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Scout Leadership Course How to Guide

These pages detail how to organise and deliver a Basic Scout Leadership Course. They are designed for Scout Leaders and District Scouts Leaders who are course leaders to assist with planning and preparation. Course leaders should read the "How to Run a Course" guide before referring to the session resources.


National Course Requirements

This course follows the Scouts Australia National Scout Leadership Course requirements. Details of this can be found on page 16 of the Scout Record Book:


The course is run within your Branch according to your Branch structure and guidelines. You may participate in the Scout Leadership Course on completion of your Pioneer Badge.


The aim of this course is to provide suitable leadership skills for Scouts, utilising a practical "hands on" approach. The course is organised and run on the Patrol System and provides all participants with the opportunity to chair a meeting.


Sessions include