Open College Network Awards – Guidance for Training Advisers
Contents
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What are the OCN Awards?
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What do learners need to do to complete an Award?
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Registration and administration procedure
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Role of a Training Adviser in the OCN process
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Validating a unit
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Contact details
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Example unit summary sheet – Unit E: Team Working and Leadership
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An example unit validation
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Where to find answers to unit questionnaires
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Appendix 1 – OCN Award of Credit form for Managing Voluntary Youth 18
Services
Appendix 2 – OCN Award of Credit form for Providing Voluntary Youth 20
Services
What are the OCN Awards?
The Scout Association offers two different Open College Network (OCN) Awards,
both at Level 2:
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Managing Voluntary Youth Services (for those managing and supporting
other adults)
Providing Voluntary Youth Services (for Section Leaders, Assistant
Section Leaders, and others working directly with young people)
These Awards can be beneficial if people wish to demonstrate to someone outside
Scouting (such as an employer) the skills and knowledge that they have gained
through Scouting.
All government-recognised qualifications and awards are put into a ‘qualifications
framework’. The two Awards, Providing and Managing Voluntary Youth Services
have been accredited at Level 2. This means that they are comparable with a GCSE
(Grade A*-C), an Intermediate GNVQ or a Level 2 NVQ.
What do learners need to do to complete an Award?
Each Award is made up of a number of units which correspond to one or more of the
modules of the Adult Training Scheme. The learning outcomes for the OCN units link
directly to the objectives of the modules in the Adult Training Scheme. This means
that any learning required for an OCN unit can be completed in the same way as the
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learning required for the Wood Badge. The key difference is that to obtain the award
learners have to show clearly (by providing evidence) that they can meet all the
requirements of the units.
Each OCN unit is made up of a number of learning outcomes and assessment
criteria. Learners have to provide evidence that they have met all of the assessment
criteria for the unit. It is helpful, although not essential, for learners to decide to work
towards the OCN Award when they put together their Personal Learning Plan, as this
saves time and allows you to work out whether the same evidence can be used both
for module validation and OCN. Evidence used for OCN Awards can be backdated
up to two years.
This table shows how the modules in the Adult Training Scheme link to the OCN
units for each Award.
Managing Voluntary Youth Services
Unit title
A Essential Information for Adults in
Scouting
C Tools for the job – Managers and
Supporters
D The Values of Scouting
E Team Working & Leadership
F Administration in Scouting
N Growing the Scouting Movement
O Providing support to the Scouting
Sections
P Safety for Managers in Scouting
Q Supporting and Managing Adults in
Scouting
Providing Voluntary Youth Services
Unit title
A Essential Information for Adults in
Scouting
B Tools for the job – Section Leaders in
Scouting
D The Values of Scouting
E Team Working & Leadership
F Administration in Scouting
H Providing a Balanced Scouting
Programme
I Understanding Young People’s
Behaviour in Scouting
J Organising Residential Scouting
Experiences
K Providing Outdoor Activities for
Scouting
L Practical Instructing Skills for Scouting
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Scout Association module
1 - Essential Information
4 - Tools for the Job (Managers)
5 - Fundamental Values of Scouting
6 - Changes in Scouting
7 - Scouting For All
8 - Skills of Leadership
9 - Working with Adults
11 – Administration
21 - Growing the Movement
22 - Section Support
23 - Safety for Managers and Supporters
24 - Managing Adults
26 - Supporting Adults
Scout Association module
1 - Essential Information
3 - Tools for the Job (Section Leaders)
5 - Fundamental Values of Scouting
6 - Changes in Scouting
7 - Scouting For All
8 - Skills of Leadership
9 - Working with Adults
11 - Administration
12 - Providing a Balanced Programme
19 - International
14 - Young People Today
15 - Challenging Behaviour
16 - Introduction to Residential
Experiences
17 – Running Safe Activities
18 - Practical Skills
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M Growing the Scouting Section
13 - Growing the Section
Registration and administration procedure
In order to register to complete an OCN Award, learners need to contact Brigitte
Hurlock in the Adult Support office. They will be sent an application form, which
needs to be returned along with a registration fee of £40. The learner is then
registered with the Open College Network and they are sent the candidate pack for
the Award they have chosen to work towards. A candidate number is sent to the
learner from OCN. However, work can start on the award before this number is
received.
This flowchart shows the process of a learner working through, and being awarded,
their Award:
Learner gathers evidence and validates unit with their Training Adviser.
