Frequently Asked Questions - Adult Leader Training
As of November 1, 2010 Committee chairs and committee members do not need to be trained to be registered. However, your Youth Protection training must be current at the time of registration or re-chartering.
Effective June 1, 2010 Youth Protection training is required for all registered volunteers. New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before they submit an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins. Youth Protection training must be taken every two years. If a volunteer's Youth Protection training record is not current at the time of re-charter, the volunteer will not be reregistered.
Planning and Preparing for Hazardous Weather - required for the Primary Leader for every outing (tour permits will not be approved without this training). Additionally, if a Tour Permit is applied for online, the requesting Adult Leader must have completed this training.
In 2011 all unit leaders (Scoutmasters) must be fully trained in order to continue their registration and for their units to re-charter.
In 2012 all direct contact leaders will need to be fully trained. Direct contact leaders include all the unit leaders plus all Assistant leaders (Assistant Scoutmasters).
If you have taken training in the past, double check the council records to be sure they show all the training you've taken.
SCOUTMASTERS/ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS: The Boy Scouts of America recognizes a Trained Leader as one who has completed Youth Protection (online), Fast Start Orientation (online), This Is Scouting (online) OR Previously completed New Leader Essentials, SM/ASM Specific Training and Outdoor Leader Skills Training is required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. After completing these courses, registered SMs or ASMs may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.
TROOP COMMITTEE MEMBERS: The Boy Scouts of America recognizes a Trained Leader as one who has completed Youth Protection (online), Fast Start Orientation (online), This Is Scouting (online) and Troop Committee Challenge Training (online). After completing these courses, registered members of Committee may wear the trained strip on their uniforms.
MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS: The Boy Scouts of America recognizes a Trained Leader as one who has completed Youth Protection (online).
