Stan Riddle 10 Posted January 26, 2001 Share Posted January 26, 2001 Need some advice. Twice in our council, I have registered for "Train the Trainer", and twice it's been cancelled for lack of applicants. I've ben told that it's a rquirement for training adult leaders. Does anyone know if this is a requirement, or just a recommendation? I have completed BLT and Wood Badge, and have done Troop level JLT's, which I believe were pretty successful. Link to post Share on other sites
jmcquillan 10 Posted January 29, 2001 Share Posted January 29, 2001 I've taken all the training I think there is to take (except for the latest courses), and my understanding is that in order to participate 'on staff' for Scoutmaster Fundamentals or Woodbadge, one has to have taken Train the Trainer. I've done that, years ago, but even then found that the course had a good deal of irrelavancy with regard to training methods at that time. Unless BSA has updated the cirriculum, it is probably still a little behind the times, but all in all, worth the effort, if the course staff is good and 'up-to-date'. Link to post Share on other sites
ddrefke 10 Posted February 18, 2001 Share Posted February 18, 2001 I have found "Train the Trainer" sessions to be excellent opportunities. The sessions are an excellent time to share ideas with your fellow scouters from throughout the District\Council. They are an excellent way to become a vaulable resource to your Council. Question: How long is your training good for? Does the card issued expire? Link to post Share on other sites
Apatschin75 10 Posted March 6, 2001 Share Posted March 6, 2001 Train the Trainer is now Trainer Development Conference and is required before you can work a Wood Badge course. Link to post Share on other sites
jmcquillan 10 Posted March 7, 2001 Share Posted March 7, 2001 Train the Trainer does not expire. You only need to take it once. It is assumed that by participating in training courses, on staff, you will keep and expand your knowledge. You may very well be asked to serve on TTT staff, if you're good. Link to post Share on other sites
scamp 10 Posted March 28, 2001 Share Posted March 28, 2001 About ten years ago when I took it in the Transatlantic Council, Train the Trainer was a pre-requisite for taking Cub Scout Trainers Wood Badge. I found that it was fun, but just more of Cub Scout Trainers Wood Badge. In my current council, Train the Trainer is offered almost every year. It is open to everyone, but especially to those who are trainers. To the best of my knowledge, Train the Trainer in our Council is not a prerequisite to anything, whether a trainer or an attendee. It is considered supplemental training. Link to post Share on other sites
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