Safety for Managers and Supporters

Learning Methods:

Safety for Managers and Supporters Independent Learning

Topics Covered:

Duties and responsibilities related to the safe operation of Scouting.

Emergency and reporting procedures.

Activity permits and where to find detailed information.

Risk assessments why they are important, and how to complete them.

Developing a culture of safety.

Essential information on activities such as InTouch, medical details, age restrictions and other safety and welfare requirements.

Insurance information and the requirements for additional insurance.

Night’s away permits and operations.

Role and responsibilities of the “leader in charge”

Below explains what the learner is required to do to satisfy the criteria for this section. Remember all your life skills and experience can be taken into when meeting with your Training Adviser.

To validate this module learners will need to complete the following:	Evidence may include one or more of the following:	Requires Revalidation	Relevant Role
Detail your duties and responsibilities for the safe operation of local Scouting.	A discussion with your Training Adviser Written details of your duties and responsibilities for the safe operation of local Scouting	Yes	All
Describe the emergency and reporting procedures to be followed in the event of an accident or incident, including the reporting of near misses. Explain your role in relation to these procedures	Discussion with your Training Adviser Written details of the emergency and reporting procedures	Yes	All
Outline those activities that require specific activity permits, and where to find more detailed information	Discussion with your Training Adviser List of activities which require specific permits along with details of where more detailed information	No	All
Explain the importance of creating a culture of safety within your area and describe the measures you have taken to promote this	Discussion with your Training Adviser Written details of the importance of creating a culture of safety Details of actions taken to promote a culture of safety	No	All
Provide an example of, and explain, a risk assessment which you have created for a Scouting activity or event	Discussion with your Training Adviser Copy of a risk assessment you created for a Scouting activity or event	Yes	All
In addition, where relevant to your role, you will also need to complete the following:
Describe your role in approving and/or supporting activities that do not require formal activity permits	Discussion with your Training Adviser. Written details of your role in approving and/or supporting activities which do not require permits	Yes	Group Scout Leader District Commissioner If relevant to the role
Explain the InTouch system, medical details, age restrictions and other safety and welfare requirements for the range of activities available in Scouting	Discussion with your Training Adviser. Written details of the InTouch system identifying your role Written details of the requirements for medical details Written details of age restrictions and other safety and welfare arrangements for activities.	Yes	Group Scout Leader District Commissioner Section supporters If relevant to the role
Explain how you have used Policy, Organisation and Rules and activity factsheets to provide guidance for a range of Scouting activities.	Discussion with your Training Adviser Written details of how you have used POR and activity factsheets to provide guidance Witness statement from adults you have provided guidance to	Yes	Group Scout Leader District Commissioner Section supporters If relevant to the role
Describe the insurance requirements of The Scouts and state those events and activities for which additional steps must be taken	Discussion with your Training Adviser Written details of the insurance requirements Written details activities and events which require additional insurance	Yes	Managers Supporters if relevant
Explain the requirements and procedures necessary to gain an activity permit and describe their role in the process	Discussion with your Training Adviser Written details of the requirements and process for gaining activity permits including your role	Yes	Managers Supporters if relevant
Explain the requirements and procedures necessary to gain a nights away permit and describe their role in then process	Discussion with your Training Adviser Written details of the requirements and process for gaining activity permits including your role	Yes	Managers Supporters if relevant
Explain the role and responsibilities of the leader in charge	Discussion with your Training Adviser Written details of the requirements and process for gaining activity permits including your role	Yes	Managers Supporters if relevant

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Safety for Managers and Supporters

Safety for Managers and Supporters

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