When a unit has been completed, the Training Adviser signs off the unit
summary sheet
When all units in the Award are complete the OCN Award of Credit form is
completed by the Training Adviser
These items are sent into the Adult Support office:
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Signed unit summary sheets
Portfolio of evidence
OCN Award of Credit form
A fee of £4 per completed unit
Information on completed units is sent to the Open College Network
Learner receives unit completion certificates for their units, and a
certificate for completion of their Award
Most learners will save up all of their OCN evidence until they have completed all of
their units then send them off at once, however units can be sent in singly (along with
the Award of Credit form, fee and portfolio of evidence for that unit) and the learner
will receive directly a unit completion certificate for any single units.
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A sample unit summary sheet is shown on page 7 of this document, and the Award
of Credit forms are on pages 18 and 20.
Portfolios are moderated by The Scout Association’s internal moderators, and then
sampled by the Open College Network. Once they are no longer needed, they will
be returned to the learner, however this may be some time after the certificate has
been received. Moderators will never reverse a Training Adviser’s decision on a
learner’s achievement, but may give feedback to you as a Training Adviser for future
assessments.
Role of a Training Adviser in the OCN process
Learners are advised that if they think they would like to complete one of the OCN
Awards they should discuss it with their Training Adviser first. They may want to
know more about what they would need to do to complete the Award, or they may
already have all the information they need and would like to check that you will guide
them through it.
OCN units can be validated by any Training Adviser who has validated Module 25
Assessing Learning (Training Adviser) of the Adult Training Scheme. So, if you are a
Training Adviser for someone working towards their Wood Badge and OCN Award at
the same time you can validate both with them.
A Training Adviser is the person who signs off each of the learner’s units, and
completes the OCN Award of Credit Form when completed units are sent into Adult
Support.
Validating a unit
Validating an OCN unit is essentially the same as validating a Wood Badge module –
it is about being confident that the learner has demonstrated an understanding and
application of the content of that module/unit. The difference with OCN is that this
needs to be documented in a portfolio – someone other than the Training Adviser
and the learner (ie the moderator) needs to be confident that the learner has
demonstrated understanding and application, by looking at their portfolio.
For each OCN unit the learner will have a unit summary sheet. This outlines the
learning objectives and assessment criteria for that unit, any evidence that must be
produced, and any other suggested evidence. An example summary sheet is shown
on page 7.
What can be used as evidence?
Evidence is proof that the learner can meet the assessment criteria specified in each
unit. It can be anything that proves:
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What they can do
How well they can do it
The level of knowledge that they have in relation to what they do, and
The level of understanding that they have about what they do, how they
do it and why they do it
Some examples of evidence are:
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Copies of sectional programmes that the learner has run
Copies of letters/notices that have been sent to parents or young people
Notes from meetings that they have run or attended
Copies of records kept (attendance registers, financial records etc.)
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Completed questionnaires
Witness statements
How much evidence is needed?
The learner needs to provide evidence that they can meet all of the assessment
criteria in each unit. They do not however need to provide a different piece of
evidence for each assessment criteria and you will find that one piece of evidence
(for example a programme for an activity) meets many assessment criterion across a
range of units.
Unit questionnaires
Each unit, apart from Unit L Practical Instructing Skills for Scouting, has a
questionnaire which goes alongside it and asks questions that check the learner’s
knowledge and understanding of the assessment criteria in that unit. The
questionnaire may be completed in written form (and included in the portfolio) or
through discussion with a Training Adviser. If it is answered through discussion the
Training Adviser can then complete a witness statement to be included in the
portfolio as evidence.
In order for the unit questionnaire to be used to sign off the assessment criteria the
Training Adviser needs to be satisfied that the answers given by the learner
demonstrate correctly their knowledge and understanding of that question.
Whilst the questionnaire will usually cover all of the topics in that unit other evidence
does also need to be provided for some or all of the assessment criteria to show that
knowledge and understanding has been applied.
Witness statements
Witness statements are a record made by someone else of what the learner has
done or achieved. For example, a learner may plan and run a sectional meeting and
submit as evidence both their own written plan, and a witness statement from a
Section Leader who observed the session recording the work that the learner put into
making it run well in practice.
A common use of witness statements is when the learner discusses a subject with
their Training Adviser to show that they understand it. The Training Adviser can note
down a summary of this discussion, showing the learner’s level of knowledge and
understanding, so that it can be used as evidence.
Witness statements need to be signed and dated by the person making the
statement.
Links to the Wood Badge
It is important to remember that completing the Wood Badge does not count as
automatic validation for the linked OCN Award. This is partly because, whilst
learners may choose validation options for Wood Badge modules, they must provide
evidence for all of the OCN assessment criteria. It is also because all evidence used
for OCN must be documented – so a discussion held between learner and Training
Adviser to show that they understand a topic may be enough for the Wood Badge
validation, but to be used for OCN a summary of the discussion (or witness
statement) needs to be recorded.
