Required training for camping

[TNScoutTroop]

Just noting, for the benefit of future readers of this thread, that it appears that the "test out" IOLS option, may not be documented anywhere that's currently accessible.

 

Perhaps it was mentioned in some document that has since become unavailable, but no one has been able to help us with any current documentation of this option.

 

TnScoutTroop

[Eagle92]

I am having problems with MyScouting at the moment, esp. the Groups tab as us everyone else. I will keep trying.

[acco40]

Let me try to clarify a few misconceptions.

 

First

JFL49 - Just to be perfectly clear, the purpose of IOLS is to teach a leader the skills needed to help Scouts attain the ranks up through First Class. The syllabus is geared to the each outdoor skill listing in the Scout Handbook. IOLS is not designed to teach a leader how to camp, per se.

 

IOLS - Welcome to Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills training. This hands-on program gives adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors.

 

IOLS does teach a leader how to camp by closely following the Boy Sccout Handbook and make them proficient in the basic outdoor skills through First Class rank. Maybe we are saying the same thing but the course is not a "how to teach to Scouts the basic skill" but uses the concept that to be comfortable teaching these skills, one needs to know them!

 

Second

The course director may certify participants as trained if they demonstrate the skill at hand. For example, a participant can't attend the Woods Tools section but has demonstrated to the director (or designated staff member) proficiency in that skill, the course director may allow the awarding of the "trained" patch (if a SM or SA). This is different from a "one may test out" blanket statement.