Your son or daughter has joined Sea Scouts. Do you need training?
Are you a registered leader?
If the answer is no, then you are not required to take any training. However, it is strongly encouraged that you go ahead an take at least the Youth Protection Training. You are welcome to take any other trainings, but you are not required.
If the answer is yes, then there is a definite training path for you!
Required to be considered "Trained" for your position:
- You must take Youth Protection Training prior to completing the registration process. This course is available online. You can find more information on Youth Protection Training here.
- Fast Start
- Intended to be taken by ship leaders, as well as unit commissioners and chartered organization representatives immediately following the acceptance of their new role.
- Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training
- Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic Training is the first step in training for all Sea Scout leaders focusing on the skills and attributes necessary to be an effective advisor in the Ship’s deliverance of service to youth in your specific geographic location. It is intended primarily to enhance individual knowledge of and connectivity with the strategic plan, program and resources, while emphasizing personal skills necessary for the development of youth in the Sea Scout program.
- Take both courses online.
Supplemental Training
These courses are designed to help Scouters with a particular skill or to enhance their Scouting role.
For example:
- Aquatics courses
- Shooting Sports courses - required to open and run shooting ranges
- Trainer's EDGE - for enhancement of presentation and training skills
- University of Scouting - an all day, multi-course event, covering a myriad of topic (held in January)
- Roundtables - held monthly in your district
Be sure to visit the channels linked above for course information and dates. Check out your district calendar for Roundtable information.
Advanced Training
These courses are for leaders desiring a deeper understanding of the program or seeking additional leadership development.
For example:
- Wood Badge
- Powder Horn
- Sea Badge