The Module pages in the Adult’s Personal File show which OCN unit each Module
links to.
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Contact Details
Forms, portfolios and other administration should be sent to:
Adult Support Office
The Scout Association
Gilwell Park
Chingford
E4 7QW
For general queries or advice email adult.support@scouts.org.uk, or call
020 8433 7100
If you have a specific administrative query you can email Brigitte Hurlock on
brigitte.hurlock@scouts.org.uk or call on 020 8433 7126.
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Unit Summary sheet – E: Team Working and Leadership
OCN Unit Code: PR5/2/BB/009
Candidate name
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Links to Modules 8 and 9 of the Adult Training Scheme
OCN Candidate Number
TSA Candidate Number
____________________
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Purpose and aim of the unit: To enable the learner to understand leadership and team working.
Training Adviser Information
Learning outcome
The learner will:
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Understand how to
plan systematically
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Understand the
Hersey model of
Situational
Leadership
3
Understand different
leadership styles
4
5
Know how to
communicate
effectively with
adults and young
people
Understand how to
use listening skills
to help other people
solve their own
problems
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1.1 Develop a plan of activities using a systematic
approach.
2.1 Summarise the Hersey module of situational
leadership.
3.1
Describe the different leadership styles and
apply to situations in which they might be
appropriate.
3.2 Describe their predominant or preferred
style of leadership.
4.1 Describe the main features of effective
communication.
4.2 Demonstrate different aspects of verbal and
non-verbal communication and appropriate
responses.
5.1 Describe situations when listening skills are
particularly important.
5.2 Demonstrate the techniques of effective
listening.
Candidate information
To complete this unit you must:
1. provide an example of a time when you have systematically planned something
2. be observed by your Training Adviser demonstrating effective verbal and nonverbal communication and effective listening
3. complete the unit questionnaire and place it in your portfolio behind this page
Notes
1. It is possible for someone to write testimony that you have systematically planned
an activity and demonstrated effective communication skills.
2. You may wish to have a conversation with your Training Adviser that covers
everything in the unit questionnaire rather than writing your answers down.
3. Other assessment methods which could be used to assess this unit are written
question & answer, oral question & answer, written description, practical
demonstration and group discussion.
4. This unit offers clear opportunities for learners to provide evidence of achievement
in the Key Skills area of communication.
I confirm that the candidate has demonstrated competence in this unit by meeting the requirements of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Signature of Training Adviser:
Date:
Signature of Candidate:
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An example unit validation
Each learner is different, and most units have very little, if any, compulsory evidence.
This means that every learner’s portfolio is likely to be a bit different. However, there
will be a lot of common themes. This section takes you through an example set of
validations for the one OCN unit (E: Team Working and Leadership).
1.1
Develop a plan of activities using a systematic approach.
An example of this could be when a Section Leader has used the DOOR systematic
approach to planning to plan an incident hike. Evidence could be:
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a paper record of their notes made when working through the systematic
process
photos of the operation (implementation) of the event
and a witness statement covering the review done with other leaders
involved.
This evidence doesn’t need to be typed up neatly, or staged in any way. It could be a
photocopy of relevant pages in a notebook, with some additional annotation to show
which stage of the DOOR process is shown where.
2.1
Summarise the Hersey Model of situational leadership.
This question is asked in the unit questionnaire (‘Describe the functions of leadership
in terms of the Hersey model of Situational Leadership’), and could be answered in
written or verbal form. If it is answered through discussion with a Training Adviser,
they can then complete a witness statement to be included as evidence.
3.1
Describe the different leadership styles and apply to situations in which they
might be appropriate.
The different leadership styles might be described either in written or verbal form.
The learner may then choose to try out different leadership styles in different
situations, for example if a Scout leader they could:
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Telling (directive) – direct a group of new, younger Scouts, when finding
kit from the store cupboard for camp.
Selling (persuading) – lead a group of new Scouts who are putting up a
patrol tent – showing them how to do it but also explaining why its done
that way, and inviting suggestions.
Sharing (consulting) – during a backwoods night, encourage Scouts to
make suggestions and take responsibility for building a group shelter.
Delegating – the organisation of a patrol night is delegated to Patrol
Leaders.
Photographs, statements from the people they were leading (or other observers) or
the learner’s own reflections on how the leadership style worked out could then be
included as evidence.
3.2
Describe their predominant or preferred style of leadership.
