Training and Development opportunities for Rovers

As well as being great fun and a real adventure Rovers provides a great opportunity for young people to develop. This is achieved through the activities we do and the many leadership opportunities that present themselves.

 

One of the primary aims of Rovering is the personal development of young adults, the primary objective of a Crew Program is to provide opportunities for this development. The Rover Section, as part of the continuing development of young people through the Scout Movement, is a self governing section. It provides opportunities for individuals to develop leadership skills in a variety of areas and through a wide range of activities. Opportunities that expose Crew members to new and different activities allow individuals to challenge themselves while experiencing a variety of situations. These informal training opportunities are supplemented by a number of more formalised training opportunities and an award scheme called the Baden Powell Scout Award.

Training

In Scouting, the Leader Training Program is referred to as Gilwell training, which is focused towards obtaining the Wood Badge.

 

The Scouts Australia training program has kept up to date with latest techniques and methods and as such is able to offer formalised and accredited training programs that are recognised by organisations outside of the Association under the Australian National Training Organisation scheme to its members. These courses are open to Rovers and include all aspects of Rovering and Crew operations. Rovers are encouraged to undertake this training and obtain their Wood Badge.

 

You can earn the following qualifications through the Scouts Australia Institute of Training (SAIT):

  • Certificate III in Business (Frontline Management)
  • Cert III in Leadership Support
  • Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management)
  • Certificate Cert IV in Leadership
  • Diploma of Leadership
  • Diploma of Business

Find out more information on our accredited training.

Development

The Baden-Powell Scout Award (BPSA) is the major formal award that can be achieved by Rovers and is the focus of the Award Scheme in the Rover Section. Its aim is to encourage Rovers to seek ways to widen their interests and extend their knowledge and experience beyond their current capabilities.

 

Participation in the Award Scheme is entirely an individual’s choice, though the benefits it provides through setting and achieving personal goals and in the esteem that comes with completing the award is a great incentive for all Rovers to undertake this.

 

Find out more information on the Baden Powell Scout Award.

 

Want to know more?

Want to know more about Rovering? Then contact your local Branch Rover Council, call 1800 072 688 or email: nrcchair@scouts.com.au

 

The Adventure Continues