: How Scouting helps you deliver a quality program |
Session 3: Great Safe Scouting Adventures |
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Session 5: Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders |
Session 4: Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders |
No Change |
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Session 6: How you can help Scouting reach more young people (AODA) |
Session 5: How you can help Scouting reach more young people (AODA) |
No Change |
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Session 7: What comes next? |
Session 6: What comes next? |
Minor updates |
What is included in Scouting Fundamentals training?
'Scouting Fundamentals' is made up of six sessions which includes the Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders and Accessibility training. This means that completion of 'Scouting Fundamentals' also results in completion of Accessibility training, and Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders.
How do I access this training?
For step-by-step tutorial on how to access Scouting Fundamentals in the David Huestis Learning Centre, please visit, "Scouting Fundamentals & Respect in Sport - My Learning Path to Becoming a Scouter"
Do I need to complete Scouting Fundamentals before completing Wood Badge I for The Canadian Path?
Yes. It is intended that all new volunteers complete Scouting Fundamentals before Wood Badge I for The Canadian Path.
However, it is important to note that on a system basis, it is possible to complete Wood Badge I for The Canadian Path before completing Scouting Fundamentals training.
My profile shows 'SCF' required, what does this mean?
Completion of Scouting Fundamentals will clear the 'SCF' requirement in MyScouts.
Scouting Fundamentals will only be credited upon the completion of all the below-listed sessions.
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Session Name |
Approximate time needed (mins) |
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Scouting Fundamentals - Session 1: Why Scouting is Important for Young People |
15 |
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Scouting Fundamentals - Session 2: How Scouting Helps Develop Well Rounded Youth |
30 |
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Scouting Fundamentals - Session 3: Great, Safe Scouting Adventures |
20 |
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Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders |
180 |
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Scouting Fundamentals - Session 5: How you can help Scouting reach more young people |
55 |
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Scouting Fundamentals - Session 6: What comes next? |
8 |
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