The leadership style may be identified using a questionnaire or similar tool. The
learner may wish to reflect on this question and either provide a written answer, or
have a discussion with their Training Adviser. The Training Adviser can then
complete a witness statement to be included as evidence.
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4.1
Describe the main features of effective communication.
The learner could meet this criteria by running a session for young people or adults
on communication. Notes used to plan this session, showing the main features of
effective communication that they are trying to get across, could be used as evidence
for this assessment criteria.
If a systematic approach to planning the session has been used, this evidence could
also meet assessment criteria 1.1.
4.2
Demonstrate different aspects of verbal and non-verbal communication and
appropriate responses.
As shown in the unit summary sheet, the learner needs to be observed
demonstrating effective verbal and non-verbal communication by their Training
Adviser. This could be, for example, during a Section meeting when words, tone and
body language are combined in order to get a message across to young people
which results in them behaving well during the session. The Training Adviser can
then complete a witness statement to be included as evidence.
The learner may also wish to include evidence of written communication, for example
a letter to parents which explains the programme for the next term.
5.1
Describe situations when listening skills are particularly important.
This is covered in the unit questionnaire (‘When are listening skills particularly
important?’), and could be answered in written or verbal form. If it is answered
through discussion with a Training Adviser, they can then complete a witness
statement to be included as evidence.
5.2
Demonstrate the techniques of effective listening.
As shown in the unit summary sheet, the learner needs to be observed
demonstrating effective listening skills by their Training Adviser. This could be, for
example, during a District team meeting where the learner chairs the meeting and
listens to the views of others. The Training Adviser can then complete a witness
statement to be included as evidence.
The learner might also wish to include evidence from other people about times when
they have demonstrated the techniques of effective listening. For example, after
conducting an appointment review they could ask the person that they have reviewed
to complete a witness statement describing how the learner listened to them during
the review.
Where to find answers to unit questionnaires
Remember, in order for a unit questionnaire to be used to sign off assessment
criteria you need to be satisfied that the answers given by the learner demonstrate
correctly their knowledge and understanding.
All of the material covered in the OCN units is the same as material covered in the
Wood Badge, so if you have the knowledge to be a Training Adviser for the learner
working through their Wood Badge then your knowledge should also be enough to
support a learner working through their OCN Award.
As there is such a lot of knowledge contained in the OCN questionnaires it may be
useful to refresh your memory of the subjects before reading through or discussing
the answers to unit questionnaires with the learner.
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This section provides a summary of where to find information on each of the
topics/questions contained in each of the units. The resources listed below can be
downloaded from www.scouts.org.uk or are available to order from Scout Shops at
www.scouts.org.uk/shop.
Unit A: Essential Information for Adults in Scouting
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Module 1 materials – including Trainer’s notes, DVD and e-learning
Copies of POR, particularly Chapters 1, 2 and 9
FS322016 The Promise – information about the Promise, and variations
on workings
FS140004 Fundamentals of Scouting – Fundamentals of Scouting,
including Purpose, Principles and Method
FS140099 Background to the Purpose and Principles of Scouting – how
the Fundamentals of Scouting were developed, and how they relate to the
Promise
FS500005 The key policies of The Scout Association – more information
on the key policies, as summarised on the key policies card
Young People First code of behaviour (Yellow Card) – Child Protection
policy, and actions to take if child abuse is suspected or alleged
Let’s Stamp Out Bullying Together booklet
Keys to Success for County Commissioners, District Commissioners,
Group Scout Leaders, County Training Managers
Supporting the Group chairman, secretary, treasurer, supporter
FS120084 Scout Led Activities Index – rules and guidance for Scouting
activities
FS120086 Externally Led Activities Index – rules and guidance for
activities led by commercial instructors
Safe Scouting and what to do in an Emergency (Purple Card) – actions to
take following an accident/incident, or other emergency
Welcome prompt card – includes contact details for the Scout Information
Centre, questions on support, and the Adults in Scouting model
FS120000 Activities – Risk Assessment
Safety Checklist for Leaders
FS120075 InTouch
Adult’s Personal File – outlines the Adult Training Scheme, and
opportunities
Unit B: Tools for the Job – Section Leaders
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Module 3 materials – including Trainer’s notes and e-learning
Sample role descriptions – information about key responsibilities of
different roles in Scouting. Available from
www.scouts.org.uk/roledescriptions
Scouting Essentials
Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit and Network Essentials – Section ages,
themes, groupings, meetings, decision making etc.
Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit Programme – Sectional programme, awards
etc.
Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit Programmes Plus and Programmes Plus
Volume 2 – programme ideas for the Sections
My Beaver Scout Logbook, The Cub Scout Powerpack, The Scout Matrix
and The Explorer Scout and Scout Network Navigator
Young Leaders’ Essentials
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FS200202 6-25 Programme – Sections, Balanced Programme
Programmes Online www.scouts.org.uk/pol - ready made programme
ideas
FS315015 Games for Scouts – why and how to play games, ideas for
running them
FS170014 Games for Cub Scouts – why and how to play games, ideas for
running them
FS155013 Games for Beaver Scouts – why and how to play games, ideas
for running them
FS460004 Young Leaders’ Scheme Game on! – types of games, when to
play them and why
Unit C: Tools for the Job – Managers and Supporters
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Module 4 materials – including Trainer’s notes and e-learning
Sample role descriptions – information about key responsibilities of
different roles in Scouting. Available from
www.scouts.org.uk/roledescriptions
Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit and Network Essentials – Section ages,
themes, groupings, meetings, decision making etc.
The Induction Toolkit – information about each of the Sections
FS200202 6-25 Programme – Sections, Balanced Programme
Policy, Organisation and Rules – printed and online at
www.scouts.org.uk/por
Keys to Success for County Commissioners, District Commissioners,
Group Scout Leaders, County Training Managers
Factsheets – available to order from the Scout Shops
(www.scouts.org.uk/shop) or to download from Member Resources
(members.scouts.org.uk)
Unit D: The Values of Scouting
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Module 5 materials – including Trainer’s notes and e-learning
Module 6 materials – DVD
Module 7 materials – including Trainer’s notes and DVD
POR Chapter 1 – Fundamentals of Scouting
POR Chapter 2 – Key Policies
FS140004 Fundamentals of Scouting – Fundamentals of Scouting,
including Purpose, Principles and Method
FS140099 Background to the Purpose and Principles of Scouting – how
the Fundamentals of Scouting were developed, and how they relate to the
Promise
Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit Programme – Sectional Balanced Programme,
awards etc.
Programmes Online www.scouts.org.uk/pol - ready made programme
ideas
Scouting Essentials
Diversity Dictionary
Rise to the Challenge
FS322021 What is Spiritual Development?
Inclusion Matters Video - from scouts.org.uk/video
Equal Opportunities and Religious Policy
‘Mixed Scouting’ module material (an ongoing learning module) –
includes Trainer’s notes and workbook
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Module 36 materials – Trainer’s notes
Unit E: Team Working and Leadership
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Module 8 material – Trainer’s notes
Module 9 material – Trainer’s notes
FS140093 Leadership Styles – different styles of leadership
FS140031 The Skills of Leadership – including Task, Group, Individual
model (Hersey model of Situational Leadership)
FS140042 Group Development – Forming, norming, storming and
performing model of group development
Young People First (Yellow Card) – code of good practice
Unit F: Administration in Scouting
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Module 11 material – Trainer’s notes
POR Chapter 8 – Insurance
POR Chapter 3 – The Scout Group – including census, registration and
finance
POR Chapter 4 – The Scout District – including census, registration and
finance
POR Chapter 5 – The Scout County – including census, registration and
finance
FS270001 Data Protection Act
Record Cards, Personal Detail cards, Wallchart – available for each
Section
District Explorer Scout Administrator Training Pack – including data
collection and communications
FS500009 Responsibilities of Charity Trustees
Insurance: An Insomniac’s Guide
FS120079 Accidents: A Guide to Reporting for Leaders and
Commissioners
FS500008 Administration and Record Keeping (Sections and Groups) –
what administration is needed
POR Chapter 6 – The structure of The Headquarters of The Scout
Association
Make a Difference – Be a Trustee Leaflet
Supporting the Group… Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Supporter –
information on these roles and responsibilities.
FS310610 Guidance for the storing and destroying of adult appointment
forms
Ticking all the Boxes – Workshop for Appointment Secretaries – ongoing
learning module on using the online member admin area, includes
Trainer’s notes, presentation and 3 sample forms.
Resources available at www.scouts.org.uk/appointment , including At a
Glance – The Appointments Process Quick Reference Guide
Unit H: Providing a Balanced Programme
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Module 12 material – Trainer’s notes and e-learning
Module 19 material – Trainer’s notes
Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit and Network Essentials – Section ages,
themes, groupings, meetings, decision making etc.
Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit Programme – Sectional programme, badges,
awards etc.
