SKILLS USED IN INDOOR SCOUTING

INDOOR / BASIC LEADERS SKILLS


The following list is a list of skills that you may have picked up with your time in the Scout movement. Some of the skills are quite specific to the Scouts and even to a particular section. Some of the skills are relevant to daily life as well.
This is a combined list of skills leaders have - for all the sections in a Scout group. You might not have them all

Understand the Scout Association's Policy to safeguard the welfare of all members

Understand authorisation procedures and qualifications which are necessary before undertaking activities

Be aware of the Scout Associations rules applying to adventurous activities

Be aware of the appropriate procedures if an accident occurs

Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the safety and welfare precautions required whilst on an outing / expedition

Understand the benefits of close contacts with parents

Understand how parents can be informed of Scouting activities

Understand the importance of involving parents

Know, Understand and accept the your sections Law (if appropriate) and Promise

Understand the and accept Aims of the Scout movement and have a general knowledge of its history

Describe a going up ceremony and investiture. Discuss the purpose and methods of an inspection (if appropriate)

Be aware of the Policy, Organisation and Rules

Know the Scout salute, Handshake and motto, and why and when to use them

Demonstrate an understanding of the Scout Groups Safety Policy

Be able to identify any hazards in the Scout headquarters

Demonstrate a knowledge of the whereabouts of any emergency equipment, the main fuse box and gas and water stop taps of the headquarters

Obtain a recognised First Aid Certificate within a year of appointment

Demonstrate an awareness of the different forms of special needs that may be encountered

Understand the rules appertaining to your sections visits, outings, camps and Holidays

Know, Understand and accept the Joey Mob Motto

Be able to lead a Joey Mob opening and Closing ceremony

State the value of story telling to a child of Joey Scout age and understand when to use story telling to the best effect

Be able to lead a Cub Scout Pack opening and Closing ceremony, incorporating Prayers, the Grand Howl, Flag break and down where appropriate

Have read the Story of Mowgli's entry into the pack

Be able to tie 6 knots and know when to use them correctly

Know the 16 point of a compass

Know and understand the reason for contour lines and demonstrate the use of a 6 figure grid reference

Demonstrate a knowledge of tracking signs and identify when to use to best advantage

Know how to start and end meeting correctly, incorporating opening and closing ceremonies, prayers with flag break and flag down where appropriate

Indoor Games

Handicrafts

Puppets

Painting

Mime and Drama

Music

Singing

Simple Maps

Good Turns

Home Safety

Non Cooking Cooking

Water Activities

Nature

Knowledge of the training Scheme for the Section

First Aid Kits

Route Planning

Pack Rucksack

Young people forums (Sixers meetings, Troop council etc..)

Training e.g. Sixers, PL's etc...

Training Aids

Other Award Schemes (Duke of Edinburgh etc..)


These are a few skills, some are obvious, some sound silly, but they are all developed in the Scouts and will help you in later life

 

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