Scouting Essentials Face-to-Face Training Course (Step 1 on Leader Training Pathway)

Closing date: 13 February 2026

Cost: $160 residential

The Scouting Essentials training is a hands-on weekend where participants can apply skills learned from the On Demand Training in a facilitated environment. Scouting Essentials is the first step on your pathway to a Certificate of Proficiency.

If you have completed a Basic Training course within the last 3 years, you don’t have to now complete Scouting Essentials but do stay up to date with changes to the youth program.

You must complete the following pre-requisites BEFORE APPLYING FOR THE COURSE:

• Individual Adult Volunteer Plan (IAVP) Phase 1 (IAVP Phase 1 form can be found here)
• Scouting Preliminary On Demand Training
• Scouting Essentials On Demand Training
• Access to a copy of the New Program Handbook (available from the Scout Shop when signed in as a Scout member)

Course numbers are limited. Applications will be accepted in order received, with preference given to those applicants having completed the pre-requisites above.

Course fees will be charged on enrolment to this course and please be aware that the course cancelation policy listed below applies.

Please contact Training with any questions –
Phone: (02) 9735 9000
Email: training@nsw.scouts.com.au

The following cancelation policy is applicable to this training;

• Withdrawal before the Closing Date – Full refund
• Withdrawal after the closing date of the course – less $20 charge
• Withdrawal less than 5 days before the course – No refund
  (Exceptional circumstances will be considered by your RCATD)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Applications must be received before the closing date advertised in the Training Calendar.
2. All prerequisites must be completed before applying and before the closing date.
3. Your basic information may be shared with the Department of Communities and Justice for the purpose of grant reporting.