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Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit Programmes Plus and Unit Programmes Plus
Version 2 – programme ideas for the Sections
My Beaver Scout Logbook, The Cub Scout Powerpack, The Scout Matrix,
The Explorer Scouts and Scout Network Navigator
Scout Handbook – information on the Scout challenge badges, and other
awards
FS200202 6-25 Programme – Sections, Balanced Programme
Programmes Online www.scouts.org.uk/pol - ready made programme
ideas
Nights Away
FS260010 World Scouting – facts and figures about World Scouting
FS260016 The World Membership Badge – meaning and origins of the
World Scout Badge
Globetrekker – available at globetrekker.scouts.org.uk
The Scout Association’s educational objectives (available from the Adult
Support office)
Unit I: Young People Today
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Module 14 materials – Trainer’s notes, workbook
Module 15 materials – Trainer’s notes, workbook
POR Chapter 15 – Complaints, Suspensions and Dismissals
Training Adviser’s Guide – modules 14 and 15 pages – characteristics,
needs and influences of young people
FS185090 Managing Behaviour – action and support for dealing with
challenging behaviour
FS 155054 Managing Behaviour in the Colony and Pack
FS 315066 Promoting Good Behaviour in the Scout Troop
Resources available at members.scouts.org.uk/lifeissues
Young People First (Yellow card)
Scouting Essentials
Colony/Pack/Troop/Unit/Network Essentials
Unit J: Residential Experiences (Nights Away)
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Module 16 material – Trainer’s notes
Nights Away – practical advice for running residential experiences
Scout Handbook – information on the Scout challenge badges, including
outdoor and adventure tips
Scout Skills Cards – tips on a variety of Scouting skills
FS315071 Scout Skills – Campsite Layout and Selection
FS315072 Scout Skills – Camp Toilet
FS315085 Scout Skills – Tent Pitching
FS315086 Scout Skills – Types of Tent
FS120075 InTouch – communications systems (the ‘home contact’
system)
FS120000 Activities – Risk Assessment – how and why to undertake risk
assessment
FS315088 Scout Skills – Wide Games – how and why to play them
FS120626 Avoiding ill health at camp - Guidance to stop the spread of E.
coli O157 and viral gastro-enteritis infection at camp
Young People First code of behaviour (Yellow Card) – Child Protection
policy, and actions to take if child abuse is suspected or alleged
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FS140048 First Aid Kits and Accident Books – what to include in a First
Aid kit, and guidance to how to keep an accident bok
FS250051 Allergies – including information about providing/administering
medication to young people
Safe Scouting and what to do in an Emergency card (purple card)– actions to
take following an accident/incident, or other emergency
FS120083 Family Camps – guidance and rules for running a family camp,
including purpose, participation of family members, health and hygiene,
programme
FS320004 Camp Food Safety – food hygiene considerations, particularly
on camp
Nights Away ‐ An adult’s guide to camping, holidays, expeditions and
sleepovers
AC120990 ‐ Assessment Checklist for a Night Away Permit
FORMNAN ‐ Nights Away Notification
FS120075 ‐ InTouch
FS120072 ‐ Youth Hostelling
FS120082 ‐ Nights Away Information Form
FS120800 ‐ Nights Away Permit Scheme
FS120801 ‐ Nights Away Permit Scheme ‐ Applicants' Guide
FS120802 ‐ Nights Away Permit Scheme ‐ Assessment Guide
FS120803 ‐ Nights Away Permit Scheme ‐ Commissioners' Guide
FS120804 ‐ Nights Away Permit Scheme ‐ Nights Away Advisers
NAPASS ‐ Event Passport
NAPERMIT1 ‐ Nights Away Application Form
Unit K: Activities Outdoors
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Module 17 materials – Trainer’s notes
Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit Programme – Sectional Balanced programme
POR Chapter 9 – Activities, including emergency procedures and accident
reporting
FS120084 Scout Led Activities Index – rules and guidance for Scouting
activities
FS120086 Externally Led Activities Index – rules and guidance for
activities led by commercial instructors
Safe Scouting and what to do in an Emergency card (purple card)– actions to
take following an accident/incident, or other emergency
FS120000 Activities – Risk Assessment – how and why to undertake risk
assessment
FS129999 Safety in Scouting: Safety Checks – general advice on risk
assessments
FS120079 Accidents – Leaders’/Commissioners’ Guide to Reporting –
what to do when an accident/incident happens or is reported to you
FS120075 InTouch – communications systems (the ‘home contact’
system)
FS 120087 Adult Groups in Adventurous Activities
FS320012 Safety – Practical Tips
FS120801 Nights Away Permit Scheme – Applicants’ Guide
Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme – Applicant’s Guide
Safety Checklist for Leaders
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Unit M: Growing the Scouting Section
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Module 13 materials – Trainer’s notes, workbook
Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit and Network Essentials – Section ages,
themes, groupings, meetings, decision making etc.
Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit Programme – including Moving On and
Membership awards
FS1700187 Links between the Beaver Scout Colony and the Pack – tips
to help with the Moving On process
FS315019 The Troop and its Links – ways to improve links with the Cub
Scout Pack and Explorer Scout Section
FS452008 The Unit and its links – ways to improve links with the Scout
Troop and Scout Network
FS500008 Administration and Record Keeping (Sections and Groups) –
including advice on waiting lists.
Appointment process resources at www.scouts.org.uk
Balanced programme checkers for each section available at
www.scouts.org.uk
FS 500017 Design and Deliver an Effective Recruitment Event
FS 140049 Group Parents’ Evening
FS155058 Guidelines for Managing Registers of Interest and Joining Lists
BS 320032 Induction: starting adults in a new role
FS185030 Know your Neighbours
FS170018 Links Between the Beaver Scout Colony and the Cub Scout
Pack
FS310561 Making the Most of Promotional Posters and Postcards
FS310515 Newsletters
FS155062 Programme Review: Beaver Scouts
FS170062 Programme Review: Cub Scouts
FS315096 Programme Review: Scouts
BS 320030 Recruitment of Adult Volunteers– the six step approach to
recruitment
BS 320033 Review
FS500010 Running a Name Generation Evening
BS 32003 Support within Scouting
PK 310003 The Induction Toolkit: to support the creation of local welcome
packs
The Parents’ Guide to Scouting
Recruitment Prompt Card – quick reminder of the six step approach to
recruitment
Induction: Starting adults in a new role – key stages in the induction
process
Induction prompt card – quick reminder of the key stages in the induction
process
Unit N: Growing the Scouting Movement
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Module 21 materials – Trainer’s notes
Training Adviser’s guide – module pages for modules 21 and 14 –
characteristics, needs and influences on young people
Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit and Network Essentials – Section ages,
themes, groupings, meetings, decision making etc.
Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit Programme – including Moving On and
Membership awards
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FS170018 Links between the Beaver Scout Colony and the Pack – tips to
help with the Moving On process
FS315019 The Troop and its Links – ways to improve links with the Cub
Scout Pack and Explorer Scout Section
FS452008 The Unit and its links – ways to improve links with the Scout
Troop and Scout Network
FS500008 Administration and Record Keeping (Sections and Groups) –
including advice on waiting lists.
BS 320030 Recruitment of Adult Volunteers – the six step approach to
recruitment
Recruitment Prompt Card – quick reminder of the six step approach to
recruitment
BS 320032 Induction: Starting adults in a new role – key stages in the
induction process
Induction prompt card – quick reminder of the key stages in the induction
process
Welcome Prompt Card – Adults in Scouting Model
The Appointment Process: Guide to Appointing Adults – key stages in
appointment of adults, induction and reviews
BS 320033 Review – helping adults choose the right path – purpose,
benefits and necessary elements of effective reviews
Review Prompt Card – quick reminder of the key points to remember in
the review process
FS310602 Managing Change – a change management strategy for use in
Scouting
FS500010 Recruiting Adults – running a name generation evening – help
with this part of the six-step process of adult recruitment
FS185030 Know your Neighbours
FS310561 Making the Most of Promotional Posters and Postcards
FS310515 Newsletters
FS155062 Programme Review: beaver scouts
FS170062 Programme Review: cub scouts
FS315096 Programme Review: scout
FS500010 Running a Name Generation Evening
BS 32003 Support within Scouting
PK 310003 The Induction Toolkit: to support the creation of local welcome
packs
The Parents’ Guide to Scouting
Using camps to recruit parents at www.scouts.org.uk/recruitingparents
Unit O: Providing support to the sections
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Module 22 material – Trainer’s notes
Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit and Network Essentials – Section ages,
themes, groupings, meetings, decision making etc.
Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit Programme – Sectional programme, badges,
awards etc.
Colony, Pack, Troop, Unit Programmes Plus – programme ideas for the
Sections
Scout Handbook – information on the Scout challenge badges, and other
awards
FS200202 6-25 Programme – Sections, Balanced Programme
FS260010 World Scouting – facts and figures about World Scouting
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FS260009 International Resource Material – where to get resources about
‘International’
Nights Away – practical advice for running residential experiences
FS120075 InTouch – communications systems (the ‘home contact’
system)
FS120800 Nights Away Permit Scheme – general overview of the Nights
Away scheme
FS120000 Activities – Risk Assessment – how and why to undertake risk
assessment
POR Chapter 8 – Insurance
FS120082 Nights Away Information Form – parent/guardian consent form,
including health details
FS120803 Nights Away Permit Scheme – Commissioners’ Guide – role of
Commissioners within the Nights Away Permit Scheme
Unit P: Safety for Managers
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Module 23 material – Trainer’s notes
Policy Organisation and Rules (POR), particularly Chapters 8 and 9
FS120084 Scout Led Activities Index – rules and guidance for Scouting
activities
FS120086 Externally Led Activities Index – rules and guidance for
activities led by commercial instructors
FS120000 Activities – Risk Assessment – how and why to undertake risk
assessment
FS120075 InTouch – communications systems (the ‘home contact’
system)
FS120079 Accidents – A Guide to Reporting for Leaders and
Commissioners – what to do when an accident/incident happens or is
reported to you
Safe Scouting and Emergency Procedures (Purple Card) – actions to take
following an accident/incident, or other emergency
FS120100 Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme – general information on
the scheme
FS120103 Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme – Commissioners’ Guide
– information for Commissioners on their role in the Permit Scheme
Safety Checklist for Managers, Safety Checklist for Leaders, Safety
Checklist for Executive Committees
FS320012 Safety – Practical Tips
FS320010 Managing a Safe Scout Premises
Unit Q: Supporting and Managing Adults
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Module 24 material – Trainer’s notes, workbook
Module 26 material – Trainer’s notes, workbook
Policy Organisation and Rules (POR) – Chapter 15
Welcome prompt card – Adult’s in Scouting model
FS310514 Motivation of Leaders – two theories of motivation
FS 310509 Delegation
FS 310607 How to Prioritise.
Belbin team roles: www.belbin.com for basic background (in particular the
flash introduction to team roles, and the team role descriptions pdf.
summary sheet).
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http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_83.htm has a good
description and explanation of the whole theory and the roles.
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Appendix 1 – OCN Award of Credit form for Managing Voluntary Youth Services
OCN Award of Credit
Part A – Personal Information
For office use only:
Surname
Forenames
Group
District
County/Area
Address
Part B – Programme Information
Which programme are you registered for? (please tick)
[ ] Providing voluntary youth services award
[ ] Managing voluntary youth services award
Open College Network Candidate Number______________________________________________
Scout Association Candidate Number_________________________________________________
Part C – Unit(s) or Award(s) claimed
Which OCN Units(s)or awards have been completed?
Essential Information for Adults in Scouting
Tools for the job – Managers and Supporters
The Values of Scouting
Team Working & Leadership
Administration in Scouting
Growing the Scouting Movement
Providing support to the Scouting Sections
Safety for Managers in Scouting
Supporting and Managing Adults in Scouting
(Continued over)
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Part D – Declaration
For office use only
I wish to claim for Credit on the above programme. I have enclosed £36 (at £4 per unit)
Signed:
Date:
Part E – Training Adviser declaration
The candidate has completed the unit(s) stated above
Signed:
Date:
Please print name:
When complete please return to:
Open College Network Registration
Adult Support Office
The Scout Association
Gilwell Park
Chingford
London, E4 7QW
For office use only
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Appendix 2 – OCN Award of Credit form for Providing Voluntary Youth Services
OCN Award of Credit
Part A – Personal Information
For office use only:
Surname
Forenames
Group
District
County/Area
Address
Part B – Programme Information
Which programme are you registered for? (please tick)
[ ] Providing voluntary youth services award
[ ] Managing voluntary youth services award
Open College Network Candidate Number______________________________________
Scout Association Candidate Number__________________________________________
Part C – Unit(s) or Award(s) claimed
Which OCN Units(s)or awards have been completed?
Providing Voluntary Youth Services
Essential Information for Adults in Scouting
Tools for the job – Section Leaders in Scouting
The Values of Scouting
Team Working & Leadership
Administration in Scouting
Providing a Balanced Scouting Programme
Understanding Young People’s Behaviour in Scouting
Organising Residential Scouting Experiences
Providing Outdoor Activities for Scouting
Practical Instructing Skills for Scouting
Growing the Scouting Section
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Part D – Declaration
For office use only
I wish to claim for Credit on the above programme. I have enclosed £44 (at £4 per unit)
Signed:
Date:
Part E – Training Adviser declaration
The candidate has completed the unit(s) stated above
Signed:
Date:
Please print name:
When complete please return to:
Open College Network Registration
Adult Support Office
The Scout Association
Gilwell Park
Chingford
London, E4 7QW
For office use only
OCN Awards – TA Guidance (April 2013